- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------- FORM 10-Q ------------- /x/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 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: 333-03741 333-03741-01 MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP MUZAK CAPITAL CORPORATION (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANTS AS SPECIFIED IN THEIR CHARTER) DELAWARE 13-3647593 DELAWARE 91-1722302 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.) INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) 2901 THIRD AVE., SUITE 400 SEATTLE, WA 98121 (206) 633-3000 (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE OF REGISTRANTS' PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) N/A (FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT) Indicate by check mark whether the registrants: (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /x/ No / / Muzak Capital Corporation meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format. APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes / / No / / APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, at November 14, 1997: Muzak Capital Corporation - 100. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ------------- ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 17,079 $ 25,686 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $470 and $496........................... 15,950 15,600 Inventories, net of reserve for obsolescence of $350 and $0...................................... 3,286 3,722 Prepaid expenses..................................... 1,387 1,607 Other................................................ 904 351 ------------- ------------ Total current assets............................... 38,606 46,966 Property and equipment, net........................... 38,045 37,182 Deferred costs and intangible assets, net............. 32,377 33,765 Other................................................. 2,215 1,129 ------------- ------------ Total assets........................................ $ 111,243 $ 119,042 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' DEFICIT Current Liabilities: Accounts payable..................................... $ 7,543 $ 8,681 Advance billings..................................... 4,928 4,688 Accrued interest..................................... 5,000 2,500 Accrued expenses..................................... 3,507 2,423 Current portion of long-term obligations............. 469 482 Current portion of equity repurchase obligations..... 500 - ------------- ------------ Total current liabilities........................... 21,947 18,774 Long-term obligations, net of current portion......... 100,756 100,620 Unearned installation income.......................... 4,054 3,637 Commitments and contingencies......................... - - Redeemable preferred partnership interests............ 6,390 6,091 Equity repurchase obligations, net of current portion. 737 - Partners' Deficit: Limited partners' interests (deficiencies)........... (2,195) 2,170 General partner's deficiencies....................... (20,446) (12,250) ------------- ------------ Total partners' deficit............................. (22,641) (10,080) ------------- ------------ Total liabilities and partners' deficit............. $ 111,243 $ 119,042 ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ ------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ------- -------- ------- ------- Revenues: Music and other business services...................... $14,737 $13,619 $43,515 $40,596 Equipment and related services......................... 8,496 8,785 23,583 23,965 ------- -------- ------- ------- Total revenues........................................ 23,233 22,404 67,098 64,561 ------- -------- ------- ------- Cost of revenues: Music and other business services...................... 4,954 3,792 13,575 11,293 Equipment and related services......................... 6,110 5,789 16,076 16,093 ------- -------- ------- ------- Total cost of revenues................................ 11,064 9,581 29,651 27,386 ------- -------- ------- ------- Gross profit............................................ 12,169 12,823 37,447 37,175 Selling, general and administrative expenses............ 7,812 7,645 24,425 22,752 Depreciation............................................ 2,687 2,677 8,491 7,832 Amortization............................................ 2,425 2,384 7,370 6,848 ------- -------- ------- ------- Operating income (loss)................................ (755) 117 (2,839) (257) Other income (expense): Interest expense....................................... (2,696) (1,819) (8,071) (5,393) Interest income........................................ 264 21 874 73 Equity in losses of joint venture...................... (194) (24) (688) (142) Other income (expense), net............................ (16) (22) 339 (183) ------- -------- ------- ------- Net loss............................................... (3,397) (1,727) (10,385) (5,902) Redeemable preferred returns........................... (100) (274) (299) (817) ------- -------- ------- ------- Net loss attributable to general and limited partners.. ($3,497) ($2,001) ($10,684) ($6,719) ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, ----------------------- 1997 1996 --------- --------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net loss.......................................................... $ (10,385) $ (5,902) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Provision for doubtful accounts................................. 361 379 Provision for inventory obsolescence............................ 350 0 Depreciation.................................................... 8,491 7,832 Amortization, net of deferred financing cost.................... 7,372 6,848 Deferred financing cost amortization............................ 495 907 Equity in losses of joint venture............................... 688 142 Gain on sale of affiliate....................................... (389) - Write-off of national account installation costs................ 180 - Non-cash incentive compensation................................. 177 - Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable............................................. (711) 280 Inventories..................................................... (94) (6) Accounts payable................................................ (1,138) 2,996 Advance billings................................................ 240 63 Accrued interest................................................ 2,500 (758) Accrued expenses................................................ 1,166 1,342 Unearned installation income.................................... 418 633 Other, net...................................................... 188 127 ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities....................... 9,909 14,883 ------- ------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to property and equipment.............................. (9,418) (7,151) Additions to deferred costs and intangible assets................ (4,437) (5,303) Investment in joint venture...................................... (804) - Proceeds from sale of affiliate.................................. 1,260 - Acquisition of accounts.......................................... (2,381) - Other, net....................................................... (240) 189 ------- ------ Net cash used in investing activities......................... (16,020) (12,265) ------- ------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Borrowings under revolving notes payable, net.................... - 3,500 Principal payments on long-term debt............................. (92) (5,480) Principal payments under capital leases.......................... (323) (293) Contributions (withdrawal) by partners........................... (2,026) 311 Other, net....................................................... (54) (197) ------- ------ Net cash used in financing activities.......................... (2,495) (2,159) ------- ------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........... (8,606) 459 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period..................... 25,685 1,115 ------- ------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period........................... $17,079 $ 1,574 ------- ------ ------- ------ THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FORM 10-Q Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited) NOTE 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION: The consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 have been prepared by Muzak Limited Partnership (the "Company") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). The financial information as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 is unaudited, but, in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company's annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 1997. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the Company's results of operations for the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. Certain reclassifications of prior year balances have been made for consistent presentation. NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Muzak Capital Corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. New Accounting Pronouncements - SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," were recently issued and are effective for the Company's year ending December 31, 1998. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of these standards. Management believes that the impact of adopting these standards will not be material to the financial statements, taken as a whole. NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET: Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ------------- ------------ Equipment provided to subscribers................ $ 55,181 $ 49,340 Machinery and equipment.......................... 12,195 10,745 Vehicles......................................... 3,394 3,072 Furniture and fixtures........................... 2,527 2,260 Land and buildings............................... 858 858 Leasehold improvements........................... 862 916 -------- -------- Total property and equipment................ 75,017 67,191 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization.. (36,972) (30,009) -------- -------- $ 38,045 $ 37,182 -------- -------- -------- -------- NOTE 4. DEFERRED COSTS AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET: Deferred costs and intangible assets consists of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ------------- ------------ Income producing contracts...................... $ 41,694 $ 39,830 Deferred subscriber acquisition costs........... 13,670 11,056 Master recording rights and deferred production costs.............................. 11,468 9,883 Deferred financing costs........................ 4,341 4,423 Organization costs.............................. 4,441 4,432 Non-compete agreements.......................... 861 846 Other........................................... 788 758 -------- -------- Total deferred costs and intangible assets.. 77,263 71,228 Less: Accumulated amortization.................. (44,886) (37,463) -------- -------- $ 32,377 $ 33,765 -------- -------- -------- -------- NOTE 5. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS: Long-term obligations are summarized as follows (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ------------- ------------ Senior notes.................................... $100,000 $100,000 Capital lease obligations....................... 1,150 935 Other........................................... 75 167 -------- -------- Total long-term obligations................. 101,225 101,102 Less: Current portion........................... (469) (482) -------- -------- $100,756 $100,620 -------- -------- -------- -------- NOTE 6. SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS: During the second quarter of 1997, the Company entered into individual severance agreements with six separated management employees which provide for the following: Severance Payments: Included in Selling, General & Administration expense, the Company took a charge of approximately $750,000 in the second quarter of 1997 for severance payments for the separated employees. Equity Repurchase Obligations: The severance agreements provided for the redemption of the separated employees' entire partnership interest in the Company. The total original repurchase obligation for the separated employees' partnership interests was $2,357,000 at a redemption price of $2.33 per partnership interest unit. In accordance with these severance agreements, on July 15, 1997, the Company redeemed 311,233 partnership interest units totaling $725,172. Partially offsetting these redemptions were the purchase of 107,296 partnership interest units by existing and new management employees for $250,000. In addition, the Company paid $1,262,000 to five of the six separated management members in exchange for notes bearing interest at 7% per annum. On September 30, 1997, the Company redeemed 158,572 partnership interest units of one of the separated management employees for $369,473 leaving a liability for equity repurchase obligation of $1,237,000 on this date. Options to Purchase Partnership Interest Units: The options of the six separated management employees were canceled by the Company. Four of the separated management employees received $24,828 in the aggregate for such canceled options and new options were issued to the two remaining individuals. The Company has adequately accrued compensation expense related to the new and the canceled options. Settlement of Equity Repurchase Obligation: On October 3, 1997, the Company sold a total of 606,777 partnership interest units to management employees of the Company for $1,413,790 at a price of $2.33 per partnership interest unit. On October 15, 1997, the 7% notes receivable due from the separated management employees in the total principal amount of for $1,262,000 were retired and the redemption of all of the outstanding partnership interest units of the separated management employees was completed. NOTE 7. OPTIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP INTEREST UNITS: In the second quarter of 1997, the Company entered into employment agreements with two executive officers for a term of four years. As part of these agreements, these executive officers have been granted options to acquire 1,500,000 partnership interest units of the Company at an exercise price of $2.33 a unit vesting in equal annual amounts over a three year period. A portion of these options are subject to the Company meeting specific performance standards. NOTE 8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: The Company has a signed letter of intent related to an acquisition for a total purchase price of approximately $1.5 million. In October 1997, the Company entered into two commitments with separate vendors to purchase equipment for $418,000 and $412,000 to be completed in January 1998 and October 1998, respectively. On October 24, 1997, the Company sold a total of 175,000 partnership interest units to two executive officers of the Company at a price of $2.33 per unit for $407,750. In addition, on October 24, 1997, the Company redeemed 175,000 partnership interest units from a retired management employee at a price of $2.33 per partnership interest unit for a total redemption payment of $407,750. NOTE 9. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest expense for the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 was approximately $5,076,000 and $5,320,000, respectively. Non-cash financing and investing items for the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 include the following: - The transfer of inventory, prepaid expenses, and machinery and equipment with a book value of $394,000 from a business segment in exchange for a note receivable in April, 1996. - Organization costs of $700,000 related to an unconsummated equity financing which were capitalized and included in accounts payable during the second quarter of 1996 and were subsequently written off in the fourth quarter of 1996. - National account installation costs of $180,000 in excess of billings written off in the third quarter of 1997. - Inventory obsolescence reserve of $350,000 established during the third quarter of 1997. - Purchases of vehicles acquired under capital leases during the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 of approximately $538,000 and $488,000, respectively. MUZAK CAPITAL CORPORATION BALANCE SHEET September 30, 1997 ASSETS Cash........................................................... $ 1 STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Preferred stock - authorized 10,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each; no shares issued and outstanding................ $ - Common stock - authorized 30,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each; 100 shares issued and outstanding............... 1 ---- TOTAL $ 1 ---- ---- THE ACCOMPANYING NOTE IS A INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT Muzak Capital Corporation ("Capital Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Muzak Limited Partnership ("the Company"), was formed on May 8, 1996. Capital Corp. has no independent operations and is dependent on the cash flow of the Company to meet its sole obligation as co-issuer with the Company of the 10% Senior Notes due 2003, the payment of principal and interest thereon when due. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The following should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the registrant's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1997. Forward-Looking Statements When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or future filings by the Company, as defined below, and Capital Corp., as defined below, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company's and Capital Corp's press releases or other public communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company and Capital Corp. wish to caution readers not to place undo reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and to advise readers that various factors, including rapid technological change, competitive pricing, concentrations in and dependence on satellite delivery capabilities, and development of new services could affect the Company's and Capital Corp.'s financial performance and could cause the Company's and Capital Corp.'s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. The Company and Capital Corp. do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Results of Operations Revenues. Total revenues increased 3.7% and 3.9% for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 1996. These increases were primarily due to a net increase in monthly recurring service billings while equipment and related services revenues declined as compared to the 1996 periods. Monthly recurring service billings increased by $40,000 and $83,000 over the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 1996. This increase in recurring business services revenue is partially offset by a decline in equipment and related services revenue due to Muzak's affiliates purchasing more subscriber equipment directly from outside vendors rather than from Muzak. An additional factor influencing the revenue growth when comparing quarter over quarter results is due to certain large one-time sales of approximately $500,000 in the 1996 quarter not in the current quarter. These sales where for sound and paging systems installed in certain schools in Texas. After eliminating these variances, the remaining variance reflects increases in revenue due to the growth in our monthly recurring billing. This growth in billing is the result of the sales effort during 1997 being focused on growing the core music and other business services. The revenues in these product categories are generally higher margin and longer term. Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased 5.1% over the three month period and increased 0.7% over the nine month period ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 1996 and gross margins as a percentage of revenues decreased over the same periods. Gross margins for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 were 52.4% and 55.8%, respectively, declining from 57.2% and 57.6% for the same periods during 1996. The gross profit decline for the three month period is primarily due to approximately $750,000 in one-time charges taken in the third quarter related to inventory, licensing fees and the buyout of a satellite segment lease. For the nine month periods, these one-time charges are partially offset by increased revenues related to the net increase in monthly recurring service billings. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues for the three month period and increased for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997, as compared to the same periods in 1996. These expenses, as a percentage of revenues, were 33.6% and 36.4% for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, as compared to 34.1% and 35.2% for the same periods in 1996. The decrease during the three month period is primarily the result of an accrued bonus reversal made in the third quarter of 1997. The increase over the nine month period is a result of approximately $750,000 in severance charges during the second quarter of 1997 related to certain management changes as well as increased sales costs incurred to generate the increases in monthly recurring services billings as compared to the same periods last year. As commissions are paid based on the future value of these new contracts, these sales costs are incurred prior to the benefits derived from the recurring revenues. Because of this, as long as the Company continues to experience high sales levels, sales costs associated with these recurring sales will continue to negatively impact immediate operating results. Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $50,000 and $1.2 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the same periods during 1996. These increases were primarily the result of investments in maintaining and expanding the subscriber base over the last twelve months as well as capital investments in other business opportunities, such as costs of the new EchoStar uplink facility and start-up costs to create the Company's internet MUSICSERVER product. Partially offsetting the depreciation and amortization on these investments over the three month period is approximately $22.5 million in five year assets which were fully depreciated/amortized at the end of August, 1997. Interest Expense and Other Income. Interest expense net of interest income, equity in losses of joint venture and other income and expense increased $800,000 and $1.9 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to the same periods during 1996. These increases were primarily the result of increased interest expense for the 1997 periods related to an increase in average interest bearing debt outstanding since the October 1996 offering by the Company and Capital Corp. of $100 million of the 10% Senior Notes due 2003. Average interest-bearing debt for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $101.1 million compared to $60.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Net Loss. Net loss increased to $3.4 and $10.4 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997, respectively, as compared to $1.7 and $5.9 million for the same periods in 1996. Liquidity and Capital Resources Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997. Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $25.7 million as of December 31, 1996 to $17.1 million as of September 30, 1997. The Company's cash provided by operations for this period was $9.9 million, including net cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2.6 million. Operating cash flow and the reduction in cash and cash equivalents were primarily used to fund capital requirements associated with maintaining and expanding the subscriber base. In addition to these capital requirements, investing activities include $1,260,000 in proceeds from the sale of the Spokane, Washington operation, three acquisitions consuming $2,380,000 and an additional investment of $800,000 in Muzak Europe B.V., a joint venture in Europe in which the Company is a 50% partner. Financing activities include $2,357,000 paid to six separated members of management on July 15, 1997, in accordance with severance agreements to redeem partnership interest units and in exchange for notes bearing interest at 7% per annum. These notes were retired and the remainder of the outstanding partnership interest units of these separated members of management were redeemed on October 15, 1997. Outlook. The Company believes that its cash flows from operations, borrowing availability and cash on hand will be adequate to support currently planned business operations, capital expenditures and debt service requirements at least through December, 1998. The Company currently has signed letters of intent related to an acquisition for a total purchase price of approximately $1.5 million. If the Company engages in one or more material acquisitions, joint ventures or alliances or other major business initiatives requiring significant cash commitments, or incurs unanticipated expenses, additional capital could be required. Muzak Capital Corporation. Muzak Capital Corporation ("Capital Corp."), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was organized May 8, 1996, has nominal assets and conducts no business operations. Capital Corp. has no independent operations and is dependent on the cash flow of the Company to meet its sole obligation, the payment of interest and principal on the Senior Notes when due. A discussion of Capital Corp. has been omitted in the period-to-period comparison due to its lack of significant assets and lack of operations. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. The Company is subject to various proceedings arising in the normal course of business, none of which, individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Item 2. Changes in Securities. On July 15, 1997, the Company sold a total of 107,296 Class B limited partnership units to two executive officers of the Company for total consideration of $250,000. The sales of the 107,296 Class B limited partnership units were made in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. In addition, on October 3, 1997, the Company sold a total of 606,777 Class B limited partnership units to approximately 17 management employees of the Company for total consideration of $1.4 million. The sales of the 606,777 Class B limited partnership units were made in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2)3 thereof. Furthermore, on October 24, 1997, the Company sold a total of 175,000 Class B limited partnership units to two executive officers of the Company for total consideration of $407,750. The sales of the 175,000 Class B limited partnership units were made in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None. Item 5. Other Information. None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Exhibits 27.1 Financial Data Schedule of Muzak Limited Partnership 27.2 Financial Data Schedule of Muzak Capital Corporation (b) Reports on Form 8-K None. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. MUZAK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP November __, 1997 By: /s/ Brad D. Bodenman --------------------------- Brad D. Bodenman Vice President, Finance and Administration (Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Muzak Limited Partnership) MUZAK CAPITAL CORPORATION November __, 1997 By: /s/ Brad D. Bodenman --------------------------- Brad D. Bodenman Vice President, Finance and Administration (Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Muzak Limited Partnership)