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<LEGEND>
INTERMEDIA CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>PP&E IS SHOWN NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION.
<F2>INCLUDES PROGRAM FEES AND OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES.
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