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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
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 NUMBER 333-11893
INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
CALIFORNIA 94-3247750
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
235 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 420
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (415) 616-4600
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ___
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INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
INDEX TO REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE(S)
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements.................................................. 1
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 11
Results of Operations.................................................
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings..................................................... 20
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities................................................. 20
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities....................................... 20
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders................... 20
ITEM 5. Other Information..................................................... 20
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................... 25
SIGNATURES.......................................................................... 26
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT INCLUDES "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS"
WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES LAWS. ALL STATEMENTS, OTHER THAN STATEMENTS
OF HISTORICAL FACT, REGARDING ACTIVITIES, EVENTS OR DEVELOPMENTS THAT THE
COMPANY EXPECTS, BELIEVES OR ANTICIPATES WILL OR MAY OCCUR IN THE FUTURE,
INCLUDING SUCH MATTERS AS, THE COMPANY'S OPERATING STRATEGIES, CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES, THE EFFECTS OF COMPETITION, AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS, ARE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT THE EXPECTATIONS
REFLECTED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE REASONABLE, THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON CERTAIN ASSUMPTIONS AND ARE SUBJECT TO
A NUMBER OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, AND THE COMPANY CAN GIVE NO ASSURANCE THAT
SUCH EXPECTATIONS WILL PROVE TO HAVE BEEN CORRECT. IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD
CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM SUCH EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE, BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE DISCUSSED IN PART II, ITEM 5 "OTHER INFORMATION."
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
JUNE 30,
1997
DECEMBER 31, -----------
1996
------------- (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Cash................................................................ $ 8,770 $ 7,462
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$2,130 and $2,117, respectively................................... 17,539 18,047
Escrowed investments held to maturity............................... 28,237 28,829
Interest receivable on escrowed investments......................... 2,194 1,750
Receivable from affiliate........................................... 923 485
Prepaids............................................................ 2,768 1,273
Other current assets................................................ 232 221
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Total current assets...................................... 60,663 58,067
Escrowed investments held to maturity............................... 60,518 45,999
Intangible assets, net.............................................. 634,087 590,345
Property & equipment, net........................................... 230,055 248,237
Deferred income taxes............................................... 9,910 13,372
Other non-current assets............................................ 1,466 1,790
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Total assets.............................................. $ 996,699 $ 957,810
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities............................ $ 28,973 $ 21,372
Payable to affiliates............................................... 3,408 3,651
Deferred revenue.................................................... 11,753 13,682
Accrued interest.................................................... 20,322 20,384
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Total current liabilities................................. 64,456 59,089
Deferred channel launch revenue..................................... 5,023
Long-term debt...................................................... 846,000 849,000
Other non-current liabilities....................................... 70 111
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Total liabilities......................................... 910,526 913,223
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest
Mandatorily redeemable preferred shares............................. 12,357 12,785
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Preferred limited partnership interest.............................. 22,962 20,044
General and limited partners' capital............................... 52,704 13,608
Note receivable from general partner................................ (1,850) (1,850)
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Total partners' capital................................... 73,816 31,802
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Total liabilities and partners' capital................... $ 996,699 $ 957,810
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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1996 1997 1996 1997
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Basic and cable services.......................... $ 3,685 $ 42,392 $ 6,108 $ 83,680
Pay service....................................... 704 10,215 1,199 20,216
Other service..................................... 415 9,320 627 18,851
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4,804 61,927 7,934 122,747
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Program fees...................................... 928 13,370 1,581 26,395
Other direct and operating expenses............... 552 6,489 902 13,341
Depreciation and amortization..................... 2,842 33,113 4,735 66,403
Selling, general and administrative expenses...... 990 11,827 1,601 23,583
Management and consulting fees.................... 838 1,675
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5,312 65,637 8,819 131,397
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Loss from operations.............................. (508) (3,710) (885) (8,650)
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Other income (expense):
Interest and other income....................... 433 1,403 452 2,781
Interest expense................................ (2,603) (19,614) (4,002) (38,877)
Other expense................................... (132) (1) (302)
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(2,170) (18,343) (3,551) (36,398)
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Loss before income tax benefit and minority
interest........................................ (2,678) (22,053) (4,436) (45,048)
Income tax benefit................................ 1,974 3,462
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Net loss before minority interest................. (2,678) (20,079) (4,436) (41,586)
Minority interest................................. (214) (428)
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Net loss.......................................... $(2,678) $(20,293) $(4,436) $(42,014)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
PREFERRED
LIMITED GENERAL LIMITED NOTES
PARTNER PARTNER PARTNERS RECEIVABLE TOTAL
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Syndication costs.................... $ (43) $ (7) $ (575) $ $ (625)
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Balance at December 31, 1995......... (43) (7) (575) (625)
Cash contributions................... 1,913 188,637 190,550
Notes receivable from General
Partner............................ 1,850 (1,850)
In-kind contributions, historical
cost basis......................... 237,805 237,805
Conversion of GECC debt to equity.... 25,000 11,667 36,667
Allocation of RMG's and IPWT's
historical equity balances......... (2,719) (239,368) (242,087)
Distribution......................... (119,775) (119,775)
Syndication costs.................... (69) (10) (911) (990)
Net loss............................. (1,926) (290) (25,513) (27,729)
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Balance at December 31, 1996......... 22,962 737 51,967 (1,850) 73,816
Net loss (unaudited)................. (2,918) (439) (38,657) (42,014)
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Balance at June 30, 1997
(unaudited)........................ $ 20,044 $ 298 $ 13,310 $ (1,850) $ 31,802
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
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1996 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss............................................................ $ (4,436) $(42,014)
Minority interest................................................... 428
Loss on disposal of fixed assets.................................... 2
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 5,216 67,082
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.............................................. (880) (508)
Interest receivable on escrowed investments...................... 444
Receivable from affiliates....................................... 63 438
Interest receivable.............................................. (347)
Prepaids......................................................... (50) 1,495
Other current assets............................................. 11
Deferred income taxes............................................ (3,462)
Other non-current assets......................................... (13) (324)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................... 1,352 (2,422)
Payable to affiliate............................................. 454 243
Deferred revenue................................................. (3) 1,929
Accrued interest................................................. 171 62
Deferred channel launch revenue.................................. 5,023
Other non-current liabilities.................................... 12 41
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Cash flows from operating activities................................ 1,539 28,468
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of cable systems, net of cash acquired.................... (98,701)
Property and equipment.............................................. (497) (45,989)
Intangible assets................................................... (462)
Note receivable..................................................... (15,000)
Proceeds from sale of escrowed investments.......................... 13,927
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Cash flows from investing activities................................ (114,198) (32,524)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings from long-term debt...................................... 114,000 3,000
Debt issue costs.................................................... (506) (252)
Syndication costs................................................... (96)
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Cash flows from financing activities................................ 113,398 2,748
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Net change in cash.................................................... 739 (1,308)
Cash, beginning of period............................................. 8,770
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Cash, end of period................................................... $ 739 $ 7,462
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
1. THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P. ("ICP-IV" or the "Company"), a
California limited partnership, was formed on March 19, 1996, as a successor to
InterMedia Partners IV, L.P. ("IP-IV") which was formed in October 1994, for the
purpose of acquiring and operating cable television systems in three geographic
clusters, all located in the southeastern United States.
As of June 30, 1997, ICP-IV's systems served the following number of basic
subscribers and encompassed the following number of homes passed:
BASIC HOMES
SUBSCRIBERS PASSED
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Nashville/Mid-Tennessee Cluster................ 331,456 515,889
Greenville/Spartanburg Cluster................. 149,100 210,918
Knoxville/East Tennessee Cluster............... 99,768 137,732
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Total................................ 580,324 864,539
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The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of ICP-IV and its directly and indirectly, majority-owned
subsidiaries, InterMedia Partners IV, Capital Corp. ("IPCC"), IP-IV, InterMedia
Partners Southeast ("IPSE"), InterMedia Partners of Tennessee ("IP-TN"),
InterMedia Partners of West Tennessee, L.P. ("IPWT"), and Robin Media Group,
Inc. ("RMG"). ICP-IV and its majority-owned subsidiaries are collectively
referred to as the "Company." All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and
are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission applicable to interim financial information. Accordingly,
certain footnote disclosures have been condensed or omitted. In the Company's
opinion, the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all
adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a
fair presentation of the Company's financial position as of June 30, 1997, and
its results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended June
30, 1997. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily
indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31,
1997. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
contained in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Certain prior period items have been reclassified in the accompanying
financial statements to conform with the 1997 presentation.
2. ACQUISITIONS
On July 30, 1996 and August 1, 1996, the Company borrowed $558,000 under a
new bank term loan and revolving credit agreement (the "Bank Facility"), issued
$292,000 in senior notes (the "Notes"), and received
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
equity contributions from its partners of $360,000, consisting of: $190,550 in
cash; $117,600 representing the fair market value of certain cable television
systems (the "Greenville/Spartanburg System") contributed, net of cash paid to
the contributing partner of $119,775; $13,333 representing the fair market value
of general and limited partner interests in IPWT, an affiliate; $36,667 in
exchange for notes receivable from IPWT; and $1,850 in the form of a note
receivable from InterMedia Capital Management IV, L.P. ("ICM-IV"), the 1.1%
general partner of ICP-IV (see Note 9 -- Subsequent Events). The Bank Facility,
the Notes and the equity contributions are referred to as the "Financing."
On July 30, 1996, the Company acquired cable television systems serving
approximately 360,100 basic subscribers in Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia
through the Company's acquisition of controlling equity interests in IPWT and
Robin Media Holdings, Inc. ("RMH"), an affiliate, and through the equity
contribution of the Greenville/Spartanburg System to the Company by affiliates
of Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI").
The Company acquired all of the general and limited partner interests of
IPWT in exchange for a $13,333 limited partner interest in ICP-IV. Concurrently,
General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC") transferred to ICP-IV its $55,800
note receivable from IPWT and related interest receivable of $3,356 in exchange
for an $11,667 limited partner interest in ICP-IV, a $25,000 preferred limited
partner interest in ICP-IV and cash of $22,489.
InterMedia Partners V, L.P. ("IP-V"), a former affiliate, owned all of the
outstanding equity of RMH prior to the Company's acquisition of a majority of
the voting interests in RMH. In conjunction with a recapitalization of RMH,
ICP-IV purchased 3,285 shares of RMH's Class A Common Stock for $329.
Concurrently, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCI converted its outstanding loan to
IP-V into a limited partnership interest and, in dissolution of the IP-V
partnership, received 365 shares of RMH Class B Common Stock valued at $37 and
12,000 shares of RMH Redeemable Preferred Stock valued at $12,000. Upon
completion of the recapitalization, the Company has 60% of the voting interests
of RMH, with TCI owning the remaining 40%. In connection with the acquisition,
the Company assumed approximately $331,450 of long-term debt and $11,565 of
accrued interest, which was repaid with proceeds from the Financing. Upon
consummation of the acquisition, RMH merged into its wholly owned operating
subsidiary RMG. All of the RMH stock just described was converted as a result of
the merger into capital stock of RMG with the same terms.
Affiliates of TCI contributed cash and transferred their interests in the
Greenville/Spartanburg System to the Company in exchange for a 49.0% limited
partner interest in ICP-IV and an assumption of $119,775 of debt which was
simultaneously repaid by the Company with proceeds from the Financing. The cash
paid of $119,775 for debt assumed has been recorded as a distribution to TCI in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
TCI held substantial direct and indirect ownership interests in each of
RMH, IPWT and the Greenville/Spartanburg System. As a result of TCI's
substantial continuing interest in RMG, IPWT and the Greenville/Spartanburg
System after the Company's acquisitions, the acquired assets of these entities
have been accounted for at their historical basis as of the acquisition date.
Results of operations for these entities have been included in the Company's
consolidated results only from the acquisition date.
On August 1, 1996, the Company acquired certain cable television systems of
Viacom in metropolitan Nashville, Tennessee (the "Nashville System") for an
aggregate purchase price of $315,333.The Company's acquisition of the Nashville
System has been accounted for as a purchase in accordance with Accounting
Principles Bulletin No. 16 ("APB16") and the Nashville System's results of
operations have been included in the Company's consolidated results only from
the date of the acquisition.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company acquired other cable
television systems serving approximately 59,600 basic subscribers primarily in
central and eastern Tennessee for an aggregate purchase price of $102,701 (the
"Miscellaneous Acquisitions"). The Miscellaneous Acquisitions include the
Company's acquisitions of certain cable television systems during the six month
period ended June 30, 1996 located in counties near Nashville, Kingsport and
Hendersonville, Tennessee, serving approximately 57,300 basic subscribers. These
acquisitions have also been accounted for as purchases in accordance with APB16.
Accordingly, results of operations of the Miscellaneous Acquisitions have been
included in the Company's consolidated results only from the dates of
acquisition.
3. ESCROWED INVESTMENTS HELD TO MATURITY
The Company's investments held to maturity are carried at amortized cost
and consist of U.S. Treasury Notes with maturities ranging from one to
twenty-five months. The investments are held in an escrow account to be used by
the Company to make interest payments on the Company's senior notes (see Note
4 -- Long-Term Debt). On February 1, 1997, the Company paid interest of $16,569
on the senior notes with the proceeds from and interest earned on escrowed
investments that matured on January 31, 1997. The fair value and maturities of
U.S. Treasury Notes held in escrow are as follows:
DECEMBER 31, 1996 JUNE 30, 1997
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CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
VALUE FAIR VALUE VALUE FAIR VALUE
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Matures within 1 year........................... $ 28,237 $ 28,333 $ 28,829 $ 29,026
Matures between 1 and 3 years................... 60,518 61,019 45,999 46,377
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Total................................. $ 88,755 $ 89,352 $ 74,828 $ 75,403
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The fair values of the investments are based on quoted market prices.
4. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1996 1997
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Bank revolving credit facility, $475,000 commitment as of
June 30, 1997, interest currently at LIBOR plus 1.50%
payable quarterly, matures July 1, 2004................ $334,000 $ 337,000
Bank term loan; interest at LIBOR plus 2.375% payable
quarterly, matures January 1, 2005..................... 220,000 220,000
11 1/4% senior notes, interest payable semi-annually, due
August 1, 2006......................................... 292,000 292,000
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$846,000 $ 849,000
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The Company's bank debt is outstanding under the revolving credit facility
and term loan agreement executed by IP-IV and dated July 30, 1996. The revolving
credit facility currently provides for $475,000 of available credit. Starting
January 1, 1999, revolving credit facility commitments will be permanently
reduced semi-annually by increments ranging from $22,500 to $47,500 through
maturity on July 1, 2004. The term loan requires semi-annual principal payments
of $500 starting January 1, 1999 through January 1, 2004, and final principal
payments in two equal installments of $107,250 on July 1, 2004 and January 1,
2005. Advances under the Bank Facility are available under interest rate options
related to the base rate of the administrative agent for the Bank Facility
("ABR") or LIBOR. Interest rates on borrowings under the term loan are at LIBOR
plus 2.375% or ABR plus 1.125%. Interest rates vary on borrowings under the
revolving credit facility
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
from LIBOR plus 0.75% to LIBOR plus 1.75% or ABR to ABR plus 0.50% based on the
Company's ratio of senior debt to annualized quarterly operating cash flow. For
purposes of this computation, senior debt, as defined, excludes the 11 1/4%
senior notes. The Bank Facility requires quarterly interest payments, or more
frequent interest payments if a shorter period is selected under the LIBOR
option, and quarterly payment of fees on the unused portion of the revolving
credit facility at 0.375% per annum when the senior leverage ratio is greater
than 4.0:1.0 and at 0.25% when the senior leverage ratio is less than or equal
to 4.0:1.0. At December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, the interest rate on
borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility was 7.125% and 7.25%,
respectively.
Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 related
to borrowings outstanding under a bank revolving loan agreement dated January
29, 1996 (the "Bridge Loan"), which provided for borrowings up to $130,000 and
interest payable quarterly at the bank's reference rate plus 1% or LIBOR plus
2.25%. The Bridge Loan was repaid on July 30, 1996 with proceeds from the Bank
Facility and the Notes.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements in the aggregate
notional principal amount of $120,000 to establish long-term fixed interest
rates on its variable senior bank debt. Under the swap agreements, the Company
pays quarterly interest at fixed rates ranging from 6.28% to 6.3225% and
receives quarterly interest payments equal to LIBOR. The differential to be paid
or received in connection with an individual swap agreement is accrued as
interest rates change over the period to which the payments or receipts relate.
The agreements expire between May 1999 and February 2000.
The estimated fair value of the interest rate swaps, which is gross of
unrealized market gains or losses, is based on the current value in the market
for transactions with similar terms and adjusted for the holding period. At
December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, the fair market value of the interest rate
swaps was $(2,700) and $(1,191), respectively.
Borrowings under the Bank Facility are secured by the capital stock and
partnership interests of IP-IV's subsidiaries.
The 11 1/4% senior notes will be redeemable at the option of the Company,
in whole or in part, subsequent to August 1, 2001 at specified redemption prices
which will decline in equal annual increments and range from 105.625% beginning
August 1, 2001 to 100.0% of the principal amount beginning August 1, 2004
through the maturity date, plus accrued interest.
As of December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, ICP-IV has $90,949 and $76,578,
respectively, in pledged securities, including interest, which represent
sufficient funds to provide for payment in full of interest on the Notes through
August 1, 1999 and are pledged as security for repayment of the Notes under
certain circumstances. Proceeds from the pledged securities will be used by
ICP-IV to make interest payments on the Notes through August 1, 1999.
ICP-IV is the issuer of the Notes and, as a holding company, has no direct
operations. The Notes are structurally subordinated to borrowings of IP-IV under
the Bank Facility. The Bank Facility restricts IP-IV and its subsidiaries from
paying dividends and making other distributions to ICP-IV.
The debt agreements contain certain covenants which restrict the Company's
ability to encumber assets, make investments or distributions, retire
partnership interests, pay management fees currently, incur or guarantee
additional indebtedness and purchase or sell assets. The debt agreements include
financial covenants which require minimum interest and debt coverage ratios and
specify maximum debt to cash flow ratios.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Based on recent trading prices of the Notes, the fair value of these
securities at December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997 is $297,665 and $314,265,
respectively. Borrowings under the Bank Facility are at rates that would be
otherwise currently available to the Company. Accordingly, the carrying amounts
of bank borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997
approximate their fair value.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is committed to provide cable television services under
franchise agreements with remaining terms of up to twenty years. Franchise fees
of up to 5% of gross revenues are payable under these agreements.
Current FCC regulations require that cable television operators obtain
permission to retransmit major network and certain local television station
signals. The Company has entered into long-term retransmission agreements with
all applicable stations in exchange for in-kind and/or other consideration.
The Company is subject to litigation and other claims in the ordinary
course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of any
existing litigation or other claims will not have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
ICM-IV provides certain management services to ICP-IV and its subsidiaries
for a per annum fee of 1% of the Company's total non-preferred capital
contributions, or $3,350, of which ICM-IV will defer 20% per annum, payable in
each following year, in order to support the Company's bank debt. However,
pursuant to ICP-IV's Limited Partnership Agreement, ICM-IV's first year
management fees of $3,350 were prepaid in July and August 1996. ICM-IV
management fees of $838 and $1,675 were charged to expense for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively. ICM-IV management fee expense was not
recognized during the first seven months of 1996, until the Company's capital
contributions were received from its partners.
InterMedia Management, Inc. ("IMI") is wholly owned by the managing general
partner of ICM-IV (see Note 9 -- Subsequent Events). IMI has entered into
agreements with all of ICP-IV's subsidiaries to provide accounting and
administrative services at cost. IMI also provides such services to other cable
systems which are affiliates of the Company. Administrative fees charged by IMI
were $172 and $1,413 for the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, and $296 and $3,088 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and
1997, respectively. Receivable from affiliate represents advances to IMI, net of
administrative fees charged by IMI, and operating expenses paid by IMI on behalf
of ICP-IV's subsidiaries.
As an affiliate of TCI, ICP-IV is able to purchase programming services
from a subsidiary of TCI. Management believes that the overall programming rates
made available through this relationship are lower than ICP-IV could obtain
separately. The TCI subsidiary is under no obligation to continue to offer such
volume rates to ICP-IV, and such rates may not continue to be available in the
future should TCI's ownership in ICP-IV significantly decrease or if TCI or the
programmers should otherwise decide not to offer such participation to the
Company. Programming fees charged by the TCI subsidiary for the three months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 amounted to $770 and $10,440, respectively, and
$1,277 and $20,293 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. Payable to affiliates includes programming fees payable to the TCI
subsidiary of $3,353 and $3,625 as of December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997,
respectively.
7. CHANNEL LAUNCH REVENUE
During the three months ended June 30, 1997, the Company received payments
of $8,014 from certain programmers to launch and promote their new channels. Of
the total amount received, the Company
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
recognized advertising revenue of $122 and $1,453 during the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, for advertisements provided by the
Company to promote the new channels. The remaining payments received from the
programmers are being amortized over the respective terms of the launch
agreements which range between five and ten years.
8. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
During the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, the Company paid
interest of $3,350 and $38,136, respectively.
As described in Note 2, during 1996 the Company acquired several cable
television systems located in central and eastern Tennessee. In conjunction with
the Miscellaneous Acquisitions completed during the six months ended June 30,
1996, assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:
Fair value of assets acquired............................ $98,772
Liabilities assumed, net of current assets............... (71)
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Net cash paid............................................ $98,701
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9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In February 1997, Leo J. Hindery, Jr., the managing general partner of
ICM-IV and various other affiliated InterMedia partnerships, was appointed
President of TCI. Subsequent to June 30, 1997, as part of Mr. Hindery's
transition, TCI purchased substantially all of Mr. Hindery's interests in IMI
and ICM-IV as well as various other affiliated InterMedia partnerships. Pursuant
to the purchase, Mr. Hindery no longer holds a controlling interest in any of
the various InterMedia corporations or partnerships, and ICP-IV and its
subsidiaries' various senior debt and partnership agreements have been amended.
See Part II, Item 5 "Other Information -- Change in Managing General Partner."
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis is intended to assist in an
understanding of significant changes and trends related to the results of
operations and financial condition of the Company and should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1996. This discussion contains, in addition to
historical information, forward-looking statements that are based upon certain
assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The
Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results predicted in
such forward-looking statements. This discussion and analysis should be read in
conjunction with the separate financial statements of the Company.
OVERVIEW
The Company generates substantially all of its revenues from monthly
subscription fees for basic, expanded basic (also referred to as cable
programming services, "CPS"), premium and ancillary services (such as rental of
converters and remote control devices) and installation charges. Additional
revenues have been generated from local and national advertising sales,
pay-per-view programming and home shopping commissions.
The Company has reported net losses primarily caused by high levels of
depreciation and amortization and interest expense. Management believes that net
losses are common for cable television companies and that the Company will incur
net losses in the future.
Historically, certain programmers have periodically increased the rates
charged for their services. Management believes that such rate increases are
common for the cable television industry and that the Company will experience
program fee rate increases in the future.
Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 1996 the Company acquired cable
television systems serving approximately 567,200 basic subscribers in Tennessee,
South Carolina and Georgia through (i) the Company's acquisition on July 30,
1996 of controlling equity interests in IPWT and RMG, (ii) the equity
contribution on July 30, 1996 of the Greenville/Spartanburg System to the
Company by TCI, (iii) the purchase of the Nashville System on August 1, 1996,
(iv) the purchases on January 29, 1996 and February 1, 1996 of cable television
systems serving approximately 55,800 basic subscribers, and (v) the purchases on
May 2, 1996, July 1, 1996, and August 6, 1996 of cable television systems
serving approximately 3,800 basic subscribers (together with the January 29,
1996 and the February 1, 1996 acquisitions, the "Miscellaneous Acquisitions").
The Company paid cash of approximately $418.0 million, including related
acquisition costs and fees, for the Miscellaneous Acquisitions and the purchase
of the Nashville System. The Miscellaneous Acquisitions and the purchase of the
Nashville System have been accounted for as purchases and results of operations
are included in the Company's consolidated results only from the dates the
systems were acquired.
In connection with the Company's acquisitions of RMG and IPWT, the Company
paid cash of $0.3 million for its equity interests in RMG and repaid in cash
$365.5 million of the acquired entities' indebtedness, including $14.9 million
of accrued interest. The Company also paid cash to TCI of $119.8 million in
connection with TCI's contribution of the Greenville/Spartanburg System to the
Company. The cash payment to TCI has been recorded as an equity distribution in
the Company's December 31, 1996 consolidated financial statements.
The Company acquired IPWT and extinguished $36.7 million of IPWT's
indebtedness in exchange for non-cash consideration consisting of a limited
partner interest in ICP-IV of $11.7 million and a preferred limited partner
interest in ICP-IV of $25.0 million. TCI received non-cash consideration of
$117.6 million in the form of a limited partner interest in ICP-IV in exchange
for its contribution of the Greenville/Spartanburg System to the Company.
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IPWT, RMG and the Greenville/Spartanburg System were acquired from entities
in which TCI had a significant ownership interest. Because of TCI's substantial
continuing interest in these entities as a 49.0% limited partner in ICP-IV,
these acquisitions were accounted for at their historical cost basis as of the
acquisition date. Results of these entities are included in the Company's
consolidated results of operations only from the date of acquisition.
Rate Regulation and Competition
The Company's operations are regulated by the Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") and local franchise authorities under the Cable Television
Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act") and the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "1996 Act"). Certain of the Company's cost
of service cases justifying rates for the CPS or expanded basic tier of service
are pending before the FCC. Additionally, pursuant to the FCC's regulations,
several local franchising authorities are reviewing the Company's basic rate
justifications and several other franchising authorities have requested that the
FCC review the Company's basic rate justifications. Management believes that the
Company has substantially complied in all material respects with related FCC
regulations and the outcome of these proceedings will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company.
The Company is subject to competition from alternative providers of video
services, including wireless service providers and local telephone companies.
BellSouth has applied for cable franchises in certain areas where the Company
operates. However, BellSouth has since acknowledged it is postponing its request
for cable franchises in the state of Tennessee. On October 22, 1996 the
Tennessee Cable Telecommunications Association and the Cable Television
Association of Georgia filed a formal complaint with the FCC challenging certain
alleged acts and practices that BellSouth is taking in certain areas of
Tennessee and Georgia including, among others, subsidizing its deployment of
cable television facilities with regulated services revenues that are not
subject to competition. The Company is joined by several other cable operators
as the "Complainant Cable Operators" in the complaint. The cross-subsidization
claims are currently pending before the FCC's Common Carrier Bureau. The Company
cannot predict the likelihood of success on this complaint. See Part II, Item 5
"Other Information -- Certain Factors Affecting Future Results -- Competition in
Cable Television Industry; Rapid Technological Change."
The Company cannot predict the extent to which competition will materialize
or, if competition materializes, the extent of its effect on the Company.
Transactions with Affiliates
Due to TCI's equity ownership in the Company, the Company is able to
purchase programming services from Satellite Services, Inc. ("SSI"), a
subsidiary of TCI. Management believes that the aggregate programming rates
obtained through this relationship are lower than the rates the Company could
obtain through arm's-length negotiations with third parties. TCI is under no
obligation to offer such benefits to the Company. The loss of the relationship
with TCI could adversely affect the financial position and results of operations
of the Company. During the three months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, the
Company paid 83.0% and 78.1%, respectively, of its program fees to SSI. During
the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, the Company paid 80.8% and 76.9%,
respectively, of its program fees to SSI.
The Company and its affiliated entities InterMedia Partners, a California
limited partnership, and InterMedia Partners III, L.P. and their consolidated
subsidiaries (together the "Related InterMedia Entities") have entered into
agreements ("Administrative Agreements") with IMI, pursuant to which IMI
provides accounting, operational, marketing, engineering, legal, regulatory
compliance and other administrative services at cost. Effective August 5, 1997,
IMI owns 95.0% of the equity interests in ICM-IV LLC, as herein defined, the
managing general partner of the Company, and IMI is wholly owned by Robert J.
Lewis. (See Part II, Item 5 "Other Information --Change in Managing General
Partner.") Generally, IMI charges costs to the Related InterMedia Entities based
on each entity's number of basic subscribers as a percentage of total basic
subscribers for all of the Related InterMedia Entities. In addition to changes
in IMI's aggregate cost of providing such services, changes in the number of the
Company's basic subscribers and/or changes in the number of basic subscribers
for the other Related InterMedia Entities will affect the level of IMI costs
charged to the Company. IMI charged $0.2 million and $1.4 million to the Company
for the three months
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ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and $0.3 million and $3.1 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
ICM-IV provides certain management services to the Company for an annual
fee of one percent of the Company's total non-preferred capital contributions.
See Part II, Item 5 "Other Information -- Certain Factors Affecting Future
Results -- Related Party Transactions."
In February of this year Leo J. Hindery, Jr. was appointed president of
TCI. As part of Mr. Hindery's transition to TCI, substantially all of Mr.
Hindery's interests in ICM-IV and its general partner IMI, as well as various
other management partnerships for the Related InterMedia Entities, have been
converted or sold. Pursuant to these transactions, Mr. Hindery no longer holds a
controlling interest in IMI or ICM-IV. See Part II, Item 5 "Other
information --Change in Managing General Partner."
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As described above, the Company acquired all of its cable television
systems during the year ended December 31, 1996 ("1996 Acquisitions"). A
significant portion of these acquisitions occurred in July and August 1996.
Results of operations of the acquired cable television systems have been
included in the Company's results of operations only from the dates the systems
were acquired. The Company had no operations prior to its first acquisition on
January 29, 1996. As a result, the comparability of the Company's results of
operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 is
affected by the 1996 Acquisitions, particularly by the acquisitions which closed
subsequent to the six months ended June 30, 1996 ("Late 1996 Acquisitions").
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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1996 1997
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PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE AMOUNT OF REVENUE
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(UNAUDITED)
Statement of Operations Data: (dollars in thousands)
Revenue................................................ $ 4,804 100.0% $ 61,927 100.0%
Costs and Expenses:
Program fees......................................... 928 19.3 13,370 21.6
Other direct and operating expenses(1)............... 552 11.5 6,489 10.5
Selling, general and administrative(2)............... 990 20.6 11,827 19.1
Management and consulting fees....................... 838 1.4
Depreciation and amortization........................ 2,842 59.2 33,113 53.5
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Loss from operations................................... (508) (10.6) (3,710) (6.0)
Interest and other income.............................. 433 9.0 1,403 2.3
Interest expense....................................... (2,603) (54.2) (19,614) (31.7)
Other expense.......................................... (132) (0.2)
Income tax benefit..................................... 1,974 3.2
Minority interest...................................... (214) (0.4)
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Net loss............................................... $(2,678) (55.7)% $(20,293) (32.8)%
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Other Data:
EBITDA(3).............................................. $ 2,334 48.6% $ 29,403 47.5%
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1996 1997
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PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE AMOUNT OF REVENUE
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Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue................................................ $ 7,934 100.0% $122,747 100.0%
Costs and Expenses:
Program fees......................................... 1,581 19.9 26,395 21.5
Other direct and operating expenses(1)............... 902 11.4 13,341 10.9
Selling, general and administrative(2)............... 1,601 20.2 23,583 19.2
Management and consulting fees....................... 1,675 1.4
Depreciation and amortization........................ 4,735 59.7 66,403 54.1
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Loss from operations................................... (885) (11.2) (8,650) (7.1)
Interest and other income.............................. 452 5.7 2,781 2.3
Interest expense....................................... (4,002) (50.4) (38,877) (31.7)
Other expense.......................................... (1) 0.0 (302) (0.2)
Income tax benefit..................................... 3,462 2.8
Minority interest...................................... (428) (0.3)
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Net loss............................................... $(4,436) (55.9)% $(42,014) (34.2)%
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Other Data:
EBITDA(3).............................................. $ 3,850 48.5% $ 57,753 47.1%
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(1) Other direct and operating expenses consist of expenses relating to
installations, plant repairs and maintenance and other operating costs
directly associated with revenues.
(2) Selling, general and administrative expenses consist mainly of costs related
to system offices, customer service representatives and sales and
administrative employees.
(3) EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization, minority interest and other expense. EBITDA is a commonly
used measure of performance in the cable industry. However, it does not
purport to represent cash flows from operating activities in related
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with
GAAP. For information concerning cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities, see Unaudited Financial Statements included elsewhere
in this Report.
Revenues
The Company's revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997
increased to $61.9 million and $122.7 million, respectively, as compared with
$4.8 million and $7.9 million for the same periods ended June 30, 1996,
respectively, due primarily to the Late 1996 Acquisitions. The Company's total
revenues consisted of basic service revenues which represented 68.5% and 68.2%
of total revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997,
respectively, compared to 76.7% and 77.0% for the same periods ended June 30,
1996, respectively. The decreases in basic service revenues as a percentage of
total revenues is due primarily to proportionately higher volume of pay
services, advertising sales, converter rental and other services provided by the
systems acquired subsequent to June 30, 1996, as compared to those systems
acquired during the six months ended June 30, 1996. Pay service revenues of
$10.2 million and $20.2 for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997,
respectively, represented 16.5% of total revenues, compared to 14.7% and 15.1%
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively. Other service
revenues represented 15.1% and 15.4% of total revenues for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, compared to 8.6% and 7.9% for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively. Other service revenues
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997 included non-recurring
advertising revenue of $0.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, earned from
certain programmers to promote and launch their new services. The Company also
recognized $0.4 million of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30,
1997 representing a portion of
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the remaining payments received during the three months ended June 30, 1997 from
such programmers to launch and promote their new channels (see Part I, Item 1
"Financial Statements -- Note 7 Channel Launch Revenue").
The Company served approximately 580,300 basic subscribers who subscribed
to 455,200 pay units at June 30, 1997, compared to 57,400 basic subscribers and
23,800 pay units at June 30, 1996. Average basic service revenue per basic
subscriber for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997 was $24.40 and
$24.17, respectively, compared to $21.63 and $21.26 for the same periods ended
June 30, 1996, respectively. The increase represents rate increases implemented
by certain of the Company's cable systems in September 1996 and in early 1997
and higher effective basic service rates for the systems acquired subsequent to
June 30, 1996, compared to those systems acquired during the six months ended
June 30, 1996. Average pay service revenue per pay unit for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997 was $7.56 and $7.54, respectively, compared to $9.74
and $9.46 for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively. The
decrease is due primarily to marketing promotions offered by the Company and the
impact of the systems acquired subsequent to June 30, 1996 with lower average
pay service revenue per pay unit compared with those systems acquired during the
first six months of 1996.
Program Fees
Program fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997 increased to
$13.4 million and $26.4 million, respectively, as compared with $0.9 million and
$1.6 million for the same periods ended June 30, 1996, respectively, due
primarily to the Late 1996 Acquisitions. Program fees for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997 represent 25.4% of basic and pay service revenues
compared to 21.1% and 21.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996,
respectively. The increase as a percentage of basic and pay service revenues
reflects the impact of program fee increases, which resulted from higher rates
charged by certain programmers and higher pay-per-view program costs' outpacing
revenue growth for the period. The increase in program fees, as a percentage of
basic and pay service revenues, is also attributed to the higher number of
channels offered by the systems acquired subsequent to June 30, 1996 compared to
those acquired during the six months ended June 30, 1996 without the
proportionately higher cable service revenues.
Other Direct Expenses
Other direct expenses, which include costs related to technical personnel,
franchise fees and repairs and maintenance, amounted to $6.5 million and $13.3
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, compared
to $0.6 million and $0.9 million for the same periods ended June 30, 1996,
respectively. The increase is a result of the Late 1996 Acquisitions. Other
direct expenses as a percentage of total revenues, before non-recurring launch
revenue, remained relatively constant at 10.6% and 11.1% for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, compared to 11.5% and 11.4% for the
same periods ended June 30, 1996, respectively. The slight decrease for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1997 is due primarily to an increase in
capitalized employee costs resulting from increased construction activities.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1997 increased to $11.8 million and $23.6 million,
respectively, compared to $1.0 million and $1.6 million for the same periods
ended June 30, 1996, respectively, due primarily to the Late 1996 Acquisitions.
SG&A as a percentage of total revenues, before non-recurring launch revenue,
remained relatively constant at 19.3% and 19.6% for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1997, respectively, compared to 20.6% and 20.2% for the same
periods ended June 30, 1996, respectively.
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Management and Consulting Fees
Management and consulting fees of $0.8 million and $1.7 million for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, represent fees charged
by ICM-IV. ICM-IV provides certain management services to the Company for a per
annum fee of 1.0% of the Company's total non-preferred capital contributions, or
$3.4 million. ICM-IV management fees were not accrued on the Company's books
prior to July 30, 1996, the date on which the Company's capital contributions
were received from its partners.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense for the three and six months ended
June 30, 1997 increased to $33.1 million and $66.4 million, respectively,
compared to $2.8 million and $4.7 million for the same periods ended June 30,
1996, respectively, as a result of the Late 1996 Acquisitions and capital
expenditures of $83.7 million during the twelve months ended June 30, 1997,
offset by the Company's use of an accelerated depreciation method that results
in higher depreciation expense being recognized in the earlier years and lower
expense in the later years.
Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income of $1.4 million and $2.8 million for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, is comprised primarily of $1.1
million and $2.3 million of interest income earned on the escrowed securities
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively. Interest and
other income also includes $0.1 million and $0.2 million of interest income
earned on cash and cash equivalents for the three and six months ended June 30,
1997, respectively. The Company had no escrowed securities until it issued its
11.25% senior notes on July 30, 1996.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $19.6 million and $38.9 million for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, compared to $2.6 million and
$4.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively, due
primarily to higher debt balances during 1997 compared to the same periods in
1996. Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997 includes
interest on borrowings outstanding under the 11.25% senior notes and bank debt,
which were incurred to finance the Company's acquisitions in July and August
1996. Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996 includes
interest on a bridge loan obtained by a subsidiary of ICP-IV for acquisitions of
certain cable television systems during the first six months of 1996.
Income Tax Benefit
As partnerships, the tax attributes of ICP-IV and its subsidiaries other
than RMG and IPCC accrue to the partners. Income tax benefit of $2.0 million and
$3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, has
been recorded based on RMG's stand alone tax provision. Prior to ICP-IV's
acquisition of RMG on July 30, 1996, the Company had no income tax expense or
benefit.
Minority Interest
Minority interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997,
represents accrued dividends of $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, on
RMG's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock held by a subsidiary of TCI as the
minority shareholder of RMG's common stock. Prior to ICP-IV's acquisition of RMG
on July 30, 1996, ICP-IV's consolidated subsidiaries were wholly-owned by
ICP-IV.
Net Loss
The Company's net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997
increased to $20.3 million and $42.0 million, respectively, from $2.7 million
and $4.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996, respectively.
The increase is due primarily to the Late 1996 Acquisitions, which resulted in
significantly higher expenses relative to the increased revenues. Net losses for
the periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997
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were significantly impacted by the Company's significant amounts of
depreciation, amortization and interest expense.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following table sets forth certain statement of cash flows information
of the Company (in thousands) for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997.
The Company consummated acquisitions of cable television systems in January,
February, May, July and August 1996. Cash flows from operating activities of the
acquired systems have been included only from the dates of acquisition.
SIX MONTHS ENDED
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS DATA:
Cash flows from operating activities.......................... $ 1,539 $ 28,468
Cash flows from investing activities.......................... (114,198) (32,524)
Cash flows from financing activities.......................... 113,398 2,748
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
The Company's cash balance increased from zero as of January 1, 1996 to
$0.7 million as of June 30, 1996.
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
The Company generated cash flows from operating activities of $1.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 reflecting (i) income from operations of
$3.9 million before non-cash charges to income for depreciation and amortization
of $4.7 million; (ii) interest paid of $3.4 million; and (iii) net working
capital sources of approximately $1.0 million.
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
The Company used cash during the six months ended June 30, 1996 of $98.7
million to fund its purchase of certain cable television systems. The Company
also purchased property and equipment of $0.5 million during the six months
ended June 30, 1996 consisting primarily of cable system upgrades and rebuilds,
plant extensions, converters and initial subscriber installations.
In April 1996, prior to the Company's purchase of RMG, the Company loaned
$15.0 million to RMG.
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
The Company financed the acquisitions described above with net proceeds
from the Bridge Loan.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
The Company's cash balance decreased by $1.3 million from $8.8 million as
of January 1, 1997 to $7.5 million as of June 30, 1997.
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
The Company generated cash flows from operating activities of $28.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 reflecting (i) income from operations of
$57.8 million before non-cash charges to income for depreciation and
amortization of $66.4 million; (ii) interest and other income received of $3.2
million, primarily from escrowed investments; (iii) interest paid of $38.1
million; (iv) $6.2 million in deferred revenue relating to payments received
from certain programmers to launch and promote their new programs; and (v) other
working capital uses and non-operating expenses of $0.6 million.
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
The Company purchased property and equipment of $46.0 million during the
six months ended June 30, 1997 consisting primarily of cable system upgrades and
rebuilds, plant extensions, converters and initial subscriber installations.
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The Company received $13.9 million in proceeds from sale of its escrowed
investments upon maturity on January 31, 1997. These proceeds and related
interest received were used to fund interest payment obligations on the Notes of
$16,569 on February 1, 1997. During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the
Company also paid approximately $0.3 million for the right to provide cable
services to a multiple dwelling unit in Greenville/Spartanburg.
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
The Company's cash flows from financing activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 consisted primarily of net borrowings of $3.0 million under the
bank revolving credit facility, which were used, along with cash available from
operations, to fund the Company's capital requirements.
PRO FORMA LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has plans to make substantial expenditures for technological
upgrades and rebuilds over the next several years under its Capital Improvement
Program, which is reviewed and modified periodically by management. Management
believes that substantial growth in revenues and operating cash flows is not
achievable without implementing at least a significant portion of the Capital
Improvement Program.
For each of the years through maturity of the Notes, the Company's
principal sources of liquidity are expected to be cash generated from operations
and borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. The revolving
credit facility provides for borrowings up to $475.0 million in the aggregate,
with permanent annual commitment reductions beginning in 1999, and matures in
2004. As of June 30, 1997, the Company had $337.0 million outstanding under the
revolving credit facility, leaving availability of $138.0 million. Prior to
January 1, 1999, the Company has no mandatory amortization requirements under
the Bank Facility.
Management believes that the Company will be able to realize substantial
growth rates in revenue over the next several years through a combination of
household growth, increased penetration and new product offerings that the
Company will be able to make available as technological upgrades are completed
under the Capital Improvement Program.
Management believes that, with the Company's ability to realize operating
efficiencies and sustain substantial growth rates in revenue, it will be able to
generate cash flows from operating activities which, together with available
borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility, will be sufficient to
fund required interest payments and planned capital expenditures over the next
several years. However, the Company may not be able to generate sufficient cash
from operations or accumulate sufficient cash from other activities or sources
to repay in full the principal amounts outstanding under the Notes on maturity.
In order to satisfy its repayment obligations with respect to the Notes due
August 1, 2006, the Company may be required to refinance the Notes. There can be
no assurance that financing will be available at that time in order to
accomplish any necessary refinancing on terms favorable to the Company. See Part
II, Item 5 "Other Information -- Certain Factors Affecting Future
Results -- Substantial Leverage; Deficiency of Earnings to Cover Fixed Charges";
and "-- Future Capital Requirements."
Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are available under interest
rate options related to ABR (which is based on the administrative agent's
published prime rate) and LIBOR. Interest rates vary under each option based on
IP-IV's senior leverage ratio. For ABR loans the rate varies from ABR to ABR
plus 0.50%, and for LIBOR loans the rate varies from LIBOR plus 0.75% to LIBOR
plus 1.75%. Interest periods are specified as one, two or three months for LIBOR
loans. The Bank Facility requires quarterly interest payments, or more frequent
interest payments if a shorter period is selected under the LIBOR option. The
Bank Facility also requires IP-IV to pay quarterly a commitment fee of 0.25% or
0.375% per year, depending on the senior leverage ratio of IP-IV, on the unused
portion of available credit.
The obligations of IP-IV under the Bank Facility are secured by a first
priority pledge of the capital stock and/or partnership interests of IP-IV's
subsidiaries, a negative pledge on other assets of IP-IV and subsidiaries and a
pledge of any inter-company notes. The obligations of IP-IV under the Bank
Facility are guaranteed by IP-IV's subsidiaries.
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The Bank Facility and the Indenture, as defined herein, restrict, among
other things, the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur
liens, pay distributions or make certain other restricted payments, consummate
certain asset sales and enter into certain transactions with affiliates. In
addition, the Bank Facility and Indenture restrict the ability of a subsidiary
to pay distributions or make certain payments to ICP-IV, merge or consolidate
with any other person or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. The Bank
Facility also requires the Company to maintain specified financial ratios and
satisfy certain financial condition tests. Such restrictions and compliance
tests, together with the Company's substantial leverage and the pledge of
substantially all of IP-IV's equity interests in its subsidiaries, could limit
the Company's ability to respond to market conditions, to provide for
unanticipated capital investments or to take advantage of business
opportunities. As of June 30, 1997 the Company was in compliance with all of the
debt covenants as provided by the Bank Facility and the Indenture.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has continuing commitments under franchise agreements and FCC
regulations and is subject to litigation and other claims in the ordinary course
of business. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included
herein. See Part II, Item 5 "Other Information -- Certain Factors Affecting
Future Results -- Regulation of the Cable Television Industry" and
"-- Expiration of Franchises."
CERTAIN FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Statements in this report which are prefaced with words such as expects,
anticipates, believes and similar words and other statements of similar sense,
are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company's
current expectations and estimates as to prospective events and circumstances
which may or may not be within the Company's control and as to which there can
be no firm assurances given. These forward-looking statements, like any other
forward-looking statements, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated.
In addition to other risks and uncertainties that may be described
elsewhere in this document, certain risks and uncertainties that could affect
the Company's financial results include the following: the development, market
acceptance and successful introduction of new services and enhancements;
competitors' service introductions and enhancements; and risks associated with
the 1996 Acquisitions, including the Company's ability to successfully integrate
the acquired cable television systems.
(For a description of the above risks and uncertainties, see the Certain
Factors that May Affect Future Results section under Item 5 of PART II.)
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or
to which the Company's properties are subject. The Company knows of no
threatened or pending material legal action against it or its properties.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
CHANGE IN MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER
In February of this year Leo J. Hindery, Jr. was appointed president of
TCI. As part of Mr. Hindery's transition to TCI, substantially all of Mr.
Hindery's interests in ICM-IV and its general partner IMI, as well as in various
other management partnerships for the Related InterMedia Entities, were
converted or sold. Pursuant to these transactions, Mr. Hindery no longer holds a
controlling interest in IMI or ICM-IV and ICM-IV is no longer the managing
general partner of the Company.
On August 5, 1997, Robert J. Lewis purchased from Mr. Hindery all of the
outstanding stock of IMI for $0.025 million. IMI retained its .002% general
partner interest in ICM-IV and was appointed managing general partner of ICM-IV.
Concurrently, Mr. Hindery withdrew as managing general partner of ICM-IV and
converted his general partner interest in ICM-IV to a limited partner interest,
and TCI purchased substantially all of the limited partner interests in ICM-IV.
IMI owns 95% of the equity interests in InterMedia Capital Management, LLC
("ICM-IV LLC"), a newly formed limited liability company. ICM-IV LLC purchased
from ICM-IV a .001% general partner interest in ICP-IV and the .01% managing
general partner interests in certain of ICP-IV's subsidiaries for approximately
$0.090 million. ICM-IV's remaining general partner interests in ICP-IV were
converted to limited partner interests, and ICM-IV LLC was appointed the
managing general partner of the Company.
ICP-IV and its subsidiaries' various senior debt and partnership agreements
have been amended to reflect the change in the Managing General Partner of the
Company. In addition, pursuant to the transactions described above, certain
arrangements have been entered into that would cause a change in the Managing
General Partner. In the event that Mr. Lewis dies or Mr. Hindery leaves his
employment with TCI, Mr. Hindery has the right to repurchase all of the stock of
IMI from Mr. Lewis and thereby will hold a controlling interest in IMI which
controls the Managing General Partner. In addition, the limited partners, have
the right to remove the Managing General Partner in certain circumstances.
INTERMEDIA PARTNERS IV, CAPITAL CORP.
InterMedia Partners IV, Capital Corp., a Delaware corporation ("IPCC"), is
the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and was formed solely for the purpose
of serving as a co-issuer of the Notes. The Notes are the joint and several
obligation of the Company and IPCC. Separate financial statements and other
disclosure concerning IPCC have not been provided because IPCC's financial
position is not deemed to be material and it does not have any operations.
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CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS
SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE; DEFICIENCY OF EARNINGS TO COVER FIXED CHARGES
The Company has indebtedness that is substantial in relation to partners'
capital. On June 30, 1997, the Company's total debt balance was approximately
$849.0 million and partners' capital balance was approximately $31.8 million.
Under the Financing, ICP-IV received $360.0 million of new equity from its
partners, comprised of cash and in-kind contributions. See Part I, Item 1
"Financial Statements -- InterMedia Capital Partners IV, L.P. -- Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements." In addition, subject to the restrictions in
the indenture for the Notes (the "Indenture"), ICP-IV and its subsidiaries
(other than IPCC) may incur additional indebtedness from time to time to finance
acquisitions and capital expenditures or for general corporate purposes. The
high level of the Company's indebtedness will have important consequences,
including: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations
must be dedicated to debt service and will not be available for general
corporate purposes or for the Capital Improvement Program; (ii) the Company's
ability to obtain additional debt financing in the future for working capital,
capital expenditures, acquisitions or for the Capital Improvement Program may be
limited; and (iii) the Company's level of indebtedness could limit its
flexibility in reacting to changes in the industry and economic conditions
generally. See "-- Future Capital Requirements."
There can be no assurance that the Company will generate earnings in future
periods sufficient to cover its fixed charges, including its debt service
obligations with respect to the Notes. In the absence of such earnings or other
financial resources, the Company could face substantial liquidity problems.
ICP-IV's ability to pay interest on the Notes and to satisfy its other debt
obligations will depend upon its future operating performance, including the
successful implementation of the Capital Improvement Program and will be
affected by prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other
factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Based upon expected
increases in revenue and cash flow, the Company anticipates that its cash flow,
together with available borrowings, including borrowings under the Bank
Facility, will be sufficient to meet its operating expenses and capital
expenditure requirements and to service its debt requirements for the next
several years. See Part I, Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations." However, in order to satisfy its
repayment obligations with respect to the Notes, ICP-IV may be required to
refinance the Notes on their maturity. There can be no assurance that financing
will be available at that time in order to accomplish any necessary refinancing
on terms favorable to the Company or at all. If the Company is unable to service
its indebtedness, it will be forced to adopt an alternative strategy that may
include actions such as reducing or delaying capital expenditures, selling
assets, restructuring or refinancing its indebtedness or seeking additional
equity capital. There can be no assurance that any of these strategies could be
effected on satisfactory terms, if at all. Management believes that substantial
growth in revenues and operating cash flows is not achievable without
implementing at least a significant portion of the Capital Improvement Program.
See Part I, Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations."
HOLDING COMPANY STRUCTURE; STRUCTURAL SUBORDINATION
The Notes are the general obligations of ICP-IV and IPCC and rank pari
passu with all senior indebtedness of ICP-IV and IPCC, if any. The Company's
operations are conducted through the direct and indirect subsidiaries of IP-IV.
ICP-IV and IPCC hold no significant assets other than their investments in and
advances to ICP-IV's subsidiaries, and ICP-IV and IPCC have no independent
operations and, therefore, are dependent on the cash flow of ICP-IV's
subsidiaries and other entities to meet their own obligations, including the
payment of interest and principal obligations on the Notes when due.
Accordingly, ICP-IV's and IPCC's ability to make interest and principal payments
when due and their ability to purchase the Notes upon a Change of Control or
Asset Sale (as defined in the Indenture) is dependent upon the receipt of
sufficient funds from ICP-IV's subsidiaries and will be severely restricted by
the terms of existing and future indebtedness of ICP-IV's subsidiaries. The Bank
Facility was entered into by IP-IV and prohibits payment of distributions by any
of ICP-IV's subsidiaries to ICP-IV or IPCC prior to February 1, 2000, and
permits such distributions thereafter only to the extent necessary for ICP-IV to
make cash interest payments on the Notes
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at the time such cash interest is due and payable, provided that no default or
event of default with respect to the Bank Facility exists or would exist as a
result.
RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY LENDERS
The Bank Facility and, to a lesser extent, the Indenture contain a number
of significant covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the
Company to dispose of assets or merge, incur debt, pay distributions, repurchase
or redeem capital stock, create liens, make capital expenditures and make
certain investments or acquisitions and otherwise restrict corporate activities.
The Bank Facility also contains, among other covenants, requirements that IP-IV
maintain specified financial ratios, including maximum leverage and minimum
interest coverage, and prohibits IP-IV and its subsidiaries from prepaying the
Company's other indebtedness (including the Notes). The ability of the Company
to comply with such provisions may be affected by events that are beyond the
Company's control. The breach of any of these covenants could result in a
default under the Bank Facility. In the event of any such default, lenders party
to the Bank Facility could elect to declare all amounts borrowed under the Bank
Facility, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be due and payable.
If the indebtedness under the Bank Facility were to be accelerated, all
indebtedness outstanding under such Bank Facility would be required to be paid
in full before IP-IV would be permitted to distribute any assets or cash to
ICP-IV. There can be no assurance that the assets of ICP-IV and its subsidiaries
would be sufficient to repay all borrowings under the Bank Facility and the
other creditors of such subsidiaries in full. In addition, as a result of these
covenants, the ability of the Company to respond to changing business and
economic conditions and to secure additional financing, if needed, may be
significantly restricted, and the Company may be prevented from engaging in
transactions that might otherwise be considered beneficial to the Company.
FUTURE CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
Consistent with the Company's business strategy, and in order to comply
with requirements imposed by certain of its franchising authorities and to
address existing and potential competition, the Company has implemented the
Capital Improvement Program. Pursuant to the Capital Improvement Program, the
Company is expanding and upgrading the systems' plant to improve channel
capacity and system reliability and to allow for interactive services such as
enhanced pay-per-view, home shopping, data transmission (including Internet
access) and other interactive services to the extent they become technologically
viable and economically practicable. The Company expects to upgrade certain of
its existing systems with a digital-capable, high-capacity, broadband hybrid
fiber/coaxial network architecture to accomplish these objectives. Although the
Company anticipates that it will continue to upgrade portions of its systems
over the next several years, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to upgrade its cable television systems at a rate that will allow it to
remain competitive with competitors that either do not rely on cable into the
home (e.g., MMDS and DBS) or have access to significantly greater amounts of
capital and an existing communications network (e.g., certain telephone
companies). The Company's business requires continuing investment to finance
capital expenditures and related expenses for expansion of the Company's
subscriber base and system development. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to fund its Capital Improvement Program or any of its other
capital expenditures. The Company's inability to upgrade its cable television
systems or make its other planned capital expenditures could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's operations and competitive position and could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to service its debt,
including the Notes.
LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; DEPENDENCE ON MANAGEMENT
ICP-IV was organized in March 1996. The partners of IP-IV transferred their
partnership interests to ICP-IV in 1996. Therefore, there is limited historical
financial information about the Company upon which to base an evaluation of its
performance. Pursuant to the Acquisitions, the Company substantially increased
the size of its operations. Therefore, the historical financial data of the
Company may not be indicative of the Company's future results of operations.
Further, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully
implement its business strategy. The future success of the Company will be
largely dependent
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upon the efforts of senior management of its general partner, ICM-IV LLC.
Although ICM-IV LLC as general partner of ICP-IV may acquire systems on behalf
of the Company, there is no obligation to do so.
COMPETITION IN CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY; RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE
Cable television systems face competition from other sources of news,
information and entertainment, such as off-air television broadcast programming,
newspapers, movie theaters, live sporting events, interactive computer programs
and home video products, including video tape cassette recorders. Competing
sources of video programming include, but are not limited to, off-air broadcast
television, DBS, MMDS, SMATV and other new technologies. Furthermore, the cable
television industry is subject to rapid and significant changes in technology.
The effect of any future technological changes on the viability or
competitiveness of the Company's business cannot be predicted.
In addition, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has repealed the
cable/telephone cross-ownership ban, and telephone companies will now be
permitted to provide cable television service within their service areas.
Certain of such potential service providers have greater financial resources
than the Company, and in the case of local exchange carriers seeking to provide
cable service within their service areas, have an installed plant and switching
capabilities, any of which could give them competitive advantages with respect
to cable television operators such as the Company.
BellSouth has applied for cable franchises in certain of the Company's
franchise areas and is acquiring a number of wireless cable companies in regions
where the Company operates. However, BellSouth has since acknowledged it is
postponing its request for cable franchises in the state of Tennessee. On
October 22, 1996 the Tennessee Cable Telecommunications Association ("TCTA") and
the Cable Television Association of Georgia filed a formal complaint with the
FCC challenging certain acts and practices that BellSouth is taking in
connection with its deployment of video distribution facilities in certain areas
of Tennessee and Georgia. In addition, the TCTA also filed a petition for
investigation with the Tennessee Regulatory Authority concerning certain alleged
acts and practices that BellSouth is taking in connection with its construction
and deployment of cable facilities in Tennessee. The Company is joined by
several other cable operators in the complaint. The Company cannot predict the
likelihood of success in this complaint or the petition nor can there be any
assurance that the Company will be successful with either the complaint or the
petition. Furthermore, the Company cannot predict either the extent to which
competition from BellSouth or other potential service providers will materialize
or, if such competition materializes, the extent of its effect on the Company.
REGULATION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY
The cable television industry is subject to extensive regulation at the
federal, state and local levels, and many aspects of such regulation are
currently the subject of judicial proceedings and administrative or legislative
proposals. In February 1996, Congress passed, and the President signed into law,
major telecommunications reform legislation, the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Among other things, the 1996 Act reduces in some circumstances and by 1999 will
eliminate, rate regulation for CPS packages for all cable television systems and
immediately eliminates regulation of this service tier for small cable
operators. The FCC is undertaking numerous rulemaking proceedings to interpret
and implement the provisions of the 1996 Act. The 1996 Act and the FCC's
implementing regulations could have a significant effect on the cable television
industry. In addition, the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition
Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act") imposed substantial regulation on the cable
television industry, including rate regulation, and significant portions of the
1992 Act remain in effect despite the enactment of the 1996 Act and remain
highly relevant to the Company's operations.
The Company's systems elected the benchmark or cost-of-service
methodologies to justify their basic and CPS tier rates in effect prior to May
15, 1994, but relied primarily upon the cost-of-service methodology to justify
regulated service rates in effect after May 14, 1994. The Company's
cost-of-service cases justifying certain rates for the CPS tier of service are
currently pending before the FCC. Additionally, pursuant to the FCC's
regulations, several local franchising authorities are reviewing the Company's
basic rate justifications
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and several other franchising authorities have requested that the FCC review the
Company's basic rate justifications. Although the Company generally believes
that its rates are justified under the FCC's benchmark or cost-of-service
methodologies, it cannot predict the ultimate resolution of these cases.
Management believes that the regulation of the cable television industry
will remain a matter of interest to Congress, the FCC and other regulatory
bodies. There can be no assurance as to what, if any, future actions such
legislative and regulatory authorities may take or the effect thereof on the
industry or the Company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Conflicts of interests may arise due to certain contractual relationships
of the Company and the Company's relationship with the Related InterMedia
Entities and its other affiliates. IMI, which is wholly owned by Robert J.
Lewis, provides administrative services at cost to the Company and to the
operating companies of the Related InterMedia Entities. See Part II, Item 5
"Other Information --Change in Managing General Partner." Conflicts of interest
may arise in the allocation of management and administrative services as a
result of such relationships. In addition, the Related InterMedia Entities and
their respective related management partnerships have certain relationships, and
will likely develop additional relationships in the future with TCI, which could
give rise to conflicts of interest.
EXPIRATION OF FRANCHISES
In connection with a renewal of a franchise, the franchising authority may
require the Company to comply with different conditions with respect to
franchise fees, channel capacity and other matters, which conditions could
increase the Company's cost of doing business. Although management believes that
it generally will be able to negotiate renewals of its franchises, there can be
no assurance that the Company will be able to do so and the Company cannot
predict the impact of any new or different conditions that might be imposed by
franchising authorities in connection with such renewals.
LOSS OF BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH TCI
The Company's relationship with TCI currently enables the Company to (i)
purchase programming services and equipment from a subsidiary of TCI at rates
that management believes are generally lower than the Company could obtain
through arm's-length negotiations with third parties, (ii) share in TCI's
marketing test results, (iii) share in the results of TCI's research and
development activities and (iv) consult with TCI's operating personnel with
expertise in engineering, technical, marketing, advertising, accounting and
regulatory matters. While the Company expects the relationship to continue, TCI
is under no obligation to offer such benefits to the Company, and there can be
no assurance that such benefits will continue to be available in the future
should TCI's ownership in the Company significantly decrease or should TCI for
any other reason decide not to continue to offer such benefits to the Company.
The loss of the relationship with TCI could adversely affect the financial
position and results of operations of the Company. Further, the Bank Facility
provides that an event of default will exist if TCI does not own beneficially
35.0% or more of ICP-IV's non-preferred partnership interests. See Part I, Item
2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Transactions with Affiliates."
PURCHASE OF NOTES UPON A CHANGE OF CONTROL
Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the ICP-IV and IPCC are
required to make an offer to purchase all outstanding Notes at a purchase price
equal to 101.0% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. There can be no assurance that
ICP-IV and IPCC will have available funds sufficient to purchase the Notes upon
a Change of Control. In addition, any Change of Control, and any repurchase of
the Notes required under the Indenture upon a Change of Control, would
constitute an event of default under the Bank Facility, with the result that the
obligations of the borrowers thereunder could be declared due and payable by the
lenders. Any acceleration of the obligations under the Indenture or the Bank
Facility would make it unlikely that IP-IV could make adequate distributions
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to ICP-IV in order to service the Notes and, accordingly, that IP-IV could make
adequate distributions to ICP-IV as required to permit ICP-IV and IPCC to effect
a purchase of the Notes upon a Change of Control.
ABSENCE OF PUBLIC MARKET; POSSIBLE VOLATILITY OF EXCHANGE NOTE PRICE
The Notes registered pursuant to the exchange offer completed in January
(the "Exchange Notes") are new securities for which there is currently no
market. The Company does not intend to apply for listing of the Exchange Notes
on any securities exchange or for the inclusion of the Exchange Notes in any
automated quotation system. Although the Company was advised by NationsBanc
Capital Markets, Inc. ("NationsBanc") and Toronto Dominion Securities (USA) Inc.
("Toronto Dominion") that, following completion of the private offering in July
1996, NationsBanc and Toronto Dominion intend to make a market in the Notes,
they are not obligated to do so and any such market making activities may be
discontinued at any time without notice. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
as to the development or liquidity of any market for the Exchange Notes. If a
market for the Exchange Notes were to develop, the Exchange Notes could trade at
prices that may be higher or lower than their initial offering price depending
upon many factors, including prevailing interest rates, the Company's operating
results and the markets for similar securities. Historically, the market for
non-investment-grade debt has been subject to disruptions that have caused
substantial volatility in the prices of securities similar to the Exchange
Notes. There can be no assurance that, if a market for the Exchange Notes were
to develop, such a market would not be subject to similar disruptions.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT SEQUENTIALLY
NUMBER EXHIBIT NUMBERED PAGES
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3.3 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of InterMedia
Capital Partners IV, L.P. dated as of August 5, 1997 by and among
InterMedia Capital Management, LLC, InterMedia Capital Management
IV, L.P. and various other limited partners. (Exhibits omitted. The
Company agrees to furnish a copy of any exhibit to the Commission
upon request.)
10.12 Consent and Second Amendment to Revolving Credit and Term Loan
Agreement, dated as of July 30, 1996 and amended as of August 6,
1996, dated as of February 28, 1997 among InterMedia Partners IV,
L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Administrative Agent, and The Bank
of New York, NationsBank of Texas, N.A., Toronto Dominion (Texas),
Inc., as Arranging Agents, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. and
Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc., as Syndication Agents, and the
Financial Institution Parties thereto. (Exhibit omitted. The Company
agrees to furnish a copy of any exhibit to the Commission upon
request.)
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on page 26).............................
27.1 Schedule of Financial Data for InterMedia Capital Partners IV,
L.P. ...............................................................
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
No reports on Form 8-K were filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
By: InterMedia Capital Management IV,
L.P., its General Partner
By: InterMedia Management, Inc., its
General Partner
By: /s/ ROBERT J. LEWIS
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Robert J. Lewis
President
Date: August 13, 1997.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints Edon V. Hartley, and Thomas R. Stapleton and each
of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power
of substation and resubstation, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any
and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this report, and to file
the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do
and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, and
fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and conforming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact and agents or
their substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934, THIS REPORT HAS
BEEN SIGNED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES
INDICATED.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ ROBERT J. LEWIS President, Chief Executive August 13, 1997
- ------------------------------------------ Officer and Sole Director of
Robert J. Lewis InterMedia Management, Inc.
(principal executive officer)
/s/ EDON V. HARTLEY Chief Financial Officer of August 13, 1997
- ------------------------------------------ InterMedia Management, Inc.
Edon V. Hartley (principal financial officer)
/s/ THOMAS R. STAPLETON Vice President of InterMedia August 13, 1997
- ------------------------------------------ Management, Inc.
Thomas R. Stapleton (principal accounting officer)
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