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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2003

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-32647

 

KNOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE

 

58-2424258

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

KNOLOGY, INC.
1241 O.G. SKINNER DRIVE
WEST POINT, GEORGIA

 

31833

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (706) 645-8553

 

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 ý     No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o     No ý

 

As of July 31, 2003, we had 508,179 shares of common stock, 51,165,894 shares of Series A preferred stock, 21,180,131 shares of Series B preferred stock, 50,219,561 shares of Series C preferred stock, 10,684,751 shares of Series D preferred stock and 21,701,279 shares of Series E preferred stock outstanding.

 

 



 

KNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2003

 

INDEX

 

PART I

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

ITEM 2

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 3

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

ITEM 4

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

 

 

PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

ITEM 1

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

ITEM 2

 

CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

ITEM 3

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

ITEM 4

 

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

ITEM 5

 

OTHER INFORMATION.

ITEM 6

 

EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

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ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

KNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

 

June 30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (Including $9,914 and $5,745 of restricted cash as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively)

 

$

33,934

 

$

43,913

 

Accounts receivable, net (Allowance for doubtful accounts was $1,813 and $2,194 at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively)

 

14,973

 

14,863

 

Affiliate receivable

 

42

 

72

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

1,361

 

996

 

Total current assets

 

50,310

 

59,844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net

 

336,605

 

357,182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

 

12,580

 

12,580

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOODWILL

 

40,834

 

40,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS, net

 

654

 

851

 

Total assets

 

$

440,983

 

$

471,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of notes payable

 

$

3,533

 

$

3,406

 

Accounts payable

 

12,203

 

15,729

 

Accrued liabilities

 

8,034

 

8,441

 

Unearned revenue

 

9,627

 

8,268

 

Total current liabilities

 

33,397

 

35,844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

48,708

 

50,490

 

Unamortized investment tax credits

 

75

 

110

 

Senior notes

 

211,450

 

198,455

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

 

260,233

 

249,055

 

Total liabilities

 

293,630

 

284,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARRANTS

 

1,861

 

1,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

1,549

 

1,548

 

Common stock

 

5

 

5

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

493,924

 

493,046

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(349,986

)

(310,068

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

145,492

 

184,531

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

440,983

 

$

471,291

 

 

See notes to condensed cosolidated financial statements.

 

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KNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING REVENUES

 

$

42,869

 

$

34,878

 

$

83,556

 

$

66,912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

34,226

 

30,181

 

68,555

 

58,679

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

19,933

 

20,604

 

39,353

 

39,205

 

Reorganization professional fees

 

43

 

0

 

43

 

0

 

Asset Impairment

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

852

 

Non-cash stock option compensation

 

478

 

0

 

905

 

0

 

Litigation fees

 

411

 

0

 

611

 

0

 

 

 

55,091

 

50,785

 

109,467

 

98,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

 

(12,222

)

(15,907

)

(25,911

)

(31,824

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

96

 

82

 

210

 

211

 

Interest expense

 

(7,324

)

(11,073

)

(14,304

)

(21,888

)

Gain on adjustment of warrants to market

 

0

 

2,865

 

0

 

2,865

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

0

 

(115

)

86

 

(91

)

 

 

(7,228

)

(8,241

)

(14,008

)

(18,903

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVEEFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

 

(19,450

)

(24,148

)

(39,919

)

(50,727

)

INCOME TAX PROVISION

 

0

 

(110

)

0

 

(119

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

 

(19,450

)

(24,258

)

(39,919

)

(50,846

)

CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

(1,294

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(19,450

)

$

(24,258

)

$

(39,919

)

$

(52,140

)

 

See notes to condensed cosolidated financial statements.

 

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KNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(39,919

)

$

(52,140

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

39,353

 

39,205

 

Non-cash stock option compensation

 

905

 

0

 

Asset Impairment

 

0

 

852

 

Write off of investment

 

0

 

45

 

Gain on adjustment of warrants to market

 

0

 

(2,865

)

Accretion of discounted debt

 

0

 

20,496

 

Non-cash bond interest expense

 

12,995

 

0

 

Provision for bad debt

 

2,270

 

1,512

 

Loss on disposition of assets

 

4

 

6

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - Goodwill impairment

 

0

 

1,294

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(2,345

)

(3,300

)

Accounts receivable - affiliate

 

0

 

516

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

(363

)

(1,724

)

Accounts payable

 

(3,531

)

3,574

 

Accrued liabilities

 

(407

)

(445

)

Unearned revenue

 

1,359

 

1,096

 

Total adjustments

 

50,240

 

60,262

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

10,321

 

8,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(18,605

)

(23,246

)

Expenditures for intangible assets

 

(76

)

(312

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

60

 

236

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(18,621

)

(23,322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on debt

 

(1,654

)

0

 

Expenditures related to reorganization equity

 

(34

)

0

 

Proceeds from exercised stock options

 

9

 

3

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(1,679

)

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH

 

(9,979

)

(15,197

)

CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

43,913

 

38,074

 

CASH AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

33,934

 

$

22,877

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

$

1,272

 

$

1,037

 

Cash received during the period for income taxes

 

$

 

$

346

 

 

See notes to condensed cosolidated financial statements.

 

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KNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

JUNE 30, 2003

(UNAUDITED)

 

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

1.                                      ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

 

Knology, Inc. (including its predecessors, “Knology” or the “Company”) offers residential and business customers broadband communications services, including analog and digital cable television, local and long distance telephone, high-speed Internet access service and broadband carrier services, using advanced interactive broadband networks. We own, operate and manage interactive broadband networks in seven metropolitan areas: Montgomery and Huntsville, Alabama; Columbus and Augusta, Georgia; Panama City, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and Knoxville, Tennessee. We also provide local telephone services in West Point, Georgia, and Lanett and Valley, Alabama. Our local telephone service in this area is provided over a traditional copper wire network while our cable and Internet services are provided over our broadband network. Subject to the availability of additional funding, we plan to expand to additional mid-to-large-sized cities in the southeastern United States.

 

2.                                      BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements have been included, and the financial statements present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003, or any other interim period.

 

3.                                      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Correction,” which provides for the rescission of several previously issued accounting standards, new accounting guidance for the accounting of certain lease modifications and various technical corrections that are not substantive in nature to existing pronouncements. Effective December 31, 2002, the Company has adopted SFAS No. 145 with no material impact to its financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” which requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS No. 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.  The company has adopted SFAS No. 146 with no material impact to our financial position and results of operations.

 

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In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantors, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, was issued. FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under the guarantee.  Guarantors will also be required to meet expanded disclosure obligations. The initial recognition and measurement provision of FIN 45 are effective for guarantees issued after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim financial statements that end after December 15, 2002, and had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure,” which amends SFAS No. 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Finally, this Statement amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial information. SFAS No. 148 is to be applied for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. In December 2002 the Company elected to adopt the recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 which is considered the preferable accounting method for stock-based employee compensation. The Company also elected to report the change in accounting principle using the prospective method in accordance with SFAS No. 148. Under the prospective method, the recognition of compensation costs is applied to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after the beginning of the fiscal year in which the recognition provisions are first applied.

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net loss if Knology had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation:

 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net loss - as reported

 

$

(39,919

)

$

(52,140

)

Total stock-based employee compensation cost, net of related tax effects included in the determination of net income as reported

 

905

 

0

 

The stock-based employee compensation cost, net of related tax effects, that would have been included in the determinationof net income if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards

 

(915

)

(1,649

)

Pro forma net loss

 

$

(39,929

)

$

(53,789

)

 

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (“FIN 46”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” This interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities that possess certain characteristics. The interpretation requires that if a business enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities, and results of the activities of the variable interest entity must be included in the consolidated financial statements with those of the business enterprise. This interpretation applies immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003 and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. We do not have any ownership in any variable interest entities as of June 30, 2003. We will apply the consolidation requirement of the interpretation in future periods if we should own any interest in any variable interest entity.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” which amends and clarifies accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivatives imbedded in other contracts and for hedging activities as defined under FASB statement No. 133 and FIN No. 45.  SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into after June 30, 2003.  We do not expect the SFAS No. 149 to have a material impact on our financial position or statement of operations.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity” which establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability or an asset in some circumstances.  SFAS No. 150 is effective for the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. We do not expect the SFAS No. 150 to have a material impact on our financial position, but will require the company to reclassify the warrants to non-current liabilities.

 

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4.                                      CASH

 

As of June 30, 2003, the Company has $9,914 of cash that is restricted in use. Of this amount, $8,924 is held at the telephone operations group and is restricted for use by these entities. Also, the Company has pledged $990 of cash as collateral for amounts potentially payable under certain surety bond agreements.

 

5.                                      GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002. The Company performs a goodwill impairment test in accordance with SFAS No. 142 annually on January 1.  The Company recorded an impairment loss of $1,294 in the first quarter of 2002 as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.  There was no impairment identified as a result of the January 1, 2003 impairment test.

 

Intangible assets as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively, were as follows:

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2003

 

DECEMBER 31, 2002

 

 

 

Gross
Carrying
Value

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net
Carrying
Value

 

Gross
Carrying
Value

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net
Carrying
Value

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization

 

$

1,276

 

$

622

 

$

654

 

$

1,727

 

$

876

 

$

851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

0

 

0

 

40,834

 

0

 

0

 

40,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

$

41,488

 

 

 

 

 

$

41,685

 

 

There were no intangible assets reclassified to goodwill upon adoption of SFAS No. 142.

 

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $213 and $407 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

6.                                      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

In September 2000, the City of Louisville, Kentucky granted Knology of Louisville, Inc. a cable television franchise.  Insight filed a complaint against the City of Louisville in state court claiming that Knology’s franchise was more favorable than Insight’s franchise.  Insight’s complaint suspended Knology’s franchise until there is a final, nonappealable order in Insight’s state court case.  In April 2001 the City of Louisville moved for summary judgment in state court against Insight.  In March 2002, the state court ruled that Insight’s complaint had no merit and the state court granted the City’s motion to dismiss Insight’s complaint.  Insight appealed the state court’s order dismissing their complaint and in June 2003 the state court of appeals upheld the lower court ruling.  Insight sought discretionary review of the court of appeals ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court and that request is pending.

 

In November 2000, Knology filed a federal court action against Insight seeking monetary damages, declaratory and injunctive relief from Insight and the City arising out of Insight’s complaint and the suspension of Knology’s franchise.  In March 2001, the federal court issued an Order granting Knology’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief and denying Insight’s motion to dismiss.  In June 2003 the federal court ruled on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment, resolving certain claims and setting others down for trial. At this time it is impossible to determine with certainty the ultimate outcome of the litigation.

 

We are also subject to other litigation in the normal course of our business. However, in our opinion, there is no legal proceeding pending against us which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.  We are also a party to regulatory proceedings affecting the relevant segments of the communications industry generally.

 

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7.                                      SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company follows SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” which established revised standards for the reporting of financial and descriptive information about operating segments in financial statements.

 

The Company owns and operates advanced interactive broadband networks and provides residential and business customers broadband communications services, including analog and digital cable television, local and long distance telephone, and high-speed Internet access, which the Company refers to as video, voice, and data services. We also provide other services including broadband carrier services, which includes local transport services such as local Internet transport, special access, local private line, and local loop services.

 

While management of the Company monitors the revenue generated from each of the various broadband services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated based upon the delivery of multiple services to customers over a single network. As a result of multiple services being provided over a single network, many expenses and assets are shared related to providing the various broadband services to customers. Management believes that any allocation of the shared expenses or assets to the broadband services would be subjective and impractical.

 

Revenues by broadband communications service are as follows:

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

Video

 

$

17,987

 

$

15,170

 

35,164

 

$

29,320

 

Voice

 

17,330

 

14,288

 

33,895

 

27,618

 

Data and other

 

7,552

 

5,420

 

14,497

 

9,974

 

Consolidated revenues

 

$

42,869

 

$

34,878

 

$

83,556

 

$

66,912

 

 

8.                                      SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On July 16, 2003, the Company, in association with GLA New Ventures, LLC, entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets from Verizon Media Ventures, Inc. for $15.0 million cash, subject to certain closing adjustments.  The acquisition includes broadband assets located in Pinellas County, Florida, and cable assets located in the city of Cerritos, California. These two markets will add approximately 291,000 marketable passings to the existing eight markets comprising the Knology footprint, as well as add approximately 64,000 video connections and 11,000 data connections.  The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval.  The closing is expected to occur by the end of the year.

 

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ITEM 2.                    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

THE MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THIS QUARTERLY REPORT INCLUDE “FORWARD-LOOKING” STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, INCLUDING THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995, THAT ARE SUBJECT TO FUTURE EVENTS, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR IN THE AGGREGATE COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, (1) THAT WE WILL NOT RETAIN OR GROW OUR CUSTOMER BASE, (2) THAT OUR SUPPLIERS AND CUSTOMERS MAY REFUSE TO CONTINUE DOING BUSINESS WITH US OR MAY REFUSE TO EXTEND TRADE CREDIT TO US, (3) THAT WE WILL FAIL TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH EXISTING AND NEW COMPETITORS, (4) THAT WE WILL NOT ADEQUATELY RESPOND TO TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING OUR INDUSTRY AND MARKETS, (5) THAT NEEDED FINANCING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO US IF AND AS NEEDED, (6) THAT A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE GROWTH RATE OF THE OVERALL U.S. ECONOMY WILL OCCUR SUCH THAT CONSUMER AND CORPORATE SPENDING ARE MATERIALLY IMPACTED, AND (7) THAT SOME OTHER UNFORESEEN DIFFICULTIES OCCUR, AS WELL AS THOSE RISKS SET FORTH IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. THIS LIST IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY ONLY CERTAIN OF THE PRINCIPAL FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED HEREIN.

 

The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, and certain factors that are expected to affect our prospective financial condition. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

 

Background

 

Knology, Inc. was formed in September 1998 to enable ITC Holding Company, Inc. to complete a reorganization of some of its subsidiaries, including Knology Broadband, Inc. or Broadband.

 

On November 6, 2002, Knology and Broadband completed a financial restructuring, pursuant to which the following transactions became effective:

 

                                          Knology received $39.0 million gross cash proceeds from the issuance of 13,000,000 shares of Series C preferred stock in a private placement to two existing investors.  The proceeds were used to pay transaction expenses of approximately $1.7 million and will be used for general corporate purposes;

 

                                          $379.9 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Broadband 11 7/8% senior discount notes due 2007 were exchanged for $193.5 million of new Knology 12% senior notes due 2009, 10,618,352 shares of Series D preferred stock and 21,701,279 shares of Series E preferred stock;

 

                                          the $15.5 million, 4-year senior secured credit facility by and among Wachovia Bank, National Association, as lender, Broadband, as guarantor, and the subsidiaries of Broadband as borrowers, was amended and restated;

 

                                          the $40.0 million 10-year senior, secured credit facility by and among CoBank, ACB, as lender and Valley Telephone, Globe Telecommunications, Inc. and Interstate Telephone Company, as borrowers, was amended;

 

                                          $64.2 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Broadband discount notes held by Valley Telephone Co., Inc. were canceled in exchange for a limited guaranty by Broadband of the CoBank credit facility;

 

                                          $15.3 million owed to Knology by Broadband under two intercompany loan facilities were canceled in exchange for a limited guaranty by Broadband of the CoBank credit facility; and

 

                                          the Knology Stockholders Agreement was amended to provide the holders of Broadband discount notes who received new Knology preferred stock in the restructuring with registration rights and co-sale rights, as well to

 

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provide holders of the Series D preferred stock the right to nominate a director to be elected to Knology’s board of directors.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions. We believe that the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

 

Revenue Recognition. The Company generates recurring or multi-period operating revenues, as well as nonrecurring revenues. We recognize revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements,” as amended by SAB Nos. 101A and 101B. SAB No. 101 requires that the following four basic criteria must be satisfied before revenues can be recognized:

 

                  there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;

 

                  delivery has occurred or services rendered;

 

                  the fee is fixed and determinable; and

 

                  collectibility is reasonably assured.

 

In regard to the first and second bullet points, we believe that persuasive evidence of an arrangement and delivery has occurred upon installation.

 

We base our determination of the third and fourth criteria above on our judgment regarding the fixed nature of the fee we have charged for the services rendered and products delivered, and the prospect that those fees will be collected. If changes in conditions should cause us to determine that these criteria likely will not be met for certain future transactions, revenue recognized for any reporting period could be materially affected.

 

We generate recurring revenues for our broadband offerings of video, voice and data and other services. Revenues generated from these services primarily consist of a fixed monthly fee for access to cable programming, local phone services, enhanced phone services and access to the internet. Additional fees are charged for services including pay-per-view movies, events such as boxing matches and concerts, long distance service and cable modem rental. Revenues are recognized as services are provided and advance billings or cash payments received in advance of services performed are recorded as deferred revenue.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We use estimates to determine our allowance for bad debts. These estimates are based on historical collection experience, current trends, credit policy and a percentage of our customer accounts receivable. In determining these percentages, we look at historical write-offs of our receivables.

 

Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill.  We assess the impairment of identifiable long-lived assets and related goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS No. 144.  Factors we consider important and that could trigger an impairment review include the following:

 

                  significant underperformance of our assets relative to historical or projected future operating results;

 

                  significant changes in the manner in which we use our asset or in our overall business strategy; and

 

                  significant negative industry or economic trends.

 

We adopted SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002 and have performed a goodwill impairment test annually on January 1, since adoption, in accordance with SFAS No. 142. Based on the results of the goodwill impairment test, we recorded an impairment loss of $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2002 as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.  There was no impairment identified as of January 1, 2003.

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and

 

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Disclosure,” which amends FASB Statement No. 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Finally, SFAS No. 148 amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial information. SFAS No. 148 is to be applied for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. In December 2002, we elected to adopt the recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123. We also elected to report the change in accounting principle using the prospective method in accordance with SFAS No. 148. Under the prospective method, the recognition of compensation costs is applied to all employee awards granted, modified or settled after the beginning of the fiscal year in which the recognition provisions are first applied.

 

The foregoing list in not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, with no need for us to judge the application. There are also areas in which our judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. See our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report, which contain accounting policies and other disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Correction,” which provides for the rescission of several previously issued accounting standards, new accounting guidance for the accounting of certain lease modifications and various technical corrections that are not substantive in nature to existing pronouncements. The Company adopted SFAS No. 145 on January 1, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 145 required that the extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt of $31.9 million be reclassified to operating expenses. Excluding the reclassification, the adoption of SFAS No. 145 did not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

 

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities,” which requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS No. 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. We do not expect SFAS No. 146 to have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

 

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantors, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others,” was issued. FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under the guarantee.  Guarantors will also be required to meet expanded disclosure obligations. The initial recognition and measurement provision of FIN 45 are effective for guarantees issued after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual and interim financial statements that end after December 15, 2002, and had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” This interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities that possess certain characteristics. The interpretation requires that if a business enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity, the assets, liabilities, and results of the activities of the variable interest entity must be included in the consolidated financial statements with those of the business enterprise. This interpretation applies immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003 and to variable interest entities in which an enterprise obtains an interest after that date. We do not have any ownership in any variable interest entities as of June 30, 2003. We will apply the consolidation requirement of the interpretation in future periods if we should own any interest in any variable interest entity.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which amends and clarifies accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivatives imbedded in other contracts and for hedging activities as defined under FASB statement No. 133 and FIN No. 45.  SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into after June 30, 2003.  We do not expect the SFAS No. 149 to have a material impact on our financial position or statement of operations.

 

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In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity,” which establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability or an asset in some circumstances.  SFAS No. 150 is effective for the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003.  We do not expect the SFAS No. 150 to have a material impact on our financial position.

 

Revenues and Expenses

 

We can group our revenues into the following categories:

 

                        Video revenues.  Our video revenues consist of fixed monthly fees for expanded basic, premium and digital cable television services, as well as fees from pay-per-view movies, fees for Video on Demand (VOD) and events such as boxing matches and concerts, that involve a charge for each viewing. Video revenues accounted for approximately 42.0% and 42.1% of our consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 43.5% and 43.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002. In providing video services we currently compete with Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Mediacom and Charter. We also compete with satellite television providers DirecTV and Echostar; other cable television providers; and broadcast television stations. We expect in the future to compete with telephone companies providing cable television service within their service areas and with wireless cable companies.

 

                        Voice revenues.  Our voice revenues consist primarily of fixed monthly fees for local service, enhanced services, such as call waiting and voice mail, and usage fees for long-distance service. Voice revenues accounted for approximately 40.4% and 40.6% of our consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 41.0% and 41.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002. In providing local and long-distance telephone services, we compete with the incumbent local phone company and various wireless long distance providers in each of our markets. BellSouth is the incumbent local and long distance phone company and is a particularly strong competitor in our current markets and throughout the southeastern United States. We also compete with long-distance phone companies such as AT&T, WorldCom, BellSouth and Sprint.

 

                        Data revenues and other revenues. Our data revenues consist primarily of fixed monthly fees for Internet access service and rental of cable modems. Other revenues result principally from broadband carrier services and video production services. These combined revenues accounted for approximately 17.6% and 17.3% of our consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 15.5% and 14.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002. Providing data services is a rapidly growing business and competition is increasing in each of our markets. Some of our competitors, traditional dial-up providers in particular, have competitive advantages such as greater experience, resources, marketing capabilities and stronger name recognition. In providing data services, we compete with traditional dial-up Internet service providers; incumbent local exchange providers that provide digital subscriber lines, or DSL; providers of satellite-based Internet access services; long-distance telephone companies; and cable television companies. We also expect to compete in the future with providers of wireless high-speed data services.

 

As we continue to sell bundled services, we expect that our voice and data and other revenues will continue to increase at a higher rate compared to video revenues. Accordingly, we expect that our voice and data and other revenues will represent a higher percentage of consolidated revenues in the future.

 

Our operating expenses include cost of services, selling, operations and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization.

 

Cost of services include:

 

                        Video cost of services. Video cost of services consists primarily of monthly fees to the National Cable Television Cooperative and other programming providers and are generally based on the average number of subscribers to each program. Programming costs as a percentage of video revenue were approximately 44.5% and 46.2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to the 47.1% and 47.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002.  The decrease in programming costs as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 resulted from price increases for our video products in 2003 in excess of cost increases.  Programming costs are our largest single cost and we expect this to continue. Since programming cost is partially based on numbers of subscribers, it will increase as we add more subscribers. Additionally, programming cost will

 

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increase as costs per channel increase over time.

 

                        Voice cost of services. Voice cost of services consists primarily of transport cost and network access fees. The voice cost of services as a percentage of voice revenues were approximately 16.3% and 17.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 17.5% and 17.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002.  The decrease in voice cost of services as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 resulted from price increases for our voice products in 2003 and the grooming of our network for increased capacity at reduced costs.

 

                        Data and other cost of services. Data and other cost of services consist primarily of transport cost and network access fees. The data and other cost of services as a percentage of data and other revenue were 5.8% and 5.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to 9.8% and 8.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002.  The decrease in data cost of services as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 resulted from price increases for our data products in 2003 and the grooming of our network for increased capacity at reduced costs.

 

We expect the growth of new video connections to decrease as the video segment matures in our current markets. While the number of new video connections may decrease, management feels that opportunity to increase revenue and video margins is available with the introduction of new products and new technology. New voice and data connections are expected to increase with sales and marketing efforts directed at selling customers a bundle of services, penetrating untapped market segments and offering new services. Relative to our current product mix, voice and data revenue will become larger percentages of our overall revenue, and potentially will provide higher margins. Based on the anticipated changes in our revenue mix, we expect that our consolidated cost of services as a percentage of our consolidated revenues will decrease.

 

Selling, operations and administrative expenses include:

 

                  Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of sales and marketing personnel and advertising and promotional expenses.

 

                  Network operations and maintenance expenses. Network operations and maintenance expenses include payroll and departmental costs incurred for network design, maintenance monitoring and maintenance.

 

                  Service and installation expenses. Service and installation expenses include payroll and departmental cost incurred for customer installation and service personnel.

 

                  Customer service expenses. Customer service expenses include payroll and departmental costs incurred for customer service representatives and management.

 

                  General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses consist of corporate and subsidiary management and administrative costs.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation of our interactive broadband networks and equipment and amortization of costs in excess of net assets and other intangible assets related to acquisitions. For periods beginning after January 1, 2002, we no longer amortize goodwill related to acquisitions in accordance with SFAS 142.

 

As our sales and marketing efforts continue and our networks expand, we expect to add customer connections resulting in increased revenue. We also expect our operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization, to increase as we expand our networks and business.

 

We have experienced operating losses as a result of the expansion of our advanced broadband communications networks and services into new and existing markets. We expect to continue to focus on increasing our customer base and expanding our broadband operations. Accordingly, we expect that our operating expenses and capital expenditures will continue to increase as we extend our interactive broadband networks in existing and new markets in accordance with our business plan.

 

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Connections

 

The following table sets forth the number of connections and marketable homes passed as of June 30, 2003 and 2002. The information provided in the table reflects revenue-generating connections. Because we deliver multiple services to our customers, we report the total number of revenue-generating service connections for video, voice and data rather than the total number of customers. For example, a single customer who purchases cable television, local telephone and Internet access services would count as three connections.

 

 

 

AS OF JUNE 30,

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Connections:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

132,163

 

124,707

 

Voice:

 

 

 

 

 

On-net

 

115,268

 

94,969

 

Off-net

 

5,332

 

5,895

 

Data

 

58,031

 

41,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total connections

 

310,794

 

267,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable homes passed(2)

 

443,159

 

429,399

 

 


(1) All of our video and data connections are provided over our networks. Our voice connections consist of both “On-net” and “Off-net” connections. On-net refers to lines provided over our networks. It includes 25,371 and 23,899 lines as of June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, using traditional copper telephone lines. Off-net refers to telephone connections provided over telephone lines leased from third parties.

 

(2) Marketable homes passed are the number of business and residential units, such as single residence homes, apartments and condominium units, passed by our broadband networks and listed in our records database other than those we believe are covered by exclusive arrangements with other providers of competing services.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

 

The following table sets forth financial data as a percentage of operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.

 

 

 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

42

%

44

%

Voice

 

41

 

41

 

Data

 

17

 

15

 

Total

 

100

 

100

 

Cost of Service:

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

19

 

21

 

Voice

 

7

 

8

 

Data

 

1

 

1

 

Total

 

27

 

30

 

Margin

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

23

 

23

 

Voice

 

34

 

33

 

Data

 

16

 

14

 

Total

 

73

 

70

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, operating and administrative

 

55

 

58

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

47

 

59

 

Reorganization professional fees

 

0

 

0

 

Asset impairment

 

0

 

1

 

Non-cash stock option compensation

 

1

 

0

 

Litigation fees

 

1

 

0

 

Total

 

104

 

118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

(31

)

(48

)

Other income and (expense)

 

(17

)

(28

)

Loss before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(48

)

(76

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

0

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

0

 

(2

)

Net loss

 

(48

)%

(78

)%

 

Revenues.   Operating revenues increased 24.9% from $66.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $83.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  Operating revenues from video services increased 19.9% from $29.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $35.2 million for the same period in 2003.  Operating revenues from voice services increased 22.7% from $27.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $33.9 million for the same period in 2003. Operating revenue from data and other services increased 45.3% from $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $14.5 million for the same period in 2003.

 

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The increased revenues for video, voice and data and other services are primarily due to rate increases and an increase in the number of connections, from 267,035 as of June 30, 2002 to 310,794 as of June 30, 2003.  The additional connections resulted primarily from:

 

      New plans specifically marketed to increase sales from existing customers.  Penetration increased 7.9% from 62.2% at June 30, 2002 to 70.1% at June 30, 2003.

 

      Sales of voice and data services accounted for approximately 84% of the additional connections added from June 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  We gained these connections by offering competitive plans with the focus on bundling customers.  In addition, we launched the new “IntroNet” product in March, 2002, which is exclusively available to bundle customers.

 

      The continued construction of the broadband network in the Knoxville market.

 

We expect the growth in the number of new video connections to decrease as the video segment matures in our current markets. While the number of new video connections may decrease, we believe that the opportunity to increase revenue and video margins is available with the introduction of new products and new technology. New voice and data connections are expected to increase with sales and marketing efforts directed at selling customers a bundle of services, penetrating untapped market segments and offering new services. Relative to our current product mix, voice and data revenue will become larger percentages of our overall revenue, and potentially will provide higher margins. Based on the anticipated changes in our revenue mix, we expect that our consolidated cost of services as a percentage of consolidated revenues will decrease.

 

Cost of Services.    Cost of services increased 15.8% from $19.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $22.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  Cost of services for video services increased 16.8% from $13.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $16.2 million for the same period in 2003.  Cost of services for voice services increased 16.1% from $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $5.7 million for the same period in 2003.  Cost of services for data and other services decreased 2.0% from $858,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $841,000 for the same period in 2003. We expect our cost of services to continue to increase as we add more connections. Programming costs, which are our largest single expense item, have been increasing over the last several years on an aggregate basis due to an increase in subscribers and on a per subscriber basis due to an increase in costs per program channel. We expect this trend to continue. We may not be able to pass these higher costs on to customers because of competitive forces, which would adversely affect our cash flow and operating margins.

 

Operating Margins.    Margins increased 28.7% from $47.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $60.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  Margins for video services increased 22.7% from $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $18.9 million for the same period in 2003.  Margins for voice services increased 24.2% from $22.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $28.1 million for the same period in 2003.  Margins for data and other services increased 49.8% from $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $13.7 million for the same period in 2003.

 

Operating Expenses.    Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased 17.3% from $39.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $45.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  The increase in our operating expenses is consistent with the growth in revenues and connections, and is a result of the continued expansion of our operations.  Selling, operations and administrative expenses will increase operating expenses as we expand our markets.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased from $39.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $39.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. We expect depreciation and amortization expense to increase as we make capital expenditures to extend our existing networks and build additional networks.  We have ceased amortization of goodwill in accordance with the adoption of SFAS No. 142.

 

We expensed $43,000 of reorganization professional fees associated with our financial restructuring.  We recognized $852,000 in asset impairment for the six months ended June 30, 2002.  We adopted SFAS No. 123 and recorded a non-cash stock option compensation expense of $905,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  We expensed $611,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 in litigation fees arising from a federal court action against Insight Communications Company, Inc.

 

Other Income and Expense, Including Interest Income and Interest Expense.    Our total other expense decreased from $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  Interest income was $211,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $210,000 for the same period in 2003.  The decrease in

 

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interest income primarily reflects the lower average cash balances in interest bearing accounts for the six months ended June 30, 2003 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2002.  Interest expense decreased from $21.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, to $14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  The interest expense is principally the in-kind interest on the new Knology notes.  We expect interest expense in 2003 to be significantly lower than in prior years as a result of our financial restructuring.  Although the interest rate payable on the new Knology notes is comparable to the rate payable on the canceled Broadband notes, the aggregate amount of the notes outstanding is substantially lower.  Gain on adjustment of warrants to market was $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002.  Other income/expenses, net decreased from expense of $91,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to income of $86,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  The expense for the six months ended June, 30 2002 consisted of the write-off of investment and leasehold improvement balances.  The income for the six months ended June 30, 2003 consisted of dividends received from CoBank.

 

Income Tax Provision.  We recorded a tax provision of $119,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to no income tax provision for the same period in 2003, representing a state tax provision related to the telephone operations group subsidiaries.

 

Loss Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.  We incurred a loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $50.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle of $39.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle.  We adopted SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002. We performed a goodwill impairment test in accordance with SFAS 142 and based on the results of this test we recorded an impairment loss of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002.

 

Net Loss.  We incurred a net loss of $52.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to a net loss of $39.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003.  We expect net losses to continue.

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

 

The following table sets forth financial data as a percentage of operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002.

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

42

%

44

%

Voice

 

40

 

41

 

Data and other

 

18

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

100

 

100

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Cost and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization

 

80

 

86

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

46

 

59

 

Non-cash stock option compensation

 

1

 

0

 

Litigation Fees

 

1

 

0

 

Total

 

128

 

145

 

Operating loss

 

(28

)

(45

)

Other income and expenses, net

 

(17

)

(24

)

Loss before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(45

)

(69

)

Income tax provision

 

(0

)

(1

)

Loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(45

)

(70

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(45

)%

(70

)%

 

Revenues. Operating revenues increased 22.9% from $34.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $42.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Operating revenues from video services increased 18.6% from $15.2 million

 

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for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $18.0 million for the same period in 2003. Operating revenues from voice services increased 21.3% from $14.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $17.3 million for the same period in 2003. Operating revenue from data and other services increased 39.3% from $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $7.6 million for the same period in 2003.

 

Cost of Services.  Cost of services increased 10.6% from $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $11.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Cost of services for video services increased 12.0% from $7.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $8.0 million for the same period in 2003. Cost of services for voice services increased 12.8 % from $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $2.8 million for the same period in 2003. Cost of services for data and other services decreased 18.0 % from $531,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $436,000 for the same period in 2003. Management expects our cost of services to continue to increase as we add more connections. Programming costs, which are our largest single expense item, have been increasing over the last several years on an aggregate basis due to an increase in subscribers and on a per subscriber basis due to an increase in costs per program channel. Management expects this trend to continue. We may not be able to pass these higher costs on to customers because of competitive forces, which would adversely affect our cash flow and operating margins.

 

Operating Margins.  Margins increased 28.0% from $24.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Margins for video services increased 24.4% from $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $10.0 million for the same period in 2003.  Margins for voice services increased 23.1% from $11.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $14.5 million for the same period in 2003.  Margins for data and other services increased 45.6% from $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $7.1 million for the same period in 2003.

 

Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased 14.8% from $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $23.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  The increase in our operating expenses is consistent with the growth in revenues and connections, and is a result of the continued expansion of our operations.  Selling, operations and administrative expenses will increase operating expenses as we expand into additional markets.

 

Depreciation and amortization was $20.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and $19.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.

 

We expensed $43,000 of reorganization professional fees associated with our financial restructuring.  We adopted SFAS No. 123 and recorded a non-cash stock option compensation expense of $478,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  We expensed $411,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 in litigation fees arising from a federal court action against Insight Communications Company, Inc.

 

Other Income and Expense.  Other income and expense, including interest income and interest expense.  Our total other expense decreased from $8.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $7.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Interest income was $82,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $96,000 for the same period in 2003. Interest expense decreased from $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, to $7.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  Gain on adjustment of warrants to market was $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002. Other expenses, net decreased from $115,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to no expense for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  The 2002 expense is primarily due to the write-off of investment and leasehold improvement balances.

 

Income Tax Provision.  We recorded $110,000 tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2002, compared to no income tax provision for the same period in 2003, representing a state tax provision related to our telephone operations group subsidiaries.

 

Net Loss.  We incurred a net loss of $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002, compared to a net loss of $19.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  We expect net losses to continue.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2003, we had net working capital of $16.9 million, compared to net working capital of $24.0 million as of December 31, 2002.  The change in working capital from December 31, 2002, to June 30, 2003, is primarily due to a decrease in cash and an increase in unearned revenue partially offset by a decrease in accrued liabilities and accounts payable.

 

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Net cash provided by operations totaled $8.1 million and $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively.  The net cash flow activity related to operations consists primarily of changes in operating assets and liabilities and adjustments to net income for non-cash transactions including:

 

                  depreciation and amortization;

 

                  non-cash stock options compensation;

 

                  non-cash bond interest expense;

 

                  cumulative effect of change in accounting principle;

 

                  provision for bad debt; and

 

                  loss on disposition of assets.

 

Net cash used for investing activities was $23.3 million and $18.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively. Our investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2002, consisted of $23.2 million of capital expenditures and $312,000 of franchise expenditures partially offset by $236,000 in proceeds from the sale of assets.  Investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2003, consisted of $18.6 million of capital expenditures and $76,000 of franchise expenditures partially offset by $60,000 of proceeds from the sale of assets.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3,000 and net cash used for financing activities was $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively.  Financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2002, consisted of $3,000 of proceeds from exercised stock options.  Financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2003, consisted primarily of $1.7 million of principal payments on debt.

 

Funding to Date

 

Knology has raised equity capital and borrowed money to finance a significant portion of its operating, investing and financing activities in the development of its business.

 

Debt Financings. On October 22, 1997, Broadband received net proceeds of $242.4 million from the offering of units consisting of the Broadband discount notes and warrants to purchase Broadband preferred stock. The Broadband discount notes were sold at a substantial discount from their principal amount at maturity, and there was no payment of cash interest on the Broadband discount notes scheduled prior to April 15, 2003. The Broadband discount notes outstanding (excluding those held by Valley Telephone) fully accreted to a face value of $379.9 million on October 15, 2002. From and after October 15, 2002, the Broadband discount notes bore interest, which would have been payable in cash, at a rate of 11 7/8% per annum on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing April 15, 2003. In November 1999, Knology completed an exchange in which Knology received the Broadband warrants, issued in connection with the Broadband discount notes in 1997, in exchange for warrants to purchase shares of Knology Series A preferred stock.

 

In September 2001, Knology’s subsidiary, Valley Telephone, repurchased Broadband discount notes with a face amount of $58.5 million and a carrying amount of $50.5 million as of the repurchase date for approximately $20.3 million in cash. The transaction resulted in a gain of $29.4 million, consisting of a gain of $30.2 million due to the discount, offset by the write-off of $0.8 million in issue costs associated with the original issuance of the Broadband discount notes in October 1997. In October 2001, Valley Telephone repurchased Broadband discount notes with a face amount of $5.7 million for approximately $2.5 million in cash. Valley Telephone used funds borrowed by its telephone operations group under the CoBank credit facility to purchase the Broadband discount notes.  In total, Valley Telephone used approximately $22.8 million in cash to repurchase $64.2 million aggregate principal amount, at maturity, of Broadband discount notes during 2002.

 

On November 6, 2002, Knology and Broadband completed a financial restructuring pursuant to a prepackaged plan of reorganization. Under the plan, $379.9 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Broadband discount notes were exchanged for $193.5 million of new Knology notes, 10,618,352 shares of Series D preferred stock and 21,701,279 shares of Series E preferred stock.  The $64.2 million of Broadband discount notes held by Valley Telephone were canceled in exchange for a limited guaranty by Broadband of the CoBank credit facility.

 

The completion of the restructuring enabled Knology to significantly lower its debt service requirements, which has improved its liquidity and financial condition. After giving effect to the completion of the restructuring, Knology’s first interest

 

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payment on the new Knology notes will be due two years after issuance (Knology presently intends to pay interest incurred for the first 18 months in kind through the issuance of additional notes) in the amount of $14.1 million, with consistent semiannual interest payments due through the seventh anniversary of the issuance of the new Knology notes. The old Broadband discount notes would have matured on October 15, 2007 with an aggregate amount due at maturity of $444.1 million. The new Knology notes will increase to the amount due of $235.5 million, assuming payment in kind of interest incurred during the first 18 months of the new notes.

 

The indenture governing the new Knology notes places certain restrictions on the ability of Knology and its subsidiaries to take certain actions including the following:

 

                  pay dividends or make other restricted payments;

 

                  incur additional debt or issue mandatorily redeemable equity;

 

                  create or permit to exist certain liens;

 

                  incur restrictions on the ability of its subsidiaries to pay dividends or other payments;

 

                  consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all its assets;

 

                  enter into transactions with affiliates;

 

                  utilize revenues except for specified uses;

 

                  utilize excess liquidity except for specified uses;

 

                  make capital expenditures for Knology of Knoxville, Inc.; and

 

                  permit the executive officers of Knology to serve as executive officers or employees of other entities in competition with Knology.

 

These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications.

 

On December 22, 1998, Broadband entered into a $50 million four-year senior secured credit facility with Wachovia Bank, National Association (formerly First Union National Bank). The Wachovia credit facility, as amended and restated pursuant to the restructuring, allows Broadband to borrow approximately $15.5 million. The Wachovia credit facility may be used for working capital and other purposes, including capital expenditures and permitted acquisitions. At Broadband’s option, interest will accrue based on either the prime or federal funds rate plus applicable margin or the LIBOR rate plus applicable margin. The applicable margin may vary from 4.0% for Base Rate Loans to 5.0% for LIBOR Rate Loans. The Wachovia credit facility contains a number of covenants that restrict the ability of Broadband and its subsidiaries to take many actions, including the ability to:

 

                  incur indebtedness;

 

                  create liens;

 

                  pay dividends;

 

                  make distributions or stock repurchases;

 

                  make investments;

 

                  engage in transactions with affiliates;

 

                  sell assets; and

 

                  engage in mergers and acquisitions.

 

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The Wachovia credit facility also includes covenants requiring compliance with operating and financial ratios on a consolidated basis, including total leverage ratio and debt service coverage ratio. Broadband is currently in compliance with these covenants. Should Broadband not be in compliance with the covenants, Broadband would be in default and would require a waiver from the lender. In the event the lender would not provide a waiver, amounts outstanding under the Wachovia credit facility could be payable to the lender on demand. A change of control of Broadband, as defined in the Wachovia credit facility, would constitute a default under the covenants. The Wachovia credit facility allows Knology to make scheduled quarterly principal payments beginning in the third quarter of 2004 with a final payment due in the second quarter of 2006.

 

The maximum amount available under the Wachovia credit facility as of June 30, 2003, was approximately $15.5 million.  As of June 30, 2003, approximately $15.5 million had been drawn against the facility.

 

Knology obtained an aggregate of approximately $39.4 million in loans from ITC Holding and its subsidiary InterCall during November 1999 and January 2000. Approximately $9.6 million was advanced to Knology in November 1999. This loan was converted into 2,029,724 shares of Series A preferred stock in November 1999. Another $29.7 million loan was made in January 2000. The loan bore interest at an annual rate of 11 7/8% and had a maturity date of March 31, 2000. In February 2000, the loan was converted into options to purchase up to 6,258,036 shares of Series A preferred stock, and Knology issued to ITC Holding a note under which it will pay ITC Holding any proceeds from option exercises received by Knology. The options were distributed to ITC Holding’s option holders on February 4, 2000.

 

On June 29, 2001, Knology through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Globe Telecommunications, Interstate Telephone and Valley Telephone, entered into the credit facility with CoBank, a $40 million, 10-year, secured master loan agreement. The CoBank credit facility, as amended pursuant to the restructuring, allows the borrowers to make one or more advances in an amount not to exceed $38 million. The loan proceeds may be used to finance capital expenditures, working capital and for general corporate purposes of the borrowers. Interest is payable quarterly and will accrue, at Knology’s option, based on either a variable rate established by CoBank, a fixed quoted rate established by CoBank or a LIBOR rate plus applicable margin. The applicable margin may vary from 1.5% to 3.0% based on the leverage ratio of the borrowers. The amended CoBank credit facility contains a number of covenants that restrict the ability of the borrowers to take many actions, including the ability to:

 

                  incur indebtedness;

 

                  create liens;

 

                  merge or consolidate with any other entity;

 

                  make distributions or stock repurchases;

 

                  make investments;

 

                  engage in transactions with affiliates; and

 

                  sell or transfer assets.

 

The CoBank credit facility also includes covenants requiring compliance with certain operating and financial ratios of the borrowers on a consolidated basis, including a total leverage ratio and a debt service coverage ratio. The borrowers are currently in compliance with these covenants, but there can be no assurances that the borrowers will remain in compliance. Should the borrowers not be in compliance with the covenants, the borrowers would be in default and would require a waiver from CoBank. In the event CoBank would not provide a waiver, amounts outstanding under the CoBank credit facility could be payable on demand.

 

As of June 30, 2003, Knology had $36.3 million outstanding under the CoBank credit facility.

 

On January 1, 2002, Knology extended to Broadband a $34.5 million subordinated intercompany loan facility. The intercompany loan facility was guaranteed by the subsidiaries of Broadband and secured by a second-priority lien and security interest in substantially all of the assets of Broadband and its subsidiaries. The intercompany loan facility was subordinated to the Wachovia credit facility.  As a part of the restructuring, all indebtedness and obligations owing by Broadband to Knology, including all principal of, and accrued and unpaid interest on, the intercompany loan facility and the unsecured note, was discharged and extinguished in full in exchange for a limited guaranty by Broadband of the CoBank credit facility.

 

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Equity Financings.    In connection with Knology’s spin-off from ITC Holding in February 2000, Knology entered into an agreement with ITC Holding in which Knology agreed to covenants that restricted its ability to issue additional shares of capital stock. In connection with its private placement of 31,166,667 shares of its Series C preferred stock in January, 2001, ITC Holding agreed to release Knology from these covenants pursuant to the agreement. Accordingly, Knology is no longer restrained by the ITC Holding agreement with respect to the issuance of additional shares of capital stock.

 

In February 2000, Knology issued to accredited investors in a private placement 21,180,131 shares of its Series B preferred stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share, for aggregate proceeds of $100.6 million.

 

On January 12, 2001, Knology issued to a group of accredited investors in a private placement 31,166,667 shares of its Series C preferred stock at a purchase price of $3.00 per share, for aggregate proceeds of $93.5 million. On March 30, 2001, Knology completed another private placement of 1,885,996 shares of Series C preferred stock to a group of accredited investors for approximately $5.7 million. On April 13, 2001, Knology completed another private placement of 2,621,930 shares of Series C preferred stock to a group of accredited investors for approximately $7.9 million. On June 29, 2001, Knology completed another private placement of 1,544,970 shares of Series C preferred stock to a group of accredited investors for approximately $4.6 million. In connection with the completion of these private placements, Knology amended its amended and restated certificate of incorporation to adjust the ratios at which Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock convert into common stock. Prior to the completion of the private placements of Series C preferred stock, both the shares of Series A preferred stock and shares of Series B preferred stock converted into shares of common stock on a one-to-one basis. As amended, the conversion ratio for each share of Series A preferred stock was adjusted to one-to-1.0371 and the conversion ratio for each share of Series B preferred stock was adjusted to one-to-1.4865, subject to further customary anti-dilution adjustments. With respect to the amendment of the conversion prices of the Series A preferred stock and Series B preferred stock, Knology recognized a non-cash dividend in the approximate amount of $36.6 million in the first quarter of 2001.

 

On November 6, 2002, Knology received $39.0 million gross cash proceeds from the issuance of 13 million shares of Series C preferred stock in a private placement to two existing investors. Also on November 6, 2002, Knology issued 10,618,352 shares of Series D preferred stock and 21,701,279 shares of Series E preferred stock in exchange for a portion of the old Broadband discount notes and issued 66,399 shares of Series D preferred stock in payment to the financial advisor to the former holders of the Broadband discount notes.

 

Future Funding

 

In July 2003, Knology, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets from Verizon Media Ventures, Inc. (“Verizon Media”) for $15.0 million cash, subject to certain closing adjustments.  Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.  We have also entered into an agreement to issue to GLA New Ventures, LLC (“GLA”), warrants to purchase 10 million shares of Knology, Inc. common stock as compensation for the release of an agreement with Verizon Media granting GLA exclusive rights to negotiate with respect to the purchase of the Verizon Media assets.  The purchase may be funded through equity infusions or additional equity offerings, although there is no assurance that we will be successful obtaining funding through these sources on terms acceptable to the Company.  However, certain existing shareholders have provided a binding commitment to fund the purchase of the Verizon Media assets, if necessary.

 

We currently expect to spend approximately $50.0 million - $60.0 million through 2005 to operate and upgrade the acquired networks.  These expenditures are expected to be funded through internally generated cash flow, equity infusions from certain existing shareholders and additional equity offerings.  There can be no assurance that we will be successful securing the funding necessary to complete our operating plan and upgrade.

 

Excluding the funding needs related to the contemplated acquisition as described above, Knology, in 2003, expects to spend approximately $40.0 million for capital expenditures, of which $14.1 million relates to network construction and the remainder relates to the purchase of customer premise equipment, such as cable set-top boxes and cable modems, network equipment, including switching and transport equipment, and billing and information systems. Knology has sufficient cash on hand and internally generated cash flow to cover its planned operating expenses and capital expenditures during 2003.  If Knology decides to build additional or new broadband network, this would require additional funding to operate and for the capital expenditures necessary to finance the construction and purchase of subscriber equipment.

 

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Following are the cash obligations for maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five years as of June 30, 2003:

 

 

 

In millions

 

2003

 

$

2.6

 

2004

 

23.3

 

2005

 

42.0

 

2006

 

39.1

 

2007

 

33.8

 

Thereafter

 

259.6

 

Total maturities of long-term debt

 

$

400.4

 

 

Knology leases office space, utility poles, and other assets for varying periods. Leases that expire are generally expected to be renewed or replaced by other leases. Future minimum rental payments required under the operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of June 30, 2003 are as follows:

 

 

 

In millions

 

2003

 

$

1.0

 

2004

 

1.6

 

2005

 

1.5

 

2006

 

1.2

 

2007

 

0.8

 

Thereafter

 

3.0

 

Total minimum lease payments

 

$

9.1

 

 

Knology has received franchises to build networks in Nashville, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky, although its franchise in Louisville is currently being contested by the incumbent cable provider. Knology spent approximately $6.6 million to obtain franchise agreements and perform preliminary construction activity in Nashville and Louisville. Among the covenants included in the indenture governing the new Knology notes is a covenant limiting the ability of Knology to fund expansion into new markets, including Nashville and Louisville, from operating cash flows or new borrowings. Knology does not intend to expand into Nashville, Louisville or other markets until the required funding is available.  Knology estimates the cost of constructing networks and funding initial subscriber equipment in these new cities as well as others at approximately $750 to $1,000 per home. The actual costs of each new market may vary significantly from this range and will depend on the number of miles of network to be constructed, the geographic and demographic characteristics of the city, population density, costs associated with the cable franchise in each city, the number of subscribers in each city, the mix of services purchased, the cost of subscriber equipment Knology pays for or finances, utility requirements and other factors.

 

Knology has entered into contracts with various entities to provide programming to be aired on Knology’s networks. We pay a monthly fee as cost for the programming services, generally based on the number of average subscribers to the program, although some fees are adjusted based on the total number of subscribers to the system and/or the system penetration percentage. Certain contracts have minimum monthly fees. We estimate that we will pay approximately $34.7 million in programming fees under these contracts during 2003.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. We manage our exposure to this market risk through our regular operating and financing activities. Derivative instruments are not currently used and, if used, are employed as risk management tools and not for trading purposes.

 

We have no derivative financial instruments outstanding to hedge interest rate risk. Our only borrowings subject to market conditions are our borrowings under our credit facilities, which are based on either a prime or federal funds rate plus applicable margin or LIBOR plus applicable margin. Any changes in these rates would affect the rate at which we could borrow funds under our bank credit facilities. A hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates on our variable rate bank debt for the duration of one year would increase interest expense by an immaterial amount.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROL AND PROCEDURES

 

Based on an evaluation carried out, as of the end of the period covered by this report, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective.  As of the end of the period covered by this report, there have been no significant changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

 

In September 2000, the City of Louisville, Kentucky granted Knology of Louisville, Inc. a cable television franchise.  Insight filed a complaint against the City of Louisville in state court claiming that Knology’s franchise was more favorable than Insight’s franchise.  Insight’s complaint suspended Knology’s franchise until there is a final, nonappealable order in Insight’s state court case.  In April 2001 the City of Louisville moved for summary judgment in state court against Insight.  In March 2002, the state court ruled that Insight’s complaint had no merit and the state court granted the City’s motion to dismiss Insight’s complaint.  Insight appealed the state court’s order dismissing their complaint and in June 2003 the state court of appeals upheld the lower court ruling.  Insight sought discretionary review of the court of appeals ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court and that request is pending.

 

In November 2000, Knology filed a federal court action against Insight seeking monetary damages, declaratory and injunctive relief from Insight and the City arising out of Insight’s complaint and the suspension of Knology’s franchise.  In March 2001, the federal court issued an Order granting Knology’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief and denying Insight’s motion to dismiss.  In June 2003 the federal court ruled on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment, resolving certain claims and setting others down for trial. At this time it is impossible to determine with certainty the ultimate outcome of the litigation.

 

We are also subject to other litigation in the normal course of our business. However, in our opinion, there is no legal proceeding pending against us which would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. We are also a party to regulatory proceedings affecting the relevant segments of the communications industry generally.

 

ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None

 

ITEM 3. Default upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

At the 2003 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 19, 2003, the holders of our common stock, Series A preferred stock, Series B preferred stock, Series C preferred stock and Series D preferred stock, voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis, voted to re-elect Richard S. Bodman and L. Charles Hilton as Class I directors for a term to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2006, and the holders of our Series B preferred stock, voting as a separate class, re-elected William Laverack, Jr. and Bret D. Pearlman as Series B directors for a one-year term to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2004.

 

Each of Messrs. Bodman and Hilton was elected by 96,668,283 shares out of 146,008,842 shares of our common stock, on an as-converted basis, outstanding on the record date of June 19, 2003.  Each of Messrs. Laverack and Pearlman was elected by 17,167,894 shares out of 21,180,131 shares of our Series B preferred stock outstanding on the record date of June 19, 2003.

 

ITEM 5. Other Information

 

None

 

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ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(A)  EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
No.

 

Exhibit Description

 

 

 

2.1

 

Joint Plan of Reorganization of Knology Broadband, Inc. filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Newnan Division, by Knology, Inc. and Knology Broadband, Inc., on September 18, 2002, confirmed on October 22, 2002 and effective on November 6, 2002 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Knology, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.).

 

 

 

2.2*

 

Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2003, by and between Verizon Media Ventures, Inc. and Knology New Media, Inc.

 

 

 

2.3*

 

Side Letter Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2003, by and between Verizon Media Ventures Inc. and Knology New Media, Inc.

 

 

 

2.4*

 

Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2003, between GLA New Ventures, LLC and Knology, Inc.

 

 

 

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Knology, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Knology Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-103248)).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of Knology, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Knology Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-89179)).

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer of Knology, Inc. pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Knology, Inc. pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

 

 

 

32.1

 

Statement of the Chief Executive Officer of Knology, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

 

 

 

32.2

 

Statement of the Chief Financial Officer of Knology, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

 

 

 


*

Confidential treatment has been requested pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The copy on file as an exhibit omits the information subject to the confidentiality request. Such omitted information has been filed separately with the Commission.

 

(B)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

On May 13, 2003, Knology furnished pursuant to Item 9 a Current Report on Form 8-K, which included a press release announcing its 2003 first quarter results.

 

On July 18, 2003, Knology furnished pursuant to Item 9 a Current Report on Form 8-K, which included a press release announcing it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets from Verizon New Media Ventures, Inc.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

KNOLOGY, INC.

 

 

 

August 13, 2003

By:

  /s/ Rodger L. Johnson

 

 

  Rodger L. Johnson

 

 

  President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 13, 2003

By:

  /s/ Robert K. Mills

 

 

  Robert K. Mills

 

 

  Chief Financial Officer

 

 

  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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