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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
REGISTRATION NO. 33-54527
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO 4841 84-0613514
(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) identification No.)
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. GLENN R. JONES
9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE
(303) 792-3111 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
(Address, including zip code, and (303) 792-3111
telephone number, including area code, (Address, including zip code, and
of registrant's principal executive telephone number, including area
offices) code, of agent for service)
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Copies of Communications to:
ELIZABETH M. STEELE, ESQ.
GENERAL COUNSEL
9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
(303) 792-3111
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE OF THE SECURITIES TO THE
PUBLIC: As soon as possible after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with
General Instruction G, check the following box: / /
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM
PRICE PER PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF EACH CLASS AMOUNT TO CANCELLED AGGREGATE PRICE OF REGISTRATION
OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED BE REGISTERED(1) SHARE(2)(3) CANCELLED SHARES(4) FEE(5)
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Class A Common Stock, par value $.01(1)
and Common Stock, par value $.01(1) of
Jones Intercable, Inc. ............... 3,900,000 shares(1) $1.565(2) $124,813,754(4) $43,040(5)
2,859,240 shares(1) $.0132(3) (4) (5)
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(1) A maximum of 3,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, and
2,859,240 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, of the Registrant are to
be offered in connection with the acquisition by Registrant of substantially
all of the assets of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink"). Upon the closing,
Spacelink will effect its complete liquidation and distribute a maximum of
3,900,000 shares of Registrant's Class A Common Stock and 2,859,240 shares
of the Registrant's Common Stock to its shareholders and cancel a maximum of
79,749,697 shares of the Class A Common Stock of Spacelink and 415,000
shares of the Class B Common Stock of Spacelink. The Class A Common Stock of
Spacelink is reported on NASDAQ. There is no market value for the Class B
Common Stock of Spacelink.
(2) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(f)(1) under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"), based upon the average of the high and low
prices of a share of Class A Common Stock of Spacelink reported on NASDAQ on
July 6, 1994.
(3) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(f)(2) under the Securities Act, based upon
the book value of a share of Class B Common Stock of Spacelink as of
February 28, 1994.
(4) The proposed maximum aggregate offering price was determined as follows: (a)
Pursuant to Rule 457(f)(1), by multiplying the maximum of 79,749,697 shares
of the Class A Common Stock of Spacelink to be cancelled times the average
of the high and low closing prices of a share of Class A Common Stock of
Spacelink reported on NASDAQ on July 6, 1994 and (b) pursuant to Rule
457(f)(2), by multiplying the book value of a share of Spacelink stock times
the 415,000 shares of Class B Common Stock of Spacelink to be cancelled.
(5) The registration fee for these securities, $43,040, has been calculated
pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities Act by multiplying the proposed
maximum aggregate offering price times 1/29th of one percent. This Form S-4
Registration Statement also constitutes a Proxy Statement of the Registrant
and a Proxy Statement of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(j) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the
separate fee provided by Rule 14a-6(i) of the Exchange Act is not required
in connection with the Proxy Statement of the Registrant and the Proxy
Statement of Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A),
MAY DETERMINE.
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JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
PURSUANT TO RULE 404(A) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND
RULE 501(B) OF REGULATION S-K
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JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
ITEM AND CAPTION OF FORM S-4 CAPTION OR LOCATION
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A. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION
1. Forepart of Registration Statement and
Outside Front Cover Page of
Prospectus.............................. Facing Page of Registration Statement;
Cross-Reference Sheet; Outside Front Cover
Page of Proxy Statement Prospectus.
2. Inside Front and Outside Back Cover Pages
of Prospectus........................... Inside Front Cover Page; Available
Information; Table of Contents.
3. Risk Factors; Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges and Other Information........... Summary; Certain Considerations;
Comparative Market Price Data and
Dividends; Pro Forma Combined Financial
Data; Selected Historical Consolidated
Financial Information of Intercable;
Selected Historical Financial Data of
Spacelink.
4. Terms of the Transaction.................. Summary; The Meetings; Market for
Intercable Shares.
5. Pro Forma Financial Information........... Summary; Pro Forma Combined Financial
Data.
6. Material Contracts with the Company Being
Acquired................................ The Spacelink Transaction.
7. Additional Information Required for
Reoffering by Persons and Parties Deemed
to be Underwriters...................... Not applicable.
8. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel.... Experts; Legal Matters.
9. Disclosure of Commission Position on
Indemnification for Securities Act
Liabilities............................. Not Applicable.
B. INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGISTRANT
10. Information with Respect to S-3
Registrants............................. Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference.
11. Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference............................... Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference.
12. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
Registrants............................. Incorporation of Certain Documents by
Reference.
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JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
ITEM AND CAPTION OF FORM S-4 CAPTION OR LOCATION
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13. Incorporation of Certain Information by
Reference............................... Not Applicable.
14. Information with Respect to Registrants
Other Than S-2 or S-3 Registrants....... Not Applicable.
C. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY BEING ACQUIRED
15. Information with Respect to S-3
Companies............................... Not Applicable.
16. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
Companies............................... Not Applicable.
17. Information with Respect to Companies
Other than S-2 or S-3 Companies......... Not Applicable.
D. VOTING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
18. Information if Proxies, Consents or
Authorizations are to be Solicited...... Summary, Voting; Dissenters' Rights;
Comparison of Certain Rights of Intercable
Shareholders and Spacelink Stockholders;
Management; Executive Compensation of
Intercable; Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management of
Intercable.
19. Information if Proxies, Consents or
Authorizations are not to be Solicited
in an Exchange Offer.................... Not Applicable.
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(JONES INTERCABLE LETTERHEAD)
, 1994
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend a special meeting of the shareholders
of Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Intercable"), which will be
held on , 1994. Details of the time and place of the meeting are set
forth in the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting. You will note that several
special items are on the agenda for your consideration.
You are being asked to consider and approve an Exchange Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended, between
Intercable and Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado corporation ("Spacelink").
Pursuant to this agreement, Intercable will acquire substantially all of the
assets of Spacelink (other than certain shares of Intercable Common Stock
presently owned by Spacelink) and assume all of the liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders) in exchange for
3,900,000 shares of Intercable's Class A Common Stock, which shares constitute
approximately 17.2% of the total equity of Intercable prior to this transaction.
Spacelink currently owns approximately 14.5% of the total equity of Intercable.
Spacelink will distribute all of the shares of Intercable held by it (including
the shares of Common Stock of Intercable) to the Spacelink shareholders in
connection with its dissolution.
You are also being asked to consider and approve an agreement with Bell
Canada International Inc. ("BCI") which, among other matters, provides that BCI
would acquire 7,414,300 shares of Intercable's Class A Common Stock (subject to
adjustment in certain events) for $27.50 per share, or an aggregate of
$203,893,250. BCI currently owns 2,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of
Intercable, representing approximately 13% of the total equity of Intercable,
which it acquired from Intercable on March 25, 1994 at a price of $22.00 per
share. After consummation of the proposed transaction, BCI will own
approximately 30% of the capital stock of Intercable. As part of the proposed
transaction, BCI would also agree to acquire in the future up to an additional
$141,106,750 of Intercable's Class A Common Stock to maintain such 30% ownership
interest in Intercable in the event of future equity offerings by Intercable. In
a related but separate transaction, BCI would acquire, for a price of $19 per
share, an option to purchase a majority of the outstanding shares of Intercable
Common Stock from Mr. Glenn R. Jones and Jones International, Ltd., which shares
will enable BCI to elect 75% of the Board of Directors of Intercable. If BCI
elects to exercise its option, Mr. Jones and Jones International, Ltd. will be
paid an amount per share to be determined based on the timing of any such
exercise and the market price of the Intercable Class A Stock at the time of any
such exercise. The price paid for the option is not offset against the exercise
price. The Board of Directors believes that this proposed investment by BCI in
Intercable and the alliance with a strategic telecommunications partner are
expected to provide Intercable with greater financial flexibility and resources,
as well as an improved negotiating position in dealing with the financial
markets. Among other things, the transaction will enable Intercable to pursue
acquisitions of cable television systems, if available, and give Intercable
access to broader opportunities and expertise in the telecommunications
industry. The details of the proposed relationships with BCI, including those
with certain affiliates of Jones International, Ltd., are set forth in the
enclosed materials.
Salomon Brothers Inc and Dillon, Read & Co. Inc., financial advisors to the
Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Intercable, have rendered their
opinions dated October 20, 1994, that the consideration to be received by
Intercable in connection with the issuance of 3,900,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock to Spacelink and the consideration to be received by Intercable
upon the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock to BCI, as hereinafter
described, are fair to Intercable from a financial point of view.
You will also be asked to vote on any other business that may come before
the meeting.
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, each of the matters to be
presented is in the best interests of Intercable.
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YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED UPON THE UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION OF THE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE AND ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED (GLENN R.
JONES ABSTAINING) THE SPACELINK AGREEMENT AND THE BCI AGREEMENT TO BE PRESENTED
AT THE JONES INTERCABLE, INC. SPECIAL MEETING AND RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR
EACH OF THEM. EACH MATTER IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT
PROXY STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS, WHICH YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW.
Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through his direct and indirect stock ownership of
shares of Intercable, has sufficient voting power to cause the approval of each
of the proposals, regardless of the vote of any other shareholders. Pursuant to
an agreement with BCI, Mr. Glenn R. Jones has agreed to vote for the proposals.
It is important that your shares be represented at the special meeting
whether or not you are able to attend personally. You are, therefore, urged to
complete, date and sign the accompanying proxy and to return it promptly in the
postage-paid return envelope provided.
Very truly yours,
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
JAMES B. O'BRIEN
President
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JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80155-3309
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON , 1994
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TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF JONES INTERCABLE, INC.:
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of shareholders (the
"Intercable Meeting") of Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado corporation
("Intercable"), will be held at 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado on
, 1994, at .m., local time, to consider and vote upon the
following:
1. A proposal to approve an Exchange Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended (the
"Spacelink Agreement") with Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink") pursuant to
which Intercable will acquire substantially all of the assets of Spacelink
(other than 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock presently owned by
Spacelink), and assume all the liabilities of Spacelink (other than
liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders), in exchange for
3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock; and
2. A proposal to approve a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May
31, 1994, as amended (the "BCI Agreement"), with Bell Canada International
Inc. ("BCI") pursuant to which (i) Intercable will issue up to 7,414,300
shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock (subject to adjustment in certain
events) for $27.50 per share; (ii) BCI will agree to invest up to an
additional $141,106,750 for shares of Class A Common Stock of Intercable to
maintain its 30% equity interest in the event Intercable makes future
offerings of Class A Common Stock for an aggregate investment by BCI of
$400,000,000; (iii) BCI would be entitled to designate for nomination up to
three persons separately and up to three persons jointly (with Mr. Glenn R.
Jones) for election to the Board of Directors of Intercable, which Board
would be increased from seven directors to thirteen directors, and to
designate certain personnel whose services would be seconded to Intercable;
and (iv) BCI would obtain certain contractual rights to approve major
corporate actions of Intercable, including certain issuances of additional
equity securities, amendments to Intercable's Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws, certain acquisitions and dispositions, incurrence of certain
long-term debt and certain corporate reorganizations; and
3. To transact such other business as may properly be brought before
the Intercable meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
The proposals are more fully described in the accompanying Joint Proxy
Statement and Prospectus (the "Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus").
Spacelink is seeking the approval of the Spacelink shareholders for the
Spacelink Agreement. If the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI Agreement receive
the required shareholder approvals, and if all other conditions to closing for
each transaction are satisfied or waived, the transactions are expected to close
at or about the same time. Nonetheless, the two transactions are independent
transactions and if the Intercable shareholders and the Spacelink shareholders
approve the Spacelink Agreement and the other closing conditions are met or
waived, the Spacelink Agreement will become effective regardless of the voting
on the proposed transaction with BCI. Similarly, if the requisite shareholder
approvals for the Spacelink Agreement are not obtained, or if any other
conditions to closing are not satisfied or waived, the BCI Agreement is expected
to close on the terms and conditions described in the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on ,
1994, as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to
notice of and to vote, either in person or by proxy, at the Intercable Meeting
and any adjournments or postponements thereof. Accordingly, only holders of
record of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Common Stock at the
close of business on such date will be entitled to
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notice of and to vote at the Intercable Meeting. A list of Intercable
shareholders of record entitled to vote at the Intercable Meeting will be
available for inspection by shareholders during regular business hours, at the
principal offices of Intercable, 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado
80112, beginning , 1994 (two business days after notice of the meeting
is given) for ten days prior to the Intercable Meeting. The list will also be
available for inspection by shareholders at the time of the Intercable Meeting.
As of the record date, Mr. Glenn R. Jones, the Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Intercable, owned or controlled, directly or
indirectly, approximately 63% of the outstanding Intercable Common Stock.
Pursuant to Intercable's Articles of Incorporation, holders of Common Stock will
be entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class A Common Stock will be
entitled to 1/10th vote per share on each of the proposals. No voting by class
is required.
Each of the proposals requires the approval of a majority of the votes of
the Intercable Common Stock and the Intercable Class A Common Stock represented
in person or by proxy at the Intercable Meeting, voting together as a single
class. Mr. Jones has sufficient voting power, through his direct and indirect
ownership of shares of Intercable, to cause the approval of each of the
proposals, regardless of the vote of any other shareholders. Mr. Jones has
agreed with BCI to vote in favor of each of the proposals and will cause the
entities he controls also to vote in their favor.
The Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus containing information about the
matters to be acted upon at the Intercable Meeting and a form of Proxy accompany
this notice.
You are hereby cordially invited to attend the Intercable Meeting. However,
whether or not you expect to attend the meeting in person, please complete,
sign, vote and return the enclosed Proxy without delay in the enclosed
self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you attend the Intercable Meeting and
desire to revoke your Proxy and vote in person, you may do so. In any event, a
Proxy may be revoked at any time before it is voted.
By Order of the Board of Directors
ELIZABETH M. STEELE
Secretary
Englewood, Colorado
, 1994
IN ORDER TO ASSURE YOUR REPRESENTATION AT THE INTERCABLE MEETING, PLEASE
COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND MAIL PROMPTLY THE ENCLOSED PROXY, WHICH IS BEING
SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE
INTERCABLE MEETING. AN ADDRESSED RETURN ENVELOPE WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF
MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES IS ENCLOSED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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[JONES SPACELINK LETTERHEAD]
, 1994
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend a special meeting of the shareholders
of Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado corporation ("Spacelink"), which will be
held at m., on , 1994. Details of the time and place of the
meeting are set forth in the accompanying Notice of Special Meeting.
As the enclosed materials indicate, you are being asked to approve the sale
of substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other than certain shares of
Common Stock of Jones Intercable, Inc. presently owned by Spacelink) and the
subsequent dissolution of Spacelink pursuant to an Exchange Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended (the
"Spacelink Agreement"), between Spacelink and Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation ("Intercable"). Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, (i) Intercable
will acquire substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other than the shares
of Common Stock of Intercable presently held by Spacelink) and assume all of the
liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting
Shareholders), in exchange for 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common
Stock; (ii) Spacelink will then distribute all of the Intercable Common Stock
and Intercable Class A Common Stock it holds to its shareholders on a pro-rata
basis in connection with the dissolution of Spacelink; and (iii) Jones
International, Ltd., a Colorado corporation ("International"), has agreed that a
portion of the Intercable Class A Common Stock that would have been received by
it upon the dissolution of Spacelink will instead be allocated (the
"Reallocation") to the other shareholders of Spacelink, excluding International,
Mr. Glenn R. Jones and their subsidiaries (the "Minority Shareholders").
Additional information about the proposed transaction is set forth in the
accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
If the Spacelink Agreement is consummated, and after giving effect to the
Reallocation and assuming the exercise of all outstanding options to acquire
shares, each non-dissenting Minority Shareholder of Spacelink will receive
.09683 shares of Intercable Class A Stock and .03570 shares of Intercable Common
Stock for each share of Spacelink held. Mr. Jones, International and their
subsidiaries will receive, on a per-share basis, fewer shares of Intercable
Class A Stock than the Minority Shareholders because of the Reallocation.
Goldman Sachs & Co., the financial advisor to the Special Committee of the
Board of Directors of Spacelink, has rendered its opinion that the consideration
to be received by the Minority Shareholders under the terms of the Spacelink
Agreement, and after giving effect to the Reallocation, is fair to such
shareholders.
The enclosed materials also describe a proposal for a transaction between
Spacelink and Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") which would occur only if
the Spacelink Agreement does not close. In that event, Spacelink would grant to
BCI an option on the shares of Intercable Common Stock now owned by Spacelink
(the "Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement"). The Spacelink shareholders are being
asked to approve such option agreement. Approval of the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement also constitutes approval, without any further vote, of the sale of
the optioned shares of Intercable Common Stock, if the option is exercised by
BCI. If the Spacelink Agreement does close, the proposed Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement would not become effective.
Goldman Sachs & Co. has rendered its opinion to the Board of Directors of
Spacelink that the consideration to be received by Spacelink for the option
granted pursuant to the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement is fair to Spacelink.
You will also be asked to vote on any other business that may come before
the meeting.
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, the Spacelink Agreement and the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement are in the best interests of Spacelink and its
shareholders.
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED UPON THE UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION OF THE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE, HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED (GLENN R. JONES ABSTAINING) THE
SPACELINK AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS
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UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
JONES SPACELINK, LTD. SPECIAL MEETING AND RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF
THE SPACELINK AGREEMENT AND THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT. THESE AGREEMENTS
ARE MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND
PROSPECTUS, WHICH YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW.
Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through his direct and indirect stock ownership of
shares of Spacelink, has sufficient voting power to cause the approval of each
of the proposals, regardless of the vote of any other shareholders.
Holders of shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock have the right to
dissent from the approval of the Spacelink Agreement and to demand a cash
payment for such shares. The same right to dissent and to demand a cash payment
applies to approval of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. The voting on the two
proposals is separate, and a shareholder could elect to dissent from one or the
other, or both proposals. In order to exercise dissenters' rights, a shareholder
must comply with certain requirements, including the requirement that such
shareholder not vote in favor of the Spacelink Agreement or the Spacelink-BCI
Option Agreement, or both, depending upon whether a shareholder desires to
dissent from only one such proposal or both. Shareholders should review
carefully the information contained in the section "The Meetings -- Spacelink
Special Meeting" for a discussion on the requirements for exercising dissenters'
rights.
It is important that your shares be represented at the special meeting
whether or not you are able to attend personally. You are, therefore, urged to
complete, date and sign the accompanying proxy and to return it promptly in the
postage-paid return envelope provided.
Very truly yours,
JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
GREGORY J. LIPTAK
President
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JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80155-3309
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON , 1994
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TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF JONES SPACELINK, LTD.:
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of shareholders (the
"Spacelink Meeting") of Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado corporation
("Spacelink"), will be held at 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado, on
, , 1994, at .m., local time, to consider and vote upon the
following:
1. A proposal to approve the sale of substantially all of the assets
of Spacelink (other than certain shares of Common Stock of Jones
Intercable, Inc. presently owned by Spacelink) and the subsequent
dissolution of Spacelink, pursuant to an Exchange Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization and Liquidation, dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended (the
"Spacelink Agreement"), between Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation ("Intercable") and Spacelink. Pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement, (i) Intercable will acquire substantially all of the assets of
Spacelink (other than certain shares of Common Stock of Intercable
presently owned by Spacelink) and assume all the liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders), in
exchange for 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock; (ii)
Spacelink will dissolve and distribute all of the shares of Intercable
Common Stock and Intercable Class A Common Stock held by Spacelink to its
shareholders, on a pro-rata basis; and (iii) Jones International, Ltd., a
Colorado corporation ("International"), has agreed that) a portion of the
Intercable Class A Common Stock that would have been received by it upon
the dissolution of Spacelink will instead be allocated to the other
shareholders of Spacelink, excluding International, Mr. Glenn R. Jones and
their subsidiaries (the "Minority Shareholders"), as more fully described
in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus (the "Spacelink
Transaction"); and
2. A proposal to grant to Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") an
option to acquire all of the shares of Intercable Common Stock held by
Spacelink (the "Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement"), which shares enable the
holder thereof to elect 75% of the Intercable Board. Approval of the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement also constitutes approval, without any
further vote, of the sale of the optioned shares of Intercable Common Stock
if the option is exercised by BCI. The Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would
be effective only if the Spacelink Transaction (Proposal 1 above) does not
close, and if the conditions contained in the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement are met or waived. If the Spacelink Agreement closes, the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would not become effective. Because the
exercise by BCI of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement and the acquisition
from Spacelink of the shares of Intercable Common Stock could occur at a
time when Spacelink did not have other substantial assets, the transaction
contemplated by this Proposal shall be considered a proposal to sell all or
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
Intercable is seeking the approval of the Intercable shareholders for the
Spacelink Agreement. If the Spacelink shareholders and the Intercable
shareholders approve the Spacelink Agreement, it will become effective and the
Spacelink Transaction will be consummated if all conditions to closing are met
or waived, whether or not the BCI Agreement closes. The closing of the Spacelink
Agreement is subject to a number of conditions, as more fully described in the
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. If any of the conditions to closing of the
Spacelink Agreement are not met or waived, or if the requisite shareholder
approvals are not given, the Spacelink Agreement will terminate. In such event,
Spacelink will continue in existence, retaining its assets and businesses but,
if the Spacelink-BCI/Option Agreement is approved and becomes effective, it
would grant an option to BCI covering the Intercable Common Stock now owned by
Spacelink.
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The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on ,
1994 as the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to
notice of and to vote, either in person or by proxy, at the Spacelink Meeting
and any adjournments or postponements thereof. Accordingly, only holders of
record of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of Spacelink at the
close of business on such date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Spacelink Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. A list of
Spacelink shareholders entitled to vote at the Spacelink Meeting will be
available for inspection by shareholders during regular business hours at the
principal offices of Spacelink, 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado
80112, beginning , 1994. The list will also be available for
inspection by shareholders at the time of the Spacelink Meeting.
As of the record date, Mr. Glenn R. Jones, the Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Spacelink, owned or controlled, directly or indirectly,
approximately 85% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock and 100% of the Class
B Common Stock of Spacelink. Pursuant to Spacelink's Articles of Incorporation,
holders of Spacelink Class A Common Stock are entitled to 1/20th vote per share
and holders of Spacelink Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote per
share.
The affirmative votes of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding
shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of Spacelink, voting as
separate classes, are required to approve both the Spacelink Agreement and the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. Mr. Jones has sufficient voting power, through
his direct and indirect ownership of shares of Spacelink, to approve both
proposals, regardless of the vote of any other shareholders. Mr. Jones has
indicated he will vote in favor of the proposals and will cause the entities he
controls also to vote in favor of the proposals.
The Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus containing information about the
matters to be acted upon at the Spacelink Meeting and a form of Proxy accompany
this notice.
You are hereby cordially invited to attend the Spacelink Meeting. However,
whether or not you expect to attend the meeting in person, please complete,
sign, vote and return the enclosed Proxy without delay in the enclosed
self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you attend the Spacelink Meeting and desire
to revoke your Proxy and vote in person, you may do so. In any event, a Proxy
may be revoked at any time before it is voted.
Any shareholder of Spacelink has the right to dissent separately from, and
to obtain the fair value (as defined) of such shareholder's shares of Spacelink
in the event (i) the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement are
effected, or (ii), in the alternative, the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement
becomes effective, provided that such shareholder perfects his or her
dissenters' rights in accordance with Colorado law. Please see the discussion of
dissenters' rights in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and
Article 113 of the Colorado Business Corporation Act, a copy of which is
attached as Annex A to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
By Order of the Board of Directors
ELIZABETH M. STEELE
Secretary
Englewood, Colorado
, 1994
IN ORDER TO ASSURE YOUR REPRESENTATION AT THE SPACELINK MEETING, PLEASE
COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND MAIL PROMPTLY THE ENCLOSED PROXY, WHICH IS BEING
SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE
SPACELINK MEETING. AN ADDRESSED RETURN ENVELOPE WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF
MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES IS ENCLOSED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A
registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold nor
may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement
becomes effective. This prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or
the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would
be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities
laws of any such State.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED OCTOBER 26, 1994.
PRELIMINARY PROXY MATERIAL -- NO PROXIES ARE BEING SOLICITED HEREWITH.
SOLICITATIONS WILL BE MADE ONLY PURSUANT TO A COMPLETED DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS PROXY STATEMENT
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This Proxy Statement/Prospectus ("Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus") is
being furnished to the shareholders of Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation ("Intercable"), and to the shareholders of Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a
Colorado corporation ("Spacelink"), in connection with the solicitation of
proxies by the Boards of Directors of Intercable and Spacelink from their
respective shareholders for use in connection with separate special meetings of
the shareholders of Intercable (the "Intercable Meeting") and the shareholders
of Spacelink (the "Spacelink Meeting"), and any adjournments or postponements
thereof. Such meetings will be held at 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood,
Colorado 80112. The Intercable Meeting will be held at .m., local time on
, 1994. The Spacelink Meeting will be held at .m., local time
on , 1994.
The proposals to be voted upon at the Intercable Meeting and the Spacelink
Meeting are set forth on page of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus as well
as in the Notices of Meeting accompanying this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
All shareholders should review these proposals carefully. Generally, the
shareholders of Intercable will vote on a proposal to approve an Exchange
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation with Spacelink pursuant to
which Intercable would acquire substantially all of the assets of Spacelink and
assume all the liabilities of Spacelink in exchange for 3,900,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Common Stock. They will also vote on a proposal to approve a
Stock Purchase Agreement between Intercable and Bell Canada International Inc.
("BCI") pursuant to which BCI would acquire 7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class
A Common Stock for $27.50 a share.
The shareholders of Spacelink will vote on a proposal to approve the
Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation described above,
as well as an alternative transaction, in the event the transaction between
Intercable and Spacelink is not completed, pursuant to which Spacelink would
grant to BCI an option on the shares of Intercable Common Stock currently held
by it in exchange for an option deposit of $19 per share.
The closing prices of the Intercable Class A Common Stock and the
Intercable Common Stock on , 1994, were $ and $ ,
respectively. Based on such prices, the total consideration to be received by
the Spacelink shareholders pursuant to the Exchange Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization and Liquidation would be $ . Assuming the contemplated
transactions between Intercable and Spacelink and between Intercable and BCI are
completed, the current shareholders of Spacelink would own approximately %
of the total equity of Intercable, and the current shareholders of Intercable,
excluding BCI, would own approximately % of the total equity of Intercable.
In considering the proposals to be voted on at the Intercable Meeting and
the Spacelink Meeting, shareholders should be aware that Mr. Glenn R. Jones,
directly and through companies he controls, has interests in the various
proposals (as well as certain related transactions) that are in addition to or
different from the interests of the other shareholders of Intercable or
Spacelink. See "The Spacelink Transaction -- Interests of Certain Persons" and
"The BCI Transactions -- Interests of Certain Persons".
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This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus constitutes a prospectus of
Intercable under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), with
respect to the 3,900,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock, issuable in
connection with the consummation of the Spacelink Agreement (as defined herein).
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus also constitutes a prospectus of
Intercable under the Act with respect to 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common
Stock held by Spacelink, which shares would be distributed to the Spacelink
shareholders upon the dissolution of Spacelink, as herein described. All
information contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to
Intercable has been supplied by Intercable and all information relating to
Spacelink has been supplied by Spacelink.
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THE SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED OR DISTRIBUTED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COM-
MISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COM-
MISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTA-
TION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the accompanying forms of Proxies
are first being mailed to shareholders of Intercable and Spacelink on or about
, 1994.
THE DATE OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS , 1994.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Intercable and Spacelink are subject to the informational requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), and, in
accordance therewith, file reports and other information with the Commission.
All such reports and other information can be inspected and copied at the public
reference facilities of the Commission, Judiciary Plaza, Room 1024, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the Commission's regional offices:
7 World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10048; and Northwestern
Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
Copies of such material can also be obtained from the Public Reference Section
of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at
prescribed rates. Such material with respect to both Intercable and Spacelink
also may be inspected at the offices of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc., 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. The shares of
Intercable Common Stock, $.01 par value, and Intercable Class A Common Stock,
$.01 par value, and Spacelink Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, are listed
on the NASDAQ National Market System.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Intercable has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the
Commission with respect to the shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock and
Intercable Common Stock to be distributed in connection with the Spacelink
Agreement. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not contain all of the
information set forth in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are
omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. Such
additional information may be obtained from the Commission's principal office in
Washington, D.C. Statements contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
or in any document incorporated in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus by
reference as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to
herein or therein are not necessarily complete, and in each instance reference
is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to
the Registration Statement or such other document, each such statement being
qualified in all respects by such reference.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed with the Commission by Intercable (File No.
1-9953) pursuant to the 1934 Act are incorporated by reference in this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus:
1. Intercable's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1993, as amended by Form 10-K/A No. 1 dated September 27, 1993;
2. Intercable's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1994;
3. Intercable's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended August 31, 1994;
4. Intercable's Proxy Statement dated November 19, 1993, for the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on December 21, 1993;
5. Intercable's Current Reports on Form 8-K dated June 10, 1993;
December 2, 1993; January 10, 1994; February 18, 1994, March 28, 1994;
April 8, 1994; June 6, 1994; June 17, 1994; August 4, 1994; and
6. Intercable's Form 10-C filed on April 5, 1994.
The following documents, filed with the Commission by Spacelink (File No.
0-8947) pursuant to the 1934 Act, are incorporated by reference in this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus:
1. Spacelink's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1993, as amended by Form 10-K/A No. 1, dated September 27, 1993;
2. Spacelink's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1994, as amended by Form 10-K/A No. 1 dated September 7, 1994 and
Form 10-K/A No. 2 dated September 19, 1994;
3. Spacelink's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended August 31, 1994;
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4. Spacelink's Current Reports on Form 8-K dated June 10, 1993,
December 1, 1993 and June 6, 1994; and
5. Spacelink's Proxy Statement dated November 19, 1993, for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders held on December 21, 1993.
All documents and reports subsequently filed by Intercable or Spacelink
pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the 1934 Act after the date
of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and prior to the date of the Intercable
and Spacelink Meetings shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and to be part hereof from the date of filing
of such documents or reports. Any statement contained in a document incorporated
or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified
or superseded for purposes of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus to the
extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed
document that also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein
modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or
superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to
constitute a part of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus incorporates documents related to
Intercable and Spacelink by reference that are not presented herein or delivered
herewith. Such documents (other than exhibits to such documents, unless such
exhibits are specifically incorporated herein by reference) are available to any
person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus is delivered, without charge, on written or oral request
directed, in the case of Intercable documents, to Jones Intercable, Inc., 9697
East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80155-3309, Attention: Secretary
(telephone number: 303/792-3111) or, in the case of Spacelink documents, to
Jones Spacelink, Ltd., 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80155-3309,
Attention: Secretary (telephone number: 303/792-9191). In order to ensure timely
delivery of the documents, any requests should be made by , 1994.
NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION
NOT CONTAINED IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES OR THE OFFERING OF SECURITIES MADE HEREBY AND, IF GIVEN
OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING
BEEN AUTHORIZED. THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN
OFFER TO SELL, OR SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, THE SECURITIES OFFERED
BY THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS OR THE SOLICITATION OF A PROXY IN ANY
JURISDICTION, TO OR FROM ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER,
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER OR PROXY SOLICITATION IN SUCH JURISDICTION. NEITHER THE
DELIVERY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS NOR ANY DISTRIBUTION OF THE
SECURITIES OFFERED PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS SHALL,
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN
THE AFFAIRS OF INTERCABLE OR SPACELINK SINCE THE DATE HEREOF OR THAT THE
INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE.
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SUMMARY................................................................................. 7
The Companies......................................................................... 7
Shareholder Meetings.................................................................. 7
Voting................................................................................ 8
Effect of the Proposals............................................................... 9
Special Committees.................................................................... 9
Recommendations of the Boards of Directors............................................ 10
Opinions of Financial Advisors........................................................ 11
Interests of Certain Persons in the Proposals......................................... 11
Conditions to Closing................................................................. 12
Regulatory Approvals.................................................................. 12
Certain Federal Income Tax Considerations Concerning the Spacelink Transaction........ 12
Operations and Management of Intercable after the Contemplated Transactions........... 13
Accounting Treatment.................................................................. 13
Listing on Nasdaq National Market System.............................................. 13
Comparison of Shareholder Rights...................................................... 14
Dissenters' Rights.................................................................... 14
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA................................................................. 15
Jones Intercable, Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Historical Financial Data............ 15
Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and Subsidiaries -- Selected Historical Financial Data.......... 17
Selected Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data.............................. 18
Jones Intercable, Inc. and Jones Spacelink, Ltd. Selected Pro Forma Consolidated
Financial Data..................................................................... 18
Market Price and Dividend Data........................................................ 19
Dividends............................................................................. 19
THE COMPANIES........................................................................... 20
THE MEETINGS............................................................................ 20
The Intercable Special Meeting........................................................ 20
The Spacelink Special Meeting......................................................... 22
THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION............................................................... 26
History of Spacelink.................................................................. 26
Background of the Spacelink Transaction............................................... 27
The Spacelink Special Committee....................................................... 29
Factors Considered by the Spacelink Special Committee Regarding the Spacelink
Transaction........................................................................ 32
The Intercable Special Committee...................................................... 33
Factors Considered by the Intercable Special Committee Regarding the Spacelink
Agreement.......................................................................... 38
Reasons for the Transaction........................................................... 39
Interests of Certain Persons.......................................................... 41
Opinion of Goldman Sachs & Co......................................................... 42
Opinion of Salomon Brothers........................................................... 46
Opinion of Dillon Read................................................................ 50
Intercable's Retention of Lehman Brothers............................................. 54
Recommendation of the Spacelink Board................................................. 54
Recommendation of the Intercable Board................................................ 54
Terms of the Spacelink Agreement...................................................... 54
Accounting Treatment.................................................................. 58
Regulatory Approvals.................................................................. 58
Plan of Liquidation of Spacelink...................................................... 58
Effect of the Spacelink Transaction on Spacelink's Stock Options...................... 59
Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences............................................... 59
Operations and Management of Intercable after the Contemplated Transactions........... 61
Exchange of Spacelink Stock Certificates.............................................. 62
Resales of Intercable Shares.......................................................... 62
THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT...................................................... 63
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Background............................................................................ 63
The Transaction Agreement............................................................. 63
Terms of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement........................................... 64
Tax Aspects of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement..................................... 65
Opinion of Goldman Sachs & Co. Regarding the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement........... 65
COMPARATIVE MARKET PRICE DATA AND DIVIDENDS............................................. 68
Intercable............................................................................ 68
Spacelink............................................................................. 68
Dividends............................................................................. 69
COMPARISON OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF INTERCABLE SHAREHOLDERS AND SPACELINK SHAREHOLDERS...... 69
Dividends............................................................................. 69
Liquidation........................................................................... 69
Voting Rights......................................................................... 70
Special Transfer Restriction.......................................................... 70
THE BCI TRANSACTIONS.................................................................... 70
History of Intercable................................................................. 70
Background of the BCI Transaction..................................................... 73
The Intercable Special Committee...................................................... 78
Factors Considered by the Intercable Special Committee Regarding the BCI Agreement.... 81
Reasons for the Transaction........................................................... 83
Interests of Certain Persons.......................................................... 84
Opinion of Salomon Brothers Regarding the BCI Agreement............................... 86
Opinion of Dillon Read................................................................ 88
Recommendation of the Intercable Board................................................ 90
TERMS OF THE BCI AGREEMENT.............................................................. 90
Glossary.............................................................................. 90
Purchase of Intercable Class A Stock.................................................. 95
The Closing........................................................................... 96
Interim Financing..................................................................... 96
Conditions to Closing................................................................. 96
Certain Covenants..................................................................... 97
Representations and Warranties........................................................ 100
Amendments............................................................................ 100
Indemnification....................................................................... 101
Termination Payments and Expense Reimbursements....................................... 101
Fees and Expenses..................................................................... 101
Regulatory Approvals.................................................................. 101
Dissenters' Rights.................................................................... 101
TERMS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT........................................................... 102
Grant and Purchase of the Control Option.............................................. 102
Exercise of the Control Option........................................................ 102
Purchase Price if the Control Option is Exercised..................................... 103
Termination of Control Option......................................................... 103
Adjustment upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger of Intercable..................... 103
Certain Covenants..................................................................... 103
Security Interest..................................................................... 103
Change in Law......................................................................... 104
Right of First Offer.................................................................. 104
Representations and Warranties........................................................ 104
Regulatory Approvals Upon Option Exercise............................................. 104
Indemnification....................................................................... 104
Termination........................................................................... 105
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TERMS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT..................................................... 105
Governance of Intercable.............................................................. 105
Consent Rights of BCI................................................................. 106
Certain Covenants..................................................................... 107
Transfer Restrictions and Offer Procedures............................................ 109
Tag Along Rights and Third Party Offers............................................... 110
Provisions Relating to the Control Option............................................. 111
Representations and Warranties........................................................ 112
Indemnification....................................................................... 112
Amendments and Termination............................................................ 112
Programming Services.................................................................. 112
Transactions with Affiliates.......................................................... 113
TERMS OF THE SUPPLY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT.............................................. 113
TERMS OF THE SECONDMENT AGREEMENT....................................................... 114
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT OF INTERCABLE.............................................................. 114
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT OF SPACELINK............................................................... 116
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................... 118
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet As of August 31, 1994.................. 119
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet............................... 120
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Three Months Ended
August 31, 1994.................................................................... 122
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended May 31,
1994............................................................................... 123
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations..................... 124
DESCRIPTION OF INTERCABLE'S CAPITAL STOCK............................................... 125
EXPERTS................................................................................. 125
LEGAL OPINIONS.......................................................................... 126
SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS..................................................... 126
Intercable............................................................................ 126
Spacelink............................................................................. 126
ANNEXES
Annex A. Provisions of Colorado law concerning dissenter's rights
Annex B. Opinion of Salomon Brothers Inc.
Annex C. Opinion of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc.
Annex D. Opinion of Goldman, Sachs & Co. regarding the Spacelink Agreement
Annex E. Opinion of Goldman, Sachs & Co. regarding the Spacelink/BCI Option Agreement
Annex F. Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation
Annex G. Form of Spacelink/BCI Option Agreement
Annex H. Form of Employment Agreement
Annex I. Stock Purchase Agreement between Bell Canada International, Inc. and Jones
Intercable, Inc.
Annex J. Form of Option Agreement for Mr. Glenn R. Jones and International between
BCI and Newco
Annex K. Form of Shareholders Agreement
Annex L. Form of Supply and Services Agreement
Annex M. Form of Secondment Agreement
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SUMMARY
The following is a summary of certain information contained elsewhere in
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. This summary is not intended to be
complete and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and
financial statements contained elsewhere in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and the attached Annexes, all of which are important and
should be reviewed carefully. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein
shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
THE COMPANIES
Intercable. Intercable is engaged in the cable television business. It
acquires, develops and operates cable television systems for itself, for
affiliated managed public limited partnerships and for other affiliated
entities. At May 31, 1994, Intercable managed 40 cable television systems, 31 of
which, operating in 17 states, were owned by Intercable-managed partnerships and
nine of which, operating in seven states, were owned by Intercable. At May 31,
1994, the cable television systems owned or managed by Intercable had a total of
approximately 1,134,000 basic subscribers. Intercable currently has
approximately 2,850 employees and maintains its executive offices at 9697 East
Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112, 303/792-3111.
Spacelink. Spacelink is primarily engaged in the acquisition, development
and operation of cable television systems for itself and its managed limited
partnerships. At May 31, 1994, Spacelink managed 15 cable television systems, 11
of which, operating in eight states, were owned by Spacelink-managed
partnerships and four of which, operating in four states, were owned by
Spacelink. At May 31, 1994, the cable television systems owned or managed by
Spacelink had a total of approximately 161,000 subscribers. Spacelink, through
subsidiaries, also is engaged in the cable television system brokerage business,
the manufacture and marketing of data security products, contract manufacturing
services and the provision of audio programming to radio stations and cable
television systems in the United States. Spacelink currently has approximately
610 employees and maintains its executive offices at 9697 East Mineral Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80112, 303/792-9191.
Both Intercable and Spacelink are publicly held companies. Spacelink,
through its ownership of 58.2% of the Intercable Common Stock, is able to elect
75% of the Intercable Board. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, the principal shareholder of
Spacelink, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both companies.
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
Intercable. The special meeting (the "Intercable Meeting") of the holders
(the "Intercable Shareholders") of Intercable's Common Stock, $.01 par value
("Intercable Common Stock") and Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
("Intercable Class A Stock") will be held at 9697 East Mineral Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado on , 1994, at .m., local time. At the
Intercable Meeting, action will be taken:
1. To consider and vote on a proposal to approve an Exchange Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994, as
amended (the "Spacelink Agreement") with Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
("Spacelink") pursuant to which Intercable will acquire substantially all
of the assets of Spacelink (other than certain shares of Common Stock of
Intercable owned by Spacelink) and assume all the liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders), in
exchange for 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock; and
2. To consider and vote on a proposal to approve a Stock Purchase
Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended (the "BCI Agreement"), with
Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") pursuant to which (i) Intercable
will issue up to 7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class A Stock for $27.50
per share; (ii) BCI will agree to invest up to an additional $141,106,750
for shares of Intercable Class A Stock to maintain its 30% equity interest
in the event Intercable makes future offerings of Class A Common Stock, for
an aggregate investment of $400,000,000; (iii) BCI would be entitled to
designate for nomination up to three persons separately and up to three
persons jointly (with Glenn R. Jones) for election to the Board of
Directors of Intercable and to designate certain personnel to be retained
by
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Intercable; and (iv) BCI would obtain certain contractual rights to approve
major corporate actions of Intercable, including certain issuances of
additional equity securities, amendments to Intercable's Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws, certain acquisitions and dispositions, incurrence
of certain long-term debt and certain corporate reorganizations all as more
fully described in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus; and
3. To transact such other business as may properly be brought before
the Intercable Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
See "The Meetings -- The Intercable Special Meeting."
Spacelink. The special meeting (the "Spacelink Meeting") of the holders
(the "Spacelink Shareholders") of Spacelink Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
(the "Spacelink Class A Common Stock") and of Spacelink Class B Common Stock,
$.01 par value, (the "Spacelink Class B Common Stock") will be held at 9697 East
Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado on , 1994, at .m., local time.
At the Spacelink Meeting, action will be taken on the following matters:
1. To consider and vote upon the Spacelink Agreement pursuant to which
(i) Intercable will acquire substantially all of the assets of Spacelink
(other than certain shares of Intercable Common Stock presently owned by
Spacelink) and assume all the liabilities of Spacelink (other than
liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders), in exchange for
3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock; (ii) Spacelink will dissolve
and distribute all of the shares of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable
Class A Stock held by Spacelink to its shareholders, on a pro rata basis;
and (iii) Jones International, Ltd., a Colorado corporation
("International") has agreed that a portion of the Intercable Class A Stock
that would have been received by it upon the dissolution of Spacelink will
instead be allocated (the "Reallocation") to the other shareholders of
Spacelink (the "Minority Shareholders"), excluding International, Mr. Glenn
R. Jones and their subsidiaries (the "Spacelink Transaction"); and
2. To consider and vote on a proposal to grant to BCI an option to
acquire the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink
(the "Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement"). Approval of the Spacelink-BCI
Option Agreement also constitutes, without any further vote, approval of
the sale of the optioned shares of Intercable Common Stock, if the option
is exercised by BCI. The Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would be effective
only if the Spacelink Transaction (Proposal 1 above) does not close, and if
the conditions contained in the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement are met or
waived. If the Spacelink Agreement closes, the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement would not become effective. The transaction contemplated by this
Proposal shall be considered a proposal to sell all of the assets of
Spacelink; and
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the
Spacelink Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
See "The Meetings -- The Spacelink Special Meeting."
VOTING
Intercable. Only holders of record of Intercable Common Stock and
Intercable Class A Stock at the close of business on , 1994 are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the Intercable Meeting. The presence,
either in person or by proxy, of a majority of the votes represented by the
outstanding shares of both the Intercable Common Stock and the Intercable Class
A Stock is necessary to constitute a quorum at the Intercable Meeting. For each
proposal to be presented at the Intercable Meeting, holders of Intercable Common
Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held and holders of Intercable
Class A Stock are entitled to 1/10th vote per share. Each of the proposals will
be approved if the votes of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock
represented in person or by proxy at the Intercable Meeting, voting together as
a single class, in favor of the proposal exceed the votes against the proposal.
See "The Meetings -- Intercable Special Meeting -- Record Date; Shareholders
Entitled to Vote and Required Vote." As of , 1994, the record
date for the Intercable Meeting, the Directors and executive officers of
Intercable held shares representing approximately % and % of the votes to be
cast by the holders of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock,
respectively. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through his direct
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and indirect stock ownership of shares of Intercable, has sufficient voting
power to cause the approval of each of the proposals, regardless of the vote of
any other shareholders. Pursuant to an agreement with BCI, Mr. Glenn R. Jones
has agreed to vote for the proposals.
Spacelink. Only holders of record of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and
Spacelink Class B Common Stock at the close of business on , 1994
are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Spacelink Meeting. The presence,
either in person or by proxy, of a majority of the votes represented by the
outstanding shares of each of the Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock is necessary to constitute a quorum for each such class at the
Spacelink Meeting. At the Spacelink Meeting, holders of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock are entitled to 1/20th vote per share and holders of Spacelink Class B
Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share. The affirmative votes of the
holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock, voting as separate classes, are
required to approve both the Spacelink Agreement and the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement. See "The Meetings -- Spacelink Special Meeting -- Record Date;
Shareholders Entitled to Vote and Required Vote." As of , 1994,
the record date for the Spacelink Meeting, the Directors and executive officers
of Spacelink held shares representing approximately % and % of the votes to
be cast by the holders of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Spacelink Class B
Common Stock, respectively. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through his direct and indirect
stock ownership of shares of Spacelink, has sufficient voting power to cause the
approval of each of the proposals, regardless of the vote of any other
shareholders.
EFFECT OF THE PROPOSALS
General. If the requisite votes are received, and the conditions to closing
under the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI Agreement are met or waived, it is
expected that the Spacelink Transaction and the BCI Transactions will occur on
the same day. Promptly following the consummation of the Spacelink Agreement (as
a result of which Intercable's business will consist of both its own business
and the business of Spacelink), the BCI Agreement and related transactions will
be consummated.
If consummated, these transactions will result in the acquisition of
Spacelink's business by Intercable, a significant additional investment by BCI
in Intercable, the dissolution of Spacelink and the distribution of its assets
(consisting solely of shares of Intercable) to the Spacelink Shareholders. See
"The Meetings -- Spacelink Special Meeting -- Record Date; Shareholders Entitled
to Vote" and "Dissenters' Rights -- Spacelink Shareholders." In addition,
pursuant to agreements separate from those being voted upon, BCI would make
investments in a number of affiliates of International and would acquire from
International and Mr. Jones an option on a sufficient number of shares of
Intercable Common Stock which, if exercised, would entitle BCI to elect 75% of
the Intercable Board.
If the Spacelink Transaction is closed, and after giving effect to the
Reallocation, and assuming the exercise of all outstanding stock options, each
Minority Shareholder will receive .09683 shares of Intercable Class A Stock and
.03570 shares of Intercable Common Stock for each share of Spacelink held. Mr.
Jones, International and the subsidiaries of International will receive, on a
per-share basis, fewer shares of Intercable Class A Stock than the Minority
Shareholders because of the Reallocation.
If the Spacelink Transaction does not close, and assuming that the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement becomes effective, Spacelink will continue in
existence, retaining its assets and businesses, but would grant an option to BCI
covering the Intercable Common Stock now owned by Spacelink. See "The
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement".
Background and Reasons for the Proposals. See "The Proposals -- Background
and Reasons for the BCI Investment."
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Intercable. The Intercable Board of Directors (the "Intercable Board")
formed a special committee (the "Intercable Special Committee") consisting of
two of Intercable's directors, Messrs. Howard O. Thrall and George J. Feltovich,
for the purpose of independently evaluating and negotiating the terms of the
Spacelink
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Agreement and the BCI Agreement and making a recommendation to the Intercable
Board whether to accept them. The Intercable Special Committee retained its own
financial and legal advisors to assist it in such evaluation and negotiation.
The Intercable Special Committee unanimously recommended to the Intercable Board
that the Intercable Board approve the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI Agreement
and the Intercable Board recommends their approval by the Intercable
Shareholders.
Mr. Feltovich has no present or prior employment or other relationship with
BCI, Spacelink or Intercable, except for his membership on the Intercable Board
of Directors. Mr. Feltovich was a director of The Jones Group, Ltd., an
affiliate of Spacelink and Intercable, from May 1977 through July 1986. Mr.
Thrall has no past or present relationship with BCI. He was an employee of
Spacelink from 1980 to 1983, and was president of Spacelink from July 1980 to
January 1983. In addition, he was a director of Spacelink from July 1980 to
February 1983, and again from January 1988 until mid-1990. His only position
with Intercable is his membership on the Intercable Board.
Spacelink. The Board of Directors of Spacelink (the "Spacelink Board")
formed a special committee (the "Spacelink Special Committee") consisting of two
of Spacelink's directors, Messrs. John Amman and Richard Henderson, neither of
whom is an employee or former employee of Spacelink, Intercable or their
affiliates, for the purpose of independently evaluating and negotiating the
terms of the Spacelink Agreement and making a recommendation to the Spacelink
Board whether to accept them. Mr. Amman's son is an employee of Intercable in a
non-management position and was not involved in the transactions described
herein. Mr. Henderson beneficially owns 1,633,478 shares of Spacelink Class A
Common Stock, as to which he disclaims beneficial ownership of 647,563 shares
held by his wife. He was one of a group of persons who sold the Hilo, Hawaii
cable television system to Spacelink in October 1988. The Spacelink Special
Committee retained its own financial and legal advisors to assist it in the
evaluation and negotiation with Intercable. The Spacelink Special Committee
unanimously recommended to the Spacelink Board that the Spacelink Board approve
the Spacelink Agreement and the Spacelink Board recommends its approval by the
Spacelink Shareholders.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
Intercable. The Intercable Board (of which all but two members are
employees or former employees of Intercable), in accordance with the unanimous
recommendation of the Intercable Special Committee, concluded that the Spacelink
Agreement and the BCI Agreement were in the best interests of Intercable, and
unanimously approved each of such agreements (with Mr. Jones abstaining) and
recommends a vote in favor of each of the proposals to approve such agreements
by the Intercable Shareholders.
For a discussion of the factors considered by the Intercable Board and the
Intercable Special Committee in reaching their decisions, see "The Spacelink
Agreement -- Reasons for the Agreement" and "The BCI Agreement -- Reasons for
BCI Investment in Intercable".
To assist it in the evaluation of both the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI
Agreement, the Intercable Board retained the services of the investment banking
firm of Lehman Brothers. Lehman Brothers was not asked to provide any opinion to
the Intercable Board but it did provide advice and assistance in a number of
situations throughout the negotiations. The Lehman Brothers fee for these
services was $500,000.
Spacelink. The Spacelink Board (of which all but two members are employees
or former employees of Spacelink), in accordance with the unanimous
recommendation of the Spacelink Special Committee, concluded that the Spacelink
Agreement was in the best interests of the Minority Shareholders, and
unanimously approved such agreement (with Mr. Jones abstaining) and recommends a
vote in favor of such proposal by the Spacelink Shareholders.
In addition, the Spacelink Board reviewed and considered, in consultation
with its independent financial advisor, and unanimously approved the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement and recommends a vote in favor of such proposal
by the Spacelink Shareholders.
For a discussion of the factors considered by the Spacelink Board and the
Spacelink Special Committee in reaching their decisions, see "The Spacelink
Agreement -- Reasons for the Agreement" and "The Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement".
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OPINIONS OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Intercable. The Intercable Special Committee retained Salomon Brothers Inc
("Salomon Brothers") and Dillon, Read & Co. Inc ("Dillon Read") as its financial
advisors in connection with its evaluation of the Spacelink Agreement and the
BCI Agreement. Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read have delivered to the Intercable
Board their written opinions that, as of October 20, 1994, the consideration to
be received by Intercable in connection with the issuance of 3,900,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the terms of the Spacelink Agreement and
the consideration to be received by Intercable in connection with the issuance
of its shares to BCI pursuant to the terms of the BCI Agreement are fair to
Intercable from a financial point of view. Copies of such opinions are attached
as Annexes B and C, respectively, to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and
should be carefully reviewed by each Intercable Shareholder.
Spacelink. The Spacelink Special Committee retained Goldman Sachs & Co.
("Goldman Sachs") as its financial advisor in connection with the Spacelink
Agreement and the Spacelink Board retained Goldman Sachs in connection with the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. Goldman Sachs has delivered to the Spacelink
Special Committee its written opinion, dated the date of this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, that, as of the date of such opinion, the consideration to
be received by the Minority Shareholders under the terms of the Spacelink
Agreement, after giving effect to the Reallocation, is fair to such
shareholders. Goldman Sachs has also delivered its written opinion to the
Spacelink Board that, as of June 1, 1994, the consideration to be received by
Spacelink for the Spacelink-BCI Option is fair to Spacelink. Copies of the full
text of such opinions, which set forth the assumptions made, the procedures
followed, matters considered and limits of its review, are attached as Annexes D
and E, respectively, to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and should be
carefully read by each Spacelink Shareholder in their entirety.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE PROPOSALS
In considering the recommendations of the Intercable Board and the
Spacelink Board with respect to the proposals to be considered, shareholders
should be aware that Mr. Glenn R. Jones, directly and through companies he
controls, has certain interests in the various proposals (as well as certain
related transactions) that are in addition to or different from the interests of
the other shareholders of Intercable or Spacelink. The Intercable and Spacelink
Boards and Special Committees were informed of these interests and considered
them, along with other matters, in approving the Spacelink Agreement, the BCI
Agreement, and the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, as the case may be, and the
transactions contemplated thereby. See "The Spacelink Transaction -- Interests
of Certain Persons" and "The BCI Transactions -- Interests of Certain Persons."
As a result of the BCI Agreement and the Related Agreements (See "Terms of
the BCI Agreement -- Glossary"), Mr. Jones and his affiliates will derive
certain benefits not available to the other Intercable shareholders.
Specifically, under the Option Agreements, Mr. Jones and International will
receive as payment for the granting of these agreements the amount of up to
approximately $53,500,000, in addition to whatever exercise price may be
received in the future if BCI exercises the Option Agreements. Under the Jones
Employment Agreement, which will be entered into between Mr. Jones and
Intercable if the BCI Agreement closes, Mr. Jones would be employed by
Intercable for a period of 8 years after the closing, and would receive
compensation of approximately $2.5 million annually, which approximates his
present combined compensation from Intercable and Spacelink. Affiliates of Mr.
Jones will give certain consideration and will derive certain benefits pursuant
to the Shareholders Agreement among BCI, Intercable, Mr. Jones and
International, including the right of Mr. Jones to designate up to 7 nominees
himself, and up to 3 nominees jointly with BCI, to the Intercable Board; the
right to use a number of channels on Intercable's cable television systems for
programming provided by certain of International's affiliates for a period of 15
years; the recognition that transactions between Intercable and certain of Mr.
Jones' affiliates which have been conducted in the past will continue, subject
to certain approval rights of BCI; the making by BCI of significant equity
investments in a number of International's affiliates; and the right of
International, pursuant to the Supply and Services Agreement to be able to
provide certain goods and services to Intercable on the same basis as BCI. In
addition, if the BCI Agreement closes, Jones Financial Group, Ltd. will be paid
a fee by Intercable of $2,000,000 and will receive additional compensation from
Intercable in the future. Mr. Patrick J. Lombardi, a director of Intercable, is
the President of Jones Financial Group, Ltd., which will compensate him for his
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effort regarding the BCI Agreement. For more information, see "Terms of the BCI
Agreement," "Terms of the Jones Employment Agreement," "Terms of the Option
Agreements," "Terms of the Shareholders Agreement," and "Terms of the Supply and
Services Agreement."
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
The Spacelink Agreement. The closing of the Spacelink Transaction is
subject to a number of conditions. If any of the conditions to closing of the
Spacelink Agreement are not met or waived, or if the requisite shareholder
approvals are not given, the Spacelink Agreement will terminate. In such event,
Spacelink will continue in existence, retaining its assets and businesses but,
assuming the closing of the BCI Agreement, will grant an option to BCI covering
the Intercable Common Stock now owned by Spacelink. See "The Spacelink
Transaction -- Terms of the Spacelink Agreement" and "The Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement". The closing of the Spacelink Agreement is not conditioned on the
closing of the BCI Agreement.
The BCI Agreement. The closing of the BCI Agreement is subject to a number
of conditions. See "The BCI Transactions -- Terms of the BCI Agreement". The
closing of the BCI Agreement is not conditioned on the closing of the Spacelink
Transaction. However, the closing of the BCI Agreement is conditioned on the
execution and delivery of the Option Agreements, by either International and Mr.
Jones, or by Spacelink, which in turn are conditioned on BCI making investments
in certain affiliates of International (all of such transactions collectively
are hereinafter referred to as the "BCI Transactions").
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Spacelink Agreement. Certain franchise agreements pursuant to which
Spacelink or its managed limited partnerships conduct operations in specific
areas contain provisions requiring approval for the transfer of such franchises.
In some cases, these provisions apply to the sale of Spacelink's assets pursuant
to the Spacelink Agreement, and Spacelink has applied for the necessary
approvals, without which the Spacelink Agreement cannot close unless this
closing condition is waived. Spacelink and its affiliates also hold certain
licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, whose consent is
required in connection with the sale of Spacelink's assets. Spacelink expects
that all of such approvals will be granted routinely on substantially the same
terms as presently exist. Spacelink does not believe that any other material
governmental approvals or actions will be required for consummation of the
Spacelink Transaction. See "The Spacelink Transaction -- Terms of the Spacelink
Agreement."
BCI Agreement. Certain franchise agreements pursuant to which Intercable or
its managed limited partnerships conduct operations in specific areas contain
provisions requiring approval of major ownership changes in the holder of the
franchise. In some cases, these provisions apply to the investment by BCI in
Intercable pursuant to the BCI Agreement, and Intercable has applied for the
necessary approvals, without which the BCI Agreement cannot close, unless this
closing condition is waived. Intercable expects that such approvals will be
granted routinely. In the event one or more approvals are not obtained
routinely, Intercable will seek to resolve any issues on a system-by-system
basis, taking whatever action it deems prudent in a particular situation. If the
transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement are consummated, certain
franchise agreements which will be transferred by Spacelink may also contain
provisions requiring approval of major ownership changes in the holder of the
franchise. These provisions would apply to the transactions contemplated by the
BCI Agreement upon the transfer of such franchises to Intercable, and such
approvals have been requested by Spacelink in connection with the transfer of
the franchises. Such consents are expected to be granted routinely. Intercable
does not believe that any other material governmental approvals or actions will
be required for consummation of the BCI Agreement. See "The BCI
Agreement -- Conditions to Closing."
CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION
Spacelink and Intercable are obligated to consummate the Spacelink
Agreement only if (1) the IRS issues a private ruling to the effect that the
transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement will qualify as a tax-free
reorganization, or (2) counsel renders an opinion, subject to certain
qualifications, concerning the status of such transactions as a tax-free
reorganization under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(the "Code") and International indemnifies Intercable for a portion of federal,
state and local
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taxes (and any penalties or interest charges) actually incurred if the
transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement result in the assessment of
a tax to Intercable. Shareholders of Spacelink will, however, recognize taxable
income pursuant to the Reallocation, upon the receipt of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock from International following the dissolution of Spacelink. The
amount of such taxable income will be equal to the fair market value of the
shares received pursuant to the Reallocation. Spacelink Shareholders who dissent
from approval of the Spacelink Agreement will recognize taxable gain or loss on
the receipt of a cash payment from Spacelink in return for their shares of
Spacelink.
ALL SPACELINK SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE MORE DETAILED
DISCUSSION UNDER "CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS -- SPACELINK
SHAREHOLDERS" AND ARE URGED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERCABLE AFTER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTIONS
Generally, the management and operations of Intercable after closing of the
Spacelink Transaction and the BCI Transactions will remain as they are
currently. The cable television and other operations to be acquired from
Spacelink will likely be managed by those persons who presently have charge of
such operations, including the management of Spacelink's limited partnerships,
which are not otherwise affected by the Spacelink Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement to be entered into
among Glenn R. Jones, International, BCI and Intercable (the "Shareholders
Agreement") upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, the size of the Intercable
Board will be increased from seven directors to thirteen directors. BCI will
have the right to designate for nomination up to three persons to the Intercable
Board, Mr. Jones will have the right to designate for nomination up to seven
persons to the Intercable Board, and BCI and Mr. Jones will jointly have the
right to designate for nomination up to three persons to such Board, each of the
latter being an independent director with no current affiliation with
Intercable, BCI or any other of their respective affiliated entities. See "Terms
of the Shareholders Agreement."
In addition, if the BCI Agreement closes, BCI will acquire, pursuant to a
separate agreement with International and Mr. Jones, an option to purchase
certain shares of Intercable Common Stock held by them during the eighth year
after such closing, or earlier in certain events. If such option is exercised,
BCI would then own enough shares of Intercable Common Stock to elect
seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of the Intercable Board. See "Terms of
the Option Agreements." BCI will also have the right pursuant to the Secondment
Agreement to be entered into upon closing of the BCI Agreement to place up to,
with Intercable's consent, 10 employees of BCI in management or operations
positions within Intercable, at Intercable's expense. See "Terms of the
Secondment Agreement".
If the BCI Transactions close, Intercable will have the funds provided by
that transaction, as well as an enhanced ability to borrow funds that the BCI
relationship is expected to provide. Having additional funds should allow
Intercable to expand its business over time by acquiring additional cable
television systems, including certain systems now held by limited partnerships
managed by Intercable. No such properties have been selected at the date of this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The acquisition of the assets of Spacelink will be accounted for as (i) the
exchange of ownership interests between entities under common control for the
2,635,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be distributed to Glenn R. Jones
and International, which is reflected at predecessor cost and (ii) the
acquisition of the minority interest of Spacelink, which is reflected at fair
market value. The excess of the market value of Spacelink's minority interest
over the book value is assigned to goodwill.
LISTING ON NASDAQ NATIONAL MARKET SYSTEM
Application will be made to list the shares of Intercable Class A Stock
issuable in connection with the Spacelink Agreement on the Nasdaq National
Market System. It is a condition to each party's obligations to consummate the
Spacelink Agreement that such Intercable Class A Stock be listed on the Nasdaq
National Market System. See "The Proposals -- Spacelink Agreement -- Listing of
Shares."
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COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
If the Spacelink Agreement receives the requisite shareholder approvals and
the other conditions to the closing have been met, upon the liquidation of
Spacelink, and after giving effect to the Reallocation and assuming the exercise
of all outstanding options to acquire Spacelink shares, the non-dissenting
holders (other than Mr. Glenn R. Jones, International and their subsidiaries) of
Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will receive .09683
shares of Intercable Class A Stock and .03570 shares of Intercable Common Stock
for each share of Spacelink held. Such shares of Intercable Class A Stock would
be newly issued by Intercable. The shares of Intercable Common Stock are
presently owned by Spacelink.
Intercable and Spacelink are both Colorado corporations. Holders of
Spacelink Class A Common Stock and holders of Intercable Class A Stock are
entitled to similar voting rights as the result of such holdings except that (i)
Intercable Class A Stock has 1/10th vote per share on certain matters while
Spacelink Class A Common Stock has 1/20th vote per share and (ii) Intercable
Class A Stock has certain dividend rights and liquidation preferences that the
Spacelink Class A Common Stock does not have. The Spacelink Class B Common Stock
has the right to elect seventy-five percent of the members of the Spacelink
Board and the Intercable Common Stock has the same right as to Intercable. The
Intercable Common Stock has one vote per share and, on liquidation, participates
on a share for share basis with the Intercable Class A Stock once the $1.00 per
share liquidation preference of the Intercable Class A Stock has been paid and
the same per share amount is then paid on the Intercable Common Stock. The
Intercable Class A Stock has a small dividend preference to the Intercable
Common Stock. There is no such preference regarding the Spacelink classes of
stock. See "Comparison of Rights of Intercable Shareholders and Spacelink
Shareholders."
DISSENTERS' RIGHTS
Intercable Shareholders. A record owner of shares of Intercable Common
Stock or Intercable Class A Stock does not have any statutory dissenters' rights
with respect to any of the matters to be voted on at the Intercable Meeting.
Spacelink Shareholders. Holders of shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock
have the right to dissent from the approval of the Spacelink Agreement and to
demand a cash payment for such shares. The same right to dissent and to demand a
cash payment applies to approval of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. The
voting on the two proposals is separate, and a shareholder could elect to
dissent from one or the other, or both. In each instance, the right to dissent
and to demand the cash payment is because the proposal involves for corporate
law purposes the sale of substantially all of the assets of Spacelink. Any
shareholder who (i) gives written notice to Spacelink prior to the vote that
such shareholder intends to demand to be paid fair value for such shareholder's
shares of Spacelink, (ii) does not vote in favor of the Spacelink Agreement or
the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, as the case may be, and (iii) complies with
certain other requirements after the approval of the Spacelink Agreement or the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, as the case may be, shall be entitled to receive
payment for such shares equal to the fair value of such shares immediately prior
to the consummation of the Spacelink Agreement or the effectiveness of the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, as the case may be (excluding any appreciation
or depreciation in value in anticipation of such closing or effectiveness, as
the case may be, unless such exclusion would be inequitable) plus interest
thereon pursuant to Colorado law, which payment may be higher or lower than the
value of the consideration to be received by non-dissenting shareholders. See
"The Spacelink Special Meeting -- Dissenters' Rights."
Intercable and Spacelink each have the right to terminate the Spacelink
Agreement if the holders of more than 800,000 shares of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock (approximately 6.9% of the total outstanding Spacelink Class A Common
Stock not held by International, Mr. Jones or their affiliates) give Spacelink
written notice of their intention to demand to be paid fair value for their
shares and do not vote in favor of the Spacelink Agreement.
Exchange of Spacelink Stock Certificates. Promptly after consummation of
the Spacelink Transaction, Bank (the "Agent") will mail a letter of
transmittal with instructions to each Spacelink Shareholder of record
immediately before the closing of the Spacelink Transaction for use in
exchanging certificates for shares of Spacelink for certificates representing
shares of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock. Certificates
should not be surrendered by Spacelink Shareholders until they have received
such letter of transmittal from the Agent.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected financial data regarding the
financial position and operating results of Intercable and Spacelink. This data
should be read in conjunction with Intercable's and Spacelink's consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" appearing in the
Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 1994 and Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended August 31, 1994, all of which
are incorporated by reference herein.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, ENDED AUGUST 31,
------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues:
Subscriber service fees............ $ 68,434 $ 79,879 $ 87,979 $105,488 $115,076 $ 28,013 $ 29,705
Management fees.................... 13,924 14,772 16,220 17,104 17,360 4,360 4,504
Fund fees and distributions........ 8,736 4,283 26,790 -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total revenues....................... 91,094 98,934 130,989 122,592 132,436 32,373 34,209
Costs and expenses:
Operating, general and administrative
expenses........................... 43,881 51,817 55,759 71,360 76,345 18,268 20,342
Depreciation and amortization........ 36,280 39,670 39,586 42,720 43,831 10,514 11,012
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income..................... 10,933 7,447 35,644 8,512 12,260 3,591 2,855
Other income (expense):
Interest expense..................... (54,122) (44,699) (38,129) (43,573) (36,189) (8,669) (9,282)
Interest charged to cable television
systems held for resale............ 13,897 4,598 -- -- -- -- --
Equity in losses of partnerships..... (4,395) (11,233) (8,158) (2,900) (4,624) (909) (547)
Interest income...................... 2,306 2,160 4,328 4,060 4,695 789 1,141
Litigation settlement................ -- (3,413) -- -- -- -- --
Gain (loss) on sale of assets........ -- -- 29,933 (5,466) -- -- 15,496
Other, net........................... 782 110 (235) (899) (1,419) (654) 630
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes,
extraordinary items and accounting
change............................. (30,599) (45,030) 23,383 (40,266) (25,277) (5,852) 10,293
Income tax benefit (provision)....... 9,727 -- (7,389) -- -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary
items and accounting change........ (20,872) (45,030) 15,994 (40,266) (25,277) (5,852) 10,293
Extraordinary items:
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment
of debt............................ (1,996) 11,419 (2,504) (20,386) -- -- --
Tax benefit from loss carryforward
utilization........................ -- -- 6,089 -- -- -- --
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting method:
Change in method of accounting for
income taxes....................... -- -- -- 3,862 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss).................... $(22,868) $(33,611) $ 19,579 $(56,790) $(25,277) $ (5,852) $ 10,293
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Primary earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary
items............................ $ (1.67) $ (3.71) $ 1.30 $ (2.82) $ (1.43) $ (.34) $ .51
Extraordinary items................ (.16) .94 .29 (1.43) -- -- --
Accounting change.................. -- -- -- .27 -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
$ (1.83) $ (2.77) $ 1.59 $ (3.98) $ (1.43) $ (.34) $ .51
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Fully diluted earnings per share: (4)
Income before extraordinary
items............................ $ 1.27 $ .50
Extraordinary items................ .26 --
-------- --------
$ 1.53 $ .50
======== ========
Book value per Class A Common and
Common Share....................... $ 2.94 $ (.19) $ 1.83 $ 1.67 $ 2.88 $ 1.36 $ 3.36
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Weighted average shares
outstanding........................ 12,463 12,153 12,294 14,277 17,662 17,150 19,730
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges(1)......................... --(2) --(2) 1.83x --(2) --(2) --(2) 2.17x
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, ENDED AUGUST 31,
------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Operating income before depreciation
and amortization and excluding fund
fees and distributions............. $ 38,477 $ 42,834 $ 48,440 $ 51,232 $ 56,091 $ 14,105 $ 13,867
Net interest expense(3).............. 40,225 40,101 38,129 43,573 36,189 8,669 9,282
Capital expenditures excluding
acquisitions....................... 28,958 27,278 17,068 18,238 23,818 3,151 5,620
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(AT END OF PERIOD):
Total assets......................... $487,752 $400,338 $357,252 $399,572 $448,485 $400,455 $434,078
Total debt........................... 412,695 345,678 299,300 327,214 343,907 336,172 322,718
Shareholders' investment (deficit)... 40,358 (2,653) 26,875 31,649 62,043 25,817 72,402
</TABLE>
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(1) The ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been computed by dividing the sum
of (a) pre-tax income, excluding equity in losses of limited partnerships
and (b) interest expense net of interest charged to cable television
systems held for resale, by net interest expense. Interest expense includes
interest expense on all indebtedness (including amortization of deferred
debt issuance costs and debt discount).
(2) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $26,204,000,
$33,797,000, $37,366,000, $20,653,000 and $4,943,000 for the years ended
May 31, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994 and the three months ended August 31,
1993, respectively.
(3) Consists of interest expense net of interest charged to cable television
systems held for resale, but not net of interest income.
(4) Fully diluted earnings per share affect is not presented for years in which
the calculation was either insignificant or anti-dilutive.
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JONES SPACELINK, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED MAY 31, ENDED AUGUST 31,
------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1993 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues:
Subscriber service fees........... $ 12,276 $ 16,632 $ 18,295 $ 20,273 $ 20,921 $ 5,231 $ 5,308
Brokerage fees.................... 10,362 2,486 1,693 3,585 345 78 1,026
Other revenues.................... 2,290 4,198 7,430 9,624 12,858 3,061 3,716
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total revenues...................... 24,928 23,316 27,418 33,482 34,124 8,370 10,050
Costs and expenses:
Operating, general and
administrative expenses......... 11,264 14,740 18,674 21,949 26,637 6,243 7,494
Depreciation and amortization....... 5,743 7,651 8,183 8,845 9,746 2,454 2,489
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income.................... 7,921 925 561 2,688 (2,259) (327) 67
Other income (expense):
Interest expense.................... (5,629) (6,753) (4,837) (3,579) (4,260) (1,031) (1,488)
Equity in net income (loss) of Jones
Intercable, Inc. ................. (5,566) (15,896) 11,810 (12,329) (3,986) (1,233) 1,238
Interest income..................... 237 230 501 261 163 38 44
Other, net.......................... (472) (1,440) 1,162 (2,292) (1,881) 9 (25)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes,
minority interests and accounting
change............................ (3,509) (22,934) 9,197 (15,251) (12,223) (2,544) (164)
Income tax benefit (provision)...... (1,396) 1,112 (165) 2,156 1,472 488 926
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before minority
interests and accounting change... (4,905) (21,822) 9,032 (13,095) (10,751) (2,056) 762
Minority interests in net (income)
loss of consolidated
subsidiaries...................... (847) 46 (92) (2) 342 53 (155)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting method:
Change in method of accounting for
income taxes...................... -- -- -- (315) -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)................... $ (5,752) $(21,776) $ 8,940 $(13,412) $(10,409) $ (2,003) $ 607
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Income (loss) per common share...... $ (.08) $ (.29) $ .12 $ (.17) $ (.13) $ (.03) $ .01
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Book value per common share......... $ .35 $ (.03) $ .12 $ .09 $ (.04) $ .02 $ (.06)
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Weighted average shares
outstanding....................... 76,262 76,305 76,346 76,793 78,001 77,573 78,061
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Ratio of earnings to fixed
charges(1)........................ 1.37x --(2) --(2) --(2) --(2) --(2) --(2)
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Operating income before depreciation
and amortization.................. $ 13,664 $ 8,576 $ 8,744 $ 11,533 $ 7,487 $ 2,127 $ 2,556
Capital expenditures excluding
acquisitions...................... 3,443 3,459 2,227 11,741 4,379 1,013 1,429
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Total assets........................ $ 91,269 $ 73,963 $ 83,619 $ 87,114 $ 83,391 $ 80,204 $ 83,976
Total debt.......................... 60,467 69,307 64,997 69,265 74,886 69,958 75,848
Shareholders' investment
(deficit)......................... 21,929 (2,019) 8,998 6,988 (3,459) 1,601 (4,430)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(AT END OF PERIOD):(3)
Total assets........................ $565,058 $474,613 $426,843 $473,969 $526,627 $474,363 $512,138
Total debt.......................... 473,162 414,985 364,297 396,479 418,793 406,130 398,566
Total revenues...................... 115,886 118,621 158,693 154,574 166,900 40,829 44,343
</TABLE>
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(1) The ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been computed by dividing the sum
of (a) pre-tax income, excluding equity in net income (loss) of Jones
Intercable, Inc. and (b) interest expense by interest expense. Interest
expense includes interest expense on all indebtedness.
(2) Earnings are insufficient to cover fixed charges by $7,038,000, $2,613,000,
$2,922,000, $8,237,000, 3,236,000 and $631,000 for the years ended May 31,
1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994 and the three months ended August 31, 1993 and
1994, respectively.
(3) The consolidated balance sheet data includes the accounts of Jones
Intercable, Inc. All other selected financial data includes only the
consolidated accounts of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and subsidiaries excluding
Intercable.
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SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected unaudited proforma consolidated financial data
reflect the Spacelink Transaction and BCI's purchase of 7,414,300 shares of
Intercable Class A Common Stock. The Spacelink transaction is accounted for as
(i) the exchange of ownership interests between entities under common control
for the 2,635,000 shares distributed to Glenn R. Jones and Jones International,
which is reflected at predecessor cost and (ii) the acquisition of the minority
interest of Spacelink, which is reflected at fair market value. The excess of
the market value of Spacelink's minority interest over the book value is
assigned to goodwill. The balance sheet data reflect the combined historical
data of Intercable and Spacelink and the revaluation of Spacelink's minority
interest at August 31, 1994. As described more fully in the Notes to Unaudited
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations, the Statements of Operations
for the year ended May 31, 1994 and the three months ended August 31, 1994
reflect the combined historical operating results of Intercable and Spacelink
for such periods. The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations
exclude any benefits that result from this acquisition due to synergies that may
be derived and the elimination of duplicative efforts. The pro forma financial
data presented are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily
indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had this acquisition
been consummated on the dates indicated or the results that may occur in the
future. The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet assumes this
acquisition was consummated on August 31, 1994, and the Unaudited Pro Forma
Consolidated Statements of Operations assume this acquisition was consummated on
June 1, 1993. See "Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements."
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. AND JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
SELECTED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR FOR THE THREE
ENDED MONTHS ENDED
MAY 31, 1994 AUGUST 31, 1994
------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA(1)
Total Revenues..................................................... $ 166,529 $ 43,311
------------ ---------------
Costs and Expenses:
Operating, general and administrative expense.................... (102,972) (27,833)
Depreciation and amortization.................................... (53,851) (13,557)
------------ ---------------
Operating Income................................................... 9,706 1,921
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense................................................. (32,367) (8,340)
Equity in partnership losses..................................... (6,482) (810)
Interest income.................................................. 4,863 1,173
Gain on sale of assets........................................... -- 16,408
Other, net....................................................... (1,442) 605
------------ ---------------
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest............ (25,722) 10,957
Income Tax Benefit................................................. 1,312 882
------------ ---------------
Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest............................. (24,410) 11,839
Minority Interest.................................................. 342 (155)
------------ ---------------
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations........................... $ (24,068) $ 11,684
========== ===========
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Per Class A Common
and Common Share................................................. $ (.83) $ .38
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding................................ 28,976 31,044
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF
AUGUST 31, 1994
---------------
<S> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total Assets.................................................................... $ 612,570
Total Debt...................................................................... 281,566
Shareholders' Investment........................................................ 282,554
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQUIVALENT
INTERCABLE SPACELINK PRO FORMA PRO
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL COMBINED FORMA(2)
---------- ---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Certain Comparative Information (1):
Book Value per common share as of August 31,
1994......................................... $ 3.36 $ (.06) $ 8.33 $ .80
Income (loss) per share:
Year ended May 31, 1994...................... (1.43) (.13) (.83) (.08)
Three Months ended August 31, 1994........... .51 .01 .38 (.04)
</TABLE>
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(1) See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(2) Spacelink equivalent pro forma per share amounts are calculated by
multiplying the respective pro forma combined per share amounts by the
Exchange Ratio of .09629.
MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND DATA
Intercable's shares are quoted on NASDAQ/NMS under the symbols "JOIN" and
"JOIN A" for the Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock,
respectively. Spacelink's Class A Common Stock is quoted on NASDAQ under the
symbol "SPLKA". The following table shows the high and low prices as quoted on
the NASDAQ/National Market System for the first quarter of fiscal 1995 and for
each quarterly period of fiscal 1994, 1993, 1992 and 1991 for each class of
Intercable's stock and Spacelink's Class A Common Stock.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SPACELINK
INTERCABLE INTERCABLE CLASS A
COMMON STOCK CLASS A STOCK COMMON STOCK
------------- --------------- ---------------
TIME PERIODS HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
-------------------------------- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 First Quarter.............. 15 7/8 11 1/2 15 3/8 12 2 1/4 1 1/4
1994 First Quarter.............. 14 3/4 11 15 1/4 11 1/4 1 1/8 9/16
Second Quarter............ 20 13 1/4 19 12 1/2 2 1/2 3/4
Third Quarter............. 20 1/4 14 7/8 20 1/4 15 2 13/16 1 15/16
Fourth Quarter............ 15 3/4 10 3/8 15 5/8 11 2 9/16 2
1993 First Quarter.............. 14 9 3/4 13 1/2 10 1 1/8 3/4
Second Quarter............ 12 1/4 10 3/4 13 9 1/2 15/16 19/32
Third Quarter............. 16 3/4 12 16 12 1/4 1 3/8 3/4
Fourth Quarter............ 16 1/4 10 1/2 16 1/4 10 1 5/16 5/8
1992 First Quarter.............. 11 7 3/4 11 1/4 8 1 5/8 1 1/16
Second Quarter............ 13 1/4 8 3/4 13 1/2 9 1 3/8 1
Third Quarter............. 14 10 3/4 14 11 1/4 1 1/8 13/16
Fourth Quarter............ 13 9 1/4 12 1/2 9 1/2 1 3/16 13/16
1991 First Quarter.............. 11 3/4 6 11 3/4 5 3/4 1 3/4 1
Second Quarter............ 8 1/4 4 3/4 8 3/4 4 3/4 1 9/16
Third Quarter............. 10 5 3/4 11 5 1/4 1 5/8 5/8
Fourth Quarter............ 12 1/4 8 3/4 12 3/4 9 1/2 1 3/4 1 1/8
</TABLE>
On June 1, 1994, the last full trading day preceding the public
announcement of the execution of the Spacelink Agreement, the last reported sale
prices were $12.88 for the Intercable Common Stock, $13.00 for the Intercable
Class A Stock and $2.19 for the Spacelink Class A Common Stock.
DIVIDENDS
Neither Intercable nor Spacelink has ever paid a cash dividend, nor is
there any intention to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. If the
Spacelink Agreement is closed, Intercable's plans regarding the payment of cash
dividends would not change.
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THE COMPANIES
Intercable. Intercable is engaged in the cable television business. It
acquires, develops and operates cable television systems for itself, for
affiliated managed public limited partnerships and for other affiliated
entities. At May 31, 1994, Intercable managed 40 cable television systems, 31 of
which, operating in 17 states, were owned by Intercable-managed partnerships and
nine of which, operating in seven states, were owned by Intercable. At May 31,
1994, the cable television systems owned or managed by Intercable had a total of
approximately 1,134,000 basic subscribers. Intercable currently has
approximately 2,850 employees and has its executive offices at 9697 East Mineral
Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112, 303/792-3111. In addition to its ownership,
operation and management of cable television systems, it owns minority interests
in Mind Extension University, Inc., a cable television programmer which is
controlled by International, and Jones Galactic Radio, Inc., which provides
audio programming to radio stations and cable television systems.
Spacelink. Spacelink is primarily engaged in the acquisition, development
and operation of cable television systems for itself and its managed limited
partnerships. At May 31, 1994, Spacelink managed 15 cable television systems, 11
of which, operating in eight states, were owned by Spacelink-managed
partnerships and four of which, operating in four states, were owned by
Spacelink. At May 31, 1994, the cable television systems owned or managed by
Spacelink had a total of approximately 161,000 subscribers. Spacelink, through
subsidiaries, also is engaged in the cable television system brokerage business,
the manufacture and marketing of data security products, contract manufacturing
services and the provision of audio programming to radio stations and cable
television systems in the United States. Its subsidiaries which conduct these
operations are The Jones Group, Ltd. (cable brokerage), Jones Futurex, Inc.
(security products and contract manufacturing) and Jones Galactic Radio, Inc.
(audio programming). Spacelink also owns a minority interest in Mind Extension
University, Inc. Spacelink currently has approximately 610 employees and
maintains its executive offices at 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado
80112, 303/792-9191.
Both Intercable and Spacelink are publicly held companies. Spacelink,
through its ownership of 58.2% of the Intercable Common Stock, is able to elect
75% of the Intercable Board. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, the principal shareholder of
Spacelink, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both companies.
THE MEETINGS
THE INTERCABLE SPECIAL MEETING
Purpose of the Meeting. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being
furnished by Intercable to the Intercable Shareholders in connection with the
solicitation of proxies by the Intercable Board for use at the Intercable
Meeting and at any adjournments thereof. At the Intercable Meeting, the
Intercable Shareholders will consider and vote upon: (1) a proposal to approve
the Spacelink Agreement pursuant to which 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock would be issued to Spacelink in exchange for the acquisition by Intercable
of substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other than the 2,859,240 shares
of Intercable Common Stock presently held by Spacelink) and the assumption by
Intercable of all of the liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities with
respect to Dissenting Shareholders); (2) a proposal to approve the BCI Agreement
pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Intercable would issue up to
7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class A Stock for $27.50 per share, for an
aggregate of $203,893,250 (or 5,864,873 shares at $27.50 per share if the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, rather than the Spacelink Agreement, is
consummated); (ii) BCI would agree to invest up to an additional $141,106,750
($183,715,000 if the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, rather than the Spacelink
Agreement, is consummated) for shares of Intercable Class A Stock to maintain
its proportionate 30% interest in the event Intercable makes future offerings of
Intercable Class A Stock (iii) BCI would be entitled to designate for nomination
up to three persons separately and three persons jointly (with Glenn R. Jones)
for election to the Intercable Board and to designate certain personnel to be
retained by Intercable; and (iv) BCI would obtain certain contractual rights to
approve major corporate actions of Intercable, including certain issuances of
additional equity securities, amendments to Intercable's Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws, certain acquisitions and dispositions, incurrence of
certain long-term debt and
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certain corporate reorganizations; and (3) any other business that may properly
come before the Intercable Meeting.
THE INTERCABLE BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE CONSUMMATION OF THE SPACELINK
AGREEMENT AND THE BCI AGREEMENT ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF INTERCABLE AND
UNANIMOUSLY (GLENN R. JONES ABSTAINING) RECOMMENDS THAT THE INTERCABLE
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF SUCH PROPOSALS.
Date, Time and Place of Meeting. The Intercable Meeting will be held at
9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado, on , 1994, at
.m., local time.
Record Date; Shareholders Entitled to Vote and Required Vote. Only holders
of record of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock at the close
of business on , 1994 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Intercable Meeting. As of May 31, 1994 there were outstanding 4,913,021 shares
of Intercable Common Stock and 14,817,088 shares of Intercable Class A Stock,
which are the only classes of capital stock entitled to notice of, and vote at,
the Intercable Meeting. These shares of Intercable Common Stock were held by a
total of 629 holders of record, and the shares of Intercable Class A Stock were
held by a total of 1,434 holders of record.
The presence, either in person or by proxy, of a majority of the
outstanding votes represented by the outstanding shares of both the Intercable
Common Stock and the Intercable Class A Stock is necessary to constitute a
quorum at the Intercable Meeting. Each holder of Intercable Common Stock is
entitled to one vote for each share held. Each holder of Intercable Class A
Stock is entitled to one-tenth vote per share. Each of the proposals will be
approved if the votes of the Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A
Stock represented in person or by proxy at the Intercable Meeting, voting
together as a single class, in favor of the proposal exceeds the votes against
the proposal.
As of the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, Glenn R. Jones,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both Intercable and Spacelink owned or
controlled, directly or indirectly, 3,087,009 shares of Common Stock,
representing 63% of the outstanding shares of Intercable Common Stock, and no
shares of Intercable Class A Stock. Mr. Jones has sufficient voting power,
through his direct and indirect ownership of shares of Intercable, to cause the
approval of each of the proposals, regardless of the vote of any other
shareholder. Mr. Jones has agreed with BCI that he will vote all shares of
Intercable Common Stock owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by him in
favor of each of the proposals.
Solicitation, Revocation and Use of Proxies. The Intercable proxy
solicitation is made on behalf of the Intercable Board. The cost of soliciting
these proxies will be borne by Intercable, and Intercable and Spacelink will
each bear 50% of the SEC filing fees and the printing costs in connection with
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. In addition to solicitation by mail,
Intercable will make arrangements with brokerage houses and other custodians,
nominees and fiduciaries to send proxies and proxy material to their principals
and will reimburse them for their expenses in so doing. The solicitation will be
initially by mail and it may later be decided to make further solicitation by
mail, telephone, telegraph or personal call by directors, officers and regular
employees of Intercable and its subsidiaries. Intercable may retain the services
of a proxy solicitation firm. Should it do so, Intercable will pay the costs and
expenses of such firm.
The form of proxy which accompanies this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
(the "Intercable Proxy") is for use at the Intercable Meeting if an Intercable
Shareholder is unable to attend in person. All shares of Intercable Common Stock
and Intercable Class A Stock represented by valid Intercable proxies received
prior to the Intercable Meeting, and not revoked before they are exercised, will
be voted at the Intercable Meeting in accordance with the instructions on the
Intercable Proxies. IF NO CONTRARY INSTRUCTIONS ARE INDICATED, SUCH PROXIES WILL
BE VOTED FOR BOTH PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE AND PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO. Any proxy given
pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by the person giving it at any time
before it is voted. Intercable Proxies may be revoked by filing with the
Secretary of Intercable written notice of revocation bearing a later date than
the proxy, by duly executing a later-dated proxy relating to the same shares or
by attending the Intercable Meeting and voting in person (although attendance at
the Intercable Meeting will not in and of itself constitute
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revocation of a proxy). Any written notice revoking an Intercable Proxy should
be sent to Secretary, Jones Intercable, Inc., 9697 East Mineral Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80112.
No Intercable Dissenters' Rights. Intercable Shareholders have no statutory
or other right to dissent and obtain payment for their shares in connection with
any of the matters to be voted on at the Intercable Meeting.
Other Business. The Intercable Board does not intend to present, and does
not have any reason to believe that others will present, at the Intercable
Meeting, any item of business other than those set forth herein. However, if
other matters are properly presented at the Intercable Meeting for a vote, the
Intercable Proxies will be voted upon such matters in accordance with the
judgment of the persons acting under such Proxies.
THE SPACELINK SPECIAL MEETING
Purpose of the Meeting. This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is also being
furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Spacelink Board
for use at the Spacelink Meeting, and at any adjournments thereof. Spacelink
Shareholders will consider and vote upon: (1) a proposal to approve the sale of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other than certain shares of
Common Stock of Intercable presently owned by Spacelink) and subsequent
dissolution of Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement; (2) a proposal to
approve the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement; and (3) any other business that may
properly come before the Spacelink Meeting. The Spacelink Shareholders are not
voting on any matter concerning the BCI Transaction.
THE SPACELINK BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION, THE
SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT AND THE MATTERS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY, INCLUDING
THE DISSOLUTION OF SPACELINK, ARE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF SPACELINK AND THE
SPACELINK SHAREHOLDERS AND UNANIMOUSLY (GLENN R. JONES ABSTAINING) RECOMMENDS
THAT THE SPACELINK SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF SUCH PROPOSALS.
Date, Time and Place of Meeting. The Spacelink Meeting will be held at 9697
East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado, on , 1994, at .m.,
local time.
Record Date; Shareholders Entitled to Vote and Required Vote. Only holders
of record of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock at the
close of business on , 1994 are entitled to notice of and to vote at
the Spacelink Meeting. As of May 31, 1994, there were outstanding 77,632,700
shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and 415,000 shares of Spacelink Class B
Common Stock, which are the only classes of capital stock entitled to vote at
the meeting. These shares were held by a total of 595 holders of record on such
date.
As of the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, Glenn R. Jones
owned, directly or indirectly, 65,976,148 shares of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock, representing approximately 85% of outstanding shares of Spacelink Class A
Common Stock, and 415,000 shares of Spacelink Class B Common Stock, representing
100% of the outstanding Spacelink Class B Common Stock. Mr. Jones has sufficient
voting power, through his direct and indirect ownership of shares of Spacelink,
to cause the approval of each of the proposals, regardless of the vote of any
other shareholder. Mr. Jones has agreed with BCI that he will vote all shares of
Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock owned or
controlled, directly or indirectly, by him in favor of each of the proposals.
The presence, either in person or by proxy, of a majority of the votes
represented by the outstanding shares of each of the Spacelink Class A Common
Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock, is necessary to constitute a quorum
for each such class at the Spacelink Meeting. At the Spacelink Meeting, each
holder of Spacelink Class A Common Stock is entitled to 1/20th vote for each
share held and each share of Spacelink Class B Common Stock is entitled to one
vote per share.
The Spacelink Agreement and the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement each require
a class vote of the Spacelink shareholders. Accordingly, two-thirds of the votes
represented by the outstanding shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and
two-thirds of the votes represented by the outstanding shares of
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Spacelink Class B Common Stock will be required to approve each of the Spacelink
Agreement and the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement.
Solicitation, Revocation and Use of Proxies. The Spacelink proxy
solicitation is made on behalf of the Spacelink Board. The cost of soliciting
proxies will be borne by Spacelink, and Spacelink and Intercable will each bear
50% of the SEC filing fees and printing costs in connection with this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus. In addition to solicitation by mail, Spacelink will
make arrangements with brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and
fiduciaries to send proxies and proxy material to their principals and will
reimburse them for their expenses in so doing. The solicitation will be
initially by mail and it may later be decided to make further solicitations by
mail, telephone, telegraph or personal call by directors, officers and regular
employees of Spacelink and its subsidiaries.
The form of proxy which accompanies this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
(the "Spacelink Proxy") is for use at the Spacelink Meeting if a Spacelink
shareholder is unable to attend in person. All shares of Spacelink Class A
Common Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock represented by valid Spacelink
Proxies received prior to the Spacelink Meeting, and not revoked before they are
exercised, will be voted at the Spacelink Meeting in accordance with the
instructions on the Spacelink Proxies. IF NO CONTRARY INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INDICATED, SUCH PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR BOTH PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE AND PROPOSAL
NUMBER TWO. Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by the
person giving it at any time before it is voted. Spacelink Proxies may be
revoked by filing with the Secretary of Spacelink written notice of revocation
bearing a later date than the proxy, by duly executing a later-dated proxy
relating to the same shares or by attending the Spacelink Meeting and voting in
person (although attendance at the Spacelink Meeting will not in and of itself
constitute revocation of a proxy). Any written notice revoking a Spacelink proxy
should be sent to Secretary, Jones Spacelink, Ltd., 9697 East Mineral Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80112.
Dissenters' Rights. THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE
STATEMENT OF DISSENTERS' RIGHTS UNDER COLORADO LAW AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO ARTICLE 113 OF THE COLORADO BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT,
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS ANNEX A.
Pursuant to Article 113 of the Colorado Business Corporation Act (the
"CBCA"), holders of shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Class B Common
Stock (referred to in this summary as "Spacelink Shares") have the right to
dissent from (i) the transaction contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement and/or
(ii) the transaction contemplated by the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement and
receive "fair value" for their Spacelink Shares. "Fair value", with respect to a
dissenter's Spacelink Shares, means the value of the Spacelink Shares
immediately before the effective date of the transaction to which the dissenter
objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of the
transaction, unless such exclusion would be inequitable. Interest will accrue on
the fair value from the effective date of the transaction to which the dissenter
objects to the date of payment at the average rate currently paid by Spacelink
on its principal bank loans or, if none, at the legal rate as specified in
Section 5-12-101, Colorado Revised Statutes.
A record shareholder may assert dissenters' rights as to fewer than all the
Spacelink Shares registered in the record shareholder's name only if the record
shareholder dissents with respect to all Spacelink Shares beneficially owned by
any one person, and causes Spacelink to receive written notice that states such
dissent and the name, address, and federal taxpayer identification number, if
any, of each person on whose behalf the record shareholder asserts dissenters'
rights. When a record shareholder dissents with respect to the Spacelink Shares
held by a beneficial shareholder, such beneficial shareholder must certify to
Spacelink that the beneficial shareholder, and the record shareholder or record
shareholders of all Spacelink Shares owned beneficially by the beneficial
shareholder, have asserted, or will timely assert, dissenters' rights as to all
such Spacelink Shares.
A beneficial shareholder of Spacelink Shares may assert dissenters' rights
as to the Spacelink Shares held on the beneficial shareholder's behalf only if:
(i) the beneficial shareholder causes Spacelink to receive the record
shareholder's written consent to the dissent not later than the time the
beneficial shareholder asserts dissenters' rights; and (ii) the beneficial
shareholder dissents with respect to all Spacelink Shares beneficially owned by
the beneficial shareholder.
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Shareholders considering whether to assert dissenters' rights should note
that the fair value of their Spacelink Shares as determined under the CBCA could
be more than, equal to, or less than the consideration they would receive if
they did not elect to assert dissenters' rights.
To assert dissenters' rights, a shareholder must comply with the
requirements of Article 113 of the CBCA. Specifically, as to each proposal
separately, a shareholder must: (i) cause Spacelink to receive, before the vote
is taken on the proposal to which the shareholder wishes to dissent, written
notice of the shareholder's intention to demand payment for the shareholder's
Spacelink shares if the transaction contemplated by the proposal is consummated;
and (ii) not vote the Spacelink shares in favor of the proposal. A shareholder
who does not satisfy these requirements will not be entitled to demand payment
for the shareholder's Spacelink Shares under Article 113 of the CBCA.
If the transaction contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement and/or the
transaction contemplated by the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement is authorized at
the Spacelink Meeting, Spacelink will give a written dissenters' notice (the
"Dissenters' Notice") to all shareholders who complied with the requirements of
Article 113 of the CBCA and are entitled to demand payment for their Spacelink
Shares. As to each proposal separately, the Dissenters' Notice will be given no
later than 10 days after the effective date of the transaction contemplated by
the proposal. The Dissenters' Notice will (i) state that the transaction
contemplated by the proposal was authorized and state the effective date or
proposed effective date of the transaction; (ii) state an address at which
Spacelink will receive payment demands and the address of a place where
certificates for certificated Spacelink Shares must be deposited; (iii) inform
holders of uncertificated Spacelink Shares to what extent transfer of the
Spacelink Shares will be restricted after the payment demand is made; (iv)
supply a form for demanding payment, which form will request a dissenter to
state an address to which payment is to be made; (v) set the date by which
Spacelink must receive the payment demand and certificates for certificated
Spacelink Shares, which date will not be less than 30 days after the date the
Dissenters' Notice is given; (vi) state that when a record shareholder dissents
with respect to the Spacelink Shares held by a beneficial shareholder, such
beneficial shareholder must certify to Spacelink that the beneficial
shareholder, and the record shareholder or record shareholders of all shares
owned beneficially by the beneficial shareholder, have asserted, or will timely
assert, dissenters' rights as to all such Spacelink Shares; and (vii) be
accompanied by a copy of Article 113 of the CBCA.
A shareholder who is given a Dissenters' Notice and who wishes to assert
dissenters' rights shall, in accordance with the terms of the Dissenters'
Notice: (i) cause Spacelink to receive a payment demand ("Payment Demand"),
which may be the payment demand form supplied with the Dissenters' Notice, duly
completed, and (ii) deposit the shareholder's certificates for Spacelink Shares.
A shareholder who demands payment for the shareholder's Spacelink Shares retains
all rights of a shareholder, except the right to transfer the Spacelink Shares,
until the effective date of the transaction to which the shareholder dissents,
and will have only the right to receive payment for the Spacelink Shares after
such effective date. Except as described below, the Payment Demand and deposit
of certificates are irrevocable. A shareholder who does not make a Payment
Demand and deposit share certificates as required by the date or dates set in
the Dissenters' Notice will not be entitled to payment under Article 113 of the
CBCA.
Upon the effective date of the transaction contemplated in the Spacelink
Agreement or, in the alternative, the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, or upon
receipt of a Payment Demand, whichever is later, Spacelink will pay to each
dissenter who complied with section 7-113-204 of the CBCA, at the address stated
in the Payment Demand, the amount Spacelink estimates to be the fair value of
the dissenter's Spacelink Shares, plus accrued interest. This payment will be
accompanied by (i) Spacelink's audited Balance Sheet as of May 31, 1994 (or, if
that is not available, Spacelink's audited Balance Sheet as of May 31, 1993), an
audited income statement for that year, and an audited statement of cash flow
for that year, as well as the latest available unaudited financial statements,
if any, for the interim period or a full year period; (ii) a statement of
Spacelink's estimate of the fair value of the shares; (iii) an explanation of
how the interest was calculated; (iv) a statement of the dissenting
shareholder's right to demand additional payment under section 7-113-209 of the
CBCA; and (v) a copy of Article 113 of the CBCA.
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Spacelink may, in or with the Dissenter's Notice, state the date of the
first announcement to the news media of the terms of the Spacelink Agreement and
the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement and state that the dissenter shall certify in
writing, in or with the Payment Demand, whether or not the dissenter (or the
person on whose behalf dissenters' rights are asserted) acquired beneficial
ownership of the Spacelink Shares before that date. With respect to any
dissenter who does not so certify in writing, Spacelink may, in lieu of making
payment, offer to make such payment if the dissenter agrees to accept it in full
satisfaction of the Payment Demand.
If the effective date of the transaction to which a shareholder dissents
has not occurred within 60 days after the date set by which Spacelink must
receive the Payment Demand, Spacelink will return the deposited certificates. If
the effective date of the transaction to which a shareholder dissents
subsequently occurs, then Spacelink must send a new Dissenters' Notice, and the
provisions of sections 7-13-204 to 7-113-209 of the CBCA shall again be
applicable.
Under section 7-113-209 of the CBCA, a dissenter may give notice to
Spacelink in writing of the dissenter's estimate of the fair value of the
dissenter's Spacelink Shares, and of the amount of interest due, and may demand
payment of such estimate (a "Demand for Additional Payment"), less any payment
already made by Spacelink, if: (i) a dissenter believes that the amount paid or
offered by Spacelink is less than the fair value of the Spacelink Shares or that
the interest due was incorrectly calculated; (ii) Spacelink fails to make
payment within 60 days after the date set by which Spacelink must receive the
Payment Demand; or (iii) Spacelink does not return the deposited certificates as
required under section 7-113-207(1) of the CBCA. A dissenter will waive the
right to make a Demand for Additional Payment unless the dissenter causes
Spacelink to receive such Demand within 30 days after Spacelink made or offered
payment for the dissenter's Spacelink Shares.
If a Demand for Additional Payment remains unresolved, Spacelink may,
within 60 days after receiving such Demand, commence a proceeding (the "Court
Proceeding") and petition the District Court for Arapahoe County, Colorado to
determine the fair value of the Spacelink Shares and accrued interest. If
Spacelink does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day period, it shall
pay to each dissenter whose Demand for Additional Payment remains unresolved the
amount demanded. All dissenters whose Demands for Additional Payment remain
unresolved shall be made parties to any Court Proceeding and shall be served
with a copy of the petition. Service shall be by registered or certified mail to
the address stated in the dissenter's Payment Demand. All dissenters made a
party to the Court Proceeding are entitled to a judgment for the amount, if any,
by which the fair value of their Spacelink Shares, plus interest, is found to
exceed the amount paid by Spacelink, or of the fair value, plus interest, of the
dissenter's Spacelink Shares for which Spacelink elected to withhold payment
under section 7-113-208 of the CBCA.
In determining fair value, the court may appoint one or more persons as
appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a decision. The parties to the
proceeding are entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other civil
proceedings. The court will determine all costs of the Court Proceeding,
including the reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by
the court. The court will assess the costs against Spacelink, except that the
court may assess costs against all or some of the dissenters, in amounts the
court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds the dissenters acted
arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith in making a Demand for Additional
Payment. The court may also assess the fees and expenses of counsel and experts
for the respective parties, in amounts the court finds equitable: (i) against
Spacelink and in favor of any dissenters, if the court finds that Spacelink did
not substantially comply with the requirements of part 2 of Article 113 of the
CBCA; or (ii) against either Spacelink or one or more dissenters, in favor of
any other party, if the court finds that the party against whom the fees and
expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith with
respect to the rights provided by Article 113 of the CBCA.
If the court finds that the services of counsel for any dissenter were of
substantial benefit to other dissenters similarly situated, and that the fees
for those services should not be assessed against Spacelink, the court may award
to said counsel reasonable fees to be paid out of the amounts awarded to the
dissenters who were benefited.
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A shareholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment of the fair value of
the shareholder's Spacelink Shares under Article 113 of the CBCA may not
challenge the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement and the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, unless such transactions are unlawful or
fraudulent with respect to the shareholder or with respect to Spacelink.
Other Business. The Spacelink Board does not intend to present, and does
not have any reason to believe that others will present, at the Spacelink
Meeting, any item of business other than those set forth herein. However, if
other matters are properly presented at the Spacelink Meeting for a vote, the
Spacelink Proxies will be voted upon such matters in accordance with the
judgment of the persons acting under such Proxies.
THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION
HISTORY OF SPACELINK
Spacelink was formed in March 1980 to engage in the business of owning and
operating cable distribution systems. Initially, its purpose was to provide
cable television and related services to a target market consisting of large
residential complexes, which included condominium developments and apartment
houses, and commercial complexes, such as hotels, motels and hospitals. Its
initial business was not that of a typical cable television operator, in that it
did not intend to provide cable television and related services to entire cities
or counties, but rather intended to provide services to individual buildings or
multi-building complexes. This form of cable television distribution, generally
known as satellite master antenna television ("SMATV"), was conceived as a
business purpose for Spacelink as a result of the experiences of Intercable in
its cable television markets. At that time, a large number of companies were
engaged in the SMATV business and frequently their business plans were to go
into a cable operator's market and attempt to serve the large residential or
commercial units in the market. Because a SMATV operator was generally not
required to obtain a franchise to operate its system (due to the fact that a
SMATV operator does not usually cross public rights-of-way with its cable
plant), and could wire an individual building or group of buildings at a
significantly lower capital cost, and yet provide services which at that time
were generally comparable to those provided by a cable operator, many SMATV
operators were able to provide cable television services to some of the most
attractive large units in a cable operator's territory with some significant
cost and administrative savings.
Spacelink's acquisition strategy with respect to SMATV systems led it to
acquire SMATV systems principally in Florida and California. At the time, it was
these "sunbelt" areas that were experiencing particular growth in multiunit real
estate complexes. Spacelink financed most of these acquisitions through the use
of private limited partnership offerings which were designed as tax shelter
partnerships at a time when the federal tax laws were conducive to such
structures. By mid-1984, Spacelink owned and operated (directly or through
subsidiaries) five small cable television systems and eleven SMATV systems
serving approximately 5,500 basic subscribers in Colorado, California and
Florida.
In the mid-1980's it became apparent to the management of Spacelink that
one of the difficulties in maintaining and developing an SMATV business was the
fact that the growth of that business was subject to the health of the real
estate development market. In times when real estate development was strong, the
opportunities for SMATV were more available, but in those times when real estate
development was declining, opportunities in the SMATV business tended to decline
also. The volatility associated with this linkage to the real estate market made
the business a difficult one from a financial point of view, and the acquisition
of small cable television systems, in part to provide a more predictable cash
flow stream and mitigate these risks inherent in the SMATV business, was
undertaken by Spacelink.
By early 1987, Spacelink owned and operated (directly or through
subsidiaries) 18 cable television systems and four SMATV systems serving
approximately 11,000 basic subscribers in Colorado, Florida and Ohio. It also
managed, on behalf of affiliated partnerships and unaffiliated parties seven
cable television systems and 115 SMATV systems serving approximately 24,000
basic subscribers in Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.
In March 1987, Spacelink acquired from International all of the Intercable
Common Stock then owned by International, which resulted in Spacelink becoming
the parent company of Intercable and controlling,
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through its ownership of the Intercable Common Stock, the election of 75% of the
Intercable Board. This transaction was undertaken for a number of reasons. Prior
to this reorganization, when Spacelink was essentially a sister company to
Intercable rather than a parent company, Spacelink was unable to issue debt or
equity securities on commercially acceptable terms to execute its growth
strategy, and due to its limited size, was unable to sponsor larger limited
partnership offerings to help finance this growth and mitigate its internal
financing limitations. The reorganization of Intercable and Spacelink in March
1987 allowed Spacelink to consolidate its financial statements with Intercable,
allowed it to increase its debt capacity and ultimately allowed it to expand its
cable television operations and to diversify its business beyond the traditional
business of Intercable.
The decision to diversify Spacelink's business was also made in an attempt
to distinguish it from Intercable. Spacelink's own business operations and its
ownership of the Intercable Common Stock made Spacelink a cable television
operator and it was perceived as such by the investment community. However,
management believed that Spacelink could have greater appeal as a broader based
company with interests in other businesses beyond cable television. Spacelink
then acquired interests in Jones Futurex, Inc., Jones Galactic Radio, Inc. and
Mind Extension University, Inc. Spacelink management believed that these
additional businesses would provide an investment opportunity that was broader
and potentially more appealing than a strictly cable investment.
BACKGROUND OF THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION
Following Spacelink's development as a cable television operator, as
opposed to a SMATV operator, a number of different proposals that would have
resulted in a reorganization of the various businesses and assets of Spacelink
were considered by management. Specific consideration was given to the
possibility of creating a new Spacelink subsidiary which would own the cable
assets or transferring those assets to Intercable, as well as to possibility of
creating a new Spacelink subsidiary which would own the radio business assets of
Spacelink, followed by a public offering for the new company. Also, a possible
initial public offering for Jones Futurex was considered at several different
times, but was not concluded due to an inability to secure the services of an
underwriter who could place the offering. At times between 1987 and 1993,
informal discussions were held between the managements of Intercable and
Spacelink as to possible structures that would combine the cable assets of
Spacelink with those of Intercable. Such discussions were precipitated among
management due to the inherent synergy between the two companies with respect to
the cable television business. Except as noted below, none of those proposals
were discussed in detail with Mr. Jones, the Spacelink Board or the Intercable
Board due to their informal nature, and due to indications from Mr. Jones that
he was not inclined to support such transactions because they did not, in his
view, adequately provide for the value of Spacelink. As the controlling
shareholder, directly or indirectly, of both Intercable and Spacelink, Mr.
Jones' support for any such transaction was required.
A transaction similar to the Spacelink Agreement was discussed among
Spacelink and Intercable management in the early fall of 1992. Some preliminary
analyses were done with respect to the respective valuations of Intercable and
Spacelink. The proposal was discussed with Mr. Jones who, at that time,
indicated that he did not then believe that a combination of the companies
should be pursued, principally because of the time and costs involved, the
effect of the then new cable regulation legislation and its impact on the
relative values of the two companies, and the effect on his percentage equity
ownership of Intercable. As a consequence, the proposal was not pursued by
management of either company and was not presented to either the Spacelink Board
or the Intercable Board. The broad concept of the present proposed transaction
was again given serious consideration by management of Spacelink in mid-1993,
prompted by the changes which had been taking place in the cable television
industry and the changes which appeared to be likely to happen in the future.
As the cable television industry began to redefine its products and
services to include more than the traditional television entertainment services,
and as competition in the cable television industry from telephone companies and
others began to appear more immediate, it became apparent to the management of
Spacelink that Spacelink would be facing several difficult issues, including (i)
its ability to raise the necessary equity and/or debt financing that would
enable it to build the complex digital networks that would be necessary to
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compete in the future; (ii) marketplace confusion concerning the business of
Spacelink versus the business of Intercable; (iii) its small overall size, and
its generally small market share in the marketplaces where it operated cable
television systems, at a time when, due to the effects of new federal
regulations on cable television system operations and increased competition,
having large numbers of cable television subscribers and concentrations of such
subscribers in particular marketplaces appeared to be a significant advantage.
Management believed that finding a strategic partner or other sources of
financing for just Spacelink that would enable it to be an effective competitor
in the future was unlikely.
Another consideration in management's view for combining Intercable and
Spacelink stemmed from the operational realities of the cable systems operated
by both companies. Historically, the cable operations of Spacelink had been
smaller and more isolated than those of Intercable. In order to provide these
smaller operations with the benefits generally enjoyed by large cable operators
(including cost of programming, equipment and other services, marketing and
engineering support, and the like), certain services of Intercable employees had
been made available to Spacelink and its cable systems, with Spacelink
reimbursing Intercable on a cost basis. Thus, Spacelink systems enjoyed the
marketing, engineering and other expertise generally available only to a large
cable operator, and also enjoyed the lower prices associated with volume
discounts on programming costs, equipment costs and similar items. As Spacelink
or its partnerships acquired cable systems contiguous to or in relative
proximity to Intercable owned or managed systems, the kinds of cost efficiencies
obtainable in connection with the operation of such systems expanded. For
example, in some situations a single general manager could oversee both an
Intercable system and a Spacelink system. Where these operational efficiencies
could be achieved, they were instituted. An allocation of the personnel and
other overhead costs associated with such co-management and operation of
systems, where it occurred, was made between Intercable, Spacelink and their
respective managed partnerships. Thus, Intercable employees were familiar with
the operations of Spacelink and had been involved in the review of such
operations for some time. In light of this, and the other issues facing
Spacelink if it were to proceed on a course independent of Intercable, a
combination of the entire cable television and other assets of Spacelink and
Intercable was determined to be a logical and sound business proposition to
pursue.
At the time that Intercable began its negotiations with BCI regarding their
proposed investment in Intercable, BCI also believed that a combination of the
assets of Spacelink and Intercable was desirable in that it would provide a
larger asset base in Intercable. As a consequence, the combination of Spacelink
and Intercable became a precondition to the BCI Agreement, and continued to be
viewed as such until the later stages of the negotiations of the BCI Agreement.
The link between the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI Agreement was, in the view
of the Intercable Special Committee, a significant factor influencing the
negotiations between such committee and the Spacelink Special Committee. At the
point that the negotiations between such committees stalled (see "The Spacelink
Special Committee", below), and alternative approaches were sought to
accomplishing the BCI Agreement, whether or not the Spacelink Agreement
occurred, the combination of Spacelink and Intercable as a precondition to the
BCI Agreement was dropped. The BCI Agreement does not require that the Spacelink
Agreement be consummated as a condition to the closing under the BCI Agreement,
although that was the original premise of the parties in the early negotiations.
Beginning in October 1993 and through December 1993, the management of
Spacelink undertook an analysis of the possible structures that would result in
the combination of the assets of Intercable and Spacelink. In order to allow the
Spacelink Shareholders to retain the Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink,
it was determined that Intercable should acquire substantially all of the assets
of Spacelink (except for the shares of Intercable Common Stock owned by
Spacelink and the shares of Jones Earth Segment, Inc., a company which owns an
uplink facility, and which will be sold to International prior to closing) in a
tax-free reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a)(1) of the Code.
In November 1993, Spacelink and Intercable announced that they were
entering into negotiations concerning a possible transaction that would result
in the combination of the two companies. Management of Spacelink prepared at
that time a valuation of the various segments of business and investment which
collectively comprised Spacelink. The valuation included only those assets that
were to be included in any proposed sale of assets to Intercable, and therefore
excluded the Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink
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and the assets of Jones Earth Segment, Inc. The compilation prepared included
projections for specific businesses and underlying assumptions with respect
thereto. The gross private market value, before debt, set forth in such
management valuation was $191,205,000, which resulted in a net private market
value, after debt, of $121,247,000. With respect to the major business segments
of Spacelink, management's valuation was premised on the following: with respect
to cable television systems owned by Spacelink and its subsidiaries, the
valuation was predicated on a multiple of fiscal 1994 system operating cashflow
of twelve times; with respect to management fees from cable television
operations of managed partnerships, management's valuation represented a
discounted present value (8%) of management fees projected to be earned over the
estimated remaining lives of the managed partnership; with respect to cable
television partnership residuals, a discounted present value (10%) analysis was
done by taking a multiple of estimated cash flow (ranging from 8.5 to 12 times)
at date of assumed liquidation to determine terminal value; with respect to
Jones Futurex, Inc., Jones Satellite Networks, Inc. (which is a subsidiary of
Jones Galactic Radio, Inc.), and Superaudio, the valuations were based on the
discounted present value (20%, 15% and 10%, respectively) of projected cash
flows for those businesses, with no terminal values being assigned. With respect
to Mind Extension University, Inc., management's valuation represented
discounted cash flow (using approximately 22%) of distributions from cash flow,
the present value of year 2004 cash balances, and a terminal value at 8 times
year 2004 operating cash flow.
At the same time, management of Intercable prepared a valuation of the
assets of Intercable. Intercable's valuation concluded that the gross private
market value of Intercable, before debt, was $917,433,000, and that the net
private market value, after debt, of Intercable was $581,261,000, or
approximately $29.72 per share on a fully diluted basis. The valuation
methodology for Intercable's business segments was essentially the same as that
used by Spacelink management.
On December 20, 1993, management of Spacelink proposed to the Spacelink
Board a transaction whereby Spacelink would sell its assets, excluding the
shares of Jones Earth Segment, Inc. and the shares of Intercable Common Stock
then owned by Spacelink, to Intercable in exchange for the issuance by
Intercable of Class A Stock and the assumption by Intercable of the liabilities
of Spacelink. Because of the affiliated nature of Intercable and Spacelink, the
Spacelink Board of Directors formed the Spacelink Special Committee, and asked
such Committee to consider, evaluate and negotiate such a transaction with
Intercable. Jones Earth Segment, Inc. was acquired by Spacelink from
International in 1992 for one share of Spacelink Class A Common Stock. It is in
the business of owning and operating a satellite uplink facility in Douglas
County, Colorado, used principally by affiliates of International. The proposed
transaction contemplated that Spacelink's interest would be sold back to
International prior to the closing of the Spacelink Agreement.
The history of negotiations concerning the terms of the Spacelink
Agreement, as such occurred between December 1993 and May 1994, is set forth
below. Those negotiations resulted in an agreement that Intercable would issue
4,100,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement. Subsequent negotiations during September and October 1994 resulted in
a reduction of the number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be issued
pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement from 4,100,000 to 3,900,000, but did not
decrease the number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be received by the
Minority Shareholders of Spacelink. The history of these subsequent negotiations
is set forth in the section entitled "The Spacelink Transaction -- Subsequent
Events".
THE SPACELINK SPECIAL COMMITTEE
The Spacelink Special Committee, consisting of two of Spacelink's
directors, Messrs. John Amman and Richard Henderson, was formed for the purpose
and with the authority, on behalf of the Spacelink Board, to review the
desirability of a transaction between Intercable and Spacelink and the relative
valuations of Intercable and Spacelink, and to negotiate the terms of the
transaction, including the consideration to be received by Spacelink from
Intercable. The Spacelink Special Committee was also given the authority to
review the related party aspects of the transactions between Intercable and BCI.
Neither Mr. Amman nor Mr. Henderson is an employee of either Spacelink,
Intercable, BCI or their affiliates. Mr. Henderson has served as a director of
Spacelink since June 1990 and is the beneficial owner of
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1,633,478 shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock, as to which he disclaims
ownership of 647,563 shares held by his wife. Mr. Henderson acquired his shares
in the transaction in which Spacelink acquired the cable television system in
Hilo, Hawaii. Mr. Amman was elected as a member of the Spacelink Board in
December 1993, for the purpose of serving as a member of the Spacelink Special
Committee. Mr. Amman's son is an employee of Intercable in a non-management
position and was not involved in the transactions described herein.
The Spacelink Special Committee retained the law firm of Otten, Johnson,
Robinson, Neff & Ragonetti, P.C. as independent counsel to advise the Spacelink
Special Committee regarding its duties and the legal aspects of the proposed
transactions. The Spacelink Special Committee retained Goldman Sachs as its
financial advisor to advise the Spacelink Special Committee regarding the
financial aspects of the proposed transaction and to render an opinion as to
fairness with respect to any proposed transaction. Both of the advisors to the
Spacelink Special Committee were selected after interviews with competing firms.
At the request of the Spacelink Special Committee, Goldman Sachs, in early
February, 1994, began its review of financial information and projections
provided by Intercable and Spacelink and interviewed management of Intercable
and Spacelink regarding the present business and future prospects of the two
companies. During this process, the Spacelink Special Committee held telephone
meetings and met directly with its advisors several times each week to discuss
the information being reviewed by Goldman Sachs, the structure of the proposed
transaction with BCI, the appropriate methodology for determining the
consideration to be paid by Intercable in the proposed transaction with
Spacelink and the business reasons for the proposed transactions with Spacelink
and BCI.
The Spacelink Special Committee and its advisors also reviewed the draft
BCI Agreement. Based on this review and the advice of its legal and financial
advisors, the Spacelink Special Committee provided the Intercable Special
Committee with comments regarding changes in the structure of the transaction
that would benefit the Minority Shareholders of Spacelink. The comments related
principally to the proposed Shareholders Agreement to be entered into by BCI,
Intercable, Mr. Jones and International which would affect the future governance
and operations of Intercable, the entity in which the Minority Shareholders of
Spacelink would become minority shareholders at the consummation of the
transaction contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement. See "Terms of the
Shareholders Agreement". The principal areas of concern were (i) the breadth of
the "consent" or "blocking" rights which BCI would have with respect to
Intercable's future activities, (ii) the absence of restrictions on the U.S.
cable activities of BCI's affiliates, (iii) the number of independent directors
on the Intercable Board, and (iv) the obtaining of protections for the minority
shareholders of Intercable if BCI were to seek to increase its ownership of
Intercable above certain levels.
These concerns, which also had been identified by the Intercable Special
Committee, were included among the concerns raised by the Intercable Special
Committee's legal and financial advisors at their meeting with Intercable's
management and Mr. Lombardi on March 3, 1994. Intercable and its advisor, Jones
Financial Group, Ltd. ("JFG"), advised the Intercable Special Committee that
they had already attempted without success to achieve improvements from BCI in
certain of these areas in their negotiations to date. In light of such, rather
than attempt to negotiate these concerns with BCI through Intercable and its
advisors, the Intercable Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors
raised these issues directly with BCI at a meeting on March 16, 1994. The
concerns raised by the Intercable Special Committee, including those made known
to it by the Spacelink Special Committee, were negotiated with BCI during the
following three weeks, with the results which are described under the heading
"The BCI Transaction -- The Intercable Special Committee."
On March 17, 1994, the Spacelink Special Committee met with its advisors to
review the impact to Spacelink and its shareholders of the proposed BCI
Agreement and the grant by International of the option to acquire control of
Intercable. At the meeting, Goldman Sachs presented its detailed analysis of the
value of the assets of Spacelink, the private market value of Intercable and the
historical and current market values of Spacelink stock and Intercable stock.
The analyses provided at such meeting is summarized under the heading "The
Spacelink Transaction -- Opinion of Goldman Sachs & Co." below. At this meeting,
the Spacelink Special Committee, on the basis of Goldman Sachs' financial
analyses, determined that the transaction
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between BCI and Intercable would be beneficial to the shareholders of Spacelink
because it would, among other things, provide capital necessary for Intercable
and Spacelink to move forward with their business plans. The Spacelink Special
Committee also determined that, subject to agreement on appropriate terms, the
proposed transaction between Spacelink and Intercable was in the best interests
of the Spacelink shareholders because it would facilitate the proposed BCI
Agreement and would provide the Spacelink shareholders with a more marketable
security than their shares of Spacelink.
Immediately prior to the meeting on March 17, 1994, the Spacelink Special
Committee received an offer from the Intercable Special Committee for payment of
2,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock for the assets of Spacelink
(excluding the shares of Intercable Common Stock owned by Spacelink). This offer
was reviewed by the Spacelink Special Committee after Goldman Sachs' detailed
financial presentation at the meeting. The Spacelink Special Committee concluded
that the offer was inadequate because the exchange ratio was determined based on
the fair market value of the Spacelink assets and the private market value of
the Intercable Class A Stock. The Spacelink Special Committee concluded that
they would not recommend a transaction in which the number of shares distributed
to the Minority Shareholders was not based on the fair market value of the
Spacelink assets and the public market value of Intercable Class A Stock. The
Spacelink Special Committee instructed Goldman Sachs to reject the offer and
meet with Salomon Brothers to obtain a better understanding of the offer from
the perspective of the Intercable Special Committee.
Following a series of meetings between Goldman Sachs and Salomon Brothers,
the Intercable Special Committee increased its offer to 3,700,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock. After reviewing this offer and the proposed exchange
agreement, the Spacelink Special Committee again rejected the offer as
inadequate. The Spacelink Special Committee believed that the offer of 3,700,000
shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock was inadequate because the public
market value for such shares was substantially less than the fair market value
of the Spacelink assets. Since the negotiations between the Spacelink Special
Committee and the Intercable Special Committee appeared to be deadlocked, the
Spacelink Special Committee requested a meeting of the Spacelink Board to
discuss the situation.
A special meeting of the Spacelink Board was held on April 18, 1994. At the
meeting, the Spacelink Special Committee reported on the actions it had taken
and Goldman Sachs presented its financial analysis of the transaction and
reported on the positions taken by Salomon Brothers and the Intercable Special
Committee. Goldman Sachs reported that the differences as to the value of the
Spacelink assets as determined by Goldman Sachs and Salomon Brothers could be
bridged, but it did not appear that the Intercable Special Committee and
Spacelink Special Committee would be able to agree on the value of the
Intercable Class A Stock to be received in payment for the Spacelink assets. At
the conclusion of the meeting, the members of the Spacelink Board suggested that
the Spacelink Special Committee continue to negotiate with the Intercable
Special Committee and also evaluate whether any alternative transactions would
be acceptable.
The Spacelink Special Committee considered the possibility of a number of
alternative transactions. These included a cash tender offer for the shares of
Spacelink held by the Minority Shareholders and transactions in which Spacelink
(and not International) would receive the consideration for the grant to BCI of
the option to acquire the Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink.
After careful deliberation, the Spacelink Special Committee determined that
the alternative transactions were not as beneficial to the Minority Shareholders
as the transaction proposed initially with the allocation of fair consideration
to the Minority Shareholders upon the liquidation of Spacelink. The Spacelink
Special Committee concluded that a disproportionate allocation of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock was necessary because the BCI Transactions were
originally negotiated based on the assumption that Intercable would issue
3,700,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock for the Spacelink assets, and the
Intercable Special Committee indicated to the Spacelink Special Committee that
neither Intercable nor BCI would likely approve the issuance of substantially
more shares of Intercable Class A Stock for the Spacelink assets. Since the
Spacelink Special Committee believed that the fair consideration for the
Spacelink assets was considerably higher than 3,700,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock, a disproportionate allocation of shares to the Minority
Shareholders was the only way the Minority Shareholders could receive what the
Spacelink Special Committee believed was their portion of the fair market value
of the Spacelink assets.
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Following additional unsuccessful negotiations among the various parties,
International offered an allocation of a total of 1,050,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock to the Minority Shareholders (plus the pro rata share of the
Intercable Common Stock owned by Spacelink as had always been contemplated) if
the Intercable Special Committee would agree to the payment of 4,100,000 shares
of Intercable Class A Stock for the assets of Spacelink. The final agreement
providing for the payment by Intercable of 4,100,000 shares of Intercable Class
A Stock for the assets of Spacelink (excluding the Intercable Common Stock owned
by Spacelink), an allocation of a total of 1,265,000 shares of Intercable Class
A Stock to the Minority Shareholders and a pro rata allocation of the Intercable
Common Stock was reached after further negotiations including a conference call
involving both Special Committees and their advisors.
After agreement on the number of shares to be allocated to the Minority
Shareholders, the Spacelink Special Committee negotiated the remaining terms of
the Spacelink Agreement. In those negotiations the Spacelink Special Committee
was concerned primarily that Intercable would assume all of Spacelink's
liabilities and that no liabilities or obligations of Spacelink would reduce the
number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock or Intercable Common Stock
allocated to the Minority Shareholders.
Based on these negotiations, the Spacelink Special Committee unanimously
recommended approval of the Spacelink Agreement to the Spacelink Board.
FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE SPACELINK SPECIAL COMMITTEE REGARDING THE SPACELINK
TRANSACTION
In deciding to recommend that the Spacelink Board approve the submission of
the Spacelink Agreement to the Spacelink Shareholders, the Spacelink Special
Committee considered, without assigning relative weights to, a number of
factors. The recommendation was made after considering all of the factors as a
whole and was not based on any individual factor. In making the recommendation,
the members of the Spacelink Special Committee exercised their business judgment
using the expertise of their independent advisers and their own business
experience. The factors considered by the Spacelink Special Committee were:
Fairness Opinions and Related Presentations. The Spacelink Special
Committee carefully reviewed and considered the information presented by Goldman
Sachs during the various meetings and telephone conferences, including the
information regarding the present and future business prospects of Spacelink and
Intercable, the future capital requirements of both companies, the valuation
analyses of both companies and the historical trading prices and volumes of the
stock of both companies. Goldman Sachs expressed some concern that, given the
structure of Spacelink, the mix of diverse businesses which compose Spacelink,
the profitability or lack thereof of the various businesses, and the relatively
limited financial capacity of Spacelink, it might be difficult for Spacelink to
achieve certain of the operating or financial goals which Spacelink management
believed were important. Goldman Sachs expressed similar concerns regarding
Intercable although to a lesser extent. Goldman Sachs discussed with the
Spacelink Special Committee the convergence trends which were taking place in
the cable and other communications related industries and noted that numerous
cable companies were in a position where they needed to make significant capital
expenditures in order to provide the next generation of services that cable
companies will need to provide to be competitive. Given the fact that Spacelink
only owns four cable systems, all of which are relatively small, Goldman Sachs
raised the issue for the Spacelink Special Committee as to whether Spacelink
would be able to generate enough funds to make the necessary upgrades to
existing cable systems. Goldman Sachs also noted that Spacelink was not followed
by any equity research analysts, that the Spacelink trading volume was
relatively low, and that there was a minimal institutional shareholder base.
Goldman Sachs noted that all of these factors could have an influence of
Spacelink's ability to raise additional capital to finance the necessary
upgrades to its cable systems. The Spacelink Special Committee also considered
the opinion of Goldman Sachs that the consideration to be received by the
Minority Shareholders under the terms of the Spacelink Agreement is fair to such
shareholders. In evaluating the analyses and opinions of Goldman Sachs, the
Spacelink Special Committee considered the experience and reputation of Goldman
Sachs.
Market Prices and Trading Volumes. The Spacelink Special Committee
considered the trading volume and historical market price of the Spacelink Class
A Stock, including the low trading volume and the fact that the Spacelink Class
A Common Stock had a maximum market price of approximately $1 per share during
the almost 2-year period preceding the announcement of the transaction between
Intercable and BCI. In addition,
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the Spacelink Special Committee analyzed the effect on market prices and trading
volume of the complex corporate structure of Intercable and Spacelink. Due to
the various affiliations between and among International, Glenn R. Jones,
Intercable and Spacelink, and due to the fact that both Intercable and Spacelink
have two classes of stock, coupled with minority investments which both
Intercable and Spacelink have in affiliated companies, the valuation of
Spacelink and Intercable is a complex analysis for potential investors. In
addition, it is difficult for investors to understand the economics of each
business unit, as certain of the companies in which Intercable and Spacelink
have investments are privately held, and detailed financial and operating
information is not required to be disclosed as part of the consolidated
financial reporting of Spacelink and Intercable. Goldman Sachs indicated that it
was possible, in light of this complex structure, that the market price for the
securities of Spacelink did not reflect the true underlying value of the assets
of Spacelink. The Spacelink Special Committee believed that by combining
Spacelink and Intercable into a single entity, some of the complexity would be
eliminated. In addition, if Spacelink shareholders were to become Intercable
shareholders, they would own a security which has historically been more
actively traded and for which there has historically existed equity research
coverage and, accordingly, stronger institutional interest.
Extent of Negotiations. The Spacelink Special Committee and its advisors
were involved in extended negotiations regarding the Spacelink Agreement with
both the Intercable Special Committee and International. The Spacelink Special
Committee considered whether further negotiations would have resulted in a more
favorable result for the Minority Shareholders. In addition, the Spacelink
Special Committee considered the fact that any additional delays in completing
negotiations regarding the Spacelink Agreement could have jeopardized the BCI
Agreement. The Spacelink Special Committee believed that jeopardizing the BCI
Agreement was not in the best interests of the Minority Shareholders because of
the benefits that would accrue to them from the strategic alliance between
Intercable and BCI, either as future minority shareholders of Intercable or as
minority shareholders of Spacelink which would own the Intercable Common Stock.
These benefits would include BCI's equity commitment to Intercable and BCI's
financial and technical resources that would enhance Intercable's ability to
grow and compete in the future.
Structure of the Transaction. The Spacelink Special Committee carefully
considered a number of alternative transactions, including a tender offer for
the shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock held by the Minority Shareholders,
transactions in which Spacelink would sell its cable assets to Intercable but
retain its other businesses, and transactions in which Spacelink (and not
International) would receive the consideration for the grant to BCI of the
option to acquire Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink. In evaluating the
alternative transactions, the Spacelink Special Committee believed the cash
tender was not preferable because the transaction would be fully taxable to the
Minority Shareholders, and neither Spacelink nor Intercable had cash not
otherwise reserved for business development available to make any such tender
offer. The alternative transaction of selling Spacelink's cable assets to
Intercable had the disadvantage of creating a significant tax liability for
Spacelink, and would leave it with limited assets after it paid such liability.
The Spacelink Special Committee did not give consideration to alternatives that
included unaffiliated third parties. Mr. Jones' ownership of voting control of
Spacelink effectively precluded any acquisition of Spacelink without Mr. Jones'
consent. Mr. Jones informed Goldman Sachs that he had had preliminary
discussions over time with a number of unaffiliated third parties regarding
strategic affiliations and had concluded that an alliance with BCI was the best
opportunity available for Intercable and Spacelink. In addition, representatives
of Mr. Jones advised the Spacelink Special Committee that Mr. Jones was not
willing to consider the sale of Spacelink to a third party.
Financial Capacity of Spacelink. The Spacelink Special Committee considered
the limited size of the Spacelink cable properties, the difficulties of a small
cable television operator in attracting capital to expand its operations and
compete in the future, and Spacelink's future capital requirements. The
Spacelink Special Committee also considered the benefits to Spacelink and the
Minority Shareholders of facilitating the timely completion of the BCI Agreement
for the reasons discussed above.
THE INTERCABLE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
General. At the same time as the Spacelink Special Committee was formed,
the Intercable Board formed the Intercable Special Committee. The mandate of the
Intercable Special Committee was, among other
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things, to review the desirability of the proposed transaction with Spacelink,
determine the relative valuations of Intercable and Spacelink, determine the
valuation of the consideration involved and the other terms of such transaction,
make recommendations to the Intercable Board regarding such transaction and, if
it were decided that the Spacelink Transaction were to proceed, to serve as a
negotiating committee to negotiate the terms of such transaction and the
definitive agreements in connection therewith and to make a recommendation
regarding such transaction to the Intercable Board. During the course of their
consideration and negotiation of the BCI and Spacelink Agreements, the members
of the Intercable Special Committee held formal meetings with their legal and
financial advisors via conference telephone call on 17 occasions and in person
on seven occasions and had numerous other unscheduled telephone conferences with
one or more of their advisors.
Between December 21 and December 29, 1993, the Intercable Special Committee
met with representatives of five law firms regarding possible legal
representation in connection with its mandate. At the conclusion of these
interviews, the Intercable Special Committee determined to retain Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher as its legal counsel.
On January 6, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee and its legal counsel
met with three nationally known investment banking firms, each of which had been
selected for interviews because of its reputation and experience in transactions
similar to the contemplated transactions. Following the conclusion of these
interviews and the resulting discussions with these investment banking firms,
the Intercable Special Committee determined on January 11, 1994 to retain
Salomon Brothers as financial advisor to the Intercable Special Committee.
During the period from January 11, 1994 to February 11, 1994, the legal and
financial advisors to the Intercable Special Committee conducted due diligence
activities, including interviews with certain current and former Intercable
personnel as well as the principal negotiators on each side of the proposed
transaction with BCI. In addition, Salomon Brothers contacted many of
Intercable's largest minority shareholders to discuss such shareholders' views
and concerns with respect to the BCI Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement. The
Intercable Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors had four
telephonic meetings during this period to discuss the progress of the review
process, the legal standards applicable to the Intercable Special Committee's
activities and such advisors' review of the preliminary documentation for the
BCI Transactions.
On February 11, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee met with its legal
and financial advisors to review the preliminary valuation analysis of Salomon
Brothers. During the next two weeks the Intercable Special Committee and its
legal and financial advisors had four telephonic meetings (i) to continue
discussions of Salomon Brothers' valuation of Intercable and Spacelink and its
discussions with Intercable's largest shareholders, (ii) to review the terms of
the proposed BCI Agreement, and (iii) to discuss the potential modifications the
Intercable Special Committee might seek to have made in such agreement. The
Intercable Special Committee's legal and financial advisors also had a
telephonic meeting with the legal and financial advisors to the Spacelink
Special Committee to discuss the Spacelink Special Committee's views with
respect to the BCI Agreement.
Prior to the time Salomon Brothers was retained by the Intercable Special
Committee, the Intercable Special Committee had reviewed with Salomon Brothers
its potential underwriting role in a possible public offering of a company
owning cable television interests in the United Kingdom and in which an
affiliate of BCI would be a principal stockholder. Before the Intercable Special
Committee engaged Salomon Brothers, the members of the Committee had extensive
discussions of this issue among themselves and with the legal counsel to the
Intercable Special Committee and determined that this potential underwriting
role did not present a significant enough potential conflict of interest so as
to cause the Intercable Special Committee not to engage Salomon Brothers as its
financial advisor. During early February 1994, it became clear that affiliates
of Intercable owning interests in United Kingdom cable systems might join with
BCI's affiliates in such an offering rather than pursuing their previously
planned separate public offering. Although this change of position by Intercable
did not alter the Intercable Special Committee's belief as to the significance
of any potential conflict of interest on the part of Salomon Brothers, it was
determined by the Intercable Special Committee that it would be prudent to
retain an additional investment banking firm to render an opinion as to the
fairness from a financial point of view to Intercable of the issuances of shares
pursuant to the BCI
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Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement. Dillon Read was engaged to fulfill this
role after the Intercable Special Committee interviewed it and another
nationally recognized investment banking firm.
On February 22, 1994, immediately preceding the commencement of the
Intercable Special Committee's negotiation of certain terms of the BCI
Agreement, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") announced the general
terms of its planned second roll back of cable television rates (the first roll
back having been made effective on September 1, 1993). The second roll back of
cable television rates was generally expected to have a negative impact on the
cash flow of operators of cable television systems. This created uncertainty in
the financial markets as to the valuation of such entities and raised concerns
among the Intercable Special Committee members as to the continuing viability of
the BCI transaction and the price and other terms of BCI's investment in
Intercable, if such Transaction were to proceed. Shortly following this
announcement from the FCC of further potential rate reductions, several large
pending cable television transactions, including Bell Atlantic
Corp./Tele-Communications, Inc. and Southwestern Bell Corp./Cox Enterprises,
Inc. acquisitions, were terminated.
Negotiation of the Spacelink Agreement. The substantive negotiation of the
Spacelink Agreement began on March 15, 1994, when Salomon Brothers, on behalf of
the Intercable Special Committee, offered the Spacelink Special Committee,
through its financial advisor, Goldman Sachs, 2,900,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock for Spacelink's assets (other than the shares of Intercable Common
Stock which Spacelink owned) and the assumption of its liabilities. This number
of shares was derived based upon a comparison of the net asset or private market
values, and the historic relative public market values, of Intercable and
Spacelink.
On March 25 and March 29, 1994, Salomon Brothers met with Goldman Sachs to
discuss each firm's valuations of Spacelink and Intercable. Goldman Sachs, on
behalf of the Spacelink Special Committee, took the position that the exchange
rate should be based upon a comparison of the two companies' public trading
market values at that time. The Intercable Special Committee did not accept the
validity of such an approach based, in part, on what it perceived was a
distortion of the relative market prices of Intercable and Spacelink. The
Intercable Special Committee believed that as a result of Intercable's
announcement in November 1993, of its intention to acquire the assets of
Spacelink and the fact that in December 1993, the acquisition of Spacelink's
assets was announced as a condition to the consummation of the BCI Transaction,
Spacelink's stock was trading at levels substantially above the levels at which
it had traded in the preceding 12 months and at levels which were above its
intrinsic value. On the other hand, the Intercable Special Committee believed
that Intercable's Class A Stock was trading at an artificially low level due to
the uncertainties resulting from the recent announcement of the FCC's rate
reregulation and the delay in executing definitive agreements with BCI.
Given that negotiations with the Spacelink Special Committee had stalled
and an exchange of 2,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock would have
resulted in Spacelink's Shareholders receiving $83,111,860 in market value of
Intercable stock (including their portion of the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable
Common Stock held by Spacelink) per share of Spacelink Class A Common Stock at a
time when Spacelink's Class A Common Stock was trading at $2.50 per share, the
Intercable Special Committee, on April 7, 1994, increased the proposed exchange
rate to 3,700,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock. This offer also was not
accepted by the Spacelink Special Committee.
During the last week of March 1994 and the first half of April 1994, the
Intercable Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors began to
consider various alternative forms of transactions which could be implemented to
allow the BCI Agreement to take place even if the Spacelink Transaction could
not be consummated. Although a number of variations were considered, no
preferred alternative could be agreed upon by the Intercable Special Committee,
BCI and the management of Intercable as satisfying the goals of the BCI
Transaction without exposing the transactions to certain tax uncertainties.
On April 19, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee and its financial and
legal advisors met with the Board of Directors of Intercable to report on the
lack of progress in the negotiations with the Spacelink Special Committee. At
the conclusion of this meeting, Mr. Glenn Jones inquired as to whether the
Intercable Special Committee would increase its offer to 4,100,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock if International, which he
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owns, were willing to have reallocated to the Minority Shareholders of Spacelink
a portion of the Intercable Class A Stock International would otherwise have
received as a shareholder of Spacelink.
Following the Intercable Special Committee's indication that it would be
amenable to such a proposal as long as it was understood that it would not agree
to an issuance of more than 4,100,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock, Mr.
Jones proposed to both the Intercable and Spacelink Special Committees that the
Spacelink Agreement have an exchange rate of 4,100,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock and there would be allocated to the Minority Shareholders of
Spacelink 370,000 of the Intercable Class A Stock which International would
otherwise have received. The issuance of this number of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock and the proposed reallocation mechanism would have resulted in the
Minority Shareholders of Spacelink receiving the number of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock which they would have received in a pro rata distribution if the
exchange had been for approximately 6,400,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock.
Although negotiations proceeded during the next week, no substantial
progress was made. The Spacelink Special Committee's last offer on April 26,
1994 was an exchange rate and reallocation mechanism which would have resulted
in Spacelink's Minority Shareholders receiving the number of shares they would
have received if the exchange rate were approximately 9,100,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock. In an attempt to move the negotiations forward, the
Intercable Special Committee requested a discussion with the Spacelink Special
Committee to review valuation differences and to determine if there was any
basis upon which a transaction could be accomplished. During a teleconference on
April 29, 1994, the legal and financial advisors for each of the Special
Committees put forth their respective positions. At the conclusion of these
discussions, Mr. Patrick J. Lombardi, the President of Jones Financial Group,
Inc. and a director of Intercable, joined the call as a representative of Mr.
Jones and proposed an exchange rate of 4,100,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock, and a disproportionate allocation to the Minority Shareholders of
Spacelink of approximately 593,000 shares of the Intercable Class A Stock that
would otherwise have been received by International. This reallocation mechanism
would provide a total of 1,265,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock to the
Minority Shareholders and result in an equivalent distribution to the Minority
Shareholders of Spacelink of the number of shares they would have received if
the exchange rate had been approximately 7,700,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock and the distribution upon liquidation would have been pro rata to all
Spacelink Shareholders. It was this structure which was ultimately accepted by
both Special Committees.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Following the execution of the Spacelink Agreement, management of Spacelink
contacted the Spacelink Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors
in late August 1994 to provide them with an update on two aspects of Spacelink's
business. The first was a report on the status of the Panama City Beach, Florida
cable television system. It was reported that a competitor cable company, which
had been building cable plant since in the same area as that
served by Spacelink's Panama City Beach cable system, had activated its cable
plant and had begun providing cable television service in approximately
one-third of Spacelink's Panama City Beach franchise area. The initial
activation had occurred on June 15, 1994. It was further reported that, as of
August 18, 1994, approximately 10% of Spacelink's subscribers in the Panama City
Beach system had switched to the competitor. During this period, the competitor
was offering more channels of programming at a lower cost than Spacelink and was
also offering free initial service. Management also reported to the Spacelink
Special Committee that Spacelink had responded to the competition by increasing
the number of channels it offered without any increase or reduction in price. It
was also reported that while the near-term impact of the competitor and the
additional marketing expenses Spacelink would incur to diminish the impact of
the competitor would reduce fiscal year 1995 operating cash flow from the
$2,361,000 it had projected in February 1994 to $755,000, it was management's
belief that it was taking strong action to meet the competition and would
continue to do so in the future. As a result, management reported that it did
not believe that the long-term impact would be as significant as the initial
results.
The second item specifically discussed with the Spacelink Special Committee
was the status of Jones Satellite Networks, Inc. ("JSN"). JSN is in the business
of supplying satellite-delivered radio programming to radio stations throughout
the United States. Prior to January 1994, radio stations receiving the
programming paid a monthly affiliate fee to JSN for such programming. In January
1994, JSN changed the
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consideration it received for its programming from the monthly affiliate fee
basis to a barter plan, in which each radio station on the barter plan which is
receiving the JSN programming provides JSN up to two minutes of advertising time
per hour which JSN sells to advertisers, retaining the net revenues from such
sales. This type of barter plan is the approach taken by all of the major
competitors of JSN. Management reported that the development of advertising
revenues from the advertising time being provided to JSN by the radio stations
was significantly slower than had been anticipated. The most significant factor
impacting the revenues being received was the "spot rate" JSN was getting for
the advertising. It was approximately one-half of the rate that initially had
been anticipated, and caused management to delay its "regionalized advertising
plan" which further negatively impacted revenues and operating cash flow. As a
consequence, management reported that JSN was now projecting a loss in operating
cash flow of $1.3 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995, rather than a
positive $3.3 million in operating cash flow, as had been indicated in the
projections dated February 11, 1994 which were previously supplied to the
Intercable and Spacelink Special Committees by management.
The Spacelink Special Committee, after reviewing management's report with
its legal and financial advisors, advised management of Spacelink on September
1, 1994 that they had concluded that the items discussed had no impact on the
Spacelink Agreement. The Spacelink Special Committee reported that the impending
overbuild in Panama City Beach and a possible shortfall in advertising revenues
at JSN were factors which were anticipated by the Spacelink Special Committee
and its advisors and were taken into account by it at the time that the
Spacelink Agreement was negotiated.
On September 1, 1994, management of Spacelink informed management of
Intercable of the developments in Panama City Beach and at JSN as outlined
above. Management of Intercable then contacted the Intercable Special Committee
and reviewed such items with such committee and its legal and financial
advisors. The financial advisors to the Intercable Special Committee undertook
updated due diligence discussions with Spacelink management involved in the
Panama City Beach operations and the JSN operations. Following such discussions
and a review of the situation with its legal and financial advisors, the
Intercable Special Committee concluded that, in its view, there had been an
impairment of the value of these Spacelink assets and contacted the Spacelink
Special Committee on September 20, 1994, requesting a renegotiation of the
number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock that would be issued to Spacelink
under the Spacelink Agreement. The Spacelink Special Committee rejected such
proposal for renegotiation on September 22, 1994 for the reasons it set forth
above.
On October 13, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee, following
discussions with representatives of Intercable and Mr. Jones regarding the lack
of progress in its discussions with the Spacelink Special Committee, notified
such representatives that unless a meaningful reduction were made in the number
of shares to be paid pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus should not be refiled with the Commission indicating that
the Intercable Special Committee was recommending to Intercable's shareholders
that they vote in favor of the Spacelink Agreement. The Intercable Special
Committee indicated to the representatives of Mr. Jones that its principal
concern was decreasing the consideration to be paid by Intercable under the
Spacelink Agreement, and that it was indifferent as to whether such decrease
came from all Spacelink Shareholders or only from Mr. Jones and International.
Mr. Jones concluded at that time that as the principal shareholder of Intercable
he was not willing to proceed with the transaction contemplated by the Spacelink
Agreement without the recommendation of the Intercable Special Committee.
Representatives of Mr. Jones contacted the Spacelink Special Committee on
October 17, 1994 to convey to such committee the position of Mr. Jones. The
Spacelink Special Committee was told that the reorganization contemplated by the
Spacelink Agreement would not proceed without a recommendation of such
transaction from the Intercable Special Committee and the Spacelink Special
Committee was asked to consider a reduction in the number of shares to be issued
pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement.
The Spacelink Special Committee reported to representatives of Intercable
and Mr. Jones on October 20, 1994 that it would not consider a reduction in the
number of shares, due to the reasons originally articulated by such committee in
early September 1994. Following such report, representatives of Mr. Jones
contacted the
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Intercable Special Committee and indicated that Mr. Jones and International
would be willing to have the total number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock
to be paid for the assets of Spacelink reduced by 150,000 shares and that he and
International would be willing to absorb all of such decrease from the shares he
and International would have otherwise received pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement.
After additional discussion on October 20, 1994 between representatives of
Mr. Jones and the Intercable Special Committee, it was agreed that if the number
of shares to be issued pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement were reduced by
200,000, or approximately 5% of the originally agreed upon consideration, the
Intercable Special Committee would allow this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
to be filed with the Commission reflecting the Intercable Special Committee's
recommendation that the shareholders of Intercable vote in favor of the
Spacelink Agreement. Mr. Jones and International agreed to absorb all of such
reduction rather than attempting any further to have the Spacelink Special
Committee agree to have the Minority Shareholders of Spacelink absorb their
proportionate share of such reduction because Mr. Jones believed it was in the
best interest of all Intercable and Spacelink shareholders to bring these
negotiations to a conclusion and avoid the risk of running afoul of the
expiration date of December 30, 1994 contained in the BCI Agreement and because
Mr. Jones did not believe that further discussions with the Spacelink Special
Committee would be productive.
The closing of the Spacelink Agreement is subject to a number of
conditions, see "The Spacelink Transaction -- Terms of the Spacelink Agreement".
Compliance with those conditions will be determined as of the Closing Date, and
future, unanticipated developments in Spacelink's or Intercable's financial
condition, assets, results of operations or prospects, could affect the closing
of the Spacelink Agreement.
FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE INTERCABLE SPECIAL COMMITTEE REGARDING THE SPACELINK
AGREEMENT
In deciding to recommend that the Intercable Board approve the Spacelink
Agreement for submission to stockholders for a vote, the Intercable Special
Committee considered the following matters:
Fairness Opinions and Related Presentations. The Intercable Special
Committee considered the opinions delivered orally to it and in writing to
Intercable's Board of Directors by Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read to the
effect that the consideration to be received by Intercable for the issuance of
its shares of Class A Stock pursuant to the terms of the Spacelink Agreement is
fair to Intercable from a financial point of view. Copies of the opinions of
Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read are attached as Annexes to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and are incorporated herein by reference.
The Intercable Special Committee also considered the information it
received from Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read during the course of their
engagement, including their valuation analyses of Spacelink and Intercable. In
evaluating these analyses and the opinions of its financial advisors, the
Intercable Special Committee considered the international reputations of Salomon
Brothers and Dillon Read, their experience in merger and acquisition
transactions, and the fact that the fees payable to Salomon Brothers and Dillon
Read were not conditioned upon the conclusions they reached with respect to, or
the consummation of, the Spacelink Agreement.
Integrity of the Negotiation Process. The Intercable Special Committee
considered as favorable that the terms of the Spacelink Agreement were
negotiated and finalized by the members of the Intercable and Spacelink Special
Committees and their legal and financial advisors and no attempt was made by Mr.
Jones or his affiliates to dictate the terms of this Agreement. In addition, the
Intercable Special Committee recognized that by allocating to the Minority
Shareholders 625,868 shares of Intercable Class A Stock that would otherwise
have been received by International, Intercable was able to obtain Spacelink's
assets by issuing fewer shares than if such a reallocation had not been made.
The Intercable Special Committee believed that the favorable reallocation might
not be obtainable in a future transaction if the Spacelink Agreement were not
consummated. The Intercable Special Committee does not believe that further
negotiations would have resulted in meaningfully better transaction terms for
Intercable than are contained in the Spacelink Agreement and believes further
negotiations might have jeopardized the possibility of reaching any negotiated
agreement with the Spacelink Special Committee and that further delays might
have endangered the possibility of reaching an agreement with BCI.
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Timing. The Intercable Special Committee considered whether it was more
desirable from the standpoint of maximizing the value of Intercable and
minimizing the number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock needed to consummate
the Spacelink Agreement to acquire the assets of Spacelink now or to attempt to
increase the value of Intercable through future operations before consummating
the Spacelink Agreement. The Intercable Special Committee believed that it was
not possible to determine whether additional value could be realized through
future operations and postponing an investment in Spacelink into the future, but
knew that any effort to achieve such value would be subject to risk. In reaching
this conclusion, the Intercable Special Committee considered the effect on the
value of Intercable of continuing its present course compared to the effect of
simplifying Intercable's organizational and operational structure which it
believed would enhance the public's perception of Intercable, eliminating the
costs and distractions of maintaining Spacelink as a separate public company and
acquiring cable systems and management agreements for systems with which its
employees were already familiar.
The Intercable Special Committee also recognized that the acquisition of
Spacelink's assets by Intercable was originally made a condition precedent to
the consummation of the BCI Agreement and could be expected to be made a
condition precedent by any other party proposing to make a significant
investment in Intercable.
Past Dealings and Potential Synergies with Spacelink. The history of
Intercable's dealings with Spacelink, the management services provided to
Spacelink in certain cases by Intercable, and the location of certain of
Spacelink's cable systems adjacent to those of Intercable led the Intercable
Special Committee to believe that the acquisition of Spacelink's assets was an
attractive acquisition of cable systems without many of the risks or unknowns
normally associated with acquiring assets with which one has no prior
familiarity.
Stock Ownership and Voting Power of Mr. Glenn R. Jones. The Intercable
Special Committee recognized that Mr. Jones directly or indirectly owns
approximately 85% of the outstanding equity interest and in excess of 86% of the
voting power of Spacelink, which in effect gives him the ability to elect a
majority of the Board of Directors and to control both Intercable and Spacelink.
Thus, the Intercable Special Committee recognized that Mr. Jones had sufficient
voting power to cause Intercable, without the approval of the Intercable Special
Committee, to enter into a transaction like the Spacelink Agreement at a higher
exchange rate than that approved by the Intercable Special Committee, although
Mr. Jones never indicated that he would do so.
Discount to Current Spacelink Stock Price. The Intercable Special Committee
considered that the average market price in 1994 for Spacelink's Class A Stock
had been $2.38. The Intercable Special Committee believed that this price was
artificially high due to the announcement in early November 1993 of the
negotiations regarding a possible acquisition of the assets of Spacelink and the
fact that the consummation of such transaction had initially been made a
condition precedent to the BCI Transaction when it was announced in early
December 1993. In achieving an exchange rate which resulted in a discount to
Spacelink's public market value, the Intercable Special Committee believed it
had achieved an exchange rate attractive to Intercable.
The factors enumerated above were considered by the Intercable Special
Committee on a collective basis and in combination with the Intercable Special
Committee's own knowledge of Intercable, its businesses and business in general.
No individual conclusions were drawn from each particular factor considered.
After considering all of the factors on a collective basis, the Intercable
Special Committee made the judgment that it would be in the best interests of
Intercable to recommend the approval of the Spacelink Agreement to the
Intercable Board.
REASONS FOR THE TRANSACTION
Spacelink Board of Directors. In making its determination that the
Spacelink Agreement was in the best interests of Spacelink and the Minority
Shareholders, the Spacelink Board specifically considered the recommendation of
the Spacelink Special Committee, the factors described above as having been
considered by the Spacelink Special Committee, including, without limitation,
the opinion of Goldman Sachs, and the matters set forth in the following three
paragraphs.
The Spacelink Board believes that the proposed transaction contemplated by
the Spacelink Agreement is in the best interests of Spacelink and the Minority
Shareholders for a number of reasons. First, it believes that Spacelink could
have a difficult time competing in the cable television business in the future.
Due to its
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limited financial capacity, and its inability as a small cable television
operator (having only approximately 161,000 subscribers in owned or managed
systems) to attract a strategic partner with the capital and expertise necessary
to develop and build the complex digital networks envisioned for the future, it
does not believe that Spacelink will be capable of acquiring a significant
number of additional cable television systems or expanding the capacity of those
it currently owns to be a successful competitor in the future. Because the cable
television assets of Spacelink are Spacelink's primary source of cash flow for
funding both its cable and non-cable businesses, the viability of Spacelink as a
cable television operator is of primary significance in considering Spacelink's
future.
Second, the combination of the cable assets of Intercable and Spacelink
will result in a corporate structure that is more attractive to a strategic
investor. The existence of two affiliated, publicly-held companies, both engaged
in the cable television business, has historically created some amount of
confusion in the financial markets, which has resulted in less investment
interest in the debt and equity securities of Spacelink. The confusion between
Intercable and Spacelink has been caused, in part, by their similar names. In
addition, as Spacelink expanded its acquisition of cable television systems, the
primary businesses of the two companies became more alike. Finally, the fact
that Spacelink controlled Intercable led to confusion among investors as to
whether it was more advantageous to invest in Spacelink, the parent company, or
directly in Intercable, the subsidiary. This confusion was exacerbated by the
fact that the equity securities of Intercable and Spacelink have not always
historically traded in a rational relationship to one another in the securities
market. While operationally the cable systems owned by Spacelink have benefited
from the larger management base and resources of Intercable, these operational
and cost efficiencies have not been reflected in the investment community's
evaluation of Spacelink. The equity securities of Spacelink have historically
traded as if Spacelink were a small cable operator that did not have access to
the benefits which normally accrue in the industry to large multiple-system
operators, such as programming and vendor discounts, full scale marketing
support and geographic clustering. By combining the two companies, the corporate
structure will be easier for investors to understand.
Third, there has been limited market liquidity for the Spacelink
shareholders. Generally, the trading volume in Spacelink Class A Common Stock
has been small, and the trading of relatively modest quantities of Spacelink
Class A Common Stock has depressed the market price of such securities. It is
the view of the Spacelink Board of Directors that exchanging the equity
securities of Spacelink for equity securities of Intercable will result in
greater liquidity for the Spacelink Shareholders and access to a more stable and
larger trading market. In addition, both the Spacelink and Intercable equity
securities have generally traded at a significant discount to the private market
value of such securities. The exchange of Spacelink securities for Intercable
securities, coupled with the investment by BCI in Intercable should, in the view
of the Spacelink Board of Directors, bring the public market value of the
Intercable securities to a level closer to management's view of the private
market value of Intercable.
Intercable Board of Directors. In making its determination that the
Spacelink Agreement was in the best interests of Intercable, the Intercable
Board specifically considered the recommendation of the Intercable Special
Committee, the factors described above as having been considered by the
Intercable Special Committee, including, without limitation, the opinions of
Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read, and the matters set forth in the following
five paragraphs.
The Intercable Board believes that the proposed transaction contemplated by
the Spacelink Agreement is in the best interests of Intercable for a number of
reasons. First, they believe, as does the Spacelink Board, that a simplification
of the corporate structure and a consolidation of the cable assets will improve
the investment community's ability to understand and analyze Intercable. In the
view of the Intercable Board, this should increase investor interest in
Intercable. The Intercable Board also believes, and has believed for some time,
that a strategic investor would likely require, as BCI did initially, a
combination of the cable assets into a single entity. The Spacelink Transaction
will accomplish this goal.
Secondly, while Intercable is significantly larger than Spacelink,
Intercable is still not a large company, and has had announced plans for growth
for a number of years. The acquisition of assets from Spacelink will allow
Intercable to grow with assets that it knows. This acquisition will eliminate
uncertainties and unknowns generally attendant to third party acquisitions.
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In addition, the combination of Intercable and Spacelink will result in
certain operational efficiencies. While Intercable has provided certain
management services and assistance to Spacelink in the past in connection with
Spacelink's cable operations, there has been a need to maintain separate
identities, separate accounting functions, separate financial and public
reporting functions and the like. The combination of the two companies will
result in the elimination of certain expenses associated with the maintenance of
two public companies, including costs associated with reporting and proxy
requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the maintenance of two
listings on NASDAQ, communications to two groups of shareholders, maintaining
on-going state corporate qualifications, reports and taxes, and other similar
functions. Although no attempt was made to calculate the precise amount of the
savings to be realized from such a combination, it was believed that over time
such savings would be material. However, it is not expected that there would be
any material savings in the area of personnel costs. The personnel cost savings
would most likely be at the corporate office level, rather than in the field
operations of the companies.
Given the business reasons for supporting a transaction between Intercable
and Spacelink which would have the effect of combining the cable assets, the
Intercable Board believes the particular transaction contemplated by the
Spacelink Agreement is in the best interests of Intercable. It believes that the
willingness of International to agree to the Reallocation allows Intercable to
acquire the Spacelink assets at an attractive price.
In addition, Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read have informed the Intercable
Board that the issuance of 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock in
exchange for the assets of Spacelink is fair to Intercable from a financial
point of view. After reviewing the information presented to the Intercable Board
by such firms, the Intercable Board believes the Spacelink Agreement is fair to
Intercable.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS
Presently, Mr. Jones is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both
Intercable and Spacelink. Mr. Jones does not presently have a formal employment
agreement with either Intercable or Spacelink. If the Spacelink Transaction is
closed and Spacelink is dissolved, Mr. Jones would no longer have an employment
relationship with Spacelink. Under the terms of the agreements to be entered
into with BCI, Mr. Jones is to remain as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Intercable pursuant to a multi-year employment agreement providing for an annual
salary of $2,500,000, which approximates his present combined compensation from
Intercable and Spacelink. If the Spacelink Transaction closes, Mr. Jones and his
affiliates will receive approximately 2,835,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock. As a result of the Reallocation, Mr. Jones and International will
receive, on a per-share basis, fewer shares of Intercable Class A Stock than the
Minority Shareholders.
If the BCI Transaction closes, International (through a subsidiary) and Mr.
Jones (through a trust) will grant an option to BCI on the Intercable Common
Stock currently owned and to be received by them upon the dissolution of
Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement. To acquire this option, BCI will
pay $19 a share, or approximately $49,750,000, subject to an increase of an
additional $3.8 million if Mr. Jones exercises certain stock options and
acquires more shares of Intercable Common Stock. The exercise prices under this
option are described under "The BCI Transaction-Terms of the Option". Affiliates
of Mr. Jones will give certain consideration and will derive certain benefits
pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement among BCI, Intercable, Mr. Jones and
International, including the right of Mr. Jones to designate certain nominees to
the Intercable Board, the right to use a number of channels on Intercable's
cable television systems for programming provided by certain of International's
affiliates for a period of 15 years; the recognition that transactions between
Intercable and certain of Mr. Jones' affiliates which have been conducted in the
past will continue, subject to certain approval rights of BCI; the making by BCI
of significant equity investments in a number of International's affiliates; and
the right of International, pursuant to the Supply and Services Agreement to be
able to provide certain goods and services to Intercable on the same basis as
BCI. In addition, if the BCI Agreement closes, Jones Financial Group, Ltd. will
be paid a fee by Intercable of $2,000,000 and will receive additional
compensation from Intercable in the future. Mr. Patrick J. Lombardi, a director
of Intercable, is the President of Jones Financial Group, Ltd., which will
compensate him for his effort regarding the BCI Agreement. For more information,
see "Terms of the BCI Agreement," "Terms of
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the Jones Employment Agreement," "Terms of the Option Agreements," "Terms of the
Shareholders Agreement," and "Terms of the Supply and Services Agreement."
If the Spacelink Transaction does not close, but the BCI Transaction is
closed, Spacelink has agreed pursuant to the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, to
grant to BCI an option to acquire all of its Intercable Common Stock. This
option, if exercised, would give BCI control of the Intercable Board. Mr. Jones
and International would also grant BCI an option on their shares of Intercable
Common Stock. Spacelink, International and Mr. Jones would receive $19 per share
for granting such options. The exercise prices would be the same as those under
the option that would be granted by International and Mr. Jones had the
Spacelink Transaction closed. Also, the investments by BCI in the International
affiliates would occur as described above and Spacelink would agree to make the
referral of the future business opportunities to Intercable, as described above.
For a further discussion of agreements affecting Mr. Jones and his
affiliates, BCI and Intercable, see "The BCI Transactions-Interests of Certain
Persons."
OPINION OF GOLDMAN SACHS & CO.
General. Goldman Sachs delivered to the Spacelink Special Committee its
written opinion, dated the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, that,
as of the date of such opinion, the number of shares of Intercable Class A and
Common Stock to be received by the Minority Shareholders pursuant to the
Spacelink Agreement is fair to such holders. A copy of Goldman Sachs' written
opinion, dated the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is attached as
Annex D to this Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Spacelink shareholders are advised to read the opinion in its entirety for the
assumptions made, matters considered, the scope of the review undertaken and the
procedures followed by Goldman Sachs. No limitations were imposed by the
Spacelink Special Committee on Goldman Sachs with respect to the investigations
made or the procedures followed by Goldman Sachs in rendering its opinion,
except that it was not within the mandate of and Goldman Sachs did not, solicit
proposals or indications of interest from other parties regarding the possible
acquisition of Spacelink.
In arriving at its opinion and making its presentation to the Spacelink
Special Committee, Goldman Sachs reviewed, among other things, the Spacelink
Agreement; the Annual Report to Shareholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of
Spacelink and Intercable for the five years ended May 31, 1994; certain interim
reports to shareholders and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for Spacelink and
Intercable; and certain internal financial analyses and forecasts for Spacelink
and Intercable prepared by their respective managements. Goldman Sachs also held
discussions with members of the senior management of Spacelink and Intercable
regarding their respective companies' past and current business operations,
financial condition and future prospects. In addition, Goldman Sachs reviewed
the reported price and trading activity for Spacelink Class A Common Stock and
Intercable Class A Stock, compared certain financial and stock market
information for Spacelink Class A Stock and Intercable Class A Stock with
similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are
publicly traded, reviewed the financial terms of certain business combinations
in the cable industry specifically, and in other industries generally, and
performed such other studies and analyses as it considered appropriate.
For purposes of its opinion, Goldman Sachs relied without independent
verification upon the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other
information reviewed by it. In arriving at its opinion, Goldman Sachs did not
make any independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities of
Spacelink or its subsidiaries and was not furnished with any such evaluation or
appraisal.
In rendering its opinion and making its presentations to the Spacelink
Special Committee, Goldman Sachs performed a variety of financial and
comparative analyses which it deemed relevant to the determinations of the
Spacelink Special Committee. The basic analyses used by Goldman Sachs in
preparing its opinion and the primary factors discussed during its presentations
are summarized in greater detail below. This summary, however, does not purport
to be a complete description of Goldman Sachs' written analyses or its
presentations to the Spacelink Special Committee.
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Comparable Public Company Analysis. Goldman Sachs reviewed certain
financial, operating and stock market information of selected publicly traded
companies which had significant cable operations. The companies used in this
analysis were Adelphia Communications, Cablevision Systems Corporation, Century
Communications, Comcast Corp., Continental Cablevision, Falcon Cable, Marcus
Cable, TCA Cable and Tele-Communications, Inc. This analysis provided general
reference ranges for Spacelink's cable assets. Such reference ranges were not
based on specific multiples but rather were determined by Goldman Sachs based
upon their review of various calculated ranges of implied values and business
prospects of Spacelink, including discussions with Spacelink's management, the
similarity or differences between selected cable businesses, and Goldman Sachs'
expertise in securities valuation generally. The analysis included the most
recent stock price of selected companies and this price as a percentage of the
52 week high. The analysis showed the equity market capitalization, the levered
market capitalization and the debt to total book equity of the selected
companies. The following multiples were also shown on the analysis: (i) latest
twelve months multiple of revenue which ranged from a high of 6.4x to a low of
3.8x; (ii) multiple of book value which ranged from a high of 616.0x to a low of
- -10.4x; (iii) latest twelve months multiple of operating cash flow which ranged
from a high of 12.2x to a low of 8.3x; (iv) the multiple of current run rate
operating cash flow which ranged from a high of 12.9x to a low of 7.9x; (v) the
multiple of 1994 estimated operating cash flow which ranged from a high of 11.4x
to a low of 6.8x for other companies. Goldman Sachs informed the Spacelink
Special Committee that, while this analysis could be utilized for a general
reference range for the value of Spacelink's cable assets, the equity securities
of cable companies often traded in the public market at a discount to the
private market value. Goldman Sachs also noted that none of the companies
examined in this analysis were substantially similar to Spacelink and that this
factor would result in meaningful differences to the way in which the public
market would value Spacelink's assets.
Selected Transaction Analysis. Goldman Sachs reviewed publicly available
information on cable transactions which took place from 1993 through February
1994. For each transaction, Goldman Sachs calculated the aggregate consideration
paid, the multiple of operating cash flow, the price paid per subscriber, the
number of subscribers on the system and the basic penetration rate. Goldman
Sachs summarized these transactions into three categories; systems with
subscribers between 1,500 and 11,000 ("Category A"); systems with subscribers
between 11,000 and 25,000 ("Category B"); systems with subscribers above 25,000
("Category C"). For transactions which fell into Category A, the aggregate
multiple of operating cash flow was 9.7x, the price paid per subscriber was
$1,685 and the average penetration was 61.9%. For transactions which fell into
Category B, the aggregate multiple of operating cash flow was 10.0x, the price
paid per subscriber was $1,844, and the average penetration was 64.0%. For
transactions which fell into Category C, the average multiple of operating cash
flow was 10.7x, the price paid per subscriber was $2,151 and the average
penetration was 59.5%. Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink Special Committee
that again, while these other transactions helped to provide benchmarks for
potential ranges of value for Spacelink's cable assets, it was important to note
that the operating and regulatory climate had changed dramatically over the past
18 months and with two rounds of FCC regulation being imposed, these historical
transactions may or may not reflect the future ongoing economics in the merger
market for the cable industry. In addition, Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink
Special Committee that these other transactions involved companies engaged
solely in the cable television business, and noted that Spacelink is not only
engaged in the cable television business, but is also involved in programming,
management operations, radio networks and certain manufacturing businesses.
Therefore, the consideration being received by Spacelink under the terms of the
Spacelink Agreement cannot be reduced simply to a multiple of cable system cash
flow or a price per subscriber. Nonetheless, Goldman Sachs noted that the number
of subscribers in the four cable systems owned by Spacelink were 1,543, 8,070,
16,384 and 23,633 for Clear Creek, Colorado; Panama City Beach, Florida; Hilo,
Hawaii; and Kenosha, Wisconsin, respectively, and such systems had penetration
rates of 60.5%, 70.7%, 76.2% and 68.7%, respectively.
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis of Cable Properties. Goldman Sachs also
performed a discounted cash flow analysis on Spacelink's owned cable properties
using projections provided by the management of Spacelink. Goldman Sachs
presented the Spacelink Special Committee with charts, graphs and other
information illustrating a summary of historical and projected data including
income statement data, and other operating statistics of the cable systems.
Using a discounted cash flow analysis, Goldman Sachs estimated the
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present value of the future cash flows set forth in the management projections.
Additionally, by altering the projected revenue growth rate and projected
operating margins as utilized in the management projections, Goldman Sachs
completed a matrix showing 36 different variations of the present value of the
future cash flows of the management projections. Using the management
projections, Goldman Sachs calculated a net present value of free cash flows for
the years 1995 through 2003 using discount rates ranging from 11.0% to 15.0%.
Goldman Sachs calculated Spacelink's terminal values in the year 2003 based on
multiples ranging from 9.0x to 13.0x operating cash flow. These terminal values
were then discounted to present value using discount rates ranging from 11.0% to
15.0%. Various ranges of discount rates and terminal value multiples were chosen
to reflect the growth prospects, relative risks, private and public market
valuation considerations of Spacelink and theoretical analyses of costs of
capital.
Using the discounted cash flow methodology described above and management's
estimates of future cash flows, the implied value ranged from $94.0 million to
$153.1 million. Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink Special Committee that it
believed management's financial projections were aggressive in that they called
for both substantial revenue growth and expansion of operating cash flow for the
period from 1995-2003 and that the projections provided did not factor in the
impact of the FCC's new rate regulations which were announced in February 1994.
The projections were not revised to reflect the effect of the FCC's new rate
regulations as the actual rules, forms and details of the new regulations were
not made available to the public until March 30, 1994, and were sufficiently
voluminous and complex as to require a significant amount of time to read and
understand the import of such regulations. In addition, the projections were not
revised to reflect these new regulations because management of Spacelink
represented to Goldman Sachs that management believed, based on what was known
about the new rate regulations and the actions taken by Spacelink to comply with
the first round of rate regulation in September 1993, that there would not be a
significant impact on the projections over the ten year period covered as a
consequence of such new regulations.
Analysis of Management Fees. Goldman Sachs prepared a schedule which listed
management's estimates of certain fees Spacelink receives for managing limited
partnerships in which it is the general partner. The schedule indicated
potential fees to be received from 1994 through 2000. Using a discounted cash
flow model, Goldman Sachs discounted the potential fees to be received back to a
present value basis using discount rates from 8.0% to 15.0%, resulting in values
ranging from $7.9 million to $9.2 million. Goldman Sachs also prepared a
sensitivity case to management's estimates by reducing the annual revenues of
the managed cable systems by 1-5%. Using the same discount rates, the value of
the management fees ranged from $7.5 million to $9.2 million. Goldman Sachs
noted to the Spacelink Special Committee that the estimates of the value of
these management fees is highly dependent on the revenue base of the partnership
systems and that the projections of the future revenue of the systems could be
deemed to be aggressive in light of the current operating and regulatory
environment.
Summary of Partnership Residuals. Management of Spacelink provided a
schedule which made certain assumptions with regard to the sale of partnership
owned systems. Goldman Sachs presented a matrix of the values of the residual
interests of Spacelink in such partnerships assuming that partnership cable
systems were sold at a multiple of operating cash flow ranging from 9.0x to
13.0x. The residuals were then discounted back to 1994 using discount rates
ranging from 11.0% to 17.0% resulting in potential ranges of value from $3.3
million to $9.7 million for the partnership residuals.
Mind Extension University. Management of Spacelink provided a model for
1994-2004 for the projected financial performance of Mind Extension University,
Inc. which is 13% owned by Spacelink. Using a discounted cash flow analysis of
these projections with discount rates ranging from 15.0% to 35.0% and terminal
values of operating income ranging from 8.0x to 12.0x provided potential ranges
of value for all of Mind Extension University from $30.8 million to $243.3
million. Goldman Sachs explained to the Spacelink Special Committee that,
because of the unique nature of the Mind Extension University business, the
significant operating losses that Mind Extension University, Inc. was currently
incurring, and the competitive outlook for the business, it would be appropriate
to use relatively high discount rates given these and other risks. In addition,
Goldman Sachs provided an analysis of different transactions in the cable
television programming industry to show the consideration paid per subscriber.
The analysis showed that prices per subscriber ranged from $1.93 to $24.14.
Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink Special Committee that as of
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May 31, 1993, Mind Extension University, Inc. had approximately 22.8 million
subscribers. Goldman Sachs pointed out that while other transactions in the
industry provided a general range of reference, many of these transactions were
for well established, profitable programming operations.
Jones Satellite Networks. Management of Spacelink provided a 10 year model
for 1994-2003 for Jones Satellite Networks, Inc. which is 81% owned by
Spacelink. Using a discounted cash flow analysis of these projections with
discount rates ranging from 12.5% to 32.5% and terminal multiples of operating
cash flow from 8.0x to 12.0x, potential ranges of value of Jones Satellite
Networks, Inc. using this analysis ranged from $30.1 million to $128.5 million
for 100% of Jones Satellite Networks, Inc. Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink
Special Committee that management's projections for the business were aggressive
and called for substantial growth in revenue (from $4.7 million in 1994 to $43.9
million in 2003) and operating cash flow and accordingly that it was important
to assess the achievability of the projections and that it may be appropriate to
focus on higher discount rates to reflect the appropriate risks to Spacelink's
business model. Goldman Sachs also reviewed the terms and conditions of four
business combinations in the satellite radio network market. The analysis of
business combinations showed the aggregate consideration, the aggregate
consideration as a multiple of revenue (which ranged from 1.09x to 2.49x), the
aggregate consideration as a multiple of operating cash flow (which ranged from
8.5x to 33.0x) and the aggregate consideration per affiliate (which ranged from
$49,300 to $50,500).
Superaudio Cable Radio Service. Management of Spacelink provided a 10 year
model for 1994-2003 for Superaudio Cable Radio Service, which is 40.5% owned by
Spacelink, and which provides audio programming to cable television systems.
Performing a discounted cash flow analysis of these projections using discount
rates ranging from 12.5% to 22.5% and terminal values of operating cash flow
ranging from 8.0x to 12.0x resulted in potential ranges of value from $5.3
million to $12.5 million for the entire business.
Jones Futurex, Inc. Management of Spacelink provided a 10 year model for
1994-2003 for Jones Futurex, Inc. ("Futurex"), which is 100% owned by Spacelink.
Performing a discounted cash flow analysis of these projections using discount
rates ranging from 10.0% to 22.5% and terminal values of operating cash flow
ranging from 8.0x to 12.0x resulted in potential ranges of value from $14.9
million to $57.2 million. Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink Special Committee
that due to the competitive dynamics in Futurex' business, coupled with the fact
that historically Futurex had made a small profit in only one of the last five
years, that it was important to judge the relative ability of Futurex to achieve
its 10 year plan, which called for substantial growth in the revenue and
profitability of Futurex.
Other Assets and Liabilities. Goldman Sachs prepared a schedule of other
assets and liabilities of Spacelink based on information provided by management.
The schedule showed cash and cash equivalents, working capital, cash
contributions from the exercise of options, notes receivable, the outstanding
debt of Spacelink, and the potential value of The Jones Group, Ltd., another 80%
owned subsidiary of Spacelink. The other 20% is owned by Intercable.
Other Matters. The number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock being
distributed to the Minority Shareholders pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement
after giving effect to the Reallocation, is equivalent to the number of shares
that the Minority Shareholders would receive, on a pro rata basis without the
Reallocation, were Intercable to issue to Spacelink 7,719,000 shares of Class A
Stock. Using the closing price for a share of Intercable Class A Stock on June
2, 1994 (the date the Spacelink Agreement was announced), which was $13.50, the
value of the assets of Spacelink being transferred to Intercable pursuant to the
Spacelink Agreement can be estimated at $104,200,000, which is within the range
of private market values for the Spacelink assets based on the analyses
performed by Goldman Sachs.
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not
necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Selecting
portions of the analyses or of the summary set forth above, without considering
the analysis as a whole, could create an incomplete view of the processes
underlying Goldman Sachs' opinion. In arriving at its fairness determination,
Goldman Sachs considered the results of all such analyses. No company or
transaction used in the above analysis as a comparison is identical to Spacelink
or the contemplated transaction. No single analysis is the basis for the opinion
of Goldman Sachs, but rather, the combination of the factors and analyses
described above led Goldman Sachs to the conclusions set forth in its
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opinion. Based on the analyses described above, Goldman Sachs estimated the
private market value of Spacelink's assets to be from $98 million to $130
million (after deducting Spacelink's net debt), excluding the shares of
Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink. The Comparable Public Company
Analysis, the Selected Transaction analysis and the Discounted Cash Flow
analyses discussed above were all utilized to provide general ranges of
reference of potential value for the cable assets, while certain similar types
of analyses provided reference for Spacelink's other assets. The Comparable
Public Company analysis provided benchmarks for potential ranges of value of the
Spacelink owned cable assets. Based on examination of the various multiples at
which other publicly traded cable companies traded, Goldman Sachs believed that
other publicly traded companies were not trading at any significant premium to
the potential value of the Spacelink cable assets. The Selected Transaction
Analysis provided evidence that, based on the multiples which have been paid in
other merger transactions involving cable television companies, the relative
valuations being assigned to Spacelink's cable television assets was consistent
with these other transactions. The Discounted Cash Flow Analysis supported
Goldman Sachs opinion by providing a general reference range of value for the
cable assets of Spacelink based on the projections provided by Spacelink
management. Goldman Sachs believed that the valuations calculated as part of the
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, when taking into consideration the risks of not
achieving the forecasts, provided support for the Goldman Sachs opinion.
The analyses were prepared solely for purposes of Goldman Sachs' providing
its opinion as to the fairness of the consideration to be received by the
Minority Shareholders pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement and do not purport to
be appraisals or necessarily reflect the prices at which businesses or
securities actually may be sold. Analyses based upon forecasts of future results
may not be indicative of actual future results, and actual future results may be
significantly more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. As
described above, Goldman Sachs' opinion and presentations to the Spacelink
Special Committee were made to assist it in making its determination to approve
the Spacelink Agreement. The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete
description of the analysis performed by Goldman Sachs and is qualified by
reference to the written opinion of Goldman Sachs set forth in Annex D hereto.
Goldman Sachs, as part of its investment banking business, is continually
engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in connection with
mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings,
secondary distributions of all listed and unlisted securities, private
placements, and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. The
Spacelink Special Committee selected Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor
because it is a nationally recognized investment banking firm that has
substantial experience in transactions similar to the Spacelink Transaction.
Goldman Sachs provides a full range of financial, advisory and brokerage
services and in the course of its normal trading activities may from time to
time effect transactions and hold positions in the securities or options on
securities of Spacelink for its own account and for the account of customers.
Fees Paid to Goldman Sachs. Pursuant to a letter agreement dated February
1, 1994 (the "Engagement Letter"), the Spacelink Special Committee engaged
Goldman Sachs to act as its financial advisor in connection with the Spacelink
Transaction. The Spacelink Special Committee has agreed to pay Goldman Sachs
$750,000 for its services pursuant to the terms of the Engagement Letter. The
Spacelink Special Committee has agreed to reimburse Goldman Sachs for its
expenses, and to indemnify Goldman Sachs against certain liabilities, including
certain liabilities under the federal securities laws.
OPINION OF SALOMON BROTHERS
General. On October 25, 1994, Salomon Brothers delivered to the Intercable
Special Committee its written opinion that, as of June 1, 1994 and October 20,
1994, respectively, the consideration to be received by Intercable in connection
with the issuance of the shares of Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the
terms of the Spacelink Agreement was fair to Intercable from a financial point
of view. Such opinion confirmed the oral opinions given by Salomon Brothers to
the Intercable Special Committee on May 27, 1994 and October 20, 1994. No
limitations were imposed by the Intercable Special Committee upon Salomon
Brothers with respect to the investigations made or the procedures followed by
it in rendering its opinion.
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The full text of the opinion of Salomon Brothers dated October 20, 1994,
which sets forth assumptions made, matters considered and limits on the review
undertaken, is attached as Annex B to this Proxy Statement/ Prospectus.
Intercable shareholders are urged to review such opinion in its entirety.
Salomon Brothers' opinion is directed only to the fairness of the consideration
to be received by Intercable and does not constitute a recommendation to any
Intercable shareholder as to how such shareholder should vote. The summary of
the opinion of Salomon Brothers set forth in this Proxy Statement/Prospectus is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such opinion.
In arriving at its opinion, Salomon Brothers (i) reviewed certain publicly
available business and financial information relating to Intercable and
Spacelink, (ii) reviewed certain other information, including financial
projections, provided to Salomon by Intercable and Spacelink and (iii) met with
Intercable and Spacelink management to discuss the business of Intercable and
Spacelink. Salomon Brothers also considered such other information, financial
studies, analyses and investigations and financial, economic and market criteria
which it deemed relevant.
In connection with its review, Salomon Brothers did not independently
verify any of the foregoing information and relied on such information being
complete and accurate in all material aspects. With respect to the financial
projections, Salomon Brothers assumed that they had been reasonably prepared on
bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgment of
management as to future financial performance. In performing its valuation
analysis, Salomon Brothers did not make an independent evaluation or appraisal
of the individual assets of Intercable or of Spacelink, nor was it furnished
with any such appraisals.
The following is a summary of certain analyses performed and reports
delivered by Salomon Brothers to the Intercable Special Committee on May 27,
1994, as updated on October 14, 1994, in connection with its fairness opinion
(the "Salomon Brothers Report"), as well as Salomon Brothers' oral presentation
on that date:
With respect to the Spacelink Transaction, Salomon Brothers reviewed, among
other things, the public market valuation (as of a date proximate to the date of
the Salomon Brothers Report and also as of certain historical dates) of
Spacelink and the estimated private market value of the assets being acquired
from Spacelink (such assets, excluding the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common
Stock held by Spacelink, being referred to as the "Spacelink Assets"), and
compared these amounts to the value of the 3.9 million shares of Intercable
Class A Stock being issued to Spacelink as consideration for the Spacelink
Assets. Salomon Brothers calculated that the value of the Spacelink Assets
implied by the public market equity value of Spacelink ranged from $68 million
(based upon the $1.4375 per share closing price of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock, and the $16.625 per share closing price of Intercable Common Stock, on
October 12, 1993, which was the date one month before the public announcement of
a contemplated transaction between Intercable and Spacelink) to $138 million
(based upon the $2.1875 per share closing price of Spacelink Class A Common
Stock, and the $13.25 per share closing price of Intercable Common Stock, on May
20, 1994 (a date which was five trading days prior to the announcement of the
terms of the original Spacelink Transaction which would have involved 4.1
million shares of Intercable Class A Stock). As further detailed below, Salomon
Brothers computed an estimated private market value of the Spacelink Assets
ranging from $53 million to $80 million. Salomon Brothers compared the foregoing
values for the Spacelink Assets to the value of the 3.9 million shares of
Intercable Class A Stock being issued to Spacelink as consideration for the
Spacelink Assets which, based upon the $13.00 closing price of Intercable Class
A Stock on May 20, 1994, was $53 million, and based upon the $13.71 average
closing price of Intercable Class A Stock from February 22, 1994 (the date of
the announcement of the revised FCC cable rate regulations) through May 20,
1994, was $56 million. The value of the 3.9 million shares of Intercable Class A
Stock based on the private market value of Intercable (as further detailed
below) was in a range of $102 million to $113 million. Salomon Brothers noted
that while the estimated private market value of the 3,900,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock exceeded the private market value of the Spacelink
Assets, the public trading value of the 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock being issued to Spacelink was at the lower end of the range of the
estimated private market value of the Spacelink Assets.
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Salomon Brothers also noted that the average value (without regard to
allocations between International and the Minority Shareholders pursuant to the
Reallocation) of Intercable Common Stock to be distributed to Spacelink
Shareholders pursuant to the Spacelink Transaction (based upon 3.9 million
shares of Intercable Class A Stock at the May 20, 1994 closing price of $13.00
per share plus 2,859,240 million shares of Intercable Common Stock at the May
20, 1994 closing price of $13.25 per share) was $1.22 per share, which compared
to closing prices for Spacelink Class A Common Stock ranging from $1.4375 per
share on October 12, 1993 to $2.1875 per share on May 20, 1994.
Salomon Brothers also performed a contribution analysis, in which it
calculated the amount of revenues, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization), and cable subscribers "contributed" by each of
Intercable and Spacelink as a percentage of the combined amounts in each of
these categories, and compared these percentages to the pro forma ownership
(assuming consummation of the Spacelink Transaction) of Intercable by the
current Intercable Shareholders (excluding BCI) and current Spacelink
Shareholders -- such percentages were 83% for the Intercable Shareholders and
17% for the Spacelink Shareholders. The relative contributions of revenues,
EBITDA, and cable subscribers of Intercable and Spacelink were 82%/18%, 89%/11%,
and 88%/12%, respectively. Revenues and EBITDA used for purposes of this
analysis were based on results for the quarter ended August 31, 1994, and the
number of subscribers were those reported by the companies as of December 31,
1993. Salomon Brothers noted that the contribution analysis excluded the amount
of revenues, EBITDA and cable subscribers related to the unconsolidated
subsidiaries.
A summary description of the analysis by which Salomon Brothers arrived at
the estimated private market value of Intercable and the Spacelink Assets
follows.
Cable Television Operations. With respect to the cable operations of
Intercable and Spacelink, Salomon Brothers analyzed (i) eight U.S. cable systems
wholly owned by Intercable; partial equity interests in seven European
(principally United Kingdom) cable systems owned by Intercable, which were
exchanged in July 1994 for equity interests in Bell Cablemedia plc (the
"Intercable Owned Systems"); and four U.S. cable systems wholly owned by
Spacelink (the "Spacelink Owned Systems" and collectively with the Intercable
Owned Systems, the "Owned Systems"), (ii) management fees earned by Intercable
and Spacelink in connection with the 32 and 11 U.S. cable systems managed by
Intercable (the "Intercable Managed Systems") and Spacelink (the "Spacelink
Managed Systems"), respectively (collectively, the "Managed Systems"), and (iii)
residual equity interests owned by Intercable and Spacelink in certain limited
partnerships which own the Managed Systems.
Salomon Brothers analyzed the value of the Owned Systems using, as
applicable, discounted cash flow analysis (using projections prepared by
management, as well as certain variants thereof), analysis of certain publicly
traded comparable companies, and analysis of certain private transactions
involving cable television systems. Salomon Brothers' discounted cash flow
analysis incorporated discount rates of 11% to 12% (applied against unlevered
free cash flow) for U.S. cable systems (13% to 15% for U.K. cable systems) and
terminal values ranging from 8 to 10 times projected 2003 EBITDA for U.S. cable
systems (10 to 11 times projected 2003 EBITDA for U.K. cable systems). Salomon
Brothers computed the public market value of certain generally comparable
companies, (including Adelphia Communications Corp., Tele-Communications, Inc.,
TCA Cable TV Inc., Cablevision Systems Corp., Comcast Corp. and Century
Communications Corp.) in the cable television industry, and analyzed the
adjusted firm value (defined as the market value of equity plus the value of
debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash and the value of
certain non-cable assets) of such companies in relation to certain quantitative
data such as EBITDA (for such domestic companies, adjusted firm values to EBITDA
ranged from 8.9x to 10.6x) and number of cable subscribers (for such domestic
companies, adjusted firm values to subscribers ranged from $1,584 to $2,412) and
in consideration of certain qualitative characteristics (including market
demographics, system size and clustering, technical characteristics). Salomon
Brothers also reviewed certain publicly available information pertaining to
announced transactions in the cable television industry, and analyzed the prices
paid or to be paid in these transactions relative to trailing and/or projected
EBITDA (for such transactions, prices to EBITDA ranged from 10.1x to 14.5x), as
well as in terms of price per subscriber (for such transactions, price per
subscriber ranged from $1,458 to $2,850). Based on the aforementioned analysis,
Salomon Brothers derived a range of
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values for the Intercable Owned Systems and the Spacelink Owned Systems of $630
million to $657 million, and $74 million to $89 million, respectively.
With respect to the management fees derived by Intercable and Spacelink
from the Managed Systems, Salomon Brothers performed a discounted cash flow
analysis of the future fees to be received by Intercable and Spacelink from each
of the Managed Systems, based upon management's estimates of the revenues of
each Managed System and the timing (as projected by management) of the
liquidation of the partnerships owning each of the Managed Systems. For purposes
of analyzing the value of the management fees, discount rates ranging from 7% to
9% were employed. No terminal value was calculated in connection with the
management fees as each of the partnerships owning the Managed Systems was
assumed by management to be liquidated within the period covered by the
projections.
With respect to the valuation of residual equity interests in each of the
Managed Systems, Salomon Brothers performed a discounted cash flow analysis of
the proceeds projected to be realized by Intercable and Spacelink upon the
liquidation of the partnerships owning each of the Managed Systems, taking into
account the projected amount of the debt and/or cash on the balance sheet at the
date of liquidation of each of the partnerships, any preferred distributions to
limited partners, and the percentage residual interest held by Intercable and
Spacelink in each of the partnerships. For purposes of this analysis, Salomon
Brothers used discount rates against the projected net equity proceeds ranging
from 16% to 18%. No terminal value was calculated in connection with the
residual equity interests, as each of the partnerships owning the Managed
Systems was assumed by management to be liquidated within the period covered by
the projections.
Based on the aforementioned analysis, Salomon Brothers derived a range of
values for the Intercable Managed Systems and the Spacelink Managed Systems of
$146 million to $169 million, and $13 million to $16 million, respectively.
Programming and Other. Salomon Brothers reviewed and analyzed certain
programming and other assets of Intercable and Spacelink, including Mind
Extension University and Jones Satellite Networks. Salomon Brothers conducted
with respect to each one of these assets, as applicable, analysis of certain
publicly traded comparable companies, analysis of selected publicly announced
acquisition transactions, and discounted cash flow analysis based upon
projections provided by management (as well as certain variants thereof). For
purposes of its discounted cash flow analysis of these assets, which are
generally less mature businesses than the cable systems of Intercable and
Spacelink, Salomon Brothers used discount rates ranging from 17% to 18% (against
unlevered free cash flow) for Mind Extension University (14% to 15% for Jones
Satellite Networks) and assumed terminal value multiples ranging from 9 to 11
times 2004 EBITDA for Mind Extension University (8 to 10 times 2003 EBITDA for
Jones Satellite Networks). Salomon Brothers also analyzed certain publicly
traded cable programming and radio programming companies in terms of their
public market value in relation to number of subscribers, revenues, cash flow
and profitability. Salomon Brothers considered operating characteristics of such
companies such as penetration, advertising revenues per subscriber, and ratings
(all as publicly available). Salomon Brothers also reviewed certain private
market transactions in the cable programming and radio programming industries,
and analyzed the prices paid in consideration of the financial and operating
characteristics noted above. Salomon Brothers noted the fact that Mind Extension
University was significantly different from any of the publicly traded cable
programming companies or cable programming companies involved in historical
private market transactions in that, in addition to providing basic cable
programming, it also provides distance education courses from which it derives
tuition and ancillary revenues. Salomon Brothers then derived a range of values
for Intercable's and Spacelink's programming and other assets of $90 million to
$96 million, and $41 million to $49 million, respectively.
The foregoing analysis of the Spacelink Assets, which Salomon Brothers
conducted principally for purposes of analyzing the fairness, from a financial
point of view, of the consideration to be received under the Spacelink
Agreement, resulted in a private market value reference range of the Spacelink
Assets of $53 to $80 million, as adjusted for certain items such as cash and the
proceeds from the exercise of stock options. The foregoing analysis of the
assets of Intercable, which Salomon Brothers conducted principally for purposes
of analyzing the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the consideration
to be received under the BCI
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Agreement, resulted in a private market value reference range for Intercable of
$26.21-$29.08 per share, as adjusted for certain items such as cash and the
proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
In arriving at its opinions dated June 1 and October 20, 1994, and in
presenting the Salomon Brothers Report, Salomon Brothers performed certain
financial analyses, the material portions of which are summarized above. The
summary set forth above does not purport to be a complete description of Salomon
Brothers' analyses. Salomon Brothers believes that its analyses and the summary
set forth above must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its
analyses could create an incomplete view of the process underlying the analyses
set forth in the opinion and the Salomon Brothers Report. In performing its
analyses, Salomon Brothers made numerous assumptions with respect to industry
performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and
other matters, many of which are beyond the control of Intercable and Spacelink.
No company or transaction used in the comparable public company analysis or
comparable acquisition analysis used by Salomon Brothers is identical to
Intercable, Spacelink or the contemplated transactions. Accordingly, any such
analysis of the value of the proposed transactions involves complex
considerations and judgments concerning differences in the potential financial
and operating characteristics of the comparable companies and other factors in
relation to the trading and acquisition values of the comparable companies and
publicly announced transactions.
Salomon Brothers is an internationally recognized investment banking firm
and regularly engages in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions and for other purposes. The Intercable
Special Committee selected Salomon to act as its financial advisor on the basis
of Salomon Brothers' international reputation and its familiarity with the cable
television industry in general. See "The Intercable Special Committee" for a
description of Salomon Brothers' acting as an underwriter for securities to be
issued by an affiliate of BCI. In the course of its business, Salomon Brothers
trades the debt and equity securities of Intercable and Spacelink for its own
account and for the accounts of customers. Accordingly, Salomon Brothers may at
any time hold a long or short position in such securities.
Fees Paid to Salomon Brothers. Intercable has paid Salomon Brothers
aggregate fees of $1,250,000 in consideration for Salomon Brothers' services.
Intercable has also agreed to reimburse Salomon Brothers for its out-of-pocket
expenses, including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel. Intercable has
agreed to indemnify Salomon Brothers and its affiliates, their respective
directors, officers, partners, agents and employees and each person, if any,
controlling Salomon Brothers or any of its affiliates against certain
liabilities, including certain liabilities under the federal securities laws,
relating to or arising out of its engagement.
OPINION OF DILLON READ
General. Dillon Read has delivered a written opinion to the Intercable
Special Committee that, as of October 20, 1994, the issuance of 3,900,000 shares
of Intercable Class A Stock to Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement
(the "Spacelink Stock Issuance") is fair to Intercable from a financial point of
view.
The full text of the opinion of Dillon Read, which sets forth the
assumptions made, matters considered and limits on the review undertaken, is
attached hereto as Annex C to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Intercable
Shareholders are urged to read this opinion in its entirety for information with
respect to the procedures followed, assumptions made and matters considered by
Dillon Read in rendering such opinion. Dillon Read's opinion with respect to the
Spacelink Stock Issuance does not constitute a recommendation to any Intercable
or Spacelink Shareholder as to how such shareholder should vote at the
respective Special Meetings with respect to the Spacelink Transaction. The
summary of the opinion of Dillon Read set forth in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of such opinion.
In rendering its opinion, Dillon Read, among other things, (i) reviewed
certain publicly available business and historical financial information
relating to Intercable and Spacelink, (ii) reviewed certain financial
information and other data provided to Dillon Read by Intercable and Spacelink
that is not publicly available relating to the business and prospects of
Intercable and Spacelink, including financial projections prepared by
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the management of Intercable and Spacelink, (iii) conducted discussions with
members of the senior management of Intercable and Spacelink, (iv) reviewed
publicly available financial and stock market data with respect to certain other
companies in lines of business Dillon Read believed to be generally comparable
to those of Intercable and Spacelink, (v) considered the pro forma effects of
the Spacelink Stock Issuance on Intercable's leverage ratios and operating cash
flow, (vi) reviewed the historical market prices and trading volumes of the
common stock of Intercable and Spacelink, (vii) reviewed the Spacelink Agreement
and the exhibits thereto, and (viii) conducted such other financial studies,
analyses and investigations, and considered such other information as Dillon
Read deemed necessary or appropriate.
In connection with its review, Dillon Read did not independently verify any
of the foregoing information and relied on its being complete and accurate in
all material respects. In addition, Dillon Read did not make any appraisal of
any of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of Intercable or
Spacelink. With respect to the financial projections referred to above, Dillon
Read assumed that they were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best
then available estimates and judgments of Intercable's and Spacelink's
management as to the future financial performance of each company. Further,
Dillon Read's opinion was based on economic, monetary and market conditions
existing on the date thereof.
In connection with rendering its written opinion on October 20, 1994,
Dillon Read performed certain financial and comparative analyses. The following
paragraphs summarize certain of the comparative analyses Dillon Read performed
in arriving at its opinion.
In connection with rendering its opinion with respect to the Spacelink
Agreement, Dillon Read reviewed, among other things, the public market valuation
(as of the October 20, 1994 and also as of certain historical dates) of
Spacelink and the estimated private market value of the assets being acquired
from Spacelink (such assets, excluding the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common
Stock presently held by Spacelink, being referred to as the "Spacelink Assets"),
and compared these amounts to the value of the shares of Intercable Class A
Stock being issued to Spacelink shareholders as consideration for the Spacelink
Assets. Based upon the $1.73 average public trading price of Spacelink Class A
Stock for the 30 days prior to November 12, 1993 (the announcement date of the
Spacelink transaction), Dillon Read calculated a public market valuation of the
Spacelink Assets of $88.1 million. Based upon the $1,375 per share closing price
of Spacelink Class A Stock on October 20, 1994, Dillon Read calculated a public
market valuation of the Spacelink Assets of $69.7 million. Dillon Read computed
an estimated private market value of the Spacelink Assets ranging from $48.0
million to $67.0 million, as further explained below. Dillon Read related these
amounts to the value of the 3.9 million shares of Intercable Class A Stock being
issued to Spacelink shareholders as consideration for the Spacelink Assets,
which value was $55.6 million based upon the $14.25 closing price of Intercable
Class A Stock on October 20, 1994 and was $66 million based upon the $16.92
average public trading price of Intercable Class A Stock for the 30 days prior
to December 2, 1993 (the announcement date of the BCI Transaction), and was
$89.3 million to $103.6 million based upon Dillon Read's estimate of the private
market value of Intercable (as summarized below). Dillon Read noted that while
the estimated private market value of the 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock did not overlap the private market value range of the Spacelink Assets,
the public trading value of the 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock
being issued to Spacelink was within the range of estimated private market
values of the Spacelink Assets. Dillon Read also noted that the average value
(without regard to allocations between International and the Minority
Shareholders pursuant to the Reallocation) of Intercable Common Stock to be
distributed to Spacelink Shareholders pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement (based
upon 3.9 million Intercable Class A Common Stock at the October 20, 1994 closing
price of $14.25 per share plus 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock at
the October 20, 1994 closing price of $14.25 per share) was $1.20 per share,
which was compared to the $1.73 average public trading price of Spacelink Class
A Common Stock for the 30 days prior to November 12, 1993 (the date of the
public announcement that Intercable and Spacelink had begun their discussions),
and the $1.38 per share closing price of Spacelink Class A Common Stock on
October 20, 1994.
A descriptive summary of the analysis by which Dillon Read arrived at the
estimated private market value of Intercable and the Spacelink Assets follows.
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Owned and Managed Cable Systems. With respect to the cable operations of
Intercable and Spacelink, Dillon Read analyzed (i) the U.S. cable systems which
are wholly owned by Intercable, Intercable's partial equity interests in several
cable systems in the United Kingdom and Spain (the "Intercable Owned Systems"),
and the U.S. cable systems wholly owned by Spacelink (the "Spacelink Owned
Systems," and collectively with the Intercable Owned Systems, the "Owned
Systems"), (ii) the management fees earned by Intercable and Spacelink in
connection with the U.S. cable systems managed by Intercable (the "Intercable
Managed Systems") and Spacelink (the "Spacelink Managed Systems, and
collectively with the Intercable Managed Systems, the "Managed Systems"), and
(iii) the residual equity interests owned by Intercable and Spacelink in a
number of limited partnerships which own the Managed Systems.
In analyzing the private market value of the Owned Systems, Dillon Read
used discounted cash flow analysis (using management's projections), analysis of
certain publicly traded comparable companies, and analysis of certain private
transactions involving cable television systems. Dillon Read's discounted cash
flow analysis incorporated discount rates (applied to unlevered free cash flow)
of 10% to 12% for U.S. cable systems and 13.5% to 15.5% for U.K. cable systems
and terminal values ranging from 8.5 to 10.5 times projected 1999 EBITDA
(earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for U.S. cable
systems and 8.0 to 10.0 times projected 2003 EBITDA for the U.K. cable systems.
Dillon Read analyzed the public market value of selected companies in the cable
television industry which Dillon Read believed to be generally comparable to
Intercable and Spacelink, including Adelphia Communications Corporation,
Cablevision Systems Corporation, Century Communications Corporation, Comcast
Corporation, TCA Cable TV, Inc. and Tele-Communications, Inc., and calculated
the adjusted firm value (defined as the market value of equity plus the value of
debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash and the estimated value
of certain non-cable assets) of such companies while considering certain
quantitative data (such as EBITDA and number of basic cable subscribers) and in
consideration of certain qualitative characteristics (including market
demographics, technical characteristics and system clustering characteristics).
Dillon Read also calculated the value of Intercable's stake in Bell Cablemedia
plc based on the public trading value of its American Depositary Shares on
October 20, 1994 of $24.50. Dillon Read also reviewed certain publicly available
information pertaining to closed transactions in the cable television industry,
and analyzed the prices paid or to be paid in these transactions as a multiple
of trailing EBITDA and basic subscribers. Based on the aforementioned analysis,
Dillon Read derived a range of values for the Intercable Owned Systems and the
Spacelink Owned Systems of $615 million to $660 million, and $74 million to $82
million, respectively.
With respect to the private market valuation of management fees earned by
Intercable and Spacelink from the Managed Systems, Dillon Read performed a
discounted cash flow analysis of the future fees to be received by Intercable
and Spacelink from each of the Managed Systems, based upon management's
estimates of the revenues of each Managed System and the timing (as projected by
management, as well as variants that Dillon Read prepared based on management's
projections) of the liquidation of the partnerships owning each of the Managed
Systems. A terminal value was not applied in connection with the discounted
value of the management fees, as each of the partnerships owning the Managed
Systems was assumed by management to be liquidated within the period covered by
the projections.
With respect to the private market valuation of residual equity interests
in each of the Managed Systems, Dillon Read performed a discounted cash flow
analysis of the proceeds projected to be realized by Intercable and Spacelink
upon the liquidation of the partnerships owning each of the Managed Systems,
taking into account the estimated debt and/or cash balance as of the projected
date of liquidation of each of the partnerships, any preferred distributions to
limited partners, and the percentage residual interest held by Intercable and
Spacelink in each of the partnerships. A terminal value was not applied in
connection with the residual equity interests, as each of the partnerships
owning the Managed Systems was assumed by management to be liquidated within the
period covered by the projections.
Based on the aforementioned analysis, Dillon Read derived a range of values
for the Intercable Managed Systems and the Spacelink Managed Systems of $130
million to $160 million, and $11 million to $13 million, respectively.
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In performing its analysis of the Managed Systems, Dillon Read utilized
projections which were prepared by management prior to the announcement of the
revised FCC cable rate regulations in March 1994. Dillon Read did not analyze
the impact of revised FCC regulation on the Managed Systems Spacelink, since no
such analysis had been finalized by Intercable or Spacelink. Dillon Read
believed, however, that the impact of such regulation on the operations of the
Managed Systems would be negative.
Programming and Other. Dillon Read reviewed and analyzed certain
programming and other assets of Intercable and Spacelink, including Mind
Extension University, Superaudio and Jones Satellite Networks. With respect to
these businesses, Dillon Read conducted an analysis, where applicable, of
selected publicly traded comparable companies, and a discounted cash flow
analysis based upon projections (as projected by management, as well as variants
that Dillon Read prepared based on management's projections). For purposes of
its discounted cash flow analysis of these assets, Dillon Read used discount
rates ranging from 13% to 17% (on unlevered free cash flow) and assumed terminal
value multiples ranging from 7 to 9 times 2004 EBITDA. Dillon Read also analyzed
the trading value of certain publicly traded cable programming and radio
programming companies as a multiple of revenues, EBITDA, number of subscribers
and considered other publicly available data related to such companies. Dillon
Read noted that Mind Extension University and Galactic Radio were in earlier
stages of development than some of the publicly traded programming companies
that were studied, and were in additional and different lines of business.
Dillon Read also considered the value of the other assets of Intercable and
Spacelink, including but not limited to the value of Jones Futurex, Inc., The
Jones Group, Ltd., Jones Aviation, Inc., and as set forth in the respective Form
10-Qs of Intercable and Spacelink for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 1994,
cash and other investments, and other long term debt, payables and receivables.
Dillon Read then derived a range of values for Intercable's and Spacelink's
programming and other assets of $70 million to $76 million, and $38 million to
$47 million, respectively.
The summary set forth above does not purport to be a complete description
of the analyses performed by Dillon Read. Dillon Read believes that its analyses
and the summary set forth above must be considered as a whole and that selecting
portions of its analyses or of the above summary, without considering all
factors and analyses, could create an incomplete view of the processes
underlying the analyses performed by Dillon Read in arriving at its opinion. In
performing its analyses, Dillon Read made numerous assumptions with respect to
industry performance, general business and economic conditions and other
matters, many of which are beyond the control of Intercable or Spacelink. The
analyses performed by Dillon Read are not necessarily indicative of actual
values or actual future results, which may be significantly more or less
favorable than suggested by such analyses. Additionally, analyses relating to
the values of businesses do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the
prices at which businesses actually may be sold.
No public company utilized as a comparison is identical to Intercable or
Spacelink or the business segment for which a comparison is being made. An
analysis of the results of such a comparison is not mathematical; rather it
involves complex considerations and judgments concerning differences in
financial and operating characteristics of the comparable companies and other
factors that could affect the public trading value of the comparable companies
to which Intercable, Spacelink and their business segments are being compared.
Dillon Read is an investment banking firm engaged in, among other things,
the valuation of businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings, secondary
distributions of listed and unlisted securities and private placements. The
Intercable Special Committee selected Dillon Read as its financial advisor
because it is an internationally recognized investment banking firm that has
substantial experience in transactions similar to the Spacelink Stock Issuance
and the BCI Agreement.
Fees Paid to Dillon Read. Pursuant to the terms of an engagement letter
dated February 25, 1994, Intercable has agreed to pay Dillon Read a fee of
$500,000 in the aggregate for its written opinion on both the Spacelink
Transaction and the BCI Transaction. Intercable has also agreed to reimburse
Dillon Read for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including all reasonable
fees and disbursements of counsel, and to
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indemnify Dillon Read and certain related persons against certain liabilities
relating to or arising out of its engagement, including certain liabilities
under federal securities laws.
As noted under the caption "Factors Considered by the Intercable Special
Committee", the opinion of Dillon Read was only one of the many factors
considered by the Intercable Special Committee in determining to approve the
Spacelink Stock Issuance.
INTERCABLE'S RETENTION OF LEHMAN BROTHERS
To assist it in the evaluation of both the Spacelink Agreement and the BCI
Agreement, the Intercable Board retained the services of the investment banking
firm of Lehman Brothers. Lehman Brothers was not asked to provide any opinion to
the Intercable Board but it did provide advice and assistance in a number of
situations throughout the negotiations. The Lehman Brothers fee for these
services was $500,000.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPACELINK BOARD
For the reasons described above, see "The Spacelink Transaction -- Reasons
for the Transaction", the Spacelink Board recommends the Spacelink Transaction
to the Spacelink Shareholders and believes such transaction is in the best
interests of such shareholders.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERCABLE BOARD
The Intercable Board (of which all but two members are employees or former
employees of Intercable), in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the
Intercable Special Committee, unanimously approved the Spacelink Agreement (with
Mr. Jones abstaining) and recommends a vote in favor of the proposal to approve
such agreement by the Intercable shareholders and believes such transaction is
in the best interests of Intercable.
TERMS OF THE SPACELINK AGREEMENT
The description of the Spacelink Agreement set forth below does not purport
to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the
Spacelink Agreement attached hereto as Annex F to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and incorporated herein by references.
General. Subject to receiving shareholder approval of the Spacelink
Agreement, Intercable will acquire from Spacelink, pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement, substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other than the
2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock presently held by Spacelink).
Intercable has agreed to assume all the liabilities of Spacelink, as set forth
in the Spacelink Agreement, other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting
Shareholders. Such liabilities totalled approximately $82,710,000 at April 30,
1994. In exchange, Intercable will issue 4,100,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock, which shares shall be registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, Spacelink will liquidate and distribute its
assets to its shareholders. Pursuant to the terms of the Reallocation, upon the
dissolution of Spacelink up to 593,110 shares of Intercable Class A Stock will
be reallocated to the Minority Shareholders. After giving effect to the
distribution made upon the liquidation of Spacelink and the Reallocation, and
assuming the exercise of all outstanding Spacelink stock options, each
non-dissenting Minority Shareholder will receive .09629 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock and .03567 shares of Intercable Common Stock for each share of
Spacelink held. Mr. Jones, International and the subsidiaries of International
will receive, on a per-share basis, fewer shares of Intercable Class A Stock
than the Minority Shareholders because of the Reallocation.
Spacelink Agreement Glossary. The following definitions of certain terms
should be consulted in reviewing the following discussion of the Spacelink
Agreement.
"Acquisition Proposal" means a bona fide offer or proposal for, or
indication of interest in, a merger or other business combination involving any
Spacelink Group Entity or the acquisition of any equity interest in, or
substantial portion of the assets of, any Spacelink Group Entity, other than the
transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement and in the Alternative
Transaction as defined in the Transaction Agreement.
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"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing.
"Control Option". See "The BCI Agreement -- Glossary."
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign judicial, executive or legislative instrumentality, or any
agency, authority, commission, board or official thereof, including, without
limitations, any franchising authority.
"Intercable Group" means Intercable and each Person that is a Subsidiary of
Intercable at such time.
"Intercable Group Entity" means each Person included in the Intercable
Group at such time.
"JI Group" means, at any time, Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd.
and each Person that is a Subsidiary of Glenn R. Jones or Jones International,
Ltd. at such time, other than any Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a
Spacelink Group Entity at such time.
"JI Group Entity" means each Person included in the JI Jones Group at such
time.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the condition
(financial or otherwise), business, assets, results of operations or prospects
of Intercable and its Subsidiaries or Spacelink and its Subsidiaries, as
applicable, in each case taken as a whole.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, trust
or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision
or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Restricted Persons" means Spacelink and any other Spacelink Group Entity
and their respective officers, directors, employees or other agents.
"Ruling Request" means the request to the Internal Revenue Service for the
Tax Ruling.
"Spacelink Group" means Spacelink and each Person that is a Subsidiary of
Spacelink at such time.
"Spacelink Group Entity" means each Person included in the Spacelink Group
at such time.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which securities or
other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of
the board of directors or other persons performing similar functions are,
directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such Person, (ii) any partnership
of which such Person is, directly or indirectly, a general or managing partner
or (iii) any other entity that is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such
Person. With respect to Subsidiaries of Spacelink, Subsidiaries shall not
include an Intercable Group Entity or Jones Earth Segment, Inc.
"Tax Ruling" means a private letter ruling issued by the Internal Revenue
Service to Intercable, Spacelink, Jones International, Ltd., and Glenn R. Jones
holding, inter alia, that the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of
Spacelink by Intercable pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement will be recognized
as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue
Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized by Spacelink under Section 361
of the Code upon the transfer of the assets of Spacelink to Intercable or
distribution of the shares of Intercable Class A Stock and the 2,859,240 shares
of Common Stock of Intercable in liquidation to its shareholders.
"Transaction Agreement" means the agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 among
Spacelink, International, Glenn R. Jones and BCI which prescribes inter alia the
circumstances pursuant to which the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement becomes
effective.
Representations and Warranties. Spacelink and Intercable have made a number
of representations and warranties to one another concerning, among other things,
organization and qualification to do business, corporate power and authority,
capitalization, subsidiaries, investments, properties, franchises, litigation,
material contracts and liabilities, insurance, compliance with laws,
environmental matters, intellectual property, taxes, transactions with
affiliates, officers and directors and employee benefit plans.
Certain Covenants. Until the Closing Date, Spacelink has agreed that it
will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct their respective
businesses in the ordinary course and will use all reasonable efforts to
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preserve intact its business organizations and relationships with third parties
and to keep available the services of its present officers and employees.
Specifically, Spacelink will not, and will not permit any Spacelink Group Entity
(i) to acquire or dispose of any cable television system; (ii) issue or grant
rights or options with respect to any shares of capital stock; (iii) declare or
make provision for the payment of any dividend or other distribution with
respect to any shares of capital stock; or (iv) take or agree to take any action
that would knowingly make any representation and warranty set forth in Article 3
of the Spacelink Agreement inaccurate in any respect at, or as of any time prior
to, the Closing Date.
Until the closing, Spacelink will regularly advise and consult with
Intercable as to the business of Spacelink and its Subsidiaries. Spacelink has
agreed to furnish Intercable with financial statements for all fiscal quarters
ending after November 30, 1993 but prior to the Closing Date and when available,
for the fiscal year ending May 31, 1994. These financial statements will be
certified by the chief financial officer of Spacelink. Spacelink also agreed to
provide Intercable with a management report with respect to operating revenues,
operating expenses, capital expenditures and related information at the end of
each monthly accounting period ending prior to the closing of the Spacelink
Transaction.
Intercable has agreed that the services that have been provided by the
Spacelink Group Entities to the JI Group Entities and by the JI Group Entities
to the Intercable Group Entities may continue to be provided during the period
prior to the Closing Date, on terms and conditions consistent with past
practice. Except for these transactions, Spacelink agreed that neither it nor
any Spacelink Group Entity will engage in any material transaction, or enter
into any agreement, with any JI Group Entity unless the terms of such
transaction are fully and fairly disclosed to, and approved by, Intercable.
Intercable has also agreed to preserve intact its business organizations
and relationships with third parties and to keep available the services of their
respective present officers and employees prior to closing of the Spacelink
Transaction.
Spacelink shall give BCI and Intercable, and their authorized
representatives, full access to the offices, properties, books and records of
the Spacelink Group Entities. Spacelink will provide such financial and
operating data and other information as such persons may reasonably request, and
Spacelink agreed to instruct its employees, counsel and financial advisors to
cooperate with BCI and Intercable in their investigation of the Spacelink Group
Entities. Likewise, Intercable will give Spacelink and its representatives full
access to its offices, properties, books and records and will furnish to
Spacelink such financial and operating data and other information as Spacelink
may reasonably request. Intercable will instruct its employees, counsel and
financial advisors to cooperate with Spacelink in its investigation.
Until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of the Spacelink
Agreement, no Restricted Person will take any action to solicit, initiate or
encourage any Acquisition Proposal or engage in negotiations with any Person or
disclose any non-public information relating to any Spacelink Group Entity or
afford access to properties, books or records of any Spacelink Group Entity with
a view to pursuing any Acquisition Proposal. Spacelink will promptly notify
Intercable after receipt by a Restricted Person of any Acquisition Proposal and
will keep Intercable fully informed of the status and details of any such
Acquisition Proposal.
The parties agree to use their reasonable best efforts to cause the
transaction contemplated by the Spacelink Transaction to be recognized as a
tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1) of the Code. Spacelink has
agreed to declare and to take steps to effect immediately upon the closing of
the Spacelink Transaction a distribution of all of its assets on a pro rata
basis to its shareholders. See "Plan of Liquidation of Spacelink".
Conditions to Closing. The obligations of Intercable and Spacelink under
the Spacelink Agreement are each subject to the satisfaction or waiver by each
such party, at or prior to the Closing, of certain conditions, including (i) the
approval of the Spacelink Agreement by the Intercable Shareholders and by the
Spacelink Shareholders, (ii) the effectiveness of this Registration Statement
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and the
absence of a stop order, (iii) the approval for listing on the NASDAQ National
Market System of the 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be
delivered to Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement; (iv) the Tax Ruling
shall have been received or certain
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conditions in the Transaction Agreement shall have been satisfied; (v) the
absence of any order enjoining or restraining the consummation of the Spacelink
Agreement and any pending or threatened action or proceeding brought by a
Governmental Authority challenging the acquisition of the Spacelink Assets or
otherwise seeking to restrain or prohibit consummation of the Spacelink
Agreement or seeking to impose any material limitation on any material provision
of the Spacelink Agreement, (vi) the completion of all actions by, and in
respect of or filings with, any Governmental Authority required to permit the
consummation of the Spacelink Agreement, (vii) the receipt by the Spacelink
Group Entities and the Intercable Group Entities of all third-party consents
required to consummate the Spacelink Agreement, and (viii) the sale of all of
the capital stock of Jones Earth Segment, Inc.
The obligation of Spacelink to consummate the Spacelink Agreement is
subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Spacelink of the following further
conditions: (i) Intercable shall have performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by it on or prior to the Closing Date; (ii)
the representations and warranties of Intercable under the Spacelink Agreement
and any certificate delivered pursuant thereto shall be true in all material
respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and as of such date; (iii)
Spacelink shall have received a certificate signed by an executive officer of
Intercable confirming the matters described in (i) and (ii) above; (iv) the
shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be delivered to Spacelink pursuant to the
Spacelink Agreement shall have been registered under the Securities Act; (v)
Spacelink shall have received all documents it may reasonably request relating
to the existence of Intercable and any other Intercable Group Entities and the
corporate authority of Intercable, all in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to Spacelink; (vi) the holders of not more than 800,000 shares of
Spacelink Class A Common Stock shall have given notice of intent to exercise the
rights of Dissenting Shareholders by filing a notice of intent to demand
payment; and (vii) Goldman Sachs shall not have withdrawn its fairness opinion.
The obligation of Intercable to consummate the Spacelink Agreement is
subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Intercable of the following further
conditions: (i) Spacelink shall have performed in all material respects all of
its obligations required to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing Date;
(ii) the representations and warranties of Spacelink under the Spacelink
Agreement and any certificate delivered by Spacelink pursuant thereto shall be
true in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and
as of such date; (iii) Intercable shall have received a certificate signed by an
executive officer of Spacelink confirming the matters described in paragraphs
(i) and (ii) above; (iv) Intercable shall have received all documents it may
reasonably request relating to the existence of Spacelink and other Spacelink
Group Entities and the corporate authority of Spacelink, all in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Intercable; (v) the holders of not more
than 800,000 shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock shall have given notice of
intent to exercise the rights of Dissenting Shareholders by filing a notice of
intent to demand payment; and (vi) Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read shall not
have withdrawn their fairness opinions.
Termination and Survival. The Spacelink Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Closing (i) by mutual written agreement of Intercable and
Spacelink; (ii) by Intercable or Spacelink if the Tax Ruling shall not have been
received by December 15, 1994, unless an election to proceed with the Spacelink
Agreement is made in accordance with Section 2.2(c) of the Transaction Agreement
(see "The Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement-Background, The Transaction Agreement"
and "Certain Federal Income Tax consequences," below); (iii) by Intercable or
Spacelink if the Closing shall not have been consummated on or before December
30, 1994; (iv) by Intercable or Spacelink if the request for the Tax Ruling is
withdrawn or the Internal Revenue Service indicates that it is likely that it
will not grant the rulings sought in such request, unless an election to proceed
with the Spacelink Agreement is made in accordance with Section 2.2(c) of the
Transaction Agreement; or (v) by Intercable or Spacelink if there shall be any
law or regulation that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the Spacelink Agreement illegal or otherwise prohibited or if consummation of
the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement would violate any non-
appealable final order, decree or judgment of any court or Governmental
Authority having competent jurisdiction. Termination pursuant to any of the
above methods, shall be without liability of either party to the other party.
However, if termination results from (i) the willful failure of a party to
fulfill a condition to the performance of the obligations of the other party or
(ii) a knowing breach by Intercable or Spacelink of any
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representation or warranty, such party shall be fully liable for any and all
damage, loss, liability and expense incurred or suffered by the other party as a
result of such failure or breach. The covenants, agreements, representations and
warranties contained in the Spacelink Agreement or in the certificates delivered
pursuant to such agreement will not survive the Closing except for the agreement
by Intercable to assume liabilities of Spacelink and except for the obligation
of the parties and International regarding the liquidation of Spacelink and the
Reallocation.
Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Spacelink
Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
The Spacelink Transaction is accounted for as (i) the exchange of ownership
interests between entities under common control for the 2,835,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock distributed to Glenn R. Jones and International, which
is reflected at predecessor cost and (ii) the acquisition of the minority
interest of Spacelink, which is reflected at fair market value. The excess of
the market value of Spacelink's minority interest over the book value is
assigned to goodwill.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Certain franchise agreements pursuant to which Spacelink or its managed
limited partnerships conduct operations in specific areas contain provisions
requiring approval for the transfer of such franchises. In some cases, these
provisions apply to the Spacelink Agreement and Spacelink has applied for the
necessary approvals, without which the Spacelink Agreement cannot close, unless
this closing condition is waived. Spacelink and its affiliates also hold certain
licenses granted by the Federal Communication Commission, whose consent is
required in connection with the sale of Spacelink assets. Spacelink expects that
all of such approvals will be granted routinely. Spacelink does not believe that
any other material governmental approvals or actions will be required for
consummation of the Spacelink Agreement. See "Terms of the Spacelink
Agreement -- Conditions to Closing."
PLAN OF LIQUIDATION OF SPACELINK
Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, Spacelink has covenanted and agreed
that, immediately following the Closing, it will take steps to effect its
complete liquidation and distribute all of its assets (excluding the reserve for
payments to Dissenting Shareholders but including the 3,900,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock and the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock),
to its shareholders, other than Dissenting Shareholders. For each share of
Spacelink held immediately prior to the Closing, each shareholder of Spacelink
(other than Dissenting Shareholders) shall receive the following:
(i) 0.03570 shares of Intercable Common Stock; plus
(ii) 0.09683 shares of Intercable Class A Stock, of which 0.04869
shares of Intercable Class A Stock will be received from Spacelink and
0.04814 shares of Intercable Class A Stock will be received pursuant to the
Reallocation.
The exchange ratios described above were calculated on the assumption that all
of the outstanding options to acquire shares of Spacelink Class A Stock were
exercised. If all of such options are not exercised, the exchange ratios shall
be adjusted in the manner shown in Exhibit B to the Spacelink Agreement. Any
such adjustment is not expected to be material.
No fractional shares shall be distributed in the liquidation. Any
fractional share to which a shareholder of Spacelink would otherwise have been
entitled shall be rounded up or down to the nearest whole share. Upon
satisfaction of all of its obligations to Dissenting Shareholders and the
distribution of all of its assets to shareholders in complete liquidation
pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, Spacelink shall transfer to Intercable any
cash remaining in the reserve established for payments to Dissenting
Shareholders, together with any shares which would otherwise have been
distributed to Dissenting Shareholders. Upon completion of
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such steps, Spacelink shall forthwith execute and file Articles of Dissolution
with the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado.
EFFECT OF THE SPACELINK TRANSACTION ON SPACELINK'S STOCK OPTIONS
Spacelink has a stock option plan, known as the Jones Spacelink, Ltd. 1992
Stock Option Plan (the "Spacelink Plan") and has granted stock options
thereunder and has also granted stock options outside of the Spacelink Plan. A
total of 2,010,997 shares of Spacelink Class A Stock were subject to option at
September 30, 1994, with exercise prices ranging from $.719 to $1.125. If the
Spacelink Agreement receives the requisite shareholder approvals, each unexpired
and unexercised option to purchase shares of Spacelink Class A Stock under the
Spacelink Plan or otherwise will become fully vested, thereby allowing the
holders of such option to exercise them prior to Closing, in whole or in part.
Any options which are not exercised will expire at Closing. Any options which
are exercised will result in the option holders owning Spacelink Class A Common
Stock and such holders will receive shares of Intercable Class A Stock and
Intercable Common Stock upon consummation of the Spacelink Agreement on the same
basis as the current holders of Spacelink Class A Stock.
CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following summary discusses the principal federal income tax
consequences of the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement and
related transactions. This summary is based upon the Code, applicable Treasury
Regulations thereunder and administrative rulings and judicial authority as of
the date hereof. All of the foregoing are subject to change. The discussion
assumes that holders of shares of Spacelink hold such shares as capital assets,
and does not address the tax consequences that may be relevant to a particular
shareholder subject to special treatment under certain federal income tax laws,
such as dealers in securities, banks, insurance companies, tax-exempt
organizations, non-U.S. persons and shareholders who acquired shares of
Spacelink pursuant to the exercise of options or otherwise as compensation or
through a tax-qualified retirement plan, nor any consequence arising under the
laws of any state, locality or foreign jurisdiction.
Spacelink, Intercable, International and Glenn R. Jones have jointly filed
with the IRS a request for a ruling describing the federal income tax
consequences of the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement. The
Tax Ruling, if granted, could provide, in part as follows:
(1) Spacelink Shareholders will not recognize gain or loss upon the
receipt from Spacelink of shares of Intercable Class A Stock and Intercable
Common Stock upon the dissolution of Spacelink. (As discussed below,
Spacelink shareholders will recognize taxable income upon the receipt of
Intercable Class A Stock after the dissolution of Spacelink pursuant to the
Reallocation.)
(2) The tax basis of such Intercable shares received by a Spacelink
shareholder upon the dissolution of Spacelink will be the same as the tax
basis of the shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock exchanged therefor.
(3) The holding period applicable to the shares of Intercable Class A
Stock and Intercable Common Stock received by Spacelink shareholders from
Spacelink will include the holding period of the Spacelink shares so
exchanged, if such Spacelink shares were held as capital assets.
(4) Spacelink and Intercable will not recognize taxable gain or loss
upon the exchange of Spacelink assets for Intercable Class A Stock or upon
the distribution by Spacelink of its shares of Intercable to its
shareholders.
Rulings received from the IRS would be based upon (i) certain
representations of Spacelink, Intercable, International and Mr. Glenn R. Jones
concerning, among other matters, their intentions to maintain a continuing
direct and indirect proprietary interest in Intercable, and (ii) the terms of
the Spacelink Agreement. Any private ruling issued by the IRS will bind the IRS
only with respect to the parties who requested the ruling, which will include
only Spacelink, Intercable, International and Mr. Glenn R. Jones.
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In the course of preliminary discussions with the IRS, such agency has
indicated that it might require that the shares of Intercable Common Stock
currently held by Spacelink, and currently excluded from the Spacelink
Agreement, be transferred from Spacelink to Intercable and back to Spacelink as
part of the sale of the assets. This "round tripping" of the Intercable Common
Stock would not change the substantive transaction between Intercable and
Spacelink, and the shareholders of Spacelink would still receive their pro rata
share of the Intercable Common Stock currently held by Spacelink upon the
liquidation of Spacelink. Mr. Jones, Intercable and Spacelink have indicated
that if the IRS were prepared to issue a favorable Tax Ruling and required the
"round tripping" of the Intercable Common Stock in order to issue such favorable
ruling, then Spacelink would agree to the inclusion of the Intercable Common
Stock in the assets being transferred to Intercable, with the consideration to
be paid by Intercable for such assets being the transfer back to Spacelink of
such Intercable Common Stock. In that event, the Intercable Common Stock would
be transferred by Spacelink to Intercable, and would be transferred back by
Intercable to Spacelink and would be included in the assets distributed to
Spacelink Shareholders upon the liquidation of Spacelink. The decision as to
whether or not to "round trip" the stock will be made on the basis of what the
IRS will require in order to issue a favorable Tax Ruling.
It is uncertain how quickly the IRS will rule on this transaction, and
there is no assurance that the IRS will rule favorably. If satisfactory rulings
are not received by December 15, 1994, the Spacelink Agreement will not be
consummated unless Mr. Glenn R. Jones elects to proceed with the Spacelink
Agreement in accordance with the conditions described below.
Mr. Glenn R. Jones may, but is not required to, elect to proceed with the
Spacelink Agreement in the absence of an IRS ruling provided (A) International
and Intercable shall have entered into an Indemnification Agreement by which,
subject to certain exceptions, International generally would indemnify
Intercable for a portion of federal, state and local taxes, including interest
and penalties, actually incurred if the transactions contemplated by the
Spacelink Agreement are determined to result in the recognition of taxable gain
to Spacelink, and (B) Intercable shall have received an opinion of Davis, Graham
& Stubbs, L.L.C. or Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as to certain tax
consequences of the Spacelink Agreement ("Counsel's Opinion"). Counsel's Opinion
would be based upon certain representations, including representations of
International and Mr. Glenn R. Jones concerning their intent to maintain a
continuing direct and indirect proprietary interest in Intercable. Counsel's
Opinion also may be subject to certain qualifications, including, but not
limited to, (1) the recognition that there is an absence of authority with
respect to certain issues, (2) that the transfer of Intercable Common Stock by
International to a less-than wholly owned subsidiary of International and the
issuance of the Control Option should not violate the "continuity of proprietary
interest" requirement for tax-free reorganizations, recognizing the absence of
authority on point and (3) other qualifications which are reasonable and
customary for an opinion of a similar nature. Counsel's Opinion would state
that, in the opinion of counsel, based upon and subject to such qualifications,
the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement will be treated as a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the Code. Unlike a
private ruling from the IRS, an opinion of counsel does not bind the IRS or the
courts, and can provide no assurance that the Spacelink Agreement will result in
the desired tax consequences to Intercable or to the Spacelink Shareholders.
Assuming that the transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement will
be treated as a reorganization under Section 368(a)(1) of the Code, Spacelink
Shareholders will acquire a tax basis in the Intercable shares received in
exchange for Spacelink Class A Common Stock upon the dissolution of Spacelink
equal to the tax basis of the shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock exchanged
therefor. Such tax basis will be allocated between the shares of Intercable
Class A Stock and Intercable Common Stock received in the exchange in proportion
to the respective fair market values of the Intercable Class A Stock and the
Intercable Common Stock received. Under Rev. Rul. 73-233, discussed below, a
shareholder's tax basis in the shares of Intercable Class A Stock received
pursuant to the Reallocation will be the fair market value of such shares on the
date they are received.
In accordance with Revenue Ruling 73-233, 1973-1 CB 179, the reallocation
to the shareholders of Spacelink (excluding International and Mr. Glenn R.
Jones) of up to 625,868 shares of Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the
Reallocation will be treated as a taxable fee, and not as part of the tax-free
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reorganization. Accordingly, a Spacelink Shareholder will recognize ordinary
taxable income on the receipt of such shares of Intercable Class A Stock. The
amount of income recognized will be the fair market value of such Intercable
shares on the date received.
The manner in which a Spacelink Shareholder's basis in the Intercable Class
A Stock and the Intercable Common Stock received upon the dissolution of
Spacelink and in the Reallocation will be allocated among the particular shares
of such stock is uncertain and will depend upon the Spacelink Shareholder's
particular circumstances. Accordingly, Spacelink Shareholders are urged to
consult with their own tax advisors in this regard.
Except as discussed below, a Dissenting Shareholder of Spacelink who
demands and receives payment for his or her Spacelink shares will recognize
taxable gain or loss equal to the excess of (1) the amount of the cash payment
which the shareholder receives from Spacelink in exchange for such Spacelink
shares, reduced by (2) such shareholder's adjusted basis in the Spacelink
shares. Such gain or loss would be capital gain or loss assuming the Spacelink
shares were held as capital assets, and would be long-term capital gain or loss
if the shares also were held for more than one year. Under the rules of Section
302 of the Code, in certain circumstances the amount of the cash payment
received from Spacelink by a dissenting shareholder who maintains a sufficient
continuing interest (direct and constructive) in shares of Intercable might be
treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the current or accumulated
earnings and profits, if any, of Spacelink for the period ended on the date of
the exchange.
A Spacelink Shareholder who is not exempt from backup withholding may be
subject to backup withholding at a rate of 31% of the shares of Intercable Class
A Stock to which the Spacelink Shareholder is entitled pursuant to the
Reallocation, or with respect to any payment to which the Spacelink Shareholder
is entitled as a Dissenting Shareholder. Generally, Spacelink, International,
its agent, broker or any paying agent, as the case may be, will be required to
withhold from any payment subject to withholding a tax of 31% of such payment if
the payee fails to furnish his taxpayer identification number, to certify that
he is not subject to backup withholding, or otherwise comply with the applicable
backup withholding rules.
THE PRECEDING DISCUSSION IS INTENDED ONLY AS A SUMMARY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE SPACELINK
AGREEMENT AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE
ANALYSIS OR DISCUSSION OF ALL POTENTIAL TAX EFFECTS RELEVANT THERETO. SPACELINK
SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE SPECIFIC TAX
CONSEQUENCES TO THEM, INCLUDING TAX RETURN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THE
APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF FOREIGN, FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND OTHER APPLICABLE
TAX LAWS AND THE EFFECT OF ANY PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE TAX LAWS.
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERCABLE AFTER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTIONS
Generally, the management and operations of Intercable after closing of the
Spacelink Agreement and the BCI Agreement will remain as they are currently. The
cable television and other operations to be acquired from Spacelink will likely
be managed by those persons who presently have charge of such operations,
including the management of Spacelink's limited partnerships, which are not
otherwise affected by the Spacelink Transaction. It is anticipated that all
employees of Spacelink will become employees of Intercable.
Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement to be entered into
among Mr. Glenn R. Jones, International, BCI and Intercable (the "Shareholders
Agreement") upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, the Intercable Board will be
increased from seven to thirteen. BCI will have the right to designate three
persons for nomination to the Intercable Board, Mr. Jones will have the right to
designate seven persons for nomination to such Board, and BCI and Mr. Jones will
jointly designate three persons for nomination to such Board, each of the latter
being an independent director with no current affiliation with Intercable, BCI
or any other of their respective affiliated entities. BCI will also have the
right pursuant to the Secondment Agreement to be entered into upon closing of
the BCI Agreement to place, with Intercable's consent, up to ten persons in
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management positions within Intercable at Intercable's cost. See "The BCI
Transaction-Terms of the Shareholders Agreement" and "Terms of the Secondment
Agreement."
Spacelink sponsors certain employee pension and welfare benefit plans in
which its eligible employees participate. With the exception of certain plans of
nonqualified deferred compensation, Intercable sponsors the same pension and
welfare benefit plans which are sponsored by Spacelink. Spacelink employees
participating in these plans will become employees of Intercable upon closing of
the Spacelink Agreement, and their benefits and accruals will be unaffected.
Upon the closing of the Spacelink Agreement, it is anticipated that Intercable
will adopt the plans of nonqualified deferred compensation sponsored by
Spacelink, and, upon such adoption, the benefits and accruals of the
participants in these plans will also be unaffected. There will be no effect on
the tax-qualified status of any of the pension or welfare benefit plans as a
result of the Spacelink Transaction.
If the BCI Agreement closes, Intercable will have the funds provided by
that transaction, as well as an enhanced ability to borrow funds that the BCI
relationship is expected to provide. Having additional funds should allow
Intercable to expand its business over time by acquiring additional properties,
including certain properties now held by its managed limited partnerships. No
such properties have been selected at the date of this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
If the BCI Agreement closes, BCI will acquire an option to purchase certain
shares of Intercable Common Stock. If such option is exercised, BCI would then
own enough shares of Intercable Common Stock to elect seventy-five percent (75%)
of the members of the Intercable Board. See "The BCI Transaction-Terms of the
Option Agreements."
EXCHANGE OF SPACELINK STOCK CERTIFICATES
Promptly after consummation of the Spacelink Transaction, Bank (the
"Agent") will mail a letter of transmittal with instructions to each Spacelink
Shareholder of record immediately before the closing of the Spacelink
Transaction for use in exchanging certificates for shares of Spacelink for
certificates representing shares of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class
A Stock. Certificates should not be surrendered by Spacelink Shareholders until
they have received such letter of transmittal from the Agent.
RESALES OF INTERCABLE SHARES
The Intercable Class A Stock and Intercable Common Stock to be distributed
to the Shareholders in connection with the Spacelink Agreement have been
registered under the Securities Act. All such shares will be freely transferable
by those Spacelink Shareholders who, at the time of the Closing, are not deemed
to be "Affiliates" of Spacelink for purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities
Act. "Affiliates" are generally defined as persons who control, are controlled
by, or are under common control with Spacelink (generally, certain executive
officers and directors and companies they control). Mr. Jones, International,
Mr. Henderson and Mr. Gregory Liptak, President of Spacelink, are such
Affiliates of Spacelink.
Affiliates may not sell shares acquired in connection with the Spacelink
Agreement, except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act covering such shares or in compliance with Rule 145 (or Rule 144
under the Securities Act in the case of persons who are or become Affiliates of
Intercable) or another applicable exemption from the registration requirements
of the Securities Act. In general, under Rule 145, for two years following the
Closing, an Affiliate (together with certain related persons) would be entitled
to sell shares acquired in connection with the Spacelink Agreement only through
unsolicited "broker transactions" or in transactions directly with a "market
maker," as such terms are defined in Rule 144. Additionally, the number of
shares to be sold by an Affiliate (together with certain related persons and
certain persons acting in concert) within any three-month period for purposes of
Rule 145 may not exceed the greater of 1% of the outstanding shares of
Intercable Common Stock or Intercable Class A Stock, as the case may be, or the
average weekly trading volume of such stock during the four calendar weeks
preceding such sale. Rule 145 would only remain available, however, to
Affiliates if Intercable remained current with its informational filings with
the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"). Two years after the Closing, an Affiliate would be able to sell
such shares
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without such manner of sale or volume limitations provided that Intercable was
current with its Exchange Act informational filings and such Affiliate was not
then an Affiliate of Intercable. Three years after the Closing, an Affiliate
would be able to sell such shares without any restrictions so long as such
Affiliate had not been an Affiliate of Intercable for at least three months
prior thereto.
THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND
BCI agreed to enter into the BCI Agreement with Intercable, and pursuant
thereto to acquire shares of Intercable Class A Stock, only as part of a larger
transaction whereby BCI would ultimately be able to gain control of Intercable
through the acquisition of sufficient Intercable Common Stock to control the
Intercable Board. Accordingly, BCI has obtained from International and Mr. Jones
and, in the alternative, from Spacelink, a right to purchase an option on
sufficient shares of Intercable Common Stock to achieve this objective. If the
Spacelink Agreement closes, then, pursuant to the terms of the Option
Agreements, BCI will acquire from International, through a special purpose
subsidiary, and from Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through a special purpose trust, an
option to acquire all of their shares of Intercable Common Stock, held directly
or indirectly. Alternatively, if the Spacelink Agreement does not close, then
BCI will close the BCI Agreement with Intercable only if it acquires from
Spacelink, through a special purpose subsidiary, an option to acquire all of the
shares of Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink.
THE TRANSACTION AGREEMENT
Spacelink, International, Mr. Glenn R. Jones and BCI have entered into an
agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 entitled the "Transaction Agreement" in order
to provide the mechanism for determining under what circumstance a party (i.e.,
International and Mr. Jones on the one hand, or Spacelink on the other) will
grant to BCI the requisite option on the Intercable Common Stock. The
Transaction Agreement contemplates that if the Spacelink Transaction is
consummated International will organize a special purpose corporation and Mr.
Jones will organize a special purpose trust to hold the shares of Intercable
Common Stock now owned by them or to be received upon the dissolution of
Spacelink. The Transaction Agreement provides that upon the Closing of the BCI
Agreement, BCI will enter into the Option Agreements. See "Terms of the BCI
Agreement-Terms of the Option Agreements."
However, if the Spacelink Transaction has not been consummated, upon notice
being given (an "Alternative Transaction Notice"), BCI and Spacelink will enter
into the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. An Alternative Transaction Notice may
be given by Mr. Jones at any time, or by BCI at any time after December 15, 1994
or by BCI at any time after the Ruling Request is withdrawn or the Internal
Revenue Service indicates that it is likely it will not grant the relief sought
in the Ruling Request.
Regardless of whether an Alternative Transaction Notice has been delivered
or the status of the Ruling Request, Mr. Jones may, notwithstanding anything to
the contrary in the Transaction Agreement, elect to proceed with the Spacelink
Agreement if certain conditions are satisfied, namely that (i) International and
Intercable shall have entered into an indemnification agreement, substantially
in the form attached to the Transaction Agreement, and (ii) Intercable shall
have received a favorable opinion of tax counsel regarding the tax consequences
of the Spacelink Agreement. The indemnification agreement provides that
International generally will indemnify Intercable against and hold it harmless
from International's share (as defined below) of the actual Federal, state and
local income tax (including interest and penalties payable to the Internal
Revenue Service) when the same become payable by reason of a Final Determination
(as defined) of liability of Spacelink for any U.S. Federal income tax because
the Spacelink Agreement fails to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning
of Section 368(a)(1) of the Code or because Spacelink is subject to tax under
Section 357(c) or 361(c) of the Code as a result of the transactions
contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement. International's share of liability is
determined by the ratio of the aggregate number of shares of stock of Spacelink
owned by the JI Group Entities to the aggregate number of shares of Spacelink
outstanding, calculated by taking into account all options that are exercised
for Class A Common Stock of Spacelink at or prior to the consummation of the
Spacelink Agreement. The Tax opinion would state that, based upon and subject to
certain representations and qualifications, the reorganization pursuant to the
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Spacelink Agreement would be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of
Section 368(a)(1) of the Code. See "Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences".
If Mr. Jones elects to proceed with the Spacelink Agreement in the
circumstances described above, the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would not
become effective.
TERMS OF THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT
In the event that the Spacelink Agreement is not consummated, whether due
to the failure to receive a favorable tax ruling from the IRS or for any other
reason, Spacelink will remain in existence and will retain all of its assets and
businesses (other than Jones Earth Segment, Inc.). In such an event, there will
be no liquidation of Spacelink and no distribution of any shares of Intercable
Common Stock to the Spacelink Shareholders. Instead, Spacelink will grant to BCI
an option on its Intercable Common Stock pursuant to the terms of an option
agreement substantially identical to the Option Agreements. See "The BCI
Transaction -- Terms of the Option Agreements". Under the terms of its agreement
with BCI (the "Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement"), a copy of which is attached as
Annex G to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and incorporated herein by
reference, Spacelink will receive from BCI an option deposit of $19 per share
for each of the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock owned by Spacelink,
and in exchange for such payment, will grant to BCI an option to acquire the
shares of Intercable Common Stock. The option would generally be exercisable,
except in certain limited circumstances (see "The BCI Transaction -- Terms of
the Option Agreements"), during the period commencing on the seventh anniversary
and ending on the eighth anniversary of the Closing of the BCI Agreement. If the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement becomes effective, Spacelink would also enter
into a Shareholders Agreement with BCI on terms and conditions similar to those
of the Shareholders Agreement described at "Terms of the Shareholders
Agreement." Pursuant to such Shareholders Agreement, Spacelink would, among
other things, agree to refer to Intercable all opportunities to invest in (i)
cable television systems, (ii) wireline communications services in markets
served by Intercable or Spacelink and in other markets if the fair market value
of the investment is less than Intercable's market capitalization at such time,
and (iii) broadband multi-media services in any market in which Intercable or
Spacelink provides cable television or wireline services. Spacelink would,
however, be free to make investments in and provide any of the foregoing
services on the island of Hawaii in the State of Hawaii. It would also be free
to maintain and complete any cable television system which it currently owns or
manages wherever located, and to maintain and expand its other businesses, such
Jones Satellite Networks, Superaudio and Jones Futurex, Inc. While the referral
obligation could limit Spacelink's ability to grow as a cable television
operator, it will maintain the ability to grow its other current businesses and
to explore all other new business opportunities not subject to the referral
obligation.
The option deposit received by Spacelink from BCI will be non-refundable
and will not offset amounts payable by BCI upon any exercise of the option on
the Intercable Common Stock pursuant to the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. If
BCI elects to exercise its option under the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement,
Spacelink will receive an amount per share to be determined based on the timing
of any such exercise and the market price of the Intercable Class A Stock at the
time of any such exercise. Generally, the purchase price per share of Intercable
Common Stock upon exercise of the option will be the sum of (i) two-thirds of an
agreed upon price per share (ranging from $28.50 in the first year after Closing
to $89.13 in the eighth year after Closing), and (ii) one-third of 120% of the
current market value per share of Intercable Class A Stock at the time the
option is exercised. See "The BCI Transaction -- Terms of the Option
Agreements". If the Spacelink Agreement closes, the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement will not become effective. Approval of the Spacelink-BCI Option
Agreement constitutes, without any further vote, approval of the sale of the
optioned shares of Intercable Common Stock, if the option is exercised by BCI.
If the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement is consummated, it is expected that
the proceeds from the option deposit received by Spacelink will be used to repay
outstanding bank indebtedness of approximately $50,000,000.
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TAX ASPECTS OF THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT
Spacelink should not recognize taxable income upon the receipt of
approximately $54.3 million -- or $19 per optioned share -- in consideration for
the issuance of this option. Rather, if the option is exercised, Spacelink (or
its subsidiary if a subsidiary is used to grant the option and hold the optioned
shares), will at that time recognize capital gain equal to the sum of the
exercise price under the option plus the $54.3 million received upon the grant
of the option, less its basis in the Intercable Common Stock sold under the
terms of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. If the option lapses unexercised,
ordinary taxable income will then be recognized equal to the $54.3 million
previously received upon the grant of the option.
OPINION OF GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. REGARDING THE SPACELINK-BCI OPTION AGREEMENT
On June 1, 1994, Goldman Sachs delivered to the Spacelink Board its written
opinion that the consideration to be received by Spacelink for the Spacelink-BCI
Option is fair to Spacelink. A copy of Goldman Sachs' written opinion, dated
June 1, 1994 is attached as Annex E to this Proxy Statement and is incorporated
herein by reference. All Spacelink shareholders are advised to read the opinion
in its entirety for the assumptions made, matters considered, the scope of the
review undertaken and the procedures followed by Goldman Sachs.
Goldman Sachs noted in its presentation to the Spacelink Board that
pursuant to agreements other than the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement,
transactions were being executed between BCI, International, Intercable, JEN,
Lightwave and JEG, and that while they reviewed the terms and conditions of
these other transactions, Goldman Sachs was expressing no opinion regarding any
of these transactions. Further, Goldman Sachs noted that Spacelink would, if the
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement is consummated, be entering into an obligation to
refer business opportunities ("Referral Obligation") to Intercable and that
Goldman Sachs was expressing no opinion regarding the Referral Obligation.
In connection with its opinion, Goldman Sachs reviewed, among other things,
the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement; Annual Reports to shareholders and Annual
Reports on Form 10-K of Spacelink and of Intercable for the five years ended May
31, 1993; certain interim reports to shareholders; and certain internal
financial analyses and forecasts for Spacelink and Intercable prepared by their
respective managements. Goldman Sachs also held discussions with members of the
senior management of Spacelink and Intercable regarding their past and current
business operations, financial condition and future prospects of their
respective companies. In addition, Goldman Sachs reviewed the reported price and
trading activity for the shares of Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class
A Stock, compared certain financial and stock market information for Spacelink
with similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are
publicly traded, and performed such other studies and analyses as were
considered appropriate.
The discussion below outlines the basic analyses used by Goldman Sachs in
preparing its opinion and the primary factors discussed during its
presentations. This summary, however, does not purport to be a complete
description of Goldman Sachs' written analyses or its presentations to the
Spacelink Board.
The primary methodology by which the option to be granted by Spacelink to
BCI on the shares of Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink (the "Spacelink
Option") was valued involved the use of the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
("Black-Scholes Model"). Goldman Sachs noted in its discussions with the
Spacelink Board that the valuation of a long term option is inherently
uncertain, being necessarily based upon standard option pricing models that rely
upon certain assumptions beyond the ability of any party to control and require
subjective determinations regarding, among other things, stock price volatility,
dividend yield, discount rates and the expiration date of the option. The type
of option being sold by Spacelink is extremely difficult to value using the
Black-Scholes Model given the illiquidity of the option, the unique negotiated
terms contained in the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, the relatively low volume
level of trading which takes place in the Intercable Common Stock and the
uncertainty as to what the exact purchase price will be if and when the
Spacelink Option is exercised. Due to the significant uncertainty caused by the
fact that there is not a fixed price at which the Spacelink Option can be
exercised, that there is no ability to positively determine when the Spacelink
Option can or will be exercised due to certain accelerating events which may
take place, and the other factors noted above, the estimated range of value of
the Spacelink Option
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varies widely and any such estimates must be viewed in light of the
circumstances and qualifications noted in this paragraph. Goldman Sachs based
its analysis upon the Black-Scholes Model and, in connection therewith, reviewed
with the Spacelink Board the assumptions used by Goldman Sachs regarding
exercise price, volatility, dividend yield, discount rate and timing of the
Spacelink Option. Goldman Sachs' opinion constituted its view based on such
assumptions and the trading prices and market conditions as of the close of
trading on May 27, 1994.
Goldman Sachs presented to the Spacelink Board two different methodologies
in which the potential value of the Spacelink Option could be calculated using
the Black-Scholes Model. The first methodology valued the Spacelink Option using
an exercise price which was dependent on the estimated future stock price of
Intercable Class A Stock as provided by the management of Intercable. Using this
methodology, Goldman Sachs prepared a matrix showing the potential value of the
Spacelink Option using volatility levels ranging from 30% to 75% and durations
of the Spacelink Option ranging from 1 year to 8 years. Under this approach, the
potential value of the Spacelink Option ranged from $4.8 million to $50.1
million. Goldman Sachs pointed out that the historical volatility of Intercable
Common Stock over the past 10 years ranged from 53% to 59%. Goldman Sachs also
presented to the Spacelink Board a second method of calculating the potential
value of the Spacelink Option using the Black-Scholes Model and a formula which
did not require estimates of the future value of Intercable Class A Stock to
determine the future exercise price. Using this approach, Goldman Sachs prepared
a matrix showing the potential range of values for the Spacelink Option using
the same volatility levels and durations as noted above and arrived at a range
of $.7 million to $29.3 million. Goldman Sachs noted to the Spacelink Board that
it believed this second methodology was more appropriate to rely on because it
eliminated the uncertainty around estimating the future stock price of
Intercable Class A Stock.
Goldman Sachs relied without independent verification upon the accuracy and
completeness of all of the financial and other information reviewed for purposes
of its opinion. In addition, Goldman Sachs did not make an independent
evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities of Intercable, Spacelink
or any of its subsidiaries and was not furnished with any such evaluation or
appraisal. In rendering its opinion, Goldman Sachs considered only the
consideration being received for the Spacelink Option; it being acknowledged by
the Spacelink Board that the determination as to whether or not an option to
acquire shares held by Spacelink should be issued is a matter to be decided by
the Spacelink Board in the exercise of its business judgment, as to which
Goldman Sachs was informed that the Spacelink Board was separately advised by
Spacelink's management and counsel.
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not
necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Selecting
portions of the analyses or of the summary set forth above, without considering
the analysis as a whole, could create an incomplete view of the processes
underlying Goldman Sachs' opinion. In arriving at its fairness determination,
Goldman Sachs considered the results of the analyses described above. The values
obtained under these methodologies were compared to the amounts to be received
by Spacelink under the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, and when considered with
other factors, led Goldman Sachs to the conclusion stated in its opinion set
forth herein. No company or transaction used in the above analysis as a
comparison is identical to Spacelink or the contemplated transaction. The
analyses were prepared solely for purposes of Goldman Sachs' providing its
opinion as to the fairness of the consideration to be received by Spacelink for
the Spacelink Option and do not purport to be appraisals or necessarily reflect
the prices at which businesses or securities actually may be sold. Analyses
based upon forecasts of future results may not be indicative of actual future
results, and actual future results may be significantly more or less favorable
than suggested by such analyses. As described above, Goldman Sachs' opinion and
presentation to the Spacelink Board was made to assist it in making its
determination to approve the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement. The foregoing
summary does not purport to be a complete description of the analysis performed
by Goldman Sachs and is qualified by reference to the written opinion of Goldman
Sachs set forth in Annex E hereto.
Fees Paid to Goldman Sachs. Pursuant to a letter agreement dated May 23,
1994 (the "Spacelink Engagement Letter"), the Spacelink Board engaged Goldman
Sachs to render an opinion as to the fairness of the consideration to be
received by Spacelink for the Spacelink-BCI Option. The Spacelink Board has
agreed to pay Goldman Sachs $250,000 for its services pursuant to the terms of
the Spacelink Engagement Letter.
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The Spacelink Board has agreed to reimburse Goldman Sachs for its expenses, and
to indemnify Goldman Sachs against certain liabilities, including certain
liabilities under the federal securities laws.
The Spacelink Board has approved the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement and
recommends that the Spacelink Shareholders approve it.
See "The Spacelink Special Meeting -- Record Date; Shareholders Entitled to
Vote and Required Vote" and "Dissenters' Rights" for information regarding the
vote required to adopt this proposal and the right to dissent thereto.
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COMPARATIVE MARKET PRICE DATA AND DIVIDENDS
Intercable. Intercable's shares are quoted on NASDAQ/NMS under the symbols
"JOIN" and "JOIN A" for the Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A
Stock, respectively. The following table shows the high and low prices as quoted
on the NASDAQ/National Market System for the first quarter of fiscal 1995 and
for each quarterly period of fiscal 1994, 1993, 1992 and 1991 for each class of
Intercable's stock:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TIME PERIODS COMMON STOCK CLASS A STOCK
-------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 First Quarter..................................... 15 7/8 11 1/2 15 3/8 12
1994 First Quarter..................................... 14 3/4 11 15 1/4 11 1/4
Second Quarter.................................... 20 13 1/4 19 12 1/2
Third Quarter..................................... 20 1/4 14 7/8 20 1/4 15
Fourth Quarter.................................... 15 3/4 10 3/4 15 5/8 11
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1993 First Quarter..................................... 14 9 3/4 13 1/2 10
Second Quarter.................................... 12 1/4 10 3/4 13 9 1/2
Third Quarter..................................... 16 3/4 12 16 12 1/4
Fourth Quarter.................................... 16 1/4 10 1/2 16 1/4 10
1992 First Quarter..................................... 11 7 3/4 11 1/4 8
Second Quarter.................................... 13 1/4 8 3/4 13 1/2 9
Third Quarter..................................... 14 10 3/4 14 11 1/4
Fourth Quarter.................................... 13 9 1/4 12 1/2 9 1/2
1991 First Quarter..................................... 11 3/4 6 11 3/4 5 3/4
Second Quarter.................................... 8 1/4 4 3/4 8 3/4 4 3/4
Third Quarter..................................... 10 5 3/4 11 5 1/4
Fourth Quarter.................................... 12 1/4 8 3/4 12 3/4 9 1/2
</TABLE>
On June 1, 1994, the last full trading day preceding the public
announcement of the execution of the Spacelink Agreement, the last reported sale
prices were $12.88 for the Intercable Common Stock and $13.00 for the Class A
Stock.
Spacelink. Spacelink's Class A Common Stock is quoted on NASDAQ under the
symbol "SPLKA". The following table shows the high and low prices of Spacelink's
Class A Common Stock as quoted on the NASDAQ National Market System for the
first quarter of fiscal 1995 and for each quarterly period of fiscal 1994, 1993,
1992 and 1991:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TIME PERIODS CLASS A COMMON STOCK
-------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------
HIGH LOW
----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1995 First Quarter........................................... 2 1/4 1 1/4
1994 First Quarter........................................... 1 1/8 9/16
Second Quarter.......................................... 2 1/2 3/4
Third Quarter........................................... 2 13/16 1 15/16
Fourth Quarter.......................................... 2 9/16 2
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1993 First Quarter........................................... 1 1/8 3/4
Second Quarter.......................................... 15/16 19/32
Third Quarter........................................... 1 3/8 3/4
Fourth Quarter.......................................... 1 5/16 5/8
1992 First Quarter........................................... 1 5/8 1 1/16
Second Quarter.......................................... 1 3/8 1
Third Quarter........................................... 1 1/8 13/16
Fourth Quarter.......................................... 1 3/16 13/16
1991 First Quarter........................................... 1 3/4 1
Second Quarter.......................................... 1 9/16
Third Quarter........................................... 1 5/8 5/8
Fourth Quarter.......................................... 1 3/4 1 1/8
</TABLE>
On June 1, 1994, the last full trading day preceding the public
announcement of the execution of the Spacelink Agreement, the last reported sale
price was $2.19 for the Spacelink Class A Common Stock.
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DIVIDENDS
Neither Intercable nor Spacelink has ever paid a cash dividend, nor is
there any intention to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. If the
Spacelink Agreement is closed, Intercable's plans regarding the payment of cash
dividends would not change.
COMPARISON OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF INTERCABLE
SHAREHOLDERS AND SPACELINK SHAREHOLDERS
If the Spacelink Agreement receives the requisite shareholder approvals and
the other conditions to the closing have been met, upon the liquidation of
Spacelink, and after giving effect to the Reallocation and assuming the exercise
of all outstanding options to acquire shares, the non-dissenting holders (other
than Mr. Glenn R. Jones, International and their subsidiaries) of Spacelink
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock will receive .09629 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock and .03567 shares of Intercable Common Stock for each
share of Spacelink held. Such Intercable Class A Stock would be newly issued by
Intercable. The Intercable Common Stock is presently owned by Spacelink.
Intercable and Spacelink are Colorado corporations. The following is a
summary of the material differences between the rights of holders of Intercable
Shares and the rights of holders of Spacelink Shares. This summary is not
intended to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
applicable provisions of the CBCA and to the Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws of Intercable and Spacelink.
DIVIDENDS
Intercable. Each share of Intercable Class A Stock and each share of
Intercable Common Stock have the same rights to dividends and distributions,
when and as declared by the board of directors, whether paid in cash, property
or stock, except that in the case of cash dividends, holders of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock shall be paid one-half cent per share in addition to
the amount payable for each share of Intercable Common Stock for each quarter in
respect of which a cash dividend is declared and paid on the Intercable Common
Stock. The additional dividend paid on Intercable Class A Stock shall be
non-cumulative but shall be appropriately adjusted in the event the board of
directors declares a cash dividend in respect of a period other than a quarterly
period. In the event the Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock
are subdivided into a greater number of shares or combined into a smaller number
of shares, then the additional dividend shall be proportionately adjusted. The
board of directors may declare either (i) a dividend payable solely in
Intercable Common Stock to holders of both Intercable Common Stock and
Intercable Class A Stock or (ii) a dividend payable solely in Intercable Class A
Stock to holders of both Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock.
Spacelink. Each share of Spacelink Class A Common Stock and Spacelink Class
B Common Stock shall have the same rights to dividends and distributions, when
and as declared by the board of directors, whether paid in cash, property or
stock. The board of directors may declare either (i) a dividend payable solely
in shares of Spacelink Class A Common Stock to holders of both Spacelink Class A
Common Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock or (ii) a dividend payable
solely in Spacelink Class B Common Stock to holders of both Spacelink Class A
Common Stock and Spacelink Class B Common Stock.
LIQUIDATION
Intercable. In the event of liquidation, holders of the Intercable Class A
Stock shall receive $1 per share for each share held before the holders of
Intercable Common Stock shall receive any payment. After such amount has been
paid, the holders of Intercable Common Stock shall receive $1 per share for each
share of Intercable Common Stock held. Any remaining amount shall be paid to the
holders of the Intercable Class A Stock and the Intercable Common Stock on a pro
rata basis.
Spacelink. Neither the Articles of Incorporation nor the bylaws of
Spacelink provide for any liquidation preferences.
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VOTING RIGHTS
Intercable. Holders of Intercable Class A Stock are entitled (a) in the
election of directors, as a class, to elect the greater of 25% or the next
highest whole number of the board of directors; (b) in all matters requiring a
class vote, to one vote per share; and (c) in matters not requiring a class
vote, to 1/10th of a vote per share. Holders of Intercable Common Stock are
entitled to one vote per share.
Spacelink. Holders of Spacelink Class A Common Stock are entitled (a) in
the election of directors, as a class, to elect the greater of 25% or the next
highest whole number of the board of directors; (b) in all matters requiring a
class vote, to one vote per share of Spacelink Class A Common Stock; and (c) in
matters not requiring a class vote, to 1/20th of a vote per share of Spacelink
Class A Common Stock. Holders of Spacelink Class B Common Stock are entitled to
one vote per share.
SPECIAL TRANSFER RESTRICTION
Spacelink. The bylaws of Spacelink provide that the shares of Intercable
Common Stock acquired by Spacelink from International pursuant to a stock
purchase agreement may not be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, encumbered
or otherwise disposed of or dealt with, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by
agreement or operation of law, without the prior written approval of Glenn R.
Jones, or in the event of his death or disability, without the prior written
approval of the then Chairman of the Board of International, or, if there then
be no person occupying such office, without the prior written approval of
Christine E. Jones. Christine E. Jones is the daughter of Glenn R. Jones. The
referenced shares are the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock now held
by Spacelink. The above requirement will be met if the conditions to the closing
of the Spacelink Agreement are met or waived. Similarly, if the Spacelink-BCI
Option Agreement is executed, the foregoing restriction will not be of any
continuing effect.
THE BCI TRANSACTIONS
A letter of intent was executed between Intercable and BCE Telecom
International Inc. ("BCETI") on December 2, 1993 setting forth the terms upon
which BCETI was prepared to make an investment in Intercable. BCI subsequently
acquired the rights and obligations of BCETI under the Letter of Intent in the
context of a corporate reorganization effective on January 31, 1994, pursuant to
which all employees of BCETI became employees of BCI. As a consequence, BCETI is
referred to throughout as "BCI". The following is a description of the events
which led to the execution of the letter of intent and ultimately to the
execution of the definitive agreements.
HISTORY OF INTERCABLE
General. Intercable was formed in 1970 by Glenn R. Jones, and International
was the sole shareholder of Intercable at that time. The business of Intercable
was to engage in the acquisition, development and operation of cable television
systems and it acquired its first cable television system in the early 1970's.
In 1972, Intercable originated the use of public limited partnerships as a
vehicle to raise capital for the acquisition and development of cable television
systems and franchises. Intercable continued to use this vehicle for nearly
twenty years to raise capital. Many of these partnerships formed by Intercable
are still operating. Intercable or a subsidiary served as the general partner of
these partnerships. The cable television systems acquired by the public limited
partnerships have generated and continue to generate an ongoing revenue stream
to Intercable in the form of management fees, generally equal to 5% of gross
revenues of a partnership, for the management services provided to the
partnerships and their systems. In addition, the partnerships reimburse
Intercable for certain allocated costs and expenses incurred by it in connection
with its management of the partnerships and their systems. Upon liquidation of a
partnership and the sale of its cable television systems, Intercable is
generally entitled to 25% of the proceeds remaining after the limited partners
have received their initial capital contributions plus, in some cases, a
preferred return. These partnership liquidation fees and distributions, while
not a revenue source that is necessarily consistent or predictable in its
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timing or amount, became a significant source of revenue to Intercable, enabling
it to expand its owned cable operations.
In December 1980, Intercable completed its first major equity offering. At
the time of this public offering by Intercable, it owned and operated five cable
television systems, and managed 26 other systems owned by limited partnerships
for which it served as general partner. It also managed three other systems
owned by a subsidiary of International. On a combined basis, these systems
represented approximately 81,000 basic subscribers.
Subsequent Growth. Following this major public offering, Intercable grew
both its subscriber base and its revenues. This expansion was essentially
achieved in two ways. One was through an increase in the number of public
limited partnerships managed by Intercable as well as the number of cable
television systems owned by such partnerships. The other was through growth in
the number of cable television systems owned directly by Intercable, financing
for which generally was obtained through the public debt and equity markets.
In addition to the growth resulting from the increased number of
partnerships and cable television systems under management, Intercable accessed
the public debt and/or equity markets in 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991,
1992 and 1993 to raise additional capital to enable it to expand its own
operations, to acquire additional cable television systems and to refinance
long-term debt. Between 1980 and the present, the number of basic subscribers in
cable television systems owned directly by Intercable grew from approximately
81,000 to approximately 1,300,000. These operations generate revenue directly to
Intercable through the fees and charges paid by subscribers for cable television
services.
Evolution of the Cable Television Industry. The rapid growth of Intercable
since 1980 reflected, in part, the growth of the cable television industry
itself. The cable television industry has been one of the fastest growing and
most dynamic industries in the United States during the last fifty years. The
cable television industry developed in the late 1940's and early 1950's in
response to the needs of residents in predominantly rural and mountainous areas
of the country where the quality of television reception was inadequate because
of surrounding terrain, man-made structures or other causes. The initial purpose
of the cable television systems constructed at that time was to remedy these
reception problems and deliver to residents in the area clearer signals of the
broadcast stations (such as ABC, CBS or NBC) otherwise available over the air.
This "retransmission" service eventually expanded beyond rural areas, to more
densely populated areas where man-made obstructions and electrical interference
created similar reception problems.
As the industry began to expand, and as the technical capability of the
coaxial cable that was used in wiring homes was accepted, additional
entertainment services were developed and offered to cable television
subscribers in addition to the broadcast signals already being supplied. These
networks utilized satellites to deliver their programming and made it available
only through cable operators. Today, such networks include many popularly
recognized names, such as ESPN, CNN, MTV, C-Span and Discovery. In 1975, the
concept of a network consisting of movies or other long form entertainment that
would be available at an additional cost to subscribers was developed and the
programming service known as Home Box Office was launched. Cable networks and
other cable programming proliferated throughout the 1980's. It was in the late
1970's and early 1980's that most cities and towns throughout the United States
granted franchises to cable operators and the number of basic cable subscribers
to cable television systems increased over 400% between 1975 and 1985.
Generally, the franchising process was conducted in such a manner that only one
operator was granted a franchise for each area. This reflected the then
generally recognized economic fact that the extremely capital intensive nature
of constructing a cable television system, the lack of differentiation between
products that could be offered by one cable operator over another, and the
disruption caused to a community during the construction phase of any cable
television system, made it impractical to franchise more than one operator in
the same area.
During most of the cable television industry's history, its operations have
been subject to significant regulation by both local and federal governmental
agencies. Because cable operators are generally required to obtain a franchise
from a local governmental entity enabling it to use the public rights of way in
the community, the local franchising authority had the ability to control
certain aspects of the cable operator's business. Generally, those included
requiring the cable operator to pay a franchise fee to the municipality for
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the privilege of using the public rights of way and requiring the cable operator
to have its rates and charges approved by the local governmental authority.
In December 1984, the United States Congress passed the Cable
Communications Policy Act of 1984 (the "1984 Cable Act"), which amended the
Communications Act of 1934. This legislation imposed, for the first time,
uniform national regulation of cable television systems. At the time of the
passage of the 1984 Cable Act, there was a perceived national need to provide a
consistent and flexible framework to foster the growth of what was believed to
be the fledgling cable television industry. Among the various provisions of the
1984 Cable Act were requirements that cable operators make available certain
channels for public, educational and governmental use, criteria for the
regulation of local franchises, the establishment of a maximum fee that cable
operators could be charged by local franchising authorities, and creation of
certain subscriber privacy and other rights. Most importantly, however, the 1984
Cable Act deregulated cable rates for virtually all cable television systems.
The rate deregulation provisions of the 1984 Cable Act became effective in
January 1987.
Prior to this time, cable operators generally believed that prices for
cable television services had been kept artificially low by local franchising
authorities and that this had stifled the ability and willingness of the
industry and individual operators to invest in new networks, new technology and
new services. With the ability to price its services in accordance with their
cost and value, the industry's growth was even more dramatic.
Intercable's Expansion. Intercable's own expansion generally followed the
growth of the cable television industry. By May 31, 1988, Intercable had
approximately 847,000 basic subscribers in 52 cable television systems owned or
managed by it in 24 states. By industry reports it was then the thirteenth
largest cable television operator in the United States.
By 1989, Intercable had made certain decisions about its future growth and
direction. First, it had determined that technological changes, including the
deployment of fiber optic cable, and the development of new products and
services would be critical factors in its ability to succeed in the future.
Second, it was at a point where it would have to make significant decisions
whether it would continue to acquire cable television systems owned by its
managed limited partnerships, and if so, how it was to finance such
acquisitions. And third, it announced that it would explore in depth possible
ventures with strategic partners in order to obtain the financial means to
continue its growth. Both the need to update and expand technologically the
cable systems owned and managed by it, and the need for capital to acquire
additional systems dictated that Intercable explore alliances with financial and
strategic partners. Also, at this time, the cable industry and Intercable were
faced with a financial climate that was somewhat hostile. Traditionally, the
cable television industry had been highly leveraged, and the general economic
conditions in the United States were such that lenders to the cable industry and
Intercable were becoming less willing to extend credit. While it maintained a
significant bank credit arrangement throughout this period, it was Intercable's
belief that additional sources of capital needed to be developed.
At approximately this same time and continuing into the early 1990's, the
market for the offering of public limited partnership interests decreased, and
in 1990 Intercable made the decision that it would not sponsor additional
limited partnership programs. The focus of its growth effort was to be on
acquiring the cable television systems then being managed by it for its limited
partnerships. As a result of Intercable's decision, Spacelink began its
sponsorship of public limited partnerships to acquire cable television systems.
United Kingdom Investments and the Relationship with BCI. Intercable had
also begun to expand into United Kingdom markets where the development of the
cable television industry was just beginning. In December 1988, Intercable,
through a wholly-owned subsidiary, made its first significant investment by
buying an interest in a company then known as East London Telecommunications
Limited ("ELT"). It entered into an agreement with Pacific Telesis International
("PacTel") pursuant to which it and PacTel jointly controlled the ELT operation
which was providing cable and telephony service to a section of East London,
England, including the Docklands Development Zone.
In December 1990, PacTel informed Intercable that it intended to
concentrate its U.K. cable/telephony operations in the Manchester area and
wished to sell its interest in ELT. In January 1991, in connection with seeking
investors to replace PacTel in the ELT project, certain officers and directors
of Intercable first met with and became acquainted with the principals of BCI.
After the search for possible new investors was completed, it was ultimately
determined that the buyer of PacTel's interest would be BCE Cable (U.K.)
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Limited, an affiliate of BCI. Due to the very large financial requirements for
completing construction of the ELT franchises, Intercable was not in a position
to maintain its entire interest in ELT and decided to sell part of its interest.
BCE Cable (U.K.) Limited purchased a 35% interest from Intercable, along with
the entire interest of PacTel. The closing of the sale occurred in May 1992.
Upon such closing, Intercable and BCI were co-owners in the East London
operations and the name was subsequently changed to Encom Cable TV &
Telecommunications Limited ("Encom"). Intercable and BCI had regular contact
with each other in the course of operating the Encom cable/telephony properties.
The working relationship was a good one and there were several informal
conversations between Intercable representatives and BCI representatives
concerning possible interest on the part of BCI in investing in United States
cable television properties.
Because Intercable had already determined that it had a need for a
strategic partner to provide both additional capital and access to certain
technologies in order to carry forward its plan of acquiring cable television
systems both from its managed limited partnerships and unaffiliated parties, it
was particularly interested in developing and maintaining its relationship with
BCI and its affiliates. Intercable believed that BCI and/or its affiliates had
both the financial capability and the technological expertise that would make
them an attractive strategic partner. Intercable therefore continued informal
discussions with BCI concerning the possible investment in United States cable
television properties.
During 1993, BCI made it known to Intercable that BCI was considering and
developing a "United States strategy" with respect to telecommunications
investments. This strategy, which clearly included cable television, extended to
several segments of the telecommunications industry. At various times during
1993, there were meetings between representatives of Intercable and BCI in which
the United States cable business was discussed and overviews of the business,
regulatory environment, technological developments and the like were presented
by Intercable to BCI for its review. In the summer of 1993 Southwestern Bell
Telephone announced that it intended to acquire the cable television systems
owned by Hauser Communications, marking a significant entry of a United States
telephone company into the United States cable business. This announcement, in
Intercable's view, was meaningful because it signaled that telephone companies
were serious about entering the cable television business and that the threat of
competition from such entities was a real one. It also indicated that the world
of cable television was changing, and that the telephone, cable and possibly
other industries were in the process of a convergence that would require a
departure from the traditional definition of cable television as a medium solely
for the delivery of television entertainment programming. In addition,
Intercable believed that the decision by Southwestern Bell to acquire cable
television systems as a starting point for the development of a new platform for
the delivery of products and services of a broad nature was an acknowledgment of
the value of the cable system networks that already existed. Other transactions
or alliances between cable television companies and telephone companies were
also announced during 1993, giving further credence to this belief. Some of
these transactions were later abandoned, for a variety of reasons, including
burdensome new government regulation of the cable television industry.
In late summer 1993, BCI informed Intercable that it was close to
finalizing a United States strategy and that it was being approached by other
United States cable operators about possible strategic alliance relationships
and investments. BCI also informed Intercable that, in large part due to the
existing relationship in the United Kingdom, Intercable was BCI's "partner of
preference" in a United States cable television investment and that it wanted to
explore specific proposals concerning a possible investment in the
telecommunications business in the United States with Intercable. Prior to this
time, no specific proposals concerning an investment in Intercable had been made
by either Intercable or BCI.
BACKGROUND OF THE BCI TRANSACTION
Initial Negotiations. Following BCI's indication of interest in discussing
a specific proposal for an investment, a meeting was arranged between
representatives of Intercable and BCI for September 28, 1993 in Montreal,
Canada. In attendance at such meeting were Daniel Somers and Michael Lisogourski
of BCI, and Patrick J. Lombardi, President of Jones Financial Group, Ltd.
("JFG") and a director of Intercable, and J. Timothy Bryan, then Treasurer of
Intercable. JFG is a subsidiary of International which acted as Intercable's
financial advisor in connection with the BCI Transactions. At that meeting,
Intercable proposed
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to BCI that it consider acquiring an equity interest in Intercable. The
investment would be made through the purchase of a sufficient number of shares
of Intercable Class A Stock to result in BCI owning a 30% economic interest in
Intercable. Intercable representatives presented information regarding their
estimate of the private market value of Intercable (at that time, $25 per
share), and stated that any proposed price discussions would be at that level.
No other terms or conditions were discussed at the meeting.
No decisions or commitments were made at the September 28 meeting. BCI
agreed to review the material presented and to respond with its views within the
next month. Telephone conversations took place after the September 28 meeting
between representatives of Intercable and BCI with respect to the material
presented by Intercable. In mid-October 1993, while attending a meeting of the
Board of Directors of Encom in London, England, Mr. Lombardi and Mr. Somers held
informal discussions concerning the possibility of an investment by BCI in
Intercable.
During this period, BCI advised representatives of Intercable that it would
not be interested in pursuing an investment in Intercable's Class A Stock
without more detailed discussions regarding BCI's role as a strategic partner
and the ultimate disposition of the Intercable Common Stock representing the
controlling interest in Intercable. BCI's view was that it could not rationalize
making a significant capital investment in Intercable and adding value through
the commitment of its other resources and capabilities as a strategic partner,
only to find that the controlling interest could be sold to another party. Such
a result could undermine the basis for BCI's United States strategy. The
representatives of Intercable told BCI that a sale of the control position was
not being considered by Mr. Jones, but that they would inform Mr. Jones of BCI's
position.
The next meeting between the parties occurred on November 4 and 5, 1993 at
Intercable's offices (the "November Meeting"). Among those present were Messrs.
Glenn R. Jones, Derek H. Burney, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer of BCI, and Patrick J. Lombardi. A portion of the first day of
the November Meeting involved presentations by officers and employees of
Intercable and its affiliates with respect to various aspects of their
operations in order to afford Mr. Burney and his colleagues a deeper
understanding of Intercable and its affiliates. Following these general
presentations, there was a wide-ranging discussion concerning matters of
investment philosophy, investment and operating goals and objectives, and
essential principles which would underpin any strategic alliance between the
parties. During that discussion, Mr. Burney indicated that to achieve a full and
meaningful strategic relationship, BCI would prefer to invest, not only in
Intercable, but also more broadly in companies affiliated with International.
Mr. Burney also indicated the importance to BCI of having a more meaningful
long-term relationship with Intercable and BCI's desire to structure such an
investment to achieve this goal. Mr. Burney then discussed BCI's interest in
acquiring the controlling interest held through Mr. Jones.
During the financial portion of Intercable's presentation at the November
Meeting, a schedule was provided to BCI setting forth Intercable's computation
of its estimated private market value. On a per share basis, this computation
was approximately $29.70 per share. The increase in the estimated private market
value per share from the $25 per share calculation presented at the September 28
meeting to the $29.70 per share calculation at the November Meeting was
primarily due to a reassessment by Intercable of the value of its international
investments, as well as its domestic cable television assets.
Following the formal presentation, the details of a possible investment by
BCI in Intercable were discussed. BCI advised Intercable representatives that it
preferred that the existing corporate structure of Intercable, particularly as
it related to Spacelink, be simplified. Representatives of Intercable indicated
to BCI that a transaction which would effectively combine Intercable and
Spacelink had been considered in the past and was under active consideration at
that time. The amount of BCI's investment and price per share were then
discussed between representatives of BCI and JFG. An initial investment of
$275,000,000, with an additional investment of $125,000,000 over time, were
agreed upon, as was the price of $27.50 per share. During such discussions, the
representatives of BCI emphasized that BCI's interest in investing in Intercable
was contingent upon BCI ultimately being able to acquire a controlling interest
in Intercable. The possibility of a transaction that would result in a change in
control of Intercable had been raised by BCI but had not been discussed in
detail between the parties, and Mr. Jones had historically stated that a
transfer of control of Intercable was not of interest to him. However, Mr. Jones
indicated that discussions could be undertaken concerning that possibility.
Messrs. Somers, Lisogourski, Lombardi and Robert S. Zinn, Vice President/Legal
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Affairs of International, then discussed a possible structure for a change in
control of Intercable. The concept of an option on the Intercable Common Stock
that would be held by Mr. Jones and International after the closing of the
Intercable-Spacelink transaction was then discussed. The terms discussed were
length of the option, conditions upon which it could be exercised, exercise
price and option deposit amount. In terms of the pricing of the exercise of the
option, the discussions focused on an implied initial value for a long-term
option plus a formula price, tied to Intercable's projected cash flow growth and
market performance, if the option were exercised. Specific terms regarding the
exercise provisions of the option were also negotiated. The parties, including
Messrs. Burney and Jones, agreed in principle to the terms of BCI's proposed
investment in Intercable and the grant of an option on the Intercable Common
Stock.
The parties then held a general discussion about the nature and scope of
possible investments in certain affiliates of International. This discussion
centered on BCI's strategic interest in each of the various affiliates and the
type of role BCI would assume as an investment partner. The specific companies
discussed were Jones Education Networks, Inc. ("JEN"), Jones Lightwave, Ltd.
("Lightwave") and Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd. ("JEG"). At this meeting, JFG,
on behalf of the various companies, proposed valuations of each of them and the
role and percentage investment interest by BCI that each affiliate would
consider appropriate in the circumstance. BCI and JFG did not negotiate the
proposed valuations relating to these entities at that time as BCI had not yet
received business plans or financial information from such companies or
conducted any due diligence review with respect to such companies. It was agreed
that the International affiliates would provide their long-term business plans
and afford BCI the opportunity to conduct its due diligence with respect to the
proposed investments. It should be noted that with respect to Intercable, BCI
did have, prior to the November Meeting, access to all public filings of
Intercable and had conducted a limited due diligence review of Intercable in
connection with BCI's investment in Encom. Further, BCI had conducted its own
review of the U.S. cable television industry and BCI indicated that it intended
to perform additional due diligence with respect to Intercable.
At the conclusion of the November Meeting, BCI and Intercable had agreed
upon the broad principles of a transaction involving an investment in
Intercable, the granting by Mr. Jones and International of a long-term option on
the Intercable Common Stock to be held by them after the dissolution of
Spacelink, and the investments, in JEN, Lightwave and JEG. It was understood
that all the agreements being negotiated were inter-related and conditioned upon
one another, so that if one of them was not consummated, there would be no
obligation to close the others. It was agreed that representatives of the
parties would meet during the week of November 15 to continue the discussions
and negotiations.
Beginning on November 15, 1993, representatives of BCI, JFG and Intercable
met in Montreal, Canada to further discuss a possible transaction (the "Montreal
Meeting"). In preparation for the Montreal Meeting, business plans and
additional background information were provided to BCI by Intercable and the
various International affiliates. In addition, just prior to this meeting, draft
term sheets for the various proposed transactions were delivered to BCI by
Intercable relating to investments in Intercable, JEN, Lightwave and JEG.
Following the Montreal Meeting, it was concluded that negotiations concerning
the proposed investment by BCI in JEG should be deferred. JEG was in the process
of an initial public offering of its equity securities, and it was determined
that the terms for an investment in JEG should be negotiated following the
completion of such public offering or upon its termination. Consequently, no
term sheet was negotiated with respect to an investment by BCI in JEG. The
initial public offering by JEG was terminated, without being completed in
December 1993.
Negotiations with respect to the other investments, however, did proceed
and were ongoing from November 16 through November 24, 1993. By November 26,
1993, the material terms were determined for an investment in Intercable, the
granting of an option by Mr. Jones and International on the Intercable Common
Stock to be held by them upon the dissolution of Spacelink, and investments in
JEN and Lightwave, and BCI presented the proposed transactions to its Board of
Directors for approval on November 26, 1993. The proposed terms of the
transactions were approved by the BCI Board of Directors on that date, subject
to the approval of the Board of Directors of BCE Inc. (the "BCE Board"), the
parent company of BCI, of the required financing for the transaction.
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On November 29, 1993, the Intercable Board met and was informed of the
proposed transactions with BCI. A presentation of the proposed transactions and
the background of the negotiations was made, but there was no vote on the
transactions. The Intercable Board was informed that the BCE Board would
consider the transactions on December 2, 1993, and that, if approved by the BCE
Board and the Intercable Board, an announcement with respect to the proposed
transactions would be made on that date. It was agreed that the Intercable Board
would meet on December 2, 1993 to consider approval of the proposed
transactions. The BCE Board met on December 2, 1993, and approved financing BCI,
if required, to implement the investment in Intercable and the other companies.
The Intercable Board also met on December 2, 1993 and approved a letter of
intent to be entered into with BCI. A press release was issued announcing the
proposed transactions on that date.
Terms of the Letter of Intent. The letter of intent contemplated that BCI,
would, at closing, invest approximately $275,000,000 in Intercable in return for
approximately 10,000,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock. The price per share
at which BCI's investment was to be made was $27.50. In addition to this initial
investment, the letter of intent contemplated that BCI would invest up to an
additional $125,000,000 in Intercable in order to maintain its approximate 30%
interest in the event that Intercable made subsequent equity offerings of
Intercable Class A Stock. There was no limit on the number of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock that BCI could acquire other than through equity
offerings by Intercable, and the letter of intent contemplated that BCI could
buy Intercable Class A Stock through negotiated transactions or in open market
transactions. The shares to be acquired by BCI were not expected to be
registered shares initially, and BCI was to have customary demand registration
rights with respect to any shares acquired by it from Intercable.
In connection with its investment in Intercable, and assuming that BCI
maintained at all times a certain investment position in Intercable, the letter
of intent contemplated that BCI would be entitled to nominate up to three
directors to the Intercable Board. In addition, it was contemplated that BCI
would have certain contractual rights to approve major actions by Intercable,
including the authorization and issuance of additional equity securities,
amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or bylaws, the acquisition or sale
of assets of Intercable over a certain threshold, the incurrence of new
long-term debt over a certain amount, and certain corporate reorganizations.
The strategic relationship contemplated by the letter of intent was
intended to apply to the cable television business in the United States,
wireline local exchange communications businesses in geographic markets where
Intercable owned and operated a cable television system, and the transport of
broadband interactive multi-media businesses in geographic markets where
Intercable owned or operated a cable television or local exchange communications
business. It was contemplated that additional business opportunities could be
pursued through Intercable upon mutual agreement of the parties. The letter of
intent also contemplated that the relationship between Intercable and BCI would
include active participation and secondment (i.e. temporary transfer) of
personnel by BCI and affiliated companies in advising Intercable on
technological and other issues relating to the development and growth of its
business.
The letter of intent provided that Mr. Glenn R. Jones would continue to be
the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
Intercable. It was further provided that Mr. Jones would have an employment
agreement with Intercable pursuant to which he would continue to receive
compensation at approximately the same level as he had received from Intercable
and Spacelink, assuming the acquisition of Spacelink's assets by Intercable was
completed.
The letter of intent also contemplated that BCI would acquire from
International and Mr. Jones an option to purchase all shares of Intercable
Common Stock held by them and all options on all shares of Intercable Common
Stock held by them. It was contemplated that International and Mr. Jones would
own or have options on a sufficient number of shares of Intercable Common Stock
to enable BCI to acquire the majority of the issued and outstanding shares of
Intercable Common Stock. The purchase price for the Option itself was $20.00 per
share for the option shares, or an aggregate of approximately $55,000,000.
The letter of intent contemplated that except as otherwise described below,
the option would be exercisable at the election of BCI during the eighth year
after the closing of the BCI Agreement. The option could be exercised prior to
such time only upon the occurrence of any of the following triggering events:
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(i) the death or incapacitation of Mr. Jones, (ii) the resignation of Mr. Jones
from Intercable, or (iii) at any time after the fifth anniversary of the closing
of the BCI Agreement if International and Mr. Jones so requested. If the option
were not exercised within the agreed upon time following a triggering event
(except in the case of a resignation), or prior to the eighth anniversary of the
Closing Date, the option was to expire. If exercised, each share owned on the
date of exercise of the option would be purchased at a price per share
determined in part by an agreed upon formula and in part by the then current
market price for the Intercable Class A Stock.
The letter of intent also contemplated that BCI was to have the first right
to acquire any shares, in excess of certain amounts, of Intercable Class A Stock
which International or Mr. Jones desired to sell from time to time. Such shares,
if acquired by BCI, were to be purchased at the then market price for the
Intercable Class A Stock.
The letter of intent further provided that BCI would invest in a number of
affiliated companies of International. It was contemplated that BCI would invest
approximately $18,000,000 in JEN, which would result in BCI owning approximately
15% of the outstanding equity in JEN. BCI was also to invest approximately
$5,000,000 in Lightwave and loan to Lightwave an additional $5,000,000. Such
investment was expected to result in BCE owning approximately 50% of the
outstanding equity in Lightwave.
The transactions described in the letter of intent were subject to the
negotiation of definitive agreements and the satisfaction of certain conditions,
including the negotiation and consummation of definitive agreements between
Intercable and Spacelink with respect to the acquisition by Intercable of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink.
The letter of intent also contemplated that JFG would receive a fee in
connection with the transaction for its services in arranging and negotiating
the terms of the agreements. In addition, certain other affiliates of both
Intercable, International and BCI were to receive fees on an ongoing basis for
the provision of services to Intercable including the provision of cable
brokerage services and technical services. Further, certain affiliates of
International were to receive fees and channel access for programming services
offered by them.
The BCI Agreement and the other related agreements, as finally executed,
are described elsewhere in this document, see "Terms of the BCI Agreement", and
were concluded on substantially the same economic terms set forth in the letter
of intent, as modified by the negotiations which occurred at the March Meeting
(as hereinafter defined). See "The BCI Transactions -- History of the
Negotiations, Subsequent Negotiations".
Subsequent Negotiations. In March 1994, additional negotiations occurred
between BCI and JFG and Intercable with respect to modifying certain of the
basic terms of the investment to be made by BCI in Intercable. In February 1994,
the FCC announced that it was modifying the rate regulations previously issued
by it with respect to permitted rates to be charged by cable operators to their
subscribers in cable television systems subject to rate regulation under the
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the "1992
Cable Act"). The FCC announced that it intended to implement new rate
regulations that would result in a further reduction of the permitted rates
below that previously mandated, although the details, including the amount of
the proposed reduction, was not announced until March 30, 1994. Although
negotiations concerning the definitive agreements contemplated by the letter of
intent had been ongoing between the parties between December 1993 and February
1994, BCI stated, at a meeting held in Denver, Colorado, on March 17, 1994 among
representatives of BCI, Intercable and JFG (the "March Meeting"), that it
believed a modification of the price per share for its investment in Intercable
was warranted. It noted that the proposed merger agreement between Bell Atlantic
Corp. and Telecommunications, Inc. had been called off, according to published
reports, as a result of the latest FCC initiative. In addition, it had been
publicly announced that the terms of the pending joint venture arrangement
between Southwestern Bell Corp. and Cox Enterprises, Inc. were being
renegotiated reportedly for similar reasons. BCI indicated that it continued to
be interested in an alliance with Intercable, but that it believed a
modification of the price per share for its investment in Intercable was
warranted in light of the expected further reduction in cash flow of Intercable
as a result of the FCC's announced rate regulation rule changes.
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At the March meeting, BCI presented its views on the recent FCC
pronouncements and the current environment for cable/telco alliances. The
parties then engaged in a discussion about price concessions for BCI's proposed
investment in Intercable. These discussions centered on the likelihood of a
reduction in Intercable's cash flow and, therefore, the value of Intercable, as
a consequence of the new FCC rate regulations. The parties then discussed other
factors underlying Intercable's valuation which could potentially mitigate the
negative impact of the FCC announcements. These were principally the value of
Intercable's other assets, particularly its United Kingdom assets, and the fact
that Intercable was ahead of its budgeted cash flow to date. BCI stated that it
continued to be committed to the transaction involving Intercable, but on
modified pricing terms. As evidence of its continuing commitment, BCI offered to
purchase from Intercable 2,500,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock
immediately, without any of the shareholder rights contemplated by the letter of
intent. It also restated its commitment to invest up to a total of $400,000,000
in Intercable (inclusive of the purchase price of such 2,500,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock). After discussions, it was agreed that BCI would
purchase 2,500,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock immediately at a price of
$22.00 per share. The remaining investment by BCI to enable it to acquire at
closing an aggregate 30% interest in Intercable would continue to be made at a
price of $27.50 per share. The effect of a two-step investment by BCI in
Intercable at two different prices was to reduce the effective purchase price
for the whole of the Intercable Class A Stock to be acquired by BCI at closing
to $26.125, or a 5% reduction from the original price of $27.50 per share. It
was further agreed at these meetings that the option deposit payable to Mr.
Jones and International upon the execution of the Option Agreements would also
be reduced by 5%, from $20 per share to $19 per share.
On March 25, 1994, BCI acquired from Intercable pursuant to an effective
registration statement 2,500,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock at $22 per
share. This investment resulted in BCI owning approximately 13% of the issued
and outstanding shares of Intercable, and Intercable received cash proceeds of
$55,000,000. The proceeds to Intercable were used to repay outstanding
indebtedness under Intercable's revolving credit facility.
Set forth below is a discussion of the negotiation of the BCI Agreement. It
should be noted that, prior to the amendment of the Spacelink Agreement which
reduced the consideration to be paid pursuant to such agreement from 4,100,000
to 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock, BCI was to purchase 7,500,000
shares of Intercable Class A Stock in order to achieve a 30% interest in
Intercable. Therefore, the historical discussions were focused on a total number
of shares of 10,000,000 to be acquired by BCI to obtain a 30% interest, with
2,500,000 having been purchased in March 1994 and 7,500,000 to be purchased at
the Closing of the BCI Agreement. Given the reduction in the consideration being
paid to Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, BCI now needs to purchase
fewer shares in order to acquire a 30% interest in Intercable. Therefore, on
October 20, 1994, following the amendment of the Spacelink Agreement, the BCI
Agreement was amended to reduce the number of shares being acquired by BCI from
7,500,000 to 7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class A Stock.
THE INTERCABLE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
General. When the Intercable Special Committee was formed on December 20,
1993, its mandate, in addition to reviewing, negotiating and making
recommendations concerning the Spacelink Transaction, see "The Spacelink
Transaction -- The Intercable Special Committee", was to review the desirability
of the proposed BCI Agreement, including such actions as reviewing and
negotiating the related party aspects of the proposed transaction and taking any
other actions deemed necessary, appropriate or advisable in order to evaluate
and make a recommendation regarding the proposed BCI Agreement to the Intercable
Board.
During the period from January 11, 1994 to February 11, 1994, the legal and
financial advisors to the Intercable Special Committee conducted due diligence
activities, including interviews with certain current and former Intercable
personnel as well as the principal negotiators on each side of the BCI
Agreement. In addition, Salomon Brothers contacted many of Intercable's largest
minority shareholders to discuss such shareholders' views and concerns with
respect to the BCI Transaction and the Spacelink Agreement. The Intercable
Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors had four telephonic
meetings during this
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period to discuss the progress of the review process, the legal standards
applicable to the Intercable Special Committee's activities and such advisors'
review of the preliminary documentation for the BCI Agreement.
On February 11, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee met with its legal
and financial advisors to review the preliminary valuation analysis of Salomon
Brothers. During the next two weeks the Intercable Special Committee and its
legal and financial advisors had four telephonic meetings (i) to continue
discussions of Salomon Brothers' valuation of Intercable and Spacelink and its
discussions with Intercable's largest shareholders, (ii) to review the terms of
the proposed BCI Agreement, and (iii) to discuss the potential modifications the
Intercable Special Committee might seek to have made in such Agreement. The
Intercable Special Committee's legal and financial advisors also had a
telephonic meeting with the legal and financial advisors to the Spacelink
Special Committee to discuss the Spacelink Special Committee's views with
respect to the BCI Agreement.
On February 22, 1994, immediately preceding the commencement of the
Intercable Special Committee's negotiation of certain terms of the BCI
Agreement, the FCC announced the general terms of its planned second roll back
of cable television rates in six months (the first roll back having been made
effective on September 1, 1993). Shortly following this announcement, several
large pending cable television transactions, including the Bell Atlantic
Corp./TeleCommunications, Inc. and Southwestern Bell Corp./Cox Enterprises, Inc.
acquisitions, were terminated.
Negotiation of the BCI Agreement. On March 3, 1994, representatives of
Salomon Brothers and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher met with Mr. Patrick Lombardi,
President of JFG, and the principal negotiator on behalf of Intercable and Mr.
Glenn R. Jones in the negotiation of the BCI Agreement, to discuss the initial
views of the Intercable Special Committee with respect to the BCI Agreement.
Following a conference call on March 15, 1994, among the Intercable Special
Committee and the representatives of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Salomon
Brothers, on the next day one of the members of the Intercable Special Committee
and representatives of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Salomon Brothers met with Mr.
Daniel E. Somers, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BCI
and the principal negotiator for BCI, to discuss the Intercable Special
Committee's concerns with and suggested changes to the proposed BCI Agreement.
No specific negotiations took place and BCI took the Intercable Special
Committee's views under advisement.
The principal areas in which the Intercable Special Committee sought to
change the BCI Agreement were (i) the protection of the rights of minority
shareholders before and after the exercise of the Option and in the event BCI
should attempt to increase its ownership of Intercable above certain levels;
(ii) limiting the "consent" or "blocking" rights BCI sought with respect to
Intercable's future operations; (iii) obtaining BCI's agreement to make
Intercable the sole cable investment vehicle in the United States for BCI and
its affiliates; (iv) seeking to have BCI purchase shares of Intercable in the
public market at $27.50 per share; (v) increasing the number of independent
directors on the Intercable Board; and (vi) obtaining for Intercable the right
to purchase the Option exercisable under the Option Agreement if Mr. Jones and
his affiliates did not exercise their right of first refusal with respect to
such Option.
During the period from March 18, 1994 to April 8, 1994, the Intercable
Special Committee and its legal and financial advisors met by conference call
four times to discuss various proposals and counterproposals made by BCI to the
changes the Intercable Special Committee had proposed in the BCI Agreement.
During the course of the Intercable Special Committee's negotiations with BCI,
BCI indicated to Mr. Lombardi that in order to lower the total cost of its
initial investment in Intercable in light of the FCC's latest reregulation of
cable rates, it was seeking an adjustment to the price of its 10,000,000 share
purchase. After a negotiation between BCI and Mr. Lombardi, it was agreed that
the price for the 10,000,000 share purchase would be reduced from $275,000,000
to $261,250,000. This would be accomplished in the form of an immediate purchase
of 2,500,000 shares of Intercable's Class A Stock at $22.00 per share, and the
purchase of 7,500,000 shares of Intercable's Class A Stock at $27.50 per share
pursuant to the terms of the BCI Agreement.
BCI's proposed price reduction of 5% was not unanticipated by the
Intercable Special Committee in light of the estimated cash flow impact of the
FCC's reregulation of cable television rates and the reaction thereto of other
pending major cable transactions. Such a 5% price reduction, without a reduction
in BCI's total $400,000,000 commitment for investment in Intercable over time,
was not considered by the Intercable
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Special Committee to be a significant negative development in light of the
post-reregulation state of the market for cable television investments.
As the initial 2,500,000 share purchase by BCI did not involve giving BCI
corporate governance or other rights to, and was not contingent upon any future
purchases by, BCI, the Intercable Special Committee was not asked to express any
views with respect to, and did not express any views with respect to, this
purchase of shares. The Intercable Special Committee, however, did view the
purchase of $55,000,000 of Intercable Class A Stock by BCI at a $7.625 premium
above the then current market price, without any special rights and without the
resolution of the open issues regarding the remaining $206,250,000 of its
initial investment in Intercable, as a positive development, as it believed that
this investment would strengthen BCI's commitment to the entire transaction
without there being any commitment from the Intercable Special Committee to the
terms of the remaining purchase by BCI.
By April 8, 1994, the Intercable Special Committee and BCI had reached
agreement in principle on the changes in the BCI Agreement and related
agreements which the Intercable Special Committee believed would put it in a
position to recommend approval of the BCI Agreement to the Intercable Board. The
Intercable Special Committee did not seek an increase above $27.50 in the price
per share of Intercable Class A Stock to be paid by BCI because, among other
things, (i) it believed that such an attempt to renegotiate the $27.50 per share
price, which represented a 98% premium to the public market price on April 8,
1994, might have jeopardized the possibility of reaching a negotiated
transaction with BCI, and (ii) the valuation studies of both Salomon Brothers
and Dillon Read indicated that, even without considering the negative
implications of the FCC's cable rate reregulation which in the view of the
Intercable Special Committee would make the $27.50 price more attractive, such a
price was well within the value range which would be fair to Intercable from a
financial point of view. The Intercable Special Committee focused on improving
the corporate governance protections afforded to the public shareholders of
Intercable during the period prior to BCI's exercise of the Option Agreements
and restricting the methods by which the public shareholders of Intercable could
be "squeezed out" of their investment in Intercable if BCI ever desired to
increase its ownership of Intercable above the 79% level.
In addition, in accordance with the view of several large minority
shareholders regarding the lack of any immediate cash payment to shareholders
other than Mr. Glenn R. Jones and International, the Intercable Special
Committee sought to have BCI purchase shares from existing shareholders via a
cash tender offer at $27.50 per share. This proposal was rejected on several
occasions by BCI and was eventually abandoned by the Intercable Special
Committee in favor of the changes set forth below. The principal changes
obtained by the Intercable Special Committee in the BCI Agreement were as
follows:
(i) The "consent" or "blocking" rights BCI sought with respect to all
cable acquisitions and equity issuances by Intercable were eliminated to
the extent necessary to accomplish the acquisition of Intercable's managed
cable systems.
(ii) These "consent" or "blocking" rights were also eliminated as to
the incurrence of debt to the extent necessary to accomplish the
acquisition of Intercable's managed cable systems, provided that a 7-to-1
debt-to-cash flow ratio is not exceeded.
(iii) The number of "independent directors" to be nominated jointly by
BCI and Mr. Jones was increased from one to three.
(iv) The Intercable Special Committee secured for Intercable the right
to purchase the Option exercisable under the Option Agreements if Mr. Glenn
R. Jones or his affiliates do not exercise their right of first refusal to
repurchase such Option.
(v) BCI agreed that if it purchases from Mr. Glenn R. Jones or his
affiliates shares of Intercable Class A Stock offered by them to BCI
outside of the Option Agreements, it will purchase an equal number of
shares of Intercable Class A Stock in the public market to the extent
available at a price which is not greater than the price paid to Mr. Jones
or his affiliates.
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(vi) The Intercable Special Committee also obtained BCI's agreement
that if it or any of its affiliates are to take any action which would
increase their aggregate ownership above the 79% level (a level decided
upon by the Intercable Special Committee because of the tax consolidation
benefits which might be available to BCI above such level) prior to a date
10 years after the earlier of the expiration or exercise of the Option
Agreements, BCI would make a "Qualifying Tender Offer" or enter into a
"Qualifying Merger." A "Qualifying Tender Offer" is a cash tender offer:
(a) for all shares of Intercable not owned by BCI or its affiliates, (b) in
which the offeror has received a fairness opinion from a nationally
recognized investment bank as to the consideration to be paid, (c) which
has a minimum condition of acceptance by the holders of 51% of the
Intercable stock held by parties other than BCI and its affiliates, and (d)
which provides that it will be extended for 10 business days after it is
publicly announced that such minimum condition has been met. A "Qualifying
Merger" is a merger which has been approved by (a) a majority of the
members of a special committee of independent directors of Intercable, and
(b) the holders of a majority of Intercable's equity securities not owned
by BCI or its affiliates.
Although the above-referenced points were agreed to in principle by early
April, the negotiation of the definitive form of the BCI Agreement and its
exhibits continued until the agreements were executed and delivered on June 1,
1994.
In addition to its negotiations with BCI, the Intercable Special Committee
also negotiated with Mr. Glenn R. Jones, the controlling shareholder of JEN,
with respect to the portion of BCI's $18,000,000 proposed investment in JEN
which would be committed to fund Mind Extension University, a 51% subsidiary of
JEN in which Intercable owns a 25% interest. These negotiations culminated in
Mr. Jones agreeing to have JEN make up to $7,000,000 available to ME/U.
FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE INTERCABLE SPECIAL COMMITTEE REGARDING THE BCI
AGREEMENT
In deciding to recommend that the Intercable Board approve the BCI
Agreement for submission to stockholders for a vote, the Intercable Special
Committee considered numerous matters, the material ones being listed below:
Stock Ownership and Voting Power of Mr. Glenn R. Jones. The Intercable
Special Committee recognized that Mr. Jones directly or indirectly owns
approximately 16% of the outstanding equity interest and approximately 48% of
the voting power of Intercable, which in effect gives him the ability to elect
75% of the Intercable Board. This ownership effectively precluded any
significant investment or acquisition by a third party without Mr. Jones'
consent. Representatives of Mr. Jones had advised the Intercable Special
Committee that Mr. Jones had not been willing to consider the possibility of
selling his interest in Intercable or entering into transactions similar to the
Option Agreements with any party other than BCI.
The Intercable Special Committee also recognized that Mr. Jones has
sufficient voting power to cause Intercable to enter into a transaction like the
BCI Agreement without the approval of the Intercable Special Committee. The
Intercable Special Committee was also aware of the possibility that Mr. Jones
could initiate a transaction similar to that contemplated by the BCI Agreement,
but with another party and at a lower price and with fewer protections for the
public shareholders of Intercable than those which the Intercable Special
Committee might negotiate.
Timing and Importance of Strategic Partner. The Intercable Special
Committee considered whether it was more desirable from the standpoint of
maximizing the value of Intercable to consummate the BCI Agreement now or to
attempt to increase the value of Intercable through future operations or an
investment similar to BCI's at a later date. The Intercable Special Committee
also considered the access to additional debt and equity financing which would
be needed to continue the growth of Intercable and which would be more likely to
be available to Intercable if it consummated a transaction similar to that
proposed in the BCI Agreement.
The Intercable Special Committee believed that it was not possible to
determine with any degree of certainty whether it would be more desirable from
the standpoint of maximizing Intercable's value to
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consummate the BCI Agreement now or to seek a similar investment in the future,
but was aware that any effort to achieve such value in a future transaction
would probably be subject to greater risk. In reaching this conclusion, the
Intercable Special Committee considered the effect on the value of Intercable of
continuing its present course, compared to the effect of its entering into the
BCI Agreement in light of the financial condition and prospects of Intercable,
the current cable industry regulatory environment, the other possible strategic
alternatives available to Intercable and the uncertainties involved in raising
an amount of capital at favorable terms in the public markets equal to the
consideration to be received under the BCI Agreement. The Intercable Special
Committee also considered as supporting entry into the BCI Agreement the facts
that: (i) the future operations or any future sale of an interest in Intercable
would be subject to Mr. Jones' control, (ii) there could be no assurance that
Intercable would be operated in the future in a manner which would allow public
stockholders to realize any return on their holdings, such as through the
declaration of dividends or the growth of the equity value of Intercable, and
(iii) there was no assurance of a future proposal from BCI or any other party if
the Intercable Special Committee were to determine not to approve the BCI
Agreement at this time.
Fairness Opinions and Related Presentations. The Intercable Special
Committee considered the opinions delivered orally to it and in writing to the
Intercable Board by Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read to the effect that the
consideration to be received by Intercable for the issuance of its shares of
Class A Stock pursuant to the terms of the BCI Agreement is fair to Intercable
from a financial point of view. Copies of the opinions of Salomon Brothers and
Dillon Read are attached as Annexes B and C to this Joint Proxy Statement/
Prospectus.
The Intercable Special Committee also considered the information it
received from Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read during the course of their
engagement, including their valuation analyses of Intercable. In evaluating
these analyses and the opinions of its financial advisors, the Intercable
Special Committee considered the international reputations of Salomon Brothers
and Dillon Read, their experience in mergers and acquisition transactions, and
the fact that the fees payable to Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read were not
conditioned upon the conclusions they reached with respect to, or the
consummation of, the BCI Agreement.
Arm's-Length Negotiations. The Intercable Special Committee considered as
favorable that the terms of the BCI Agreement and related documents involving
Intercable were reviewed by the members of the Special Committee and their legal
and financial advisors and were only finalized through arm's-length negotiations
between the Intercable Special Committee and its advisors and BCI and its
advisors. These negotiations resulted in substantive changes which the
Intercable Special Committee believes improved the nature of the BCI Agreement
for Intercable and its public shareholders. See "The Intercable Special
Committee-Negotiation of the BCI Agreement" for a detailed description of these
matters. The Intercable Special Committee does not believe that further
negotiations would have resulted in meaningfully better transaction terms for
Intercable than are contained in the BCI Agreement and believes such
negotiations might have jeopardized the possibility of reaching a negotiated
transaction with BCI at a price of $27.50 per share of Intercable Class A Stock.
Absence of Alternative Transactions. The Intercable Special Committee
considered the absence of what it considered any substantial impediments in the
Letter of Intent between Intercable and BCI or the BCI Agreement to an
alternative proposal. Such Letter of Intent and the BCI Agreement permit
Intercable to provide confidential information to and to enter into discussions
or negotiations with a third party if the Intercable Board determines, based on
the advice of its outside legal counsel, that the failure to do so would violate
the fiduciary duties of the Intercable Board. Despite such provisions, no third
parties approached Intercable regarding any alternative transactions.
Although Mr. Jones' representatives had informed the Intercable Special
Committee that due to Intercable's and BCI's existing working relationship in
the United Kingdom and the knowledge gained thereby Mr. Jones would only be
willing to enter into transactions such as the Option Agreements with BCI, this
position had not been publicly announced. Nevertheless, after the public
announcement of both the proposed BCI Transactions and the formation of the
Intercable Special Committee in December 1993, neither the
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Intercable Special Committee nor Intercable was ever approached by any other
potential investors seeking information regarding Intercable which could be used
in evaluating an alternative transaction.
Premium to Historic Intercable Stock Prices. The Intercable Special
Committee considered that historic market prices, see "Comparative Market Price
Data and Dividends", for Intercable's Class A Stock had been significantly below
the price to be paid by BCI which represented a 62% premium to the average
market price of Intercable Class A Stock in the 30 days preceding the
announcement of the BCI Agreement and an 82% premium to such trading average for
the period preceding the execution of the BCI Agreement.
The Intercable Special Committee also considered the premium to be paid by
BCI in terms of the premium to be paid for the shares under the Option
Agreements and premiums paid in other dual class stock transactions for the
class of shares with inferior voting rights. The fact that BCI could purchase
the ability to control Intercable directly from Mr. Jones without purchasing any
shares from Intercable was also considered in evaluating the premium to public
market value to be paid in the BCI Agreement.
Past Dealings and Potential Synergies with BCI. The history of Intercable's
dealings with BCI in several projects over a period of years led the Intercable
Special Committee to believe that BCI would be an attractive strategic partner
for Intercable. The Intercable Special Committee also considered the potential
for synergies from BCI's complementary assets, technology and businesses and the
fact that BCI did not face certain restrictions applicable to domestic telephone
companies, such as the "Baby Bell" companies, the absence of which the
Intercable Special Committee believed could have a favorable impact on the value
of Intercable.
Existing Control Shareholder. The Intercable Special Committee considered
the fact that the public shareholders of Intercable were already investors in a
corporation in which one individual, i.e. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, could control the
election of the Intercable Board and most other corporate actions which did not
require a class vote of stockholders. Thus, these shareholders were not losing a
great deal of control over Intercable's affairs in return for a commitment to
invest $400,000,000, of which up to $258,893,250 would be invested at a
significant premium above the prevailing market price of Intercable's Class A
Stock.
The factors enumerated above were considered by the Intercable Special
Committee on a collective basis and in combination with the Intercable Special
Committee's own knowledge of Intercable, Intercable's businesses and business in
general. No individual conclusions were drawn from each particular factor
considered. After considering all of the factors on a collective basis, the
Intercable Special Committee made the judgment that it would be in the best
interests of Intercable to recommend the approval of the BCI Agreement to the
Intercable Board of Directors.
REASONS FOR THE TRANSACTION
In making its determination that the BCI Agreement was in the best
interests of Intercable, the Intercable Board specifically considered the
recommendation of the Intercable Special Committee, the factors described above
as having been considered by the Intercable Special Committee, including,
without limitation, the opinions of Salomon Brothers and Dillon Read, and the
matters set forth in the following three paragraphs.
In order for Intercable to implement its announced plans of continued
growth through the acquisition of cable television systems, including systems
owned by its managed limited partnerships, a significant infusion of equity
capital is required. BCI's commitment of an initial $258,893,250 ($216,284,000
if the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, rather than the Spacelink Agreement, is
consummated) and its commitment to invest up to an additional $141,106,750
($181,716,000 if the Spacelink-BCI Agreement, rather than the Spacelink
Agreement, is consummated) to maintain its 30% interest in Intercable in
connection with additional equity offerings by Intercable represents such an
infusion. This commitment by BCI to invest in connection with additional equity
offerings by Intercable contemplates that in the future Intercable would raise
over time an aggregate equity of $470,356,000, of which there can be no
assurance. However, if Intercable can successfully access the public equity
market on acceptable terms and conditions and raise such amount of equity, and
assuming Intercable can obtain debt financing in an approximately equal amount,
of which there can be no
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assurance, the investments by BCI would result in Intercable increasing its
capital base by approximately $1.45 billion over the capital raising period.
In the view of the Intercable Board, the alliance between BCI and
Intercable will bring to Intercable more than just needed equity capital. BCI,
through its parent company and its affiliates, is engaged in many areas of the
telecommunications business. BCE Inc., the parent company of BCI, is the largest
telecommunications company in Canada. BCE Inc. is also the parent company of
Bell Canada, the largest provider of telephone service in Canada. Bell Northern
Research, an affiliate of BCI, is Canada's largest research and development
organization and is engaged in developing and analyzing new technologies used in
the telecommunications area. Northern Telecom, a 52% subsidiary of BCE Inc., is
a leading global manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. As cable
television systems in the United States evolve and change into more
sophisticated digital networks providing both traditional television
entertainment, telephone and data services, and as competition between cable
television operators, telephone companies and others develops, the relationship
between BCI and Intercable will be of critical importance in providing
Intercable with access to expertise and experience that it would not otherwise
have available. The Intercable Board believes that the relationship with BCI
will give it these advantages, which other cable operators may not possess in
their efforts to be successful competitors in the future.
The established history of the relationship between BCI and Intercable is
another reason that the Intercable Board believes the transactions contemplated
by the BCI Agreement are in the best interests of Intercable. BCI and Intercable
have been effective partners in the United Kingdom in operating cable and
telephony systems. There is an established relationship between the parties
which has been successful and which has endured. The Intercable Board believes
it is important to consider the corporate philosophy and character of any entity
that will be acquiring an interest in Intercable of the size to be acquired by
BCI and which will have the kind of shareholder rights that BCI will have
pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement. The Intercable Board believes that the
corporate philosophies of BCI and Intercable are compatible with each other, and
that such compatibility will enhance Intercable's ability to develop and grow
its business in the future. The fact that BCI and Intercable have worked
successfully together in the past is an important factor in the consideration of
the Intercable Board in recommending this transaction.
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS
In considering the recommendations of the Intercable Board with respect to
the proposal concerning the BCI Agreement, shareholders should be aware that Mr.
Glenn R. Jones, Chairman of the Intercable Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Intercable, and certain entities affiliated with Mr. Jones, have interests that
are in addition to, or different from, the interests of the other shareholders
of Intercable.
Option Agreements. In the negotiations with BCI at the November Meeting
concerning a possible investment in Intercable, BCI reiterated that its interest
in such an investment was contingent upon obtaining the ability to ultimately
control Intercable. Mr. Jones, who currently controls Intercable through his
direct and indirect ownership of Intercable Common Stock, had historically taken
the position that he was not interested in or seeking to transfer control of
Intercable. During the course of the November Meeting, however, Mr. Jones agreed
to consider a proposal that could result in a transfer of control of Intercable,
provided that such transfer was not immediate. It was then agreed in principle
that Mr. Jones, directly and through International and its affiliates, would
grant to BCI a long-term option to acquire the Intercable Common Stock currently
owned and to be acquired upon the dissolution of Spacelink if Spacelink and
Intercable were combined. Prior to this decision by Mr. Jones, there had not
been any negotiations with a third party regarding a change of control of
Intercable, nor have there been any such negotiations since that decision.
Pursuant to the terms of Option Agreements to be entered into upon the
closing of the BCI Agreement (the "Option Agreements"), and assuming the
transactions contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement are also completed, Mr.
Jones (through a specific purpose trust) and International (through a specific
purpose subsidiary) (the "Grantors") have agreed to grant BCI an option on all
of their shares of Intercable Common Stock which, upon exercise, would enable
BCI to then control the election of 75% of the members of the Intercable Board,
and thereby effectively control the management and operations of Intercable. See
"The BCI
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Transaction -- Terms of the Option Agreements". Upon the execution of the Option
Agreements, the Grantors will receive as an option deposit $19 per share for
each share of Intercable Common Stock owned by them on such date. This option
deposit payment will result in the Grantors receiving approximately $53,551,000
(assuming the exercise of certain stock options by Mr. Jones) from BCI upon the
closing of the BCI Agreement. No other shareholders of Intercable or Spacelink
will participate in such payment or receive payments similar to that to be
received by the Grantors.
The option deposit will be non-refundable, whether or not BCI ever elects
to exercise the option to acquire the shares of Intercable Common Stock subject
to such option. If the Options are exercised pursuant to the Option Agreements
by BCI, the Grantors will receive additional amounts per share as consideration
for the acquisition of the shares from the Grantors. See "The BCI
Transaction -- Terms of the Option Agreements". These additional payments will
vary depending upon the timing of the exercise and the market price of the
Intercable Class A Stock at the time of exercise. Other holders of Intercable
Common Stock will not receive similar payments.
Employment Agreement. Upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, Intercable
will enter into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Glenn R. Jones (the "Employment
Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Annex H to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to which
Intercable will agree to employ Mr. Jones as Chief Executive Officer of
Intercable for a period of up to eight years, although such employment may be
terminated earlier in the event that Mr. Jones dies, becomes disabled or
voluntarily retires. BCI may also terminate such employment earlier for cause or
upon the exercise of the option contemplated by the Option Agreements. Under the
terms of the Employment Agreement, Mr. Jones will receive a base compensation of
$2,500,000, ($1,500,000 if the Spacelink Agreement does not close), with an
annual cost of living index based adjustment. This amount approximates the
current combined compensation to Mr. Jones from Intercable and Spacelink. In
addition, Mr. Jones will be entitled to participate in Intercable bonus, stock
option, and other employee plans at a level generally commensurate with his
previous participation. No other employee of Intercable has an employment
agreement with Intercable. If Mr. Jones is granted any option to acquire
Intercable Common Stock, any such new option would be subject to his Option
Agreement described above. In such event, the Option Agreement payment to Mr.
Jones would be increased. The maximum number of shares of Intercable Common
Stock as to which an option could be granted at May 31, 1994 was 436,979.
Jones Education Networks Agreement. Coincident with the execution of the
BCI Agreement, Jones Education Networks, Inc., an entity wholly-owned by Mr.
Jones and International ("JEN"), and BCI entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement
dated as of May 31, 1994 (the "JEN Agreement") pursuant to which BCI agreed to
invest $18,000,000 in JEN in exchange for Class A Common Stock of JEN
representing a 15% equity interest in JEN. The closing of the JEN Agreement is
contingent upon the closing of the BCI Agreement. JEN is engaged, through
subsidiaries, in the development and distribution of educational program
networks distributed via cable and other means. Mind Extension University, Inc.
("ME/U"), which is currently owned 51% by JEN, 25% by Intercable, 13% by
Spacelink, and 11% by Mr. Jones is a full time distance education cable network
which distributes programming of an educational nature, including the offering
of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. To date, JEN has operated at a
loss. JEN has agreed to commit up to $7,000,000 of the $18,000,000 it receives
from BCI to ME/U to fund ME/U's activities and businesses. The receipt by JEN of
the investment by BCI is significant in terms of JEN's ability to develop and
fund additional networks and its on-going operations, including ME/U.
Jones Lightwave Agreement. BCI and Jones Lightwave, Ltd., an entity
wholly-owned by Mr. Jones and International ("Lightwave") have entered into a
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 (the "Lightwave Agreement"),
pursuant to which BCI has agreed to invest $5,000,000 in Lightwave in exchange
for Class A Common Stock of Lightwave representing a 50% equity interest in
Lightwave. BCI has also agreed to loan Lightwave an additional $5,000,000. The
closing of the Lightwave Agreement is contingent upon the closing of the BCI
Agreement. Lightwave, through various subsidiaries, is engaged in the
alternative access telephony business in Denver, Colorado; Tampa-St. Petersburg,
Florida; and Norcross, Georgia.
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Jones Entertainment Group Agreement. Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., an
entity wholly-owned by Mr. Jones and International ("JEG"), is engaged in the
motion picture production and distribution business directly and through two
publicly-held limited partnerships which it sponsored. Pursuant to the terms of
a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 (the "JEG Agreement")
between JEG and BCI, BCI has agreed to invest $7,000,000 in JEG in exchange for
Class A Common Stock of JEG representing a 20% equity interest in JEG. The
closing of the JEG Agreement is contingent upon the closing of the BCI
Agreement.
Additional Agreements. Certain provisions of the Shareholders Agreement
grant to Mr. Jones, International and their affiliates the right to use of a
number of channels on cable television systems now or hereafter owned by
Intercable for distribution of their programming networks for a period of 15
years after closing. See "Terms of the Shareholders Agreement," below.
International will be granted certain non-exclusive rights to provide Intercable
with goods and services on competitive terms which will, at Intercable's
discretion, be pursuant to competitive bidding or other processes. BCI will be
granted identical rights pursuant to a Supply and Services Agreement between
Intercable, BCI and International, as more fully described under "Terms of the
Supply and Services Agreement." No similar rights are being granted to any other
persons.
Jones Financial Group. JFG, which is wholly-owned by International and Mr.
Glenn R. Jones, will be paid a fee of $2 million if the BCI Agreement closes.
Mr. Patrick J. Lombardi, a director of Intercable, is President of JFG and will
receive a bonus or other compensation from JFG related to the BCI Agreement if
the BCI Agreement closes.
Financial Services Agreement. Effective as of the closing of the BCI
Agreement, Intercable would enter into an agreement with JFG whereby Intercable
would engage JFG on an exclusive basis to render financial advisory and related
services in connection with the direct or indirect acquisition and disposition
of, and investment in, any "Core Business" in the United States other than
acquisitions or dispositions of, or investments in, cable television systems
owned by partnerships managed by Intercable or its affiliates. Pursuant to this
agreement, JFG would provide advisory services, including general business and
financial analysis, transaction feasibility analysis and pricing in terms of
proposed transactions; assist in negotiations and related strategies with
respect to transactions, supervise and conduct due diligence in respect to
proposed transactions, assist in corporate capital planning, including the
identification of available financing in the negotiation of credit facilities
and strategic partner and/or joint venture relationship; and provide such other
advisory and investment services as are mutually agreed upon between Intercable
and JFG from time to time.
As compensation for JFG's services, Intercable will pay a fee equal to 90
percent of the fees that would be charged to Intercable by unaffiliated third
parties for the same or comparable services. For this purpose, JFG will provide
Intercable such information as Intercable may reasonably request regarding the
fees charged by third parties for the same or comparable services. Intercable
will pay JFG annually on June 1 of each year a retainer in the amount of $1
million as an advance against payments due pursuant to the agreement. Intercable
is also to reimburse JFG for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred. If
the BCI Agreement closes, the $2 million fee payable to JFG pursuant to the BCI
Agreement is in lieu of any fee that would be payable with respect to such
transaction pursuant to the Financial Services Agreement, which does not apply
to the BCI Agreement. The term of the Financial Services Agreement is for the
earlier of eight years from the Closing Date or the Option Termination Date.
JFG and BCI have entered into a separate agreement pursuant to which BCI is
entitled to receive one-half of the fees earned by JFG under the Financial
Services Agreement.
OPINION OF SALOMON BROTHERS
General. On June 1 and October 25, 1994, Salomon Brothers delivered to the
Intercable Special Committee its written opinion that, as of June 1 and October
20, 1994, respectively, the consideration to be received by Intercable in
connection with the issuance of up to approximately 7.4 million shares of
Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the terms of the BCI Agreement was fair to
Intercable from a financial point of view. Such opinions confirmed the oral
opinions given by Salomon Brothers to the Intercable Special Committee on May 27
and October 20, 1994. No limitations were imposed by the Intercable Special
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Committee upon Salomon Brothers with respect to the investigations made or the
procedures followed by it in rendering its opinion.
The full text of the opinion of Salomon Brothers dated October 20, 1994,
which sets forth assumptions made, matters considered and limits on the review
undertaken, is attached as Annex B to this Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
Intercable shareholders are urged to review such opinion in its entirety.
Salomon Brothers' opinion is directed only to the fairness of the consideration
to be received by Intercable and does not constitute a recommendation to any
Intercable shareholder as to how such shareholder should vote. The summary of
the opinion of Salomon Brothers set forth in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of such opinion.
In arriving at its opinion, Salomon Brothers (i) reviewed certain publicly
available business and financial information relating to Intercable and
Spacelink, (ii) reviewed certain other information, including financial
projections, provided to Salomon Brothers by Intercable and Spacelink and (iii)
met with Intercable and Spacelink management to discuss the business of
Intercable and Spacelink. Salomon Brothers also considered such other
information, financial studies, analyses and investigations and financial,
economic and market criteria which it deemed relevant.
In connection with its review, Salomon Brothers did not independently
verify any of the foregoing information and relied on such information being
complete and accurate in all material aspects. With respect to the financial
projections, Salomon Brothers assumed that they had been reasonably prepared on
bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgment of
management as to future financial performance. In performing its valuation
analysis, Salomon Brothers did not make an independent evaluation or appraisal
of the individual assets of Intercable or of Spacelink, nor was it furnished
with any such appraisals.
The following is a summary of certain analyses performed and reports
delivered by Salomon to the Intercable Special Committee on May 27, 1994, as
updated on October 14, 1994, in connection with its fairness opinion regarding
the BCI Agreement (the "Salomon Brothers Report"), as well as Salomon Brothers'
oral presentation on that date:
With respect to the BCI Agreement, Salomon Brothers reviewed, among other
things, the public market valuation (as of the date of the Salomon Brothers
Report and also as of certain historical dates) of Intercable and the estimated
private market value of Intercable, and compared these amounts to the $27.50 per
share price to be paid by BCI for 7.5 million Intercable Class A shares under
the BCI Agreement. Salomon Brothers noted that the public equity market value of
the Intercable Class A Stock ranged from $18.75 (the closing price of Intercable
Class A Stock on November 2, 1993, which was the date one month before the
public announcement of the contemplated transaction between BCI and Intercable),
to $16.00 (the closing price of Intercable Class A Stock on December 1, 1993,
which was the date one day before announcement), to $13.71 (the average closing
price from February 22, 1994, which was the date of the announcement of the
revised FCC cable rate regulations, through May 20, 1994), to $13.00 (the
closing price on May 20, 1994) per share; as further detailed below, Salomon
Brothers computed an estimated private market value per share of Intercable
ranging from $26.21 - $29.08.
Salomon Brothers also analyzed the premium being paid by BCI over the
market prices set forth in the preceding paragraph (those being $16.00, $18.75
and $13.71, reflecting the price of Intercable Class A Stock both prior to the
announcement of the BCI Transaction and subsequent to the announcement of the
revised FCC cable rate regulations) which resulted in premiums of 72%, 47% and
101%, respectively. These premiums were compared to premiums over the stock
price of the issuing company one month prior to the announcement of each
transaction in certain other minority investments (a 55% premium paid by
Electronic Data Systems in its 20% investment in Lottery Technologies, Inc.; a
75% premium paid by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer in its 37% investment in Immune Sciences
Inc.; a 37% premium paid by British Telecommunications in its 20% investment in
MCI Communications; a 40% premium paid by Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. in its
35% investment in Republic Pictures Corporation; a 5% premium paid by Trac
International NV in its 17% investment in Hartmarx Corp; a 10% premium paid by
Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Corp.; in its 29% investment of Roberts Pharmaceutical
Corp.; a 7% premium paid by Trefoil Capital in its 34% investment in LA Gear;
and a 32% premium paid by British Telecommunications in its 20% investment in
McCaw).
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A summary description of the analysis by which Salomon Brothers arrived at
the estimated private market value of Intercable and the Spacelink Assets is set
forth under the caption "The Spacelink Transaction -- Opinion of Salomon
Brothers" and should be reviewed in connection with the opinion of Salomon on
the BCI Agreement.
In arriving at its opinions dated June 1 and October 20, 1994, and in
presenting the Salomon Brothers Report, Salomon Brothers performed certain
financial analyses, the material portions of which are summarized in the
above-referenced section. The summary referenced above does not purport to be a
complete description of Salomon Brothers' analyses. Salomon Brothers believes
that its analyses and the summary referenced above must be considered as a whole
and that selecting portions of its analyses could create an incomplete view of
the process underlying the analyses set forth in the opinion and the Salomon
Brothers report. In performing its analyses, Salomon Brothers made numerous
assumptions with respect to industry performance, general business, economic,
market and financial conditions and other matters, many of which are beyond the
control of Intercable and Spacelink.
No company or transaction used in the comparable public company analysis or
comparable acquisition analysis used by Salomon Brothers is identical to
Intercable, Spacelink or the contemplated transactions. Accordingly, any such
analysis of the value of the proposed transactions involves complex
considerations and judgments concerning differences in the potential financial
and operating characteristics of the comparable companies and other factors in
relation to the trading and acquisition values of the comparable companies and
publicly announced transactions.
Salomon Brothers is an internationally recognized investment banking firm
and regularly engages in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions and for other purposes. The Intercable
Special Committee selected Salomon to act as its financial advisor on the basis
of Salomon Brothers' international reputation and its familiarity with
Intercable and the cable television industry in general. See "The Intercable
Special Committee" for a description of Salomon Brothers' acting as an
underwriter for securities to be issued by an affiliate of BCI. In the course of
its business, Salomon Brothers trades the debt and equity securities of
Intercable and Spacelink for its own account and for the accounts of customers.
Accordingly, Salomon may at any time hold a long or short position in such
securities.
Fees Paid to Salomon Brothers. Intercable has paid Salomon Brothers
aggregate fees (with respect to its work in connection with both the Spacelink
Agreement and the BCI Agreement) of $1,250,000 in consideration for Salomon
Brothers' services. Intercable has also agreed to reimburse Salomon Brothers for
its out-of-pocket expenses, including reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel. Intercable has agreed to indemnify Salomon Brothers and its affiliates,
their respective directors, officers, partners, agents and employees and each
person, if any, controlling Salomon Brothers or any of its affiliates against
certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under the federal securities
laws, relating to or arising out of its engagement.
OPINION OF DILLON READ
Dillon Read has delivered a written opinion to the Intercable Special
Committee that, as of October 20, 1994, the issuance of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock to BCI is fair to Intercable from a financial point of view (the
"BCI Stock Issuance").
The full text of the opinion of Dillon Read, which sets forth the
assumptions made, matters considered and limits on the review undertaken, is
attached hereto as Annex C to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Intercable
Shareholders are urged to review this opinion in its entirety for information
with respect to the procedures followed, assumptions made and matters considered
by Dillon Read in rendering such opinion. Dillon Read's opinion with respect to
the BCI Stock Issuance does not constitute a recommendation to any Intercable
Shareholder as to how such shareholder should vote at the Intercable Special
Meeting with respect to the BCI Transaction. The summary of the opinion of
Dillon Read set forth in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is qualified in
its entirety by reference to the full text of such opinion.
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In rendering its opinion, Dillon Read, among other things, (i) reviewed
certain publicly available business and historical financial information
relating to Intercable and Spacelink, (ii) reviewed certain financial
information and other data provided to Dillon Read by Intercable and Spacelink
that is not publicly available relating to the business and prospects of
Intercable and Spacelink, including financial projections prepared by the
management of Intercable and Spacelink, (iii) conducted discussions with members
of the senior management of Intercable and Spacelink, (iv) reviewed publicly
available financial and stock market data with respect to certain other
companies in lines of business Dillon Read believed to be generally comparable
to those of Intercable and Spacelink, (v) considered the pro forma effects of
the BCI Stock Issuance on Intercable's leverage ratios and operating cash flow,
(vi) reviewed the historical market prices and trading volumes of the common
stock of Intercable and Spacelink, (vii) reviewed the BCI Agreement and the
exhibits thereto, and (viii) conducted such other financial studies, analyses
and investigations, and considered such other information as Dillon Read deemed
necessary or appropriate.
In connection with its review, Dillon Read did not independently verify any
of the foregoing information and relied on its being complete and accurate in
all material respects. In addition, Dillon Read did not make any appraisal of
any of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of Intercable or
Spacelink. With respect to the financial projections referred to above, Dillon
Read assumed that they were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best
then available estimates and judgments of Intercable's and Spacelink's
management as to the future financial performance of each company. Further,
Dillon Read's opinion was based on economic, monetary and market conditions
existing on the date thereof.
In connection with rendering its written opinion on October 20, 1994,
Dillon Read performed certain financial and comparative analyses. The following
paragraphs summarize certain of the comparative analyses Dillon Read performed
in arriving at its opinion.
In connection with rendering its opinion with respect to the BCI
Transaction, Dillon Read reviewed, among other things, the public market
valuation of Intercable (as of October 20, 1994 and also as of certain
historical dates) and the estimated private market value of Intercable (as
described below), and compared these amounts to the $27.50 per share price to be
paid by BCI for its shares of Intercable Class A Stock under the BCI Agreement.
Dillon Read noted that the average public trading price of Intercable Class A
Stock for the 30 days prior to December 2, 1993 (the announcement date of the
BCI Transaction), was $16.92, that for the 30 days prior to November 12, 1993
(the announcement date of the proposed Spacelink Transaction) such average price
was $17.71, and that for the 30 days prior to October 20, 1994, such average
price was $14.16. Dillon Read also computed an estimated private market value of
Intercable ranging from $22.90 to $26.57 per share. A descriptive summary of the
analysis by which Dillon Read arrived at the estimated private market value of
Intercable and the Spacelink Assets is set forth under the caption "The
Spacelink Transaction -- Opinion of Dillon Read".
The summary referenced does not purport to be a complete description of the
analyses performed by Dillon Read. Dillon Read believes that its analyses and
the summary set forth in the referenced section above must be considered as a
whole and that selecting portions of its analyses or of the above summary,
without considering all factors and analyses, could create an incomplete view of
the processes underlying the analyses performed by Dillon Read in arriving at
its opinion. In performing its analyses, Dillon Read made numerous assumptions
with respect to industry performance, general business and economic conditions
and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of Intercable or
Spacelink. The analyses performed by Dillon Read are not necessarily indicative
of actual values or actual future results, which may be significantly more or
less favorable than suggested by such analyses. Additionally, analyses relating
to the values of businesses do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the
prices at which businesses actually may be sold.
No public company utilized as a comparison is identical to Intercable or
Spacelink or the business segment for which a comparison is being made. An
analysis of the results of such a comparison is not mathematical; rather it
involves complex considerations and judgments concerning differences in
financial and operating characteristics of the comparable companies and other
factors that could affect the public trading value of the comparable companies
to which Intercable, Spacelink and their business segments are being compared.
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Fees Paid to Dillon Read. Pursuant to the terms of an engagement letter
dated February 25, 1994, Intercable has agreed to pay Dillon Read a fee $500,000
in the aggregate for its written opinion on both the Spacelink Transaction and
the BCI Transaction. Intercable has also agreed to reimburse Dillon Read for its
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including all reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel, and to indemnify Dillon Read and certain related
persons against certain liabilities relating to or arising out of its
engagement, including certain liabilities under federal securities laws.
As noted under the caption "Factors Considered by the Intercable Special
Committee", the opinion of Dillon Read was only one of the many factors
considered by the Intercable Special Committee in determining to approve the BCI
Stock Issuance.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERCABLE BOARD
The Intercable Board (of which all but two members are employees or former
employees of Intercable), in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the
Intercable Special Committee, unanimously approved the BCI Agreement (with Mr.
Jones abstaining) and recommends a vote in favor of the proposal to approve such
agreement by the Intercable Shareholders.
TERMS OF THE BCI AGREEMENT
The descriptions of the BCI Agreement, and the related Option Agreements,
Shareholders Agreement, Supply and Services Agreement and Secondment Agreement
set forth below do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their
entirety by reference to the text of the BCI Agreement, the Option Agreements,
the Shareholders Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement and the Secondment
Agreement attached hereto as Annexes I, J, K, L and M, respectively, to this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant
to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, the closings under the BCI Agreement
and under the agreements relating to BCI's investment in JEN, Lightwave and JEG
are conditional upon each other, and the BCI Agreement will not close if the
other transactions do not also close.
Glossary. The following definitions of certain terms used in connection
with the BCI Agreement and certain related agreements described in the Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus should be consulted regarding the discussion of such
agreements below.
"Acquisition Proposal" means a bona fide offer or proposal for, or
indication of interest in, a merger or other business combination involving
Intercable, Spacelink or any other Intercable Group Entity or the acquisition of
any substantial equity interest in, or a substantial portion of the assets of,
Intercable or any other Intercable Group Entity, other than the Transactions.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or
indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such Person.
"Alternative Transaction" has the meaning set forth in the Transaction
Agreement and refers to the termination of the Spacelink Agreement and the
effectiveness of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement.
"Alternative Transaction Notice" means a notice given pursuant to the
Transaction Agreement. An Alternative Transaction Notice will be in writing and
delivered to all parties to such agreement and may be delivered by Jones or BCI
in the following circumstances:
(i) by Jones at any time,
(ii) by BCI at any time after December 15, 1994, or
(iii) by BCI at any time after the request for a private letter ruling
submitted by Spacelink, Intercable, Jones and International and dated May
31, 1994 (the "Ruling Request") is withdrawn or the Internal Revenue
Service indicates that it is likely it will not grant the relief sought in
the Ruling Request.
"BCE Group Entity" means, at any time, BCE Inc., BCI and (i) any entity of
which securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons
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performing similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by
BCE Inc. at such time and (ii) any other entity that is, directly or indirectly,
controlled by BCE Inc. at such time.
"BCI Nominee" means any nominee designated to the Intercable Board by BCI
pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement.
"Bell International Group Entity" means, at any time, BCI and (i) any
entity of which securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting
power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by BCI at
such time and (ii) any other entity that is, directly or indirectly, controlled
by BCI at such time.
"Bell International Shareholder" means, at any time, any Bell International
Group Entity that owns shares of Intercable Capital Stock at such time.
"Cable Acquisition Proposal" means any bona fide offer or proposal for, or
indication of interest in, (x) a merger or other business combination involving
BCI (or any Subsidiary of BCI) and any of the companies listed on Schedule 5.11
of the BCI Agreement or any Subsidiary of any such companies or (y) the
acquisition of any equity interest in, or a substantial portion of the assets
of, any such companies or Subsidiaries.
"Cable Partnership" means, at any time, any partnership that owns or
operates a System in which an Intercable Group Entity is a general or managing
partner at such time, and any joint venture of any such partnership.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing of the BCI Agreement.
"Consolidated Subsidiaries" means, at any date, those Subsidiaries of
Intercable whose accounts would be consolidated with those of Intercable if
consolidated financial statements were prepared as of such date in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
"Control Option" means the option running to BCI to purchase the Optioned
Shares pursuant to the Option Agreements.
"Convertible Debt" means the 7.5% Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2007
of Intercable.
"Core Business" means, at any time, the following lines of business: (i)
cable television services, (ii) wireline local communications services
(including exchange, access and value-added services, such as call waiting, call
forwarding and similar services) in geographic markets where Intercable or a
Subsidiary of Intercable owns a cable television business at such time and (iii)
physical cable or wireline delivery of multi-media services (including
inter-active services) over broadband networks in geographic markets where
Intercable or a Subsidiary of Intercable provides cable television or wireline
local communications services at such time. "Core Business" does not include (A)
the provision of personal communications services (as defined by the Federal
Communications Commission at 47 C.F.R. 99.5 on the date of the BCI Agreement),
but includes the lease (or other provision) of wireline or broadband networks
used in connection with the operation of the Core Business to providers of
personal communications services and (B) the creation, development, production,
acquisition, packaging and sale (but not physical delivery) of entertainment,
informational, educational and other programming services or software, including
inter-active, multi-media and CD ROM services.
"Current SEC Filings" means (i) the annual report on Form 10-K of
Intercable for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993, (ii) the quarterly report on
Form 10-Q of Intercable for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994, (iii)
the proxy statement dated November 19, 1993 of Intercable prepared in connection
with the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Intercable to be held on
December 21, 1993, (iv) the annual reports on Form 10-K of each Cable
Partnership for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993 and (v) after
consummation of the Spacelink Transaction, such reports and proxy statement of
Spacelink for such periods or at such date.
"Debt" of Intercable and its Consolidated Subsidiaries means at any date,
without duplication, (i) all obligations of such Persons for borrowed money,
(ii) all obligations of such Persons evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or
other similar instruments, (iii) all obligations of all such Persons to pay the
deferred
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purchase price of property or services, except trade accounts payable and
current liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business, (iv) all
obligations of all such Persons as lessee which are capitalized in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, (v) all Debt of others secured by
a Lien on any asset of all such Persons, whether or not such Debt is otherwise
an obligation of such Persons, (vi) all guarantees, endorsements and other
contingent obligations with respect to Debt, or to otherwise assure the owner of
any such Debt against loss with respect thereto and (vii) obligations to
repurchase assets previously sold. "Debt" does not include any Convertible
Debentures (see "Convertible Debt").
"Employee Options" means any options to purchase Intercable Class A Stock
granted to employees, officers or directors of Intercable or any of its
Subsidiaries pursuant to any employee benefit plan (including a stock option,
stock purchase or stock bonus plan) approved by the Intercable Board.
"Exon-Florio Act" means Section 721 of Title VII of the Defense Production
Act of 1950, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder.
"Financial Services Agreement" means the Financial Services Agreement dated
as of the Closing Date between Intercable and JFG.
"Franchise Agreement" means any franchise, agreement, permit, license or
other authorization granted by any Governmental Authority organized within the
United States of America, including all laws, regulations and ordinances
relating thereto, which authorizes the construction or operation of a System or
the reception and transmission of signals by microwave, and shall include,
without limitation, all FCC Licenses and all certificates of compliance, if any,
and cable television registration statements (or similar documents) which are
required to be issued by or filed with the FCC.
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign court, judicial, executive, or legislative instrumentality,
or any agency, authority, commission, board or official thereof, including,
without limitation, any franchising authority.
"Intellectual Property Right" means any trademark, service mark, trade
name, copyright, patent, invention, trade secret, know-how (including any
registrations or applications for registration of any of the foregoing) or any
other similar type of proprietary intellectual property right.
"Intercable Capital Stock" means, at any time, the Intercable Common Stock,
the Intercable Class A Stock and any other shares of authorized capital stock of
Intercable.
"Intercable Group" means, at any time, Intercable and each Person that is a
Subsidiary of Intercable at such time. Immediately following the consummation of
the Spacelink Transaction, such Subsidiaries will include the Persons that were
Subsidiaries of Spacelink immediately prior to the consummation of the Spacelink
Transaction.
"Intercable Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in the
Intercable Group at such time.
"Intercable Proposals" mean:
(i) a proposal to approve the acquisition by Intercable of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink in exchange for shares of
Intercable Class A Stock and the assumption by Intercable of all
liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities to Dissenting
Shareholders), as contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement, and
(ii) a proposal to approve the issuance by Intercable of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock to BCI, as contemplated by BCI Agreement.
"International" means Jones International, Ltd., a Colorado corporation.
"Investor Nominee" means any nominee designated to the Intercable Board by
BCI and does not include any Joint Nominee.
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"JI Group" means, at any time, Mr. Jones, International and each Person
that is a Subsidiary of Mr. Jones or Jones International at such time, other
than any Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a Spacelink Group Entity
at such time. For purposes of the Shareholders Agreement, "JI Group" also
includes each grantor under the Option Agreements.
"JI Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in the JI Group
at such time.
"JI Shareholder" means, at any time, any JI Group Entity that owns shares
of Intercable Capital Stock at such time.
"Jones" or "Mr. Jones" means Glenn R. Jones, a resident of Colorado, or in
the event he is not then alive or legally competent, his executor, the
administrator of his estate or his legal representative (including, without
limitation, his guardian, conservator or other similar fiduciary).
"Jones Bankruptcy Event" means (i) the Grantor of the Control Option, Jones
or International shall commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts
under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect
or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it or substantially all of its property, or shall
consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession by any
such official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it,
or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall fail
generally to pay its debts as they become due, or shall take any corporate
action to authorize any of the foregoing, (ii) an involuntary case or other
proceeding shall be commenced against Grantor, Jones or International seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts
under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect
or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it or substantially all of its property, and such
involuntary case or other proceeding shall remain undismissed and unstayed for a
period of 90 days or (iii) an order for relief shall be entered against Grantor,
Jones or International under the federal bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in
effect.
"Jones Employment Agreement" means the Employment Agreement dated as of the
Closing Date between Glenn R. Jones and Intercable.
"Jones Nominee" means any nominee designated to the Intercable Board by
Glenn R. Jones pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement (which does not include
any Joint Nominee).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the condition
(financial or otherwise), business, assets or results of operations of the
Intercable Group Entities, taken as whole.
"Material Financing Transaction" means any transaction (other than the
Transactions) pursuant to which (i) Intercable issues (or is obligated to issue
pursuant to the terms of a convertible or similar security) more than 1,000,000
shares of its common stock at a price greater than $26.125 per share (not
including any shares issued pursuant to Section 5.4 of the BCI Agreement, which
permits the issuance of up to 1.5 million shares under certain conditions), (ii)
Intercable sells substantially all of its assets to a third party, or (iii)
Intercable consummates a merger, recapitalization, restructuring or other
business combination involving Intercable and a Person other than BCI or an
Affiliate thereof pursuant to which any class of common stock of Intercable is
valued at a price greater than $26.125 per share.
"Net Debt" means, at any time, Debt at such time, less cash and cash
equivalents of Intercable and its Consolidated Subsidiaries at such time.
"New Securities" means any shares of Intercable Capital Stock, and
securities of any type whatsoever that are, or may become, exercisable to
purchase, or convertible or exchangeable into, shares of Intercable Capital
Stock, in each case that are issued after the date of the Shareholders
Agreement, provided that "New Securities" does not include Employee Options.
"Option Agreements" means the Option Agreements which are referred to in
the Transaction Agreement dated as of the Closing Date, and pursuant to which
BCI will obtain the Control Option.
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"Option Termination Date" means the earlier of (i) the date on which the
Control Option terminates pursuant to the Option Agreements, or otherwise, or
(ii) the date on which BCI purchases the Optioned Shares pursuant to the Option
Agreements.
"Optioned Shares" means the Intercable Common Stock subject to the Control
Option under the Option Agreements.
"Owned System" means any System that is owned and operated by an Intercable
Group Entity that is not a Partnership System.
"Ownership Percentage" means, at any time, the ratio of (i) the aggregate
number of shares of Intercable Capital Stock owned by BCI and the other Bell
International Group Entities (and, in the case of certain calculations, any
other BCE Group Entity) at such time to (ii) the aggregate number of shares of
Intercable Capital Stock outstanding at such time, in each case calculated on a
fully diluted basis and assuming the conversion of all securities convertible or
exchangeable into shares of Intercable Capital Stock and the exercise of all
options, warrants and other rights to acquire shares of Intercable Capital
Stock, whether or not vested. In the case of sales or issuances of New
Securities, Ownership Percentage will be calculated immediately preceding such
sale or issuance.
"Partnership System" means any System that is owned and operated by a Cable
Partnership.
"Permitted Amount" means, at any date, the product of (i) seven and (ii)
Annualized Operating Cash Flow for the most recently ended fiscal quarter of
Intercable prior to, or on, such date.
"Permitted Equity Issuances" means sales by Intercable of Intercable Class
A Stock for cash where the proceeds from any such sale will be used to finance
the purchase by Intercable (or its wholly-owned Subsidiary) of any Partnership
System.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, trust
or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision
or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Related Agreements" means the Shareholders Agreement, the Jones Employment
Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement, the Secondment Agreement and the
Financial Services Agreement.
"Ruling Request" means the Ruling Request described under the definition of
Alternative Transaction Notice.
"Secondment Agreement" means the Secondment Agreement dated as of the
Closing Date between BCI and Intercable.
"Shareholder" means, at any time, for purposes of the Shareholders
Agreement, any Bell International Shareholder or JI Shareholder at such time.
"Shareholder Nominees" means for purpose of the Shareholder Agreement the
Jones Nominees, BCI Nominees and Joint Nominees.
"Shareholders Agreement" means the Shareholders Agreement described
hereafter under "Terms of the Shareholders Agreement".
"Spacelink Group Entity" means, at any time prior to consummation of the
Spacelink Transaction, Spacelink and any person that is a Subsidiary of
Spacelink at such time, other than an Intercable Group entity.
"Spacelink Proposals" shall mean:
(i) a proposal to approve (x) the acquisition by Intercable of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink in exchange for shares of
Intercable Class A Stock and the assumption by Intercable of all
liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting
Shareholders), (y) the dissolution of Spacelink and (z) the distribution by
Spacelink to its shareholders (other than Dissenting Shareholders) of all
of the shares of Intercable Capital Stock then held by Spacelink, in each
case as contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement, and
(ii) a proposal to approve the Alternative Transaction (as defined in
the Transaction Agreement).
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"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which securities or
other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of
the board of directors or other persons performing similar functions are,
directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such Person, (ii) any partnership
of which such Person is, directly or indirectly, a general or managing partner
or (iii) any other entity that is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such
Person.
"Subsidiary Securities" means any shares of capital stock of a Subsidiary
of Intercable, and securities of any type whatsoever that are, or may become,
exercisable to purchase, or convertible or exchangeable into, shares of such
capital stock.
"Supply and Services Agreement" means the Supply and Services Agreement
dated as of the Closing Date between BCI and Intercable.
"System" means a cable television or SMATV system owned or operated by an
Intercable Group Entity serving subscribers within a geographical area covered
by one or more Franchise Agreements from the same head end facility (or two or
more related head end facilities).
"Transaction Agreement" means the agreement dated as of the date of the BCI
Agreement, among BCI, Glenn R. Jones, Jones International and Spacelink. The
terms of the Transaction Agreement prescribe the conditions upon which BCI will
be granted the Control Option either by International or Glenn R. Jones if the
Spacelink Agreement closes, or by Spacelink (pursuant to the Spacelink-BCI
Option Agreement) if it does not close.
"Transactions" means the transactions contemplated by the BCI Agreement,
the Spacelink Agreement and the Related Agreements, and the grant (but not the
exercise) of the Control Option pursuant to the Option Agreements.
"Transfer" means, with respect to any securities, any direct or indirect
sale, assignment, transfer, grant of a participation in, pledge, gift or other
disposition thereof, without regard to whether such disposition is for
consideration.
"Unrelated Directors" for purposes of the Shareholders Agreement means:
(i) in the case of a transaction or agreement between an Intercable
Group Entity and a JI Group Entity, the three Investor Nominees and the
three Joint Nominees,
(ii) in the case of a transaction or agreement between a BCE Group
Entity and an Intercable Group Entity, the directors that are not Investor
Nominees, and
(iii) in the case of a transaction or agreement among an Intercable
Group Entity, a JI Group Entity and a BCE Group Entity, the directors that
are Independent Directors.
Purchase of Intercable Class A Stock. Under the terms of the BCI Agreement,
Intercable has agreed to sell to BCI 7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock at $27.50 a share, which, when added to BCI's existing shareholdings in
Intercable, will result in BCI owning 30% of the issued and outstanding shares
of Intercable. In the event that the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement, rather than
the Spacelink Agreement, is consummated, 3,900,000 fewer shares of Intercable
will be issued and outstanding at the Closing and, accordingly, the number of
shares to be purchased by BCI in order for BCI to maintain a 30% equity interest
in Intercable will be reduced to 5,864,873.
The number of shares to be purchased would also be reduced by the number of
shares, if any, of Intercable Class A Stock purchased by BCI prior to the
closing of the BCI Agreement pursuant to the terms of the BCI Agreement. See
"Interim Financing" below. The shares to be purchased by BCI are in addition to
its investment of $55,000,000 in March 1994 to purchase 2,500,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock at $22.00 per share.
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The Closing. The closing of the BCI Agreement will take place no later than
ten business days after satisfaction of the conditions described in the BCI
Agreement or December 31, 1994 (the "Closing"). See "Conditions to Closing"
below.
At the Closing, (i) BCI will deliver to Intercable the purchase price for
the shares of Intercable Class A Stock being purchased, (ii) Intercable will
deliver to BCI certificates representing the shares of Intercable Class A Stock,
(iii) Intercable will execute and deliver each of the Related Agreements and
(iv) BCI will execute and deliver the Shareholders Agreement, the Supply and
Services Agreement and the Secondment Agreement. See "Related Agreements" below.
Interim Financing. In the event that Intercable believes that, prior to
Closing, its sources of funds may be insufficient to meet its projected cash
requirements, Intercable has agreed to discuss with BCI the potential sources of
financing to fund such projected shortfall. If, after discussions, Intercable
management reasonably believes that equity financing is in the best interests of
Intercable and its shareholders, Intercable may sell up to 1,500,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock ("Additional Shares"), provided, however, that
Intercable must first offer the Additional Shares to BCI. Any Additional Shares
sold to BCI will be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under
the Securities Act and will be subject to certain registration rights granted to
BCI under the Shareholders Agreement. See "Terms of the Shareholders Agreement".
Any Additional Shares purchased by BCI will reduce the number of Shares
purchasable (and, correspondingly, the purchase price paid) by BCI pursuant to
the BCI Agreement. See "Purchase of Intercable Class A Stock" above.
Conditions to Closing. The obligation of Intercable to sell and BCI to
purchase shares of Intercable Class A Stock is subject to the satisfaction or
waiver of the following conditions: (i) the approval of the Intercable Proposals
by the Intercable Shareholders and the approval by the Spacelink Shareholders of
the Spacelink Proposals; (ii) unless an Alternative Transaction Notice is
delivered pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, the transactions contemplated
by the Spacelink Agreement will have been consummated; (iii) the United States
Government shall have completed its national security review under the
Exon-Florio Act relating to the purchase of the Intercable Class A Stock and
shall have concluded that no Presidential action to suspend or prohibit the
transactions contemplated by the BCI Agreement is required; (iv) there shall not
then be in effect any order enjoining or restraining consummation of the
Transactions and there will not, at Closing, then be instituted or pending any
action or proceeding brought by a Governmental Authority challenging the
acquisition by BCI or otherwise seeking to restrain or prohibit consummation of
the Transactions or seeking to impose any material limitation on any material
provision of the BCI Agreement or the Spacelink Agreement; (v) neither chamber
of the United States Congress shall have passed any bill that would reasonably
be expected to have any of the effects described in clauses (vi)(a), (b) and (c)
of the following paragraph; (vi) all actions by, in respect of or filings with
any Governmental Authority required to permit the consummation of the
Transactions will have been taken or obtained, as the case may be, and will be
in full force and effect, other than such actions or filings as to which the
failure to make or obtain would not reasonably be expected to have, individually
or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; (vi) each of the Related
Agreements have been executed and delivered by each party thereto and (vii) all
third party consents required to consummate each of the Transactions, in each
case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to BCI and Intercable, other
than such consents the failure of which to obtain would not be reasonably
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect,
shall have been received.
The obligation of BCI to consummate the BCI Agreement is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be
waived, to the extent legally permissible: (i) Intercable shall have performed
in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under
the BCI Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement and Spacelink will have performed
in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under
the Spacelink Agreement; (ii) the representations and warranties made by
Intercable in the BCI Agreement and in any certificate delivered by Intercable
shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing; (iii) BCI shall
have received a certificate signed by an executive officer of Intercable
confirming the matters described in (i) and (ii) above; (iv) BCI will have
received an opinion of counsel to Intercable substantially in the form attached
to the BCI Agreement;
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(v) BCI will have received all documents it may reasonably request relating to
the existence of Intercable and other Intercable Group Entities and the
authority of Intercable for the BCI Agreement, the Spacelink Agreement and the
Related Agreements, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to BCI;
(vi) there shall not then be in effect any order enjoining or restraining the
exercise by BCI of the Control Option (see "Term of the Option
Agreements -- Grant and Purchase of Control Option" below), and there shall not
then be instituted or pending any action or proceeding brought by a Governmental
Authority before any federal or state court or other Governmental Authority that
seeks to (a) prevent BCI from exercising the Control Option, or (b) require BCI
to divest, or otherwise limit BCI's ability to exercise full rights of ownership
over any of the shares of Intercable Class A Stock to be purchased at Closing,
the Control Option, or any of the shares of Intercable Common Stock that may be
acquired upon exercise of the Control Option or (c) require, after exercise of
the Control Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material business or
assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's
business; (vii) the Bylaws of Intercable shall have been amended, as agreed to
by BCI; (viii) the JI Group Entities will have (a) transferred to Intercable any
logos, trade and service marks and any other names owned, leased or licensed by
a JI Group Entity and used or held for use by an Intercable Group Entity in
connection with the conduct of its business (b) transferred to Intercable all
rights of Jones Programming Services, Inc. under programming agreements pursuant
to which the Intercable Group Entities carry programming on their Systems and
(c) agreed on reasonable terms to continue to make available to the Intercable
Group Entities such other Intellectual Properties Rights owned, leased or
licensed by a JI Group Entity as are used or held for use by an Intercable Group
Entity in connection with the conduct of its business; (ix) Intercable will have
entered into a written contract with Jones Interactive, Inc. for information
management and data processing services, in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to BCI, (x) the Option Agreements shall have been executed and
delivered by each party thereto as contemplated by the Transaction Agreement;
and (xi) the Intercable Board will have taken such action as is necessary to
increase the number of directors of Intercable to thirteen and shall have
elected three BCI Nominees and three Joint Nominees, each as defined in and
contemplated by the Shareholders Agreement.
The obligation of Intercable to consummate the BCI Agreement is subject to
the satisfaction or, to the extent legally permissible, waiver of the following
conditions: (i) BCI will have performed in all material respects all of its
obligations under the BCI Agreement; (ii) the representations and warranties of
BCI contained in the BCI Agreement and in any certificate delivered by BCI
pursuant to the BCI Agreement will be true in all material respects at and as of
the Closing Date; (iii) Intercable shall have received a certificate signed by
the Chief Executive Officer of BCI confirming the matters described in (i) and
(ii) above; (iv) Intercable will have received an opinion of counsel to BCI in
substantially the form attached to the BCI Agreement; and (v) Intercable shall
have received all documents it may reasonably request relating to the existence
of BCI and the authority of BCI for the BCI Agreement and the Related
Agreements, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Intercable.
The condition to closing described above relating to the United States
Government's national security review under the Exon-Florio Act is a reference
to a requirement that, in certain circumstances, when an investment is being
made in a United States company by a foreign entity, certain information
concerning the activities and identity of both the domestic and foreign person
be supplied to the United States Government for their review. The general
purpose of the review is to assure that there will be no compromise of United
States defense or national security information or processes. A filing under the
Exon-Florio Act has been made and is expected to be cleared in a routine manner.
Certain Covenants. Intercable has agreed to call a meeting of its
shareholders to vote upon the Intercable Proposals. Intercable has also agreed
that from the date of the signing of the BCI Agreement until the Closing,
Intercable will regularly advise and consult with BCI as to the business of the
Intercable Group Entities and, to its knowledge, the business of Spacelink and
its Subsidiaries, which consultation will include the review of (i) strategic,
operating and financial plans, including plans for acquisitions and sales of
cable television systems (both as they relate to Partnership Systems and Owned
Systems, (ii) equity, debt, joint venture and other financing strategies, (iii)
business plans for operations, marketing and technology deployment and (iv)
personnel, compensation and related policy decisions. BCI has also been granted
access to the properties, books, records and financial data of the Intercable
Group Entities.
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Except as contemplated by the BCI Agreement, from the date thereof until
the Closing Date, Intercable shall, and will cause each of the other Intercable
Group Entities to, conduct its businesses in the ordinary course consistent with
past practice and to use its reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business
organizations and relationships with third parties and to keep available the
services of its present officers and employees. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, from the date of the BCI Agreement until the Closing Date,
without the consent of BCI or except as required to consummate the Transactions
in accordance with the terms of the BCI Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement,
Intercable will not take, or agree to take, or permit any other Intercable Group
Entity to take or agree to take, directly or indirectly, any of the following
actions:
(i) authorize, sell, distribute or otherwise issue, or grant rights
with respect to, New Securities, Employee Options or Subsidiary Securities
(or any stock appreciation or similar interests or rights with respect to
such securities) except for (A) routine grants of Employee Options (or
stock appreciation rights) approved after the date hereof by the
compensation committee of the Intercable Board in an amount not to exceed
options to purchase (and stock appreciation rights in respect of 2,000,000)
shares of Intercable Class A Stock in the aggregate, (B) any issuances of
Intercable Capital Stock pursuant to the terms of Employee Options or the
Convertible Debentures, (C) authorizations, sales, distributions or other
issuances of Subsidiary Securities to Persons that are wholly-owned
Intercable Group Entities (except in connection with certain permitted
sales of Subsidiary Securities) or (D) Permitted Equity Issuances,
(ii) repurchase, redeem or exchange any shares of Intercable Capital
Stock, other than (A) repurchases, redemptions or exchanges of Intercable
Class A Stock where all holders of Intercable Class A Stock are entitled to
participate on a pro rata basis, (B) repurchases of Intercable Class A
Stock in the open market, provided that at any time the aggregate number of
shares of Intercable Class A Stock repurchased during the immediately
preceding 12 months may not exceed 5% of the aggregate number of shares of
Intercable Capital Stock outstanding on the immediately preceding December
31 (calculated on a fully diluted basis assuming the conversion of all
options and the exercise of other rights), and (C) as contemplated by the
terms of any New Securities,
(iii) amend the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Intercable,
(iv) (A) in the case of Intercable and its Consolidated Subsidiaries,
incur Debt if after the incurrence of such Debt, Net Debt would exceed the
Permitted Amount and (B) in the case of the Cable Partnerships, incur
long-term Debt not in the ordinary course of business,
(v) acquire or sell any interest in a cable television system that is
not owned by a Cable Partnership for a purchase price exceeding $50,000,000
in any single transaction (or series of related transactions), and
$250,000,000 in the aggregate for acquisitions and $250,000,000 in the
aggregate for sales,
(vi) acquire or sell any interest in a business (other than a cable
television system) having a purchase price exceeding $5,000,000 in any
single transaction (or series of related transactions), and $50,000,000 in
the aggregate for acquisitions and $50,000,000 in the aggregate for sales,
(vii) enter into (whether by acquisition or otherwise) a line of
business other than (A) the Core Business in the United States of America,
England and Spain, (B) the provision of audio programming services to radio
stations and cable television systems, (C) manufacturing and marketing of
computer and facsimile security products and software, and the manufacture
of printed circuit board assembly using surface mount or through-hole
technology for the computer, communications, business equipment, finance,
medical and scientific industries, (D) the acquisition and distribution of
entertainment, informational, educational and other programming services in
connection with the provision of cable television or multi-media services
to customers of a System and (E) the provision of local origination
programming services to customers of a System (whether required by a
Franchise Agreement or otherwise),
(viii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to, as a
result of a law, rule or regulation of a Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, England or any other
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jurisdiction where the Intercable Group conducts a material portion of its
business, (A) prevent BCI from exercising the Control Option or from
otherwise obtaining control of Intercable, (B) require BCI to divest or
otherwise limit BCI's ability to exercise full rights of ownership over the
Control Option or any shares of Intercable Capital Stock (whether acquired
upon exercise of the Control Option or otherwise) or (C) require, after the
exercise of the Control Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material
business or assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct of
Intercable Group's business, provided that (1) if on the date of the BCI
Agreement the activities conducted by any BCE Group Entity are subject to
any such law, rule or regulation (based on interpretations in effect on the
date hereof) that has, or would reasonably be expected to have, one or more
of the effects described in clauses (A), (B) or (C), or if after the date
of the BCI Agreement, BCI or any of its Affiliates enters into a new line
of business and at such time as there is a law, rule or regulation that
has, or would reasonably be expected to have, one or more of the effects
described in clauses (A), (B) or (C), then in each case this subparagraph
(viii) will not apply to actions of the Intercable Group that would
reasonably be expected to have such effects under such law, rule or
regulation and (2) after the Option Termination Date this subparagraph
(viii) will only apply to actions that would reasonably be expected to
require BCI to divest, or otherwise limit its ability to exercise full
rights of ownership over, any shares of Intercable Capital Stock,
(ix) (A) sell substantially all of the assets of Intercable, (B) adopt
a plan of liquidation or dissolution of Intercable, (C) engage in a merger,
consolidation, share exchange or other business combination involving
Intercable (except in connection with an acquisition for cash that is
permitted by subparagraphs (v) and (vi) above), (D) engage in a
recapitalization, stock split or similar reconstitution of the Intercable
Capital Stock or (E) file a petition by or on behalf of Intercable or any
Subsidiary, or the taking of similar action, under any bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or similar law,
(x) declare or make any provision for payment of, or the setting aside
of assets with respect to, any dividend or other distribution of any
property other than cash by Intercable with respect to any shares of
Intercable Capital Stock, and
(xi) agree to, or enter into, any amendment to a Related Agreement;
provided, however, any transaction approved by BCI pursuant to Intercable's
request will not count towards the aggregate transaction amounts described in
subparagraphs (v) and (vi) above. If Intercable wishes to take an action
described in subparagraphs (i) through (xi) above, Intercable will deliver to
BCI a written notice describing in reasonable detail the action proposed to be
taken and expressly requesting BCI's consent to such action. Such notice will be
accompanied by such additional information as is reasonably required to enable
BCI to evaluate such proposed action. Upon receipt of such notice, BCI will have
ten business days to exercise its right not to consent to such proposed action.
If no response is received by Intercable from BCI prior to the expiration of
such time period, the proposed action will be deemed to have been approved by
BCI.
Intercable has agreed to furnish BCI with (i) a monthly management report
with respect to operating revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures and
related information, (ii) a similar management report for such period prepared
for the use of management of Spacelink and (iii) quarterly and annual financial
statements of Intercable. BCI shall be entitled to designate an observer to the
Intercable Board of Directors prior to Closing.
BCI has acknowledged that prior to the date of the BCI Agreement, certain
services have been provided by the Intercable Group Entities to the JI Group
Entities, and by the JI Group Entities to the Intercable Group Entities. BCI has
agreed that the services described in the Current SEC Filings may continue to be
provided during the period from the date of the BCI Agreement to the Closing
Date, on terms and conditions consistent with past practice. Except for
transactions described in the immediately preceding sentence or contemplated by
the BCI Agreement or any of the Related Agreements, Intercable agrees that prior
to the Closing, neither it nor any Intercable Group Entity will engage in a
material transaction, or enter into any material agreement, with any JI Group
Entity unless the terms of such transaction are fully and fairly disclosed to,
and approved by, BCI.
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Intercable has agreed that from the date of the signing of the BCI
Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of the BCI
Agreement, Intercable, any Intercable Group Entity and their respective
officers, directors, employees or other agents will not directly or indirectly
(i) take any action to solicit, initiate or encourage any Acquisition Proposal
or (ii) subject, in the case of Intercable, to the fiduciary duties of its board
of directors under applicable law as advised by counsel to Intercable, with a
view to pursuing an Acquisition Proposal with any person, (x) engage in
negotiations with, or (y) disclose any non-public information relating to any
Intercable Group Entity to or (z) afford access to the properties, books or
records of any Intercable Group Entity to, any such Person. From the date of the
BCI Agreement until the earlier of the Closing or the termination of the BCI
Agreement, Intercable will promptly notify BCI, after receipt by Intercable and
any other Intercable Group Entity and their respective officers, directors,
employees or other agents of (a) any Acquisition Proposal or (b) actual notice
that any Person is giving serious consideration to making an Acquisition
Proposal or (c) any request for non-public information relating to any
Intercable Group Entity or for access to the properties, books or records of any
Intercable Group Entity by any person who has made, or is reasonably believed to
be considering making, an Acquisition Proposal, and will keep BCI fully informed
of the status and details of any such Acquisition Proposal, notice or request.
Until the earlier of the Closing and the termination of the BCI Agreement,
none of BCI or any Subsidiary of BCI or any of their officers, directors,
employees or other agents will, directly or indirectly, (i) take any action to
solicit, initiate or encourage any Cable Acquisition Proposal or (ii) with a
view to pursuing a Cable Acquisition Proposal with any Person, engage in
negotiations, or exchange information, with any such Person or its directors,
officers, employees or agents. BCI is required to notify Intercable after
receipt by it of (a) a Cable Acquisition Proposal or (b) actual notice from a
third party that it is seriously considering making or is interested in
receiving a Cable Acquisition Proposal.
Intercable has also covenanted that it will consult with BCI as to all
material matters arising under the Spacelink Agreement and will furnish BCI with
copies of all correspondence, notices and other written communications between
Intercable, or any of its respective counsel or other agents on the one hand,
and Spacelink, or any of its respective counsel or other agents on the other
hand. Intercable will not amend or waive any provision of the Spacelink
Agreement without the consent of BCI. Intercable will consult with BCI as to any
breach by Spacelink under the Spacelink Agreement and will take any action
reasonably requested by BCI in connection with any such breach.
Representations and Warranties. Intercable and BCI have made a number of
representations and warranties to one another. Intercable has made
representations and warranties concerning, among other things, organization and
qualification to do business, corporate power and authority, compliance with
laws, capitalization, certain representations with respect to its subsidiaries,
certain representations with respect to documents filed by Intercable and
Spacelink with the SEC,financial statements, absence of undisclosed liabilities
and certain changes, franchises, litigation, material contracts, insurance
coverage, compliance with laws, environmental matters, intellectual property,
taxes, transactions with affiliates, employees, employee benefit plans, finders'
fees and the Spacelink Transaction. BCI has made representations and warranties
to Intercable concerning, among other things, its organization and existence,
its corporate power and authority to enter into the BCI Agreement, governmental
authorization, finders' fees, the purchase of the shares of Intercable Class A
Stock for investment, litigation, financial statements and compliance with law.
Amendments. The BCI Agreement may be terminated prior to Closing (i) by
mutual written agreement, (ii) by either Intercable or BCI if the Closing shall
not have been consummated on or before December 30, 1994, (iii) by either
Intercable or BCI if there shall be any law or regulation that makes
consummation of the Transactions illegal or otherwise prohibited or if
consummation of the Transactions would violate any nonappealable final order,
decree or judgment of any court or Governmental Authority having competent
jurisdiction, or (iv) by BCI if there is any law or regulation that makes
exercise of the Control Option illegal or otherwise prohibited or if the
exercise of the Control Option would violate any nonappealable final order,
decree or judgment of any court or Governmental Authority having competent
jurisdiction. If the BCI Agreement is terminated as permitted, termination will
be without liability of either party (or any stockholder, director, officer,
employee, agent, consultant or representative of such party). If termination
results from (i) the willful failure of a party to fulfill a condition to the
performance of the obligations of the other party or
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to perform a covenant of the BCI Agreement, or (ii) a knowing breach by a party
of any representation or warranty contained in the BCI Agreement, such party
shall be fully liable for any and all Damages (as defined below) incurred or
suffered by the other party as a result of such failure or breach.
Indemnification. Intercable has agreed to indemnify BCI against and to hold
it harmless from any and all damage, loss, liability and expense, other than
consequential damages (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of
investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) in connection with
any action, suit or proceedings ("Damages") incurred or suffered by BCI arising
out of any misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made
or to be performed by Intercable pursuant to the BCI Agreement. Intercable will
not be liable under the indemnification provisions of the BCI Agreement unless
the aggregate amount of Damages exceeds $2,500,000 and then only to the extent
of such excess. Intercable's maximum liability under the BCI Agreement will not
exceed the purchase price paid by BCI for the shares of Intercable Class A
Stock.
BCI has agreed to indemnify Intercable against and agrees to hold it
harmless from any and all Damages incurred or suffered by Intercable arising out
of any misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made or to
be performed by BCI pursuant to the BCI Agreement. BCI will not be liable under
the indemnification provisions of the BCI Agreement unless the aggregate amount
of Damages exceeds $2,500,000 and then only to the extent of such excess.
Any indemnification payment made under the BCI Agreement by Intercable to
BCI will be grossed-up to take into account the amount of any such payment that
would be indirectly borne by reason of the direct or indirect ownership interest
of BCI (and its Subsidiaries) in Intercable, reflected as a percentage of the
outstanding securities of Intercable held by BCI (and its Subsidiaries) at the
time of such payment.
Neither Intercable nor BCI will have any liability under the
indemnification provisions of the BCI Agreement for Damages incurred or suffered
by the other party to the extent that (i) such party delivered to such other
party prior to Closing a written notice describing one or more
misrepresentations or breaches by such party and stating that as a result of
such misrepresentation or breaches such other party is under no obligation to
consummate the Closing, (ii) such other party elected to consummate the Closing
after receipt of such written notice and (iii) such Damages arise out of such
misrepresentations or breaches.
Termination Payments and Expense Reimbursements. In the event that
Intercable enters into an agreement relating to a Material Financing Transaction
prior to 45 days after any termination of the BCI Agreement (other than a
termination by mutual consent or because of prohibition by law of consummation
of the Transactions or the Control Option), Intercable will pay to BCI, an
amount in cash equal to $5,000,000.
Fees and Expenses. At the Closing, Intercable will pay (i) a financial
advisory fee of $2,000,000 to JFG and (ii) $600,000 to BCI to cover expenses
incurred by it in connection with the BCI Agreement. JFG is a subsidiary of
International, which is owned by Mr. Glenn R. Jones. Except as set forth above,
BCI and Intercable will each pay its own expenses in connection with the BCI
Agreement.
Regulatory Approvals. Certain franchise agreements pursuant to which
Intercable or its managed limited partnerships conduct operations in specific
areas contain provisions requiring approval of major ownership changes in the
holder of the franchise. In some cases, these provisions apply to the BCI
Agreement and Intercable has applied for the necessary approvals, without which
the BCI Agreement cannot close. Intercable expects that such approvals will be
granted routinely. Intercable does not believe that any other material
governmental approvals or actions will be required for consummation of the BCI
Agreement. See "The BCI Agreement -- Conditions to Consummation of the
Agreement."
Dissenters' Rights. Intercable shareholders have no dissenter's rights in
connection with approval of the BCI Agreement.
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TERMS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENTS
The Option Agreements will be dated the Closing Date and will be by and
between International (or a new special purpose subsidiary of International),
Glenn R. Jones (or a special purpose trust to be established by him) and BCI. If
the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement should become effective as a result of the
Spacelink Agreement not closing, Spacelink (through a new special purpose
subsidiary) would also grant an option to BCI. For purposes of the description
of the Option Agreements, the term "Grantors" applies to the parties to such
agreements other than BCI. In addition, BCI may elect to have a financial
institution enter into the Option Agreements as agent for BCI.
Grant and Purchase of the Control Option. Under the terms of the Option
Agreements, the Grantors will grant the Control Option to BCI to purchase all,
but not less than all, of the shares of Intercable Common Stock held, directly
or indirectly, by the Grantors. BCI will pay to the Grantors $19.00 for each
Optioned Share. The total deposit for the Control Option would be approximately
$53,551,000, assuming the exercise of certain stock options by Mr. Jones (or
approximately $62,453,000 if the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement is consummated).
The deposit is not deducted from the price paid for the Optioned Shares if the
Control Option is exercised.
Exercise of the Control Option. The Control Option may be exercised by BCI
at any time during any of the following periods (each, an "Exercise Period"):
(i) the period commencing on the day Mr. Jones becomes incapacitated or dies and
ending 270 days after written notice thereof; (ii) the period commencing on the
day that Mr. Jones resigns as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Intercable
and ending 90 days after BCI receives written notice thereof; (iii) the period
commencing on the day that BCI receives a written notice from the Grantors
requesting that BCI exercise the Control Option ("Grantors' Notice"), which
notice may be delivered only on or after the fifth anniversary of the Closing of
the BCI Agreement and ending 180 days after such day; (iv) the period commencing
on the seventh anniversary and ending on the eighth anniversary of the Closing
of the BCI Agreement; and (v) the period commencing on the day of a Jones
Bankruptcy Event and ending 30 days after written notice thereof. No Exercise
Period will expire if there is in effect a law, regulation or order prohibiting
BCI from delivering an Exercise Notice after a Bankruptcy Event. Once delivered,
a Grantor's Notice is irrevocable.
BCI may exercise the Control Option at any time during an Exercise Period
by delivery of an irrevocable written notice (the "Exercise Notice") to the
Grantors. BCI is under no obligation to exercise the Control Option and may
allow it to expire and terminate without purchasing the Optioned Shares. The
closing for the exercise of the Control Option will take place not more than 20
business days after the date that an Exercise Notice is delivered to the
Grantors (the "Option Closing"), provided that if a determination of Market
Value is necessary, the Closing may be postponed. See "Purchase Price if the
Control Option is Exercised" below. The Option Closing may also be postponed
until the following conditions have been satisfied or waived by BCI: (i) the
waiting period applicable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act shall have expired or
terminated; (ii) all other actions by, in respect of or filings with any
Governmental Authority in the U.S., England, Spain or other country where the
Intercable Group conducts material business required to permit the consummation
of the Option Closing have been taken or obtained and are in force and effect;
(iii) there shall not then be in effect any applicable law, rule or regulation
or any judgment, injunction, order or decree that has one or more of the effects
described in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of the following paragraph (iv), (iv) there
shall not then be instituted or pending any action or proceeding before any
Governmental Authority challenging the consummation of the Option Closing or
seeking to (a) prevent BCI from exercising the Control Option, (b) require BCI
to divest, or otherwise limit BCI's ability to exercise full rights of ownership
over, the shares of Intercable Capital Stock owned by BCI and its Affiliates,
the Control Option or the Optioned Shares or (c) require, after the exercise of
the Control Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material business or
assets or would impose a material limitation on the conduct of Intercable
Group's business; (v) the Intercable Group Entities have received all material
third party consents required to be obtained in connection with the Option
Closing in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to BCI; and
(vi) the representations and warranties of the Grantors in the Option Agreements
are true; provided that if after the date of the Option Agreements BCI or any of
its Affiliates enters into a new line of business and at such time there is a
law, rule or regulation that has, or is reasonably expected to have, one or more
of such effects described in paragraph (iv)(a), (b) or (c), then neither this
clause nor clause (iv) will apply to any such law, rule or regulation.
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Purchase Price if the Control Option is Exercised. Upon exercise of the
Control Option the purchase price for each Optioned Share will be the sum of (X)
two-thirds of the Option Price on the applicable Trigger Date and (Y) one-third
of 120% of the Market Value of a share of Intercable Class A Stock on the
applicable Trigger Date (the "Purchase Price"). If the Trigger Date occurs
within six months after the Option Closing, the price is determined by a
percentage of the Market Value of a share of Intercable Class A Stock. The
applicable "Trigger Date" will depend on the Exercise Period under which BCI is
delivering an Exercise Notice and will be one of the following days: (i) the day
Mr. Jones dies, becomes incapacitated or resigns, as the case may be, or (ii)
the day immediately preceding the day on which a Grantor delivers a Grantors'
Notice, (iii) the day immediately preceding the day on which BCI delivers an
Exercise Notice during the eighth year of the Control Option or (iv) the day
immediately preceding the day of a Jones Bankruptcy Event. "Market Value" of a
share of Intercable Class A Stock means the average of the daily closing prices
on the NASDAQ National Market for shares of Intercable Class A Stock for the 20
consecutive trading days immediately prior to the Trigger Date. The closing
price per share of Intercable Class A Stock will be adjusted for any
declarations of a dividend, distribution, recapitalization, reclassification or
similar transaction.
Under the Option Agreements, there are various other determining factors
for Market Value in the event the Intercable Class A Stock is not traded
publicly on a national exchange. In such case, at any time prior to ten business
days after the receipt by BCI of a written determination of the Market Value,
BCI has the right to withdraw its Exercise Notice by giving written notice to
the Grantor. If BCI does not withdraw its Exercise Notice, BCI will notify the
Grantors within five business days after the expiration of such withdrawal
period as to the time and place of the Option Closing which will occur not more
than 20 business days after the expiration of such withdrawal period.
Termination of Control Option. The Control Option shall terminate at 5:00
p.m., Denver time, when the first Exercise Period expires (other than an
Exercise Period initiated by the resignation of Mr. Jones or a Jones Bankruptcy
Event) (the "Termination Time"). The Control Option, however, will not terminate
if BCI has previously delivered to the Grantors an Exercise Notice. The Control
Option shall also terminate if BCI withdraws an Exercise Notice or BCI fails to
use its reasonable efforts to satisfy any condition to Closing or in any event,
if the conditions to closing are not satisfied by BCI within eighteen (18)
months after delivery of an Exercise Notice.
Adjustment upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger of Intercable. If any
change in Intercable's Capital Stock occurs by reason of stock dividends, stock
splits, mergers, consolidations, recapitalizations, combinations, conversions,
exchanges of shares, dividends or other changes in the corporate or capital
structure of Intercable, the number and kind of shares or securities subject to
the Control Option and the Purchase Price shall be adjusted so that BCI will
receive upon exercise of the Control Option the number and class of shares or
other securities or property that it would have received in respect of the
Optioned Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Control Option if the Control
Option had been exercised immediately prior to such event.
Certain Covenants. Except as contemplated by the Option Agreements, until
the Termination Time, the Grantors shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) grant
any proxies (other than a revocable proxy granted in connection with a meeting
of shareholders) or enter into any voting trust or other agreement or
arrangement with respect to the voting of any Optioned Shares, (ii) sell,
assign, transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of, or enter into any contract,
option or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the direct or
indirect sale, assignment, transfer, encumbrance or other disposition of, any of
the Optioned Shares, or (iii) seek or solicit any transaction or arrangement
described in clauses (i) and (ii) above. The Grantors are, however, not
restricted or prevented from voting in their sole discretion on all matters
except as otherwise explicitly agreed to between Grantors, their Affiliates and
BCI in the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise.
Security Interest. At Closing, BCI will be granted a security interest in
the Optioned Shares to secure performance under the Option Agreements. Each
Grantor will agree not to change its name, identity or corporate structure or
the location of its chief executive office unless it gives BCI at least thirty
days' prior written notice. The Grantors will retain the right to vote the
Optioned Shares and to receive dividends thereon. In the event of a default, BCI
may receive and retain any dividends paid on the Optioned Shares but there will
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be no adjustment in the Optioned Price in respect of such dividends. The
security interest will terminate at the Termination Time.
Change in Law. If a change in law prior to the delivery of an Exercise
Notice would be reasonably likely to (i) prevent BCI from exercising the Control
Option, (ii) require BCI to divest, or otherwise limit BCI's ability to exercise
full rights of ownership over, the shares of Intercable Capital Stock owned by
it and its Affiliates, the Control Option or the Optioned Shares, or (iii)
require, after the exercise of the Control Option, the Intercable Group to
divest any material business or assets or would impose a material limitation on
the conduct of Intercable Group's business, BCI may elect to dispose of the
Control Option and any other securities of the Intercable Group Entities owned
by BCI and its affiliates pursuant to the Right of First Offer (as described
below).
Right of First Offer. In the event BCI wishes to dispose of the Control
Option after the occurrence of an event described above, BCI will first notify
(the "Offer Notice") the Grantors and offer the Control Option to Grantors at a
price equal to the aggregate consideration paid by BCI plus interest at 12% per
annum, compounded annually (the "Offer Price"). For a period of 270 days after
receipt of the Offer Notice, the Grantors (which may include their Affiliates
and Intercable) may, by written notice to BCI, elect to purchase the Control
Option at the Offer Price and, if they so elect, may also purchase all, but not
less than all, of (i) the shares of Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock
then held by BCI and its Subsidiaries at a price per share equal to the Market
Value of such shares calculated in the same way that the Purchase Price to the
Grantors was determined, and (ii) any other debt or equity securities of the
Intercable Group Entities then held by BCI and its Subsidiaries at a price equal
to the fair market value of such securities on the day immediately preceding the
day on which the Offer Notice is delivered. If the Grantors and their Affiliates
fail to elect to purchase the Control Option within 270 days after receipt of
the Offer Notice, then BCI may, for a period of 360 days following the
expiration of such time period, sell or enter into an agreement to sell the
Control Option to a third party, provided that in the event of any such sale the
third party must simultaneously exercise the Control Option and deliver the
Option Price to the Grantors. In the event BCI elects to dispose of the Control
Option pursuant to the Right of First Offer, BCI and the Grantors will use
reasonable efforts to identify a suitable partner to purchase the Control Option
and the shares of Intercable Class A Stock held by BCI. BCI will consult with
Mr. Jones before selling the Control Option to a third party and will consider
Mr. Jones' view as to the suitability of potential purchasers.
Representations and Warranties. The Grantors and BCI have made a number of
representations and warranties to one another. The Grantors have made
representations and warranties to BCI relating to the corporate existence and
power of the Grantors, the binding effect of the Option Agreements, governmental
authorization, noncontravention of laws, validity, perfection and priority of
BCI's security interest and finders' fees. BCI has made representations and
warranties to the Grantors relating to its corporate existence and power and
authority to enter into the Option Agreements, governmental authorization,
noncontinuation of laws and agreements and finders' fees and that the
acquisition of the Optioned Shares will be for BCI's account and will not be
purchased with a view towards distribution.
Regulatory Approvals Upon Option Exercise. Many franchise agreements
pursuant to which Intercable or its managed partnerships currently operate
contain provisions requiring approval of the franchising authority in the event
of a change in control of the franchise holder. Upon exercise of the option by
BCI, Intercable will have to seek such approvals if such are then required.
Although Intercable does not expect to encounter any difficulties in obtaining
such approvals where required, there can be no assurance that these will be
granted in a timely manner.
Indemnification. The Grantors have agreed to indemnify BCI against and hold
it harmless from any and all damage, loss, liability and expense including,
without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with any action, suit or proceeding
incurred or suffered by BCI arising out of any misrepresentation or breach of
warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be performed by the Grantors pursuant
to the Option Agreements. BCI has agreed to indemnify the Grantors for all
damages (as defined) arising out of BCI's misrepresentation or breach of the
Option Agreements.
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Termination. The Option Agreements will terminate automatically and will be
of no further force and effect at the Termination Time. If the Option Agreements
terminate as described above, such termination will be without liability of any
party (or any stockholder, director, officer, employee, agent, consultant or
representative of such party) to any other party to the Option Agreements.
TERMS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
Upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, BCI, International, Glenn R. Jones
and Intercable will enter into certain arrangements concerning the operation and
governance of Intercable and other related matters pursuant to the Shareholders
Agreement. A summary of the material terms of the Shareholders Agreement is set
forth below. The full text of the Shareholders Agreement is included in this
Joint Proxy Statement/ Prospectus as Annex H and should be reviewed in its
entirety. Such annex is incorporated herein by reference.
GOVERNANCE OF INTERCABLE
Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement, the Intercable Board,
immediately after Closing, will consist of 13 directors: nine members of the
Intercable Board will be elected by holders of the Intercable Common Stock
("Common Directors") and four members of the Intercable Board will be elected by
the holders of Intercable Class A Stock ("Class A Directors"). Committees of the
Intercable Board will include an executive committee, an audit committee and a
compensation committee. Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement,
Intercable will use reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain in effect
directors and officers liability insurance coverage in the amount of $25,000,000
for any period in which a BCI Nominee or a Joint Nominee is a member of the
Intercable Board, provided such insurance can be obtained at a reasonable cost.
Of the four Class A Directors, BCI will be entitled to designate for
nomination one director and Mr. Jones and BCI will be entitled to jointly
designate for nomination three directors that are each Independent Directors
mutually acceptable to Jones and BCI (the "Joint Nominees"). An "Independent
Director" is defined in the Shareholders Agreement to be a person who is free
from any relationship that would interfere with the exercise of independent
judgment by such person as a member of the Intercable Board. A person will not
be an Independent Director if such person (i) is, or has been, a director or
officer of, employed by or a consultant to, any Intercable Group Entity, JI
Group Entity or BCE Group Entity (other than Independent Directors elected for
successive terms of office), (ii) is, or since January 1, 1993 has been, an
officer, director, general partner or more than 5% shareholder of a Person that
has, or since January 1, 1993 has had, a material business relationship with any
Intercable Group Entity, JI Group Entity or BCE Group Entity, (iii) is, or has
been, a more than 5% shareholder of any Intercable Group Entity, JI Group Entity
or BCE Group Entity, or is an officer or director of any such shareholder, or
(iv) is a member of the immediate family of any of the above mentioned Persons.
Of the nine Common Directors, Mr. Jones will be entitled to designate for
nomination seven directors and BCI will be entitled to designate two directors
for nomination.
Although BCI and Jones are not required to designate persons for nomination
as directors as described above, in the event that BCI or Jones chooses to
designate one or more nominees for the Intercable Board, Intercable will agree
to use its reasonable efforts to include such designee in the group of nominees
proposed by management for election to the Intercable Board, to recommend to the
shareholders of Intercable each such nominee's election to the Intercable Board,
and to solicit proxies for each such nominee from all holders of voting
securities entitled to vote thereon.
Under the Shareholders Agreement, each Bell International Shareholder
agrees to vote, or caused to be voted, all shares of Intercable Capital Stock
owned or controlled by it in favor of the Jones Nominees and the Joint Nominees,
to remove any Jones Nominee (with or without cause) requested to be removed by
Jones, and to seek the election of such number of Jones Nominees as is necessary
to constitute a majority of the members of the Intercable Board. Each JI
Shareholder will vote, or cause to be voted, all shares of Intercable Capital
Stock owned or controlled by it in favor of any BCI Nominee and Joint Nominee,
to remove any BCI Nominee (with or without cause) requested to be removed by
BCI, and to cause compliance by Intercable with the provisions of the
Shareholders Agreement dealing with BCI's consent rights (see
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discussion below). BCI and Jones will agree in the Shareholders Agreement that
each will not, without the written consent of the other party, solicit any
proxies or consents in connection with any matter to be voted on, or sought to
be voted on, by the shareholders of Intercable except in the accordance with the
terms of the Shareholders Agreement, or the approval of the Intercable Board,
become a participant in any solicitation, or, except as contemplated by the
Shareholders Agreement, become a part of a voting group or deposit shares in a
voting trust. These restrictions on Jones and BCI will terminate, as to BCI, on
the Option Termination Date if BCI purchases the Control Option, and as to
Jones, on the Option Termination Date if BCI does not purchase the Control
Option.
CONSENT RIGHTS OF BCI
The Shareholders Agreement confers certain significant consent rights on
BCI (the "Consent Rights"). Specifically, Intercable agrees that it will not
take or agree to take, and will not permit any Subsidiary to take or agree to
take, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of BCI, any of
the following actions:
(i) authorize, sell, distribute or otherwise issue, or grant rights
with respect to, New Securities, Employee Options or Subsidiary Securities,
except for (A) routine grants of Employee Options approved after the date
of the Shareholders Agreement by the compensation committee of the
Intercable Board in an amount not to exceed options to purchase 2,000,000
shares of Intercable Class A Stock in the aggregate, (B) any grant of
options pursuant to the Employment Agreement, (C) any issuances of
Intercable Capital Stock pursuant to the terms of Employee Options, the
Convertible Debt or the Convertible Debentures and the options granted
pursuant to the Employment Agreement, or (D) authorizations, sales,
distributions or other issuances of Subsidiary Securities to Persons that
are wholly-owned Intercable Group Entities, and (E) Permitted Equity
Issuances;
(ii) (A) repurchase, redeem or exchange any shares of Intercable
Capital Stock other than repurchases, redemptions or exchanges of
Intercable Class A Stock where all holders of Intercable Class A Stock are
entitled to participate on a pro-rata basis, (B) repurchases of Intercable
Class A Stock in the open market, provided that at any time the aggregate
number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock repurchased during the
preceding 12 months may not exceed 5% of the aggregate number of shares of
Capital Stock outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31, and (C)
as contemplated by the terms of any New Securities;
(iii) amend the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Intercable,
(iv) (A) in the case of Intercable and its Consolidated Subsidiaries,
incur Debt if after the incurrence of such Debt, Net Debt would exceed the
Permitted Amount, and (B) in the case of the Cable Partnerships, incur
long-term Debt not in the ordinary course of business;
(v) acquire or sell any interest in any cable television system that
is not owned by a Cable Partnership for a purchase price exceeding
$50,000,000 in any single transaction and $250,000,000 in the aggregate for
acquisitions and $250,000,000 in the aggregate for sales;
(vi) acquire or sell any interests in a business (other than a cable
television system) for a purchase price exceeding $5,000,000 in any single
transaction and $50,000,000 in the aggregate for acquisitions and
$50,000,000 in the aggregate for sales,
(vii) enter into a line of business other than (A) the Core Business
in the United States, England or Spain, (B) the provision of audio
programming services to radio stations and cable television systems, (C)
manufacturing and marketing of computer and facsimile security products and
software, and the manufacture of printed circuit board assembly using
surface mount or through-hole technology for the computer, communications,
business equipment, finance, medical and scientific industries, (D) the
acquisition and distribution of entertainment, informational, educational
and other programming services in connection with the provision of cable
television or multi-media services to customers of a System and (E) the
provision of local origination programming services to customers of a
System (whether required by a Franchise Agreement or otherwise);
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(viii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to, as a
result of a law, rule or regulation of a Governmental Authority in the
United States, England or other jurisdiction where the Intercable Group
conducts a material portion of its business (A) prevent BCI from exercising
the Control Option or from otherwise obtaining control of Intercable, (B)
require BCI to divest or otherwise limit BCI's ability to exercise full
rights of ownership over the Control Option or any shares of Intercable
Capital Stock (whether acquired upon exercise of the Control Option or
otherwise), or (C) require, after the exercise of the Control Option, the
Intercable Group to divest any material business or assets or impose a
material limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's business (with
certain exceptions),
(ix) (A) sell substantially all the assets of Intercable, (B) adopt a
plan of liquidation or dissolution of Intercable, (C) engage in a merger,
consolidation, share exchange or other business combination involving
Intercable (except in connection with an acquisition for cash permitted by
(vi) or (vii) above), (D) engage in a recapitalization, stock split or
similar reconstitution of Intercable Capital Stock, or (E) file a petition
by or on behalf of Intercable or any Subsidiary or take similar action
under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law;
(x) declare or make any provision for payment of, or set aside assets
with respect to, any dividend or other distribution of property other than
cash by Intercable with respect to any shares of Intercable Capital Stock;
and
(xi) agree to, or enter into, any amendment to a Related Agreement.
CERTAIN COVENANTS
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, BCI will agree to purchase for cash
30% of any shares of Class A Stock sold by Intercable to unaffiliated third
parties after the date of the Shareholders Agreement, at a price per share equal
to the price per share received by Intercable from such third parties in
connection with any such sales (net of selling commissions and underwriter's
discounts), provided that the obligation of BCI to make such purchases will
terminate at such time as the aggregate purchase of all securities purchased by
the Bell International Group Entities from Intercable or any Intercable Group
Entity prior to, on or after the date of the Shareholders Agreement equals
$400,000,000. Any such Intercable Class A Stock purchased pursuant to this
investment commitment will be purchased pursuant to the same terms and
conditions as the unaffiliated third parties.
At BCI's request, BCI may purchase for $50,000,000 in cash a Convertible
Debenture provided that Intercable may postpone such purchase until such time as
it wishes to sell any New Securities. For purposes of this provision, a
"Convertible Debenture" shall mean a convertible unsecured subordinated
debenture of Intercable having terms and conditions that would be obtained from
Intercable by an unaffiliated institutional investor at the time of such
purchase pursuant to a public offering, provided that such debenture will
convert automatically into shares of Intercable Class A Stock two years after
the date of issuance, unless earlier converted at the option of the debenture
holder.
Intercable agrees to regularly advise and consult with BCI as to the
business of Intercable and its Subsidiaries, including (i) the review of
strategic, operating and financial plans, (ii) equity, debt, joint venture and
other financing strategies, (iii) business plans for operations, marketing and
technology deployment and (iv) personnel, compensation and related decisions.
Furthermore, Intercable agrees to present a business plan each year to the
Intercable Board for approval.
Each of BCI, Jones and International will agree under the Shareholders
Agreement to refer, and cause each of their Subsidiaries to refer, to
Intercable, business opportunities in the following lines of business: (i) any
business that is primarily engaged in a Core Business in the United States at
such time, (ii) any business that is in wireline local communication services in
geographic markets in the United States where Intercable does not own or operate
a cable television or wireline local communications business at such time, and
has a fair market value less than the then market capitalization of Intercable
at such time, and (iii) such other businesses as may be agreed to in writing by
BCI and Jones from time to time. The foregoing businesses do not include (x)
inter-active or multi-media services, or programming networks or (y) competitive
access
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provider services similar to those provided by Jones Lightwave, Ltd. and its
Subsidiaries. BCI, Jones and International will not, and will cause each of
their Subsidiaries not to, purchase, finance or otherwise participate in the
acquisition of a business described above without first notifying Intercable of
the opportunity and providing Intercable with a defined period of time for the
Intercable Board to consider whether Intercable will pursue the proposed
opportunity. The obligations of BCI, Jones and International to refer business
opportunities to Intercable will terminate on the Option Termination Date.
The Shareholders Agreement requires that Intercable give BCI, International
and their respective Affiliates the first opportunity to supply services,
compatible network equipment and systems to Intercable on competitive terms and
conditions which will, at Intercable's discretion, be made pursuant to
competitive bidding processes. The foregoing will not adversely affect
Intercable's ability to obtain services, equipment and systems on open and
competitive terms.
The Shareholders Agreement provides that Intercable will permit BCI or its
representative to visit and inspect any property of any Intercable Group Entity
and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with the relevant officers
and, after notice to Intercable, its independent public accountants and counsel.
In addition, Intercable agrees to provide BCI with financial statements on a
quarterly and annual basis; quarterly financial statements will be certified by
the chief financial officer of Intercable and annual financial statements will
be certified by Arthur Andersen & Co., or other independent certified public
accountants of recognized national standing. Intercable also will agree to
furnish BCI copies of all reports, registration statements, proxy statements or
other filings made by any Intercable Group Entity with the SEC, and all reports,
notices or other written communications sent to holders of equity or debt
securities of, or lenders to, Intercable.
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, BCI has the preemptive right to
purchase its Ownership Percentage of any New Securities which Intercable
proposes to sell or issue from time to time. BCI shall (in most instances) have
20 days from the date of receipt of a notice ("Rights Notice") to agree to
purchase up to its Ownership Percentage of such New Securities, by delivery of a
written notice to Intercable. If Intercable determines the price or number of
New Securities to be sold or issued is not within the range specified in the
Rights Notice, or that there have been other material changes to the transaction
described in the Rights Notice, Intercable will promptly deliver an amended
Rights Notice, setting forth the revised ranges for the price and number of
securities to be offered, or any other revised material terms. BCI will have ten
business days after receipt of such amended Rights Notice to agree to purchase
up to its Ownership Percentage of such New Securities, upon the revised terms
and conditions set forth in the amended Rights Notice, by delivery of written
notice to Intercable. In the case of any New Securities sold for cash, the price
for any New Securities purchased by BCI will be the proceeds received by
Intercable in connection with such sale, net of selling commissions and
underwriter's discounts. In the case of any issuance of New Securities for other
than cash, the price at which BCI shall purchase New Securities shall be market
value thereof, as determined under the Shareholders Agreement. In the case of
the issuance of New Securities for other than cash, BCI shall have five business
days after determination of said market value to determine whether or not to
purchase such New Securities. If BCI fails to exercise its preemptive right,
Intercable shall have 120 days after the latest of certain described events to
sell, or enter into an agreement to sell, the New Securities proposed to be sold
in the Rights Notice, at a price and upon general terms no more favorable to the
purchasers thereof than specified in such notice. In the case of Employee
Options granted by Intercable, BCI's preemptive right will be exercisable
following each calendar year. BCI will have the right to purchase from
Intercable at market value a number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock equal
to the product of (i) the highest level of BCI's Ownership Percentage during the
calendar year in question and (ii) the aggregate number of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock into which such Employee Options are exercisable.
The Shareholders Agreement provides that the BCE Group Entities will have
certain demand and piggy-back registrations rights, and further provides that if
BCI exercises the Control Option, Intercable will grant to the JI Group Entities
who are shareholders of Intercable identical registrations rights.
After the closing, the Bell International Group Entities and the JI Group
Entities shall be entitled to purchase additional shares of Intercable Capital
Stock in the open market or otherwise, and Intercable will not interfere or
otherwise take action to restrict such purchases, provided that in the event any
BCE Group Entity
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proposes to take an action that would increase BCI's Ownership Percentage (which
for this purpose includes the shares owned by other BCE Group Entities) above
79%, BCI will conduct, or cause another BCE Group Entity to conduct, a
"Qualifying Tender Offer" or a "Qualifying Merger" to implement such increase.
Prior to or on the tenth anniversary of the Option Termination Date, a
"Qualifying Tender Offer" shall mean a tender offer that has the following
elements: (i) the offer is for all of the outstanding shares of Intercable
Capital Stock not owned by a BCE Group Entity, (ii) the offer is for cash, (iii)
the offeror has received a written opinion from a nationally recognized
investment bank that such price is fair to the holders of Intercable Capital
Stock from a financial point of view, (iv) the offer has a minimum condition
that 51% of the outstanding shares of Intercable Capital Stock not owned by a
BCE Group Entity shall have been validly tendered, and (v) the offer will
provide that it will be extended for ten business days after the offeror has
publicly announced that such minimum condition has been satisfied. After the
tenth anniversary of the Option Termination Date, "Qualifying Tender Offer"
shall mean a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Intercable
Capital Stock not owned by a BCE Group Entity.
Prior to the time that BCI or its Affiliates have purchased shares of
Intercable Capital Stock pursuant to a Qualifying Tender Offer, "Qualifying
Merger" means a merger or similar transaction that has been approved by (i) a
majority of the members of a special committee consisting of all the Independent
Directors, and (ii) the holders of a majority of the shares of Intercable
Capital Stock not beneficially owned by a BCE Group Entity. After BCI or any of
its Affiliates have purchased shares of Intercable Capital Stock pursuant to a
Qualifying Tender Offer, "Qualifying Merger" means a merger or similar
transaction.
Intercable, BCI and Jones agree to cooperate in identifying and obtaining
all consents and approvals of, giving all notices to, and making all required
filings with, any Governmental Authority or third party that are necessary in
connection with the exercise by BCI of the Control Option.
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND OFFER PROCEDURES
No Bell International Shareholder and no JI Group Shareholder will Transfer
any shares of Intercable Capital Stock or New Securities to an Affiliate of such
transferor or unless such Affiliate has agreed to be bound by the terms of the
Shareholders Agreement and has delivered an executed counterpart of the
Shareholders Agreement to Intercable, Jones and BCI. During the Option Period,
each of Jones and International will not, and will cause each other JI Group
Entity not to, sell any shares of Intercable Class A Stock or shares of
Intercable Common Stock that are not Optioned Shares except (i) to other JI
Group Entities, (ii) to Jones Family Members that have agreed to be bound by the
Shareholders Agreement, (iii) pursuant to pledges to financial institutions to
secure bona fide borrowings by such JI Group Entity, (iv) to BCE Group Entities,
or (v) as otherwise provided in the Shareholders Agreement. Any attempt by a JI
Group Entity or a Bell International Entity to effect a Transfer of shares of
Intercable Capital Stock not in compliance with the terms of the Shareholders
Agreement or the Option Agreement will be null and void.
During the Option Period, the JI Group Entities may sell up to an aggregate
15,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock in any single calendar month without
any obligation to offer such shares to BCI. During the Option Period, if any JI
Group Entity wishes to sell (i) a number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock
that, when added to the sales of all JI Group Entities during such calendar
month, exceeds 15,000, or (ii) any shares of Intercable Common Stock that are
not Optioned Shares, such sales must be made pursuant to the procedures of the
Shareholders Agreement. The relevant JI Group Entity (the "Offeror") shall
deliver to BCI an irrevocable written notice (a "Sale Offer Notice"), specifying
the number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock or Intercable Common Stock
offered for sale by such Offeror (the "Offered Shares"), and the average of the
closing "bid" and "asked" prices for Intercable Class A Stock or Intercable
Common Stock, as applicable, for the business day immediately preceding the
business day on which the Sale Offer Notice is delivered (the "Offer Price").
During the Offer Period, BCI will have the right to purchase (at its election)
100% or 50% of the Offered Shares at a price per share equal to the Offer Price
by delivery to the Offeror of a written notice (the "Purchase Notice"). For
purposes of the foregoing, the "Offer Period" means the period beginning at the
time BCI receives the Sale Offer Notice and ending 24 hours after such time,
provided that the Offer Period will end five business days after such time if
the sum of (i) the aggregate proposed price of the Offered Shares, and (ii) any
other amounts paid by BCI to any JI Group Entity pursuant to Section 4.2 of
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the Shareholders Agreement during the 30 days immediately preceding delivery of
the Sale Offer Notice, exceeds $10,000,000. If BCI fails to deliver a Purchase
Notice to the Offeror on or prior to the expiration of the Offer Period, the
Offeror will have the right, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after
receipt of the Sale Offer Notice, to sell the Offered Shares in the open market
or to any person that is not primarily engaged in the cable television or
telecommunications business in the United States, Canada or Mexico. If BCI
timely delivers a Purchase Notice to the Offeror, (i) the closing for the
purchase and sale of the Offered Shares will generally occur within five
business days, (ii) the Offeror will have the right to sell any Offered Shares
not purchased by BCI in the open market or to any person that is not primarily
engaged in the cable television or telecommunications business in the United
States, Canada or Mexico, and (iii) BCI will purchase in the open market a
number of shares of Intercable Class A Stock equal to the number of Offered
Shares purchased pursuant to the Purchase Notice at a price per share not to
exceed the Offer Price to the extent such shares of Intercable Class A Stock are
available for purchase at such price during the 60 days after delivery by BCI of
a Purchase Notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the Option Period, the
JI Group Entities may not sell more than 900,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Stock in the aggregate during any period of 12 consecutive calendar months
without BCI's prior written consent, except to meet tax, estate planning or
other unanticipated bona fide liquidity needs.
During the Option Period, the Bell International Group Entities may
purchase up to an aggregate of 15,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock in any
single calendar month without any obligation to offer to purchase such
Intercable Class A Stock from any other Shareholder. During the Option Period,
if any Bell International Group Entity wishes to purchase a number of Intercable
Class A Stock that, when added to the purchases of all Bell International Group
Entities during such calendar month, exceeds 15,000, BCI or the relevant Bell
International Group Entity (the "Purchaser") will first offer to purchase such
Intercable Class A Stock from Jones or any JI Group Entity designated by Jones.
For a period of 48 hours after receipt by Jones of an irrevocable notice (the
"Purchase Offer Notice") specifying the number (the "Purchase Number") of shares
of Intercable Class A Stock that Purchaser is offering to purchase and the price
per share Purchaser is proposing to pay for such shares of Intercable Class A
Stock (the "Proposed Price"), Jones (and any JI Group Entity designated by
Jones) will have the right to sell to Purchaser an aggregate number of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock equal to (but not less than) the Purchase Number, at a
price per share equal to the Proposed Price by delivery to BCI of a written
notice (the "Sale Notice"). If Jones (or his designee) fails to deliver a Sale
Notice to Purchaser prior to the expiration of the 48 hour time period specified
above, Purchaser will have the right, for a period of 30 calendar days after
delivery of the Purchase Offer Notice, to purchase a number of shares of
Intercable Class A Stock equal to or less than the Purchase Number. If Jones (or
his designee) timely delivers its Sale Notice to Purchaser, the closing of the
purchase and sale of Class A Stock will take place five business days after
delivery of such Sale Notice pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, and
Purchaser will purchase in the open market a number of shares of Intercable
Class A Stock equal to the Purchase Number at a price per share not to exceed
the Proposed Price to the extent such shares are available for purchase at such
price during the 60 days after receipt by BCI of a Sale Notice. The Purchase
Price for any shares of Class A Stock purchased from Jones or any JI Group
Entity pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement will be paid in cash provided that
upon the mutual agreement of BCI and such JI Group Entity all or a portion of
the Purchase Price may be paid in shares of common stock of BCE Inc. or another
BCE Group Entity.
TAG ALONG RIGHTS AND THIRD PARTY OFFERS
After the Option Termination Date but prior to the eighth anniversary of
the date of the Shareholders Agreement, the JI Group Entities will not, except
as otherwise permitted by the Shareholders Agreement, sell, directly or
indirectly, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, a majority
of the then outstanding shares of Intercable Common Stock (the "Control Block")
to a Person that is not a JI Group Entity (the "Control Purchaser"), unless the
Control Purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms of the Shareholders Agreement,
or unless prior to any such sale such Control Purchaser offers to purchase for
cash all (but not less than all) of the shares of Intercable Capital Stock, and
other debt or equity securities, issued by the Intercable Group Entities to, and
then held by, the Bell International Group Entities (the "Owned Securities") at
the Buy-Out Price. After the eighth anniversary of the date of the Shareholders
Agreement, if the JI Group
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Entities sell, directly or indirectly, in one transaction or a series of related
transactions, the Control Block to a Control Purchaser, prior to any such sale
such Control Purchaser may, but is not required to, offer to purchase for cash
all (but not less than all) of the Owned Securities at the Buy-Out Price.
A Control Purchaser that offers to purchase the Owned Securities for the
Buy-Out Price will deliver a written offer notice to BCI. After the delivery of
such notice, the Control Purchaser and BCI will attempt to negotiate a Buy-Out
Price that is mutually satisfactory. If in connection with the purchase of the
Control Block, the Control Purchaser (or an Intercable Group Entity) is also
offering to purchase from the public any class of Owned Securities, the Buy-Out
Price for such Owned Securities will be such offer price. If the Control
Purchaser and BCI are unable to agree on a mutually satisfactory Buy-Out Price,
the Control Purchaser and the relevant JI Group Entity will make a public
announcement that the Control Purchaser is negotiating to purchase the Control
Block. In such event, the Buy-Out Price for each class of Owned Securities will
be equal to the Market Value of such class of Owned Securities, calculated as of
the tenth trading day immediately after the day of such public announcement.
After the Market Value of each class of Owned Securities has been determined, if
the Control Purchaser wishes to proceed with the proposed transaction to
purchase the Control Block and the Owned Securities, it will ( or after the
eighth anniversary of the date of the Shareholders Agreement, it may), by
written notice to BCI, irrevocably offer to purchase all of the Owned Securities
at the Buy-Out Price. BCI will then have 10 business days to accept such offer.
The purchase and sale of the Owned Securities will take place
simultaneously with the purchase of the Control Block, and the purchase price
will be payable in cash.
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CONTROL OPTION
During the Option Period, Intercable will not, without the prior written
consent of BCI, sell or otherwise issue any shares of Intercable Common Stock,
or grant any rights that are, or may become, exercisable to purchase, or
convertible or exchangeable into, shares of Intercable Common Stock, except to
BCI or pursuant to employee stock options granted to Jones. During the Option
Period, BCI will have the right to purchase an option on any shares of
Intercable Common Stock, or on any options to purchase shares of Intercable
Common Stock, owned by any JI Group Entity on the same terms and conditions as
are set forth in the Option Agreement.
Intercable, BCI and Jones will, during the Option Period, cooperate in
identifying and obtaining all consents and approvals of, giving all notices to,
and making all filings required by any Intercable Group Entity with, any
Governmental Authority organized within a country where the Intercable Group
conducts business or any other third party that are necessary in connection with
the exercise by BCI of the Control Option. If any Intercable Group Entity renews
an existing Franchise Agreement during the Option Period, Intercable will use
reasonable efforts at such time to obtain any consents or approvals that are
required under such Franchise Agreement for the exercise of the Control Option.
In addition, during the Option Period, Intercable will not make, nor allow any
Intercable Group Entity to make, any acquisition without first reviewing the
likely effect of the exercise of the Control Option on any Franchise Agreements,
contracts or other rights proposed to be purchased and discussing the results of
such review with a representative of BCI. No Intercable Group Entity will,
during the Option Period, enter into a new credit or other financing agreement
or other material contract (other than a Franchise Agreement) if such contract
contains a provision that would, as a result of the exercise by BCI of the
Control Option, require any consent or other action by any Person, give rise to
an event of default, right of termination, cancellation or acceleration, or
cause a loss of any material benefit to which an Intercable Group Entity is
entitled.
Except as contemplated by the Shareholders Agreement and the Option
Agreement, without the consent of BCI, no JI Group Entity will, directly or
indirectly, grant any irrevocable proxies or enter into any voting trust or
other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of the Optioned
Shares; sell, assign, transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of, or enter into
any contract, option or other arrangement or understanding with respect to the
direct or indirect sale, assignment, transfer, encumbrance or other disposition
of, any Optioned Shares; or seek or solicit any transaction or arrangement with
respect to the
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above. Jones or International will notify BCI promptly if Jones or International
is approached or solicited, directly or indirectly, by any Person with respect
to any of the foregoing.
None of BCI, Jones, International, Intercable, or any of their respective
Subsidiaries, or any Persons acting on behalf or at the direction of such
Persons, shall purchase or sell, or cause to be purchased or sold, any shares of
Intercable Class A Stock during any period during which they know that "Market
Value" is being determined pursuant to the Option Agreement.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Jones, International, BCI and Intercable have made a number of
representations and warranties to one another pursuant to the Shareholders
Agreement. Each of Jones and International have made representations and
warranties to BCI and Intercable concerning, among other things, power and
authority, binding effect, compliance with organizational documents (in the case
of International), compliance with law and required consents. BCI has made
representations and warranties to each of Jones, International and Intercable
concerning, among other things, BCI's corporate power and authority, binding
effect, required governmental approvals and compliance with organizational
documents. Intercable has made representations and warranties to BCI, Jones and
International concerning, among other things, corporate power and authority,
binding effect, compliance with organizational documents, compliance with law
and required consents.
INDEMNIFICATION
Each of the parties to the Shareholders Agreement agrees to indemnify each
of the other parties to the Shareholders Agreement against, and agrees to hold
it harmless from, any and all damage, loss, liability and expense incurred or
suffered by the indemnified party, arising out of any misrepresentation or
breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be performed by any
indemnifying party or its affiliates.
AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION
Any provision of the Shareholders Agreement may be amended or waived if,
but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case
of an amendment, by each party to the Shareholders Agreement, or in the case of
a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective. The
Shareholders Agreement generally will terminate if BCI purchases the Optioned
Shares or if BCI does not purchase the Optioned Shares, on the date after the
Option Termination Date when BCI's Ownership Percentage is less than 10%.
Certain provisions of the Shareholders Agreement concerning the governance of
Intercable and the consent rights of BCI will terminate at varying times during
the term of the Shareholders Agreement depending on the number and percentage of
shares of Intercable Capital Stock BCI owns.
PROGRAMMING SERVICES
Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement, the JI Group Entities
shall have the right to distribute, on a full-time or part-time daily basis,
programming packaged by, created by or created primarily for a JI Group Entity
("Jones Programming") on such number of channels (not to exceed six at any one
time) on Intercable's cable television systems as Jones or International shall
designate from time to time, with the Mind Extension University programming to
be carried on a VHF channel (i.e. Channel 2 through 12). The Bell International
Group Entities shall have a similar right to distribute programming packaged by,
created by or created primarily for a Bell International Group Entity ("Investor
Programming") on such number of channels (not to exceed two at any one time), as
BCI may designate from time to time.
The Intercable Group Entities shall carry Jones Programming and Investor
Programming on the Systems for a period of 15 years after the date of the
Shareholders Agreement (or the expiration date of the applicable programming
agreement with Intercable), provided that if BCI does not purchase the Optioned
Shares pursuant to the Option Agreements, the rights of the Bell International
Group Entities with respect to the carriage of Investor Programming will
terminate on the Option Termination Date.
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Before exercising a distribution right with respect to any programming, the
relevant party must present to the Intercable Board a reasonably detailed
business plan which describes, among other things, the general content of the
programming, the marketing strategy for such programming including service level
(such as basic, tier or a la carte) and pricing for such service levels. The
Jones Programming and the Investor Programming shall be carried and priced by
the Intercable Group Entities on such a level or levels of service as such
programming is intended to be carried under the business plan for such
programming.
Notwithstanding the rights granted pursuant to the above, Intercable Group
Entities shall not be required to delete from any cable television system any
programming acquired from any third party programmer prior to the expiration of
the term of the program carriage agreement with such third party programmer in
order to carry any Investor Programming or Jones Programming.
In the event there is insufficient channel capacity to carry Jones
Programming or Investor Programming, carriage of such Jones Programming or
Investor Programming on a system shall be given priority over any third party
programming not then carried by such system and over any third party programming
then carried by the system at such time as the initial or then current renewal
term, as applicable, is scheduled to expire, provided that (x) such priority
shall not apply to off-air programming carried by the four major broadcast
networks or as mandated by law, or the 20 most widely viewed third party
programs as then carried by the system at the time as reported by a to be named
applicable trade publication, and (y) in addition to the foregoing requirements,
Intercable shall use its reasonable efforts to add Jones Programming and
Investor Programming to the systems whenever opportunities to do so arise.
In the event there is insufficient capacity to carry both the Jones
Programming and the Investor Programming, Jones Programming will be given
priority over carriage of Investor Programming. Mr. Jones, International and
BCI, as the case may be, shall give Intercable at least four months prior notice
of any proposed commencement or termination of use of any channel; and the Bell
International Group Entities shall have no rights under the Shareholders
Agreement to distribute programming that has substantially similar content as
any Jones Programming.
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
BCI agrees that the services currently provided by the JI Group Entities to
the Intercable Group Entities may continue to be provided for a period of eight
years following the date of the Shareholders Agreement, on terms and conditions
consistent with those that are currently in effect. Except for such transactions
and transactions described in the Shareholders Agreement or undertaken pursuant
to the terms of the Related Agreements, BCI and Jones agree that neither they
nor any of their Affiliates will engage in any transaction, or enter into any
agreement, amend in any material respect or renew any agreement, with an
Intercable Group Entity unless the material terms of such transaction are fully
and fairly disclosed to the Intercable Board and approved by a majority of the
Unrelated Directors.
TERMS OF THE SUPPLY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
Effective upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, Intercable and BCI will
enter into a Supply and Services Agreement pursuant to which BCI will provide
Intercable with access to the expert advice of personnel from BCI and its
affiliates for the equivalent of three (3) man-years on an annual basis.
Intercable will pay an annual fee of $2 million to BCI during the term of this
Agreement. In addition, Intercable has agreed to give BCI and its affiliates the
first opportunity to supply services, compatible network equipment and systems
to Intercable on competitive terms and conditions which will, at Intercable's
discretion, be made pursuant to competitive bidding or other processes.
Intercable has granted to International the same type of opportunity on the same
terms and conditions as those granted to BCI pursuant to the Supply and Services
Agreement. This Agreement terminates upon the occurrence of certain events after
the Option Termination Date.
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TERMS OF THE SECONDMENT AGREEMENT
Effective upon the closing of the BCI Agreement, Intercable and BCI will
enter into a Secondment Agreement pursuant to which BCI will provide up to ten
people to Intercable for a period which is the same as that of the Supply and
Services Agreement. These persons, who must be approved by Intercable, will all
be personnel of BCI or its Affiliates who have experience in certain specific
areas of operations and other aspects of BCI's business. These personnel would
remain employees of BCI, with full employment costs (including benefits) to be
reimbursed by Intercable to BCI. Specifically, and subject to the mutual
agreement of BCI and Intercable, the following positions are currently
contemplated for the BCI secondees: Engineering/technical; Regulatory;
Operations; Marketing; Finance and Management Information Systems.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERCABLE
The following table sets forth certain information as of August 15, 1994
regarding ownership of Intercable Common Stock or Intercable Class A Stock by
persons (including any group) known to Intercable to be beneficial owners of
more than 5% of either class of stock, the individual Directors of Intercable
and the executive officers and Directors as a group. Under the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, a person (or group of persons) is deemed to
be a "beneficial owner" of a security if he or she, directly or indirectly, has
or shares the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or the
power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. Accordingly,
more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same
security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security which
that person has the right to acquire within 60 days.
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AMOUNT AND NATURE
NAME AND ADDRESS OF TITLE OF OF BENEFICIAL PERCENT
BENEFICIAL OWNER(1) CLASS OWNERSHIP(2) OF CLASS
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Jones Spacelink, Ltd. Common Stock 2,859,240(3) 58.20
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Jones International, Ltd. Common Stock 202,769(3) 4.13
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Glenn R. Jones Common Stock 3,287,009(3)(4) 64.29
9697 East Mineral Avenue Class A Stock 105,000(3)(5) .70
Englewood, CO 80112
Kevin P. Coyle Common Stock 720(6) .01
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
James J. Krejci Class A Stock 5,000 .03
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Patrick J. Lombardi Common Stock 1,300(7) .03
9697 East Mineral Avenue Class A Stock 27,123 .18
Englewood, CO 80112
James B. O'Brien Class A Stock 16,300(8) .11
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Raymond L. Vigil Class A Stock 625(9) less than .01
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
All executive officers and Common Stock 3,289,029(10) 64.33
Directors as
a group (13 persons) Class A Stock 158,548(11) 1.06
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AMOUNT AND NATURE
NAME AND ADDRESS OF TITLE OF OF BENEFICIAL PERCENT
BENEFICIAL OWNER(1) CLASS OWNERSHIP(2) OF CLASS
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Mutuelles AXA group Class A Stock 2,470,255(12)(15) 16.67
Vie Mutuelle
101-100 Terrasse Boieldieu
92042 Paris La Defense France
AXA
23, Avenue Matignon
75008 Paris France
The Equitable Companies
Incorporated
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Bell Canada International Inc. Class A Stock 2,500,000(15) 16.87
1000 rue de la Gauchetiere West,
Bureau 1100
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3B 4Y8
The Capital Group, Inc. Class A Stock 1,702,000(13)(15) 11.49
Capital Research and
Management Company and
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.
333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neuberger & Berman Class A Stock 2,053,300(14)(15) 13.86
605 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10158
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(1) Directors who are not listed in the table do not beneficially own any of
the Company's shares. Shares shown as subject to options means that such
options are exercisable immediately.
(2) Unless otherwise noted, all persons indicated in the table have full voting
and investment power with respect to the share ownership described.
(3) International owns 100% of the Class B Common Stock and approximately 79%
of the Class A Common Stock of Spacelink, Glenn R. Jones, Chairman of the
Intercable Board and Chief Executive Officer, owns all of the outstanding
shares of International. In addition, Mr. Jones directly owns 6.7% of the
Class A Common Stock of Spacelink. Mr. Jones is deemed to be the beneficial
owner of all shares of Intercable owned by International and Spacelink. By
virtue of this ownership, Mr. Jones controls approximately 48% of the total
votes to be cast by all Intercable shareholders on matters not requiring a
class vote, because, with regard to such matters, a share of Intercable
Common Stock has one vote and a share of Intercable Class A Stock has
1/10th of a vote. The holders of Intercable Class A Stock, as a class, are
able to elect the greater of 25% or the next highest whole number of the
Intercable Board.
(4) Includes 202,769 shares held of record by International, 2,859,240 shares
held of record by Spacelink, 25,000 shares held of record by Mr. Jones
directly and 200,000 shares pursuant to a stock option held by Mr. Jones.
(5) Represents shares pursuant to a stock option held by Mr. Jones.
(6) Includes 320 shares held of record by Mr. Coyle's wife.
(7) Includes 25,000 shares pursuant to a stock option held by Mr. Lombardi and
578 shares held of record by Mr. Lombardi's wife.
(8) Includes 6,300 shares pursuant to a stock option held by Mr. O'Brien.
(9) Includes shares pursuant to a stock option held by Mr. Vigil.
(10) Includes 200,000 shares pursuant to a stock option held by an executive
officer and Director. See footnote 4.
(11) Includes 136,925 shares pursuant to stock options held by various executive
officers and Directors.
(12) The Mutuelles AXA group includes AXA Assurances I.A.R.D. Mutuelle, AXA
Assurances Vie Mutuelle, Alpha Assurances I.A.R.D. Mutuelle, Alpha
Assurances Vie Mutuelle and Uni Eurpoe
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Assurance Mutuelle. The Mutuelles AXA group, AXA and The Equitable
Companies Incorporated have sole voting power over 2,187,457 shares, sole
dispositive power over 2,469,255 shares and shared dispositive power over
1,000 shares.
(13) Capital Guardian Trust Company and Capital Research and Management Company,
operating subsidiaries of The Capital Group, Inc., exercised as of December
31, 1993, investment discretion with respect to 722,000 and 980,000 shares,
respectively, which was owned by various institutional investors.
(14) Neuberger & Berman has sole voting power over 867,200 shares, shared voting
power over 928,400 shares and shared dispositive power over 2,053,300
shares.
(15) This information is based upon filings made by the shareholders with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which were provided to the
Company.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF SPACELINK
The following table sets forth certain information as of August 15, 1994
regarding ownership of Spacelink Class A Common Stock or Spacelink Class B
Common Stock by persons (including any group) known to Spacelink to be
beneficial owners of more than 5% of either class of stock, the individual
Directors of Spacelink and the executive officers and Directors as a group.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND NATURE
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OF BENEFICIAL
BENEFICIAL OWNER(1) TITLE OF CLASS OWNERSHIP(2) PERCENT OF CLASS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Jones International, Ltd. Class B 415,000 100.0
9697 East Mineral Avenue Common Stock
Englewood, CO 80112 Class A 61,224,431(3) 78.83(3)
Common Stock
Glenn R. Jones Class B 415,000(4) 100.0 (4)
9697 East Mineral Avenue Common Stock
Englewood, CO 80112 66,476,148(5) 85.05(5)
Class A
Common Stock
Gregory J. Liptak Class A 160,999(6) .21(6)
9697 East Mineral Avenue Common Stock
Englewood, CO 80112
Richard Henderson Class A 1,633,478(7) 2.10(7)
345 Kekuanaoa Street Common Stock
Hilo, HI 96720
Carl E. Vogel Class A 50,000 .06
90 Inverness Circle Common Stock
Englewood, CO 80112
All executive officers and Class B 415,000(4) 100.0 (4)
Directors as a group Common Stock
(9 persons) 68,330,625(8) 87.23(8)
Class A
Common Stock
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Directors who are not listed in the table do not beneficially own any of
Spacelink's shares. Shares shown as subject to options means that such
options are exercisable immediately.
(2) Unless otherwise noted, all persons indicated in the table have full voting
and investment power with respect to the share ownership described.
(3) Includes 56,622,151 shares held of record by International, 2,811,752 shares
held of record by Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Jones Digital Century, Inc., a company owned by
International, Mr. Jones and members of Mr. Jones' family, 1,000,000 shares
held of record by Jones Space Segment, Inc., a company owned by
International and Mr. Jones and 772,528 shares owned by Jones Global Group,
Inc., a company owned by International and Intercable, and 18,000 shares
held of record by Jones Interdigital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
International.
(4) These shares are held of record by International. Mr. Glenn R. Jones,
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of
Spacelink, through his ownership of all of the outstanding shares of
International, is deemed to be the beneficial owner of all of the shares of
Spacelink owned by International.
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(5) Includes 56,622,151 shares held of record by International, 2,811,752 shares
held of record by Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Jones Digital Century, Inc., a company owned by
International, Mr. Jones and members of Mr. Jones' family, 1,000,000 shares
held of record by Jones Space Segment, Inc., a company owned by
International and Mr. Jones and 772,528 shares owned by Jones Global Group,
Inc., a company owned by International and Intercable, 18,000 shares held
of record by Jones Interdigital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
International, and 4,751,717 shares held of record by Mr. Jones directly.
This also includes 500,000 shares subject to a stock option held by Mr.
Jones.
(6) Includes 119,999 shares pursuant to stock options held by Mr. Liptak.
(7) Includes 647,563 shares held of record by Mr. Henderson's wife. Mr.
Henderson disclaims the beneficial ownership of any securities owned by his
wife.
(8) Includes 669,999 shares pursuant to stock options held by various executive
officers and Directors.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August
31, 1994, and the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations for
the three months ended August 31, 1994 and for the year ended May 31, 1994, give
effect to the Spacelink Transaction and BCI's purchase of 7,414,300 shares of
Intercable Class A Stock. The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial
Statements are based on the historical Consolidated Financial Statements of
Intercable and Spacelink under the assumptions and adjustments set forth in the
accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet assumes that these
transactions occurred on August 31, 1994 and the Unaudited Pro Forma
Consolidated Statements of Operations assume these transactions occurred on June
1, 1993.
The Spacelink Transaction is a stock for net assets purchase whereby
Intercable will issue 3,900,000 shares of Class A Stock to acquire all of the
assets and liabilities of Spacelink, excluding Spacelink's holding of
approximately 2.9 million shares of Intercable's Common Stock. Spacelink's Board
of Directors will simultaneously liquidate Spacelink and distribute all shares
of Intercable's Common Stock and Class A Stock to Spacelink's shareholders. The
Intercable Common Stock will be distributed proportionally based on ownership
interest in Spacelink. Glenn R. Jones and International will receive 2,390,680
shares of Intercable Common Stock and the other shareholders will receive
468,560 shares of Intercable Common Stock. Pursuant to the terms of an
allocation agreement between International and Spacelink, International will
allocate a portion of the Intercable Class A Stock that would have been received
by it upon the dissolution of Spacelink to the Minority Shareholders. As a
result of this reallocation, the Intercable Class A Stock will be distributed
2,635,000 shares to Glenn R. Jones and International and 1,265,000 shares to the
Minority Shareholders. The Spacelink Transaction is accounted for as (i) the
exchange of ownership interests between entities under common control for the
2,635,000 shares distributed to Glenn R. Jones and Jones International, which is
reflected at predecessor cost and (ii) the acquisition of the minority interest
of Spacelink, which is reflected at fair market value. The excess of the market
value of Spacelink's minority interest over the book value is assigned to
goodwill.
The unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect
any benefits that result from this acquisition due to synergies that may be
derived and the elimination of duplicative efforts. In addition, the Unaudited
Pro Forma Consolidated Financial statements may not be indicative of the results
that actually would have occurred if these transactions had occurred on the
dates indicated or which may be obtained in the future. The Unaudited Pro Forma
Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the
historical Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes for
Intercable and Spacelink.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF AUGUST 31, 1994
(STATED IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
------------------------
OTHER PRO FORMA
INTERCABLE SPACELINK ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS............................. $ 5,847 $ 1,188 $ 86,893 (1) $ 93,928
RECEIVABLES:
TRADE RECEIVABLES, NET.............................. 4,921 3,142 8,063
AFFILIATED ENTITIES................................. 17,539 4,847 (725)(2) 21,661
OTHER............................................... 783 -- 783
INVESTMENTS IN CABLE TELEVISION
PROPERTIES:
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT....................... 275,990 49,670 -- 325,660
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION...................... (117,651) (18,885) -- (136,536)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
158,339 30,785 -- 189,124
FRANCHISE COSTS, NET................................ 68,894 19,713 (5,322)(3) 83,285
SUBSCRIBER LISTS, NET............................... 16,061 2,910 (248)(3) 18,723
COST IN EXCESS OF INTEREST IN
NET ASSETS PURCHASED, NET......................... 33,585 7,714 (3,612)(3) 54,625
16,938 (4)
NONCOMPETE AGREEMENT, NET........................... 383 117 500
INVESTMENTS IN CABLE TELEVISION PARTNERSHIPS AND
AFFILIATES........................................ 100,197 4,371 104,568
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
377,459 65,610 7,756 450,825
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES............................ -- 79 (79)(5) --
DEFERRED TAX ASSET, NET............................... 3,862 4,363 671 (6) 8,896
DEPOSITS, PREPAID EXPENSES AND
OTHER ASSETS........................................ 23,667 4,747 28,414
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL ASSETS................................. $ 434,078 $ 83,976 $ 94,516 $ 612,570
========== ========= =========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (DEFICIT)
LIABILITIES:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUALS....................... $ 33,373 $ 11,577 $ (3,066)(2) $ 41,884
SUBSCRIBER PREPAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS................. 5,585 443 6,028
JIC SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
AND OTHER DEBT.................................... 280,718 -- 280,718
JIC CREDIT FACILITY................................. 42,000 -- (42,000)(1) --
SPACELINK DEBT...................................... -- 75,848 (75,000)(1) 848
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES............................ 361,676 87,868 (120,066) 329,478
DEFERRED REVENUE...................................... -- 170 170
MINORITY INTEREST..................................... -- 368 368
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (DEFICIT):
SPACELINK
CLASS A COMMON STOCK................................ -- 777 (777)(8) --
CLASS B COMMON STOCK................................ -- 4 (4)(8) --
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL.......................... -- 26,114 (26,114)(8) --
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT................................. -- (31,325) 31,325 (8) --
JONES INTERCABLE
CLASS A COMMON STOCK................................ 161 -- 113 (9) 274
COMMON STOCK........................................ 55 -- 55
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL.......................... 189,745 -- 220,974 (9) 410,719
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT................................. (103,177) -- (10,935)(7) (114,112)
LESS: TREASURY STOCK................................ (14,382) -- (14,382)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (DEFICIT).............. 72,402 (4,430) 214,582 282,554
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
INVESTMENT (DEFICIT)....................... $ 434,078 $ 83,976 $ 94,516 $ 612,570
========== ========= =========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
The unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet was prepared to reflect
the Spacelink Transaction and BCI's purchase of 7,414,300 shares of Intercable
Class A Stock. The Spacelink Transaction is accounted for as (i) the exchange of
ownership interests between entities under common control for the 2,635,000
shares of Intercable Class A Stock distributed to Glenn R. Jones and Jones
International, which is reflected at predecessor cost and (ii) the acquisition
of the minority interest of Spacelink, which is reflected at fair market value.
The excess of the market value of Spacelink's minority interest over the book
value is assigned to goodwill.
The "Spacelink" pro forma adjustment represents the historical balance
sheet amounts for Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and subsidiaries without consolidating
Intercable. The following is a summary of the other pro forma adjustments
reflected in the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet:
(1) Represents the cash from the sale of Class A Stock to BCI after the
retirement of Intercable and Spacelink bank debt as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Proceeds -
7,414,300 shares @ $27.50 per share........................ $203,893,250
Bank Debt -
Intercable................................................. 42,000,000
Spacelink.................................................. 75,000,000
------------
117,000,000
------------
Remaining cash............................................... $ 86,893,250
===========
</TABLE>
(2) Represents the elimination of intercompany receivables and payables
between Intercable and Spacelink.
(3) Represents the elimination of intercompany brokerage commissions and
fund fees and distributions capitalized by Intercable and Spacelink.
(4) Represents the revaluation of the Spacelink minority interest in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Intercable Class A Stock issued to Spacelink Minority
Shareholders............................................... 1,265,000
Market value of Intercable Class A Stock..................... $ 14.13
------------
Total value of stock issued.................................. $ 17,874,450
Book value of minority interest.............................. 936,632
------------
Equity/Goodwill revaluation.................................. $ 16,937,818
===========
</TABLE>
(5) Represents the elimination of Spacelink's investment in Intercable.
(6) Represents the effect on Spacelink's deferred tax asset as a result of
the elimination of intercompany brokerage commissions.
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(7) Represents the following adjustments:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Recognize Jones Group dividends deferred by Intercable....... $ 256,718
Recognize deferred brokerage fees paid by Intercable......... (1,810,684)
Eliminate brokerage fee paid for North Augusta............... (491,234)
Tax effect of income and expense reversals................... 1,455,907
Reversal of related party fund fees and distributions........ (4,064,648)
Reversal of related party brokerage fees..................... (1,516,115)
Eliminate related party equity transaction................... (335,938)
Effect of acquisition of Spacelink assets.................... (4,430,000)
------------
$(10,935,994)
===========
</TABLE>
(8) Represents the elimination of Spacelink's historical equity.
(9) Represents the sale of 7,414,300 shares of Class A Stock to BCI as well
as the issuance of 3,900,000 shares of Class A Stock to Spacelink as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL
CLASS A PAID-IN
COMMON STOCK CAPITAL
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
BCI Transaction
7,414,300 shares @ $27.50 per share............. $ 74,143 $203,819,107
Spacelink Acquisition
(3,900,000 shares)
Equity revaluation.............................. 39,000 16,898,818
------------ ------------
113,143 220,717,925
Intercompany eliminations......................... -- 256,426
------------ ------------
$113,143 $220,974,351
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
(10) The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet does not include the
nonrecurring costs associated with the Spacelink Transaction. Such costs
will be capitalized as goodwill and amortized over 40 years.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1994
(STATED IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
------------------------
OTHER PRO FORMA
INTERCABLE SPACELINK ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
SUBSCRIBER SERVICE FEES......................... $ 29,705 $ 5,308 $ $ 35,013
MANAGEMENT FEES................................. 4,504 530 5,034
BROKERAGE FEES.................................. -- 1,026 (1,026)(1) --
FUTUREX......................................... -- 1,955 1,955
FUND FEES, OTHER................................ -- 1,231 78 (1) 1,309
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL REVENUES.................................... 34,209 10,050 (948) 43,311
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
OPERATING EXPENSES.............................. (18,596) (6,274) -- (24,870)
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES..................................... (1,746) (1,220) 3 (2) (2,963)
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION................... (11,012) (2,489) (56)(3) (13,557)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)........................... 2,855 67 (1,001) 1,921
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST EXPENSE................................ (9,282) (1,488) 2,430 (4) (8,340)
EQUITY IN LOSSES OF AFFILIATES.................. (547) 1,238 (1,501)(2) (810)
INTEREST INCOME................................. 1,141 44 (12)(2) 1,173
GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS.......................... 15,496 -- 912 (1) 16,408
OTHER, NET...................................... 630 (25) -- 605
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY
INTEREST........................................ 10,293 (164) 828 10,957
INCOME TAX BENEFIT................................ -- 926 (44)(5) 882
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY
INTEREST........................................ 10,293 762 784 11,839
MINORITY INTEREST................................. -- (155) -- (155)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS)................................. $ 10,293 $ 607 $ 784 $ 11,684
======== ======= ========= ========
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER CLASS A COMMON AND COMMON
SHARE........................................... $ .51 $ .01 $ .38(6)
======== ======= ========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING..................................... 19,730 78,061 31,044
======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Statement of
Operations.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1994
(STATED IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS
-------------------------
OTHER PRO FORMA
INTERCABLE SPACELINK ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
SUBSCRIBER SERVICE FEES.................... $ 115,076 $ 20,921 $ $ 135,997
MANAGEMENT FEES............................ 17,360 2,075 19,435
BROKERAGE FEES............................. -- 345 (345)(1) --
FUTUREX.................................... -- 6,430 6,430
FUND FEES, OTHER........................... -- 4,353 314(1) 4,667
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
TOTAL REVENUES............................... 132,436 34,124 (31) 166,529
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
OPERATING EXPENSES......................... (67,098) (21,676) -- (88,774)
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES................. (9,247) (4,961) 10(2) (14,198)
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.............. (43,831) (9,746) (274)(3) (53,851)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)...................... 12,260 (2,259) (295) 9,706
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
INTEREST EXPENSE........................... (36,189) (4,260) 8,082(4) (32,367)
EQUITY IN LOSSES OF AFFILIATES............. (4,624) (3,986) 2,128(2) (6,482)
INTEREST INCOME............................ 4,695 163 5(2) 4,863
OTHER, NET................................. (1,419) (1,881) 1,858(2) (1,442)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND MINORITY INTEREST...................... (25,277) (12,223) 11,778 (25,722)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT........................... -- 1,472 (160)(5) 1,312
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
LOSS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST................ (25,277) (10,751) 11,618 (24,410)
MINORITY INTEREST............................ -- 342 -- 342
---------- --------- ----------- ---------
NET LOSS..................................... $ (25,277) $ (10,409) $11,618 $ (24,068)
======== ======== ========= ========
NET LOSS PER CLASS A COMMON
AND COMMON SHARE........................... $ (1.43) $ (.13) $ (.83)(6)
======== ======== ========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING.......... 17,662 78,001 28,976
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Statement of
Operations.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
The Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations have been
prepared to reflect the Spacelink Transaction and BCI's purchase of 7,414,300
shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock as if these transactions occurred on
June 1, 1993. The "Spacelink" pro forma adjustment represents the historical
income and expense amounts for Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and subsidiaries without
consolidating Intercable. The following is a summary of the other pro forma
adjustments reflected in the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of
Operations:
(1) Represents the elimination of intercompany brokerage commissions
and fund fees and distributions.
(2) Represents the elimination of intercompany expense items.
(3) Represents the amortization of the revaluation of Spacelink's
minority interest recorded as cost in excess of interest in net assets over
40 years.
(4) Represents the reduction in interest expense as a result of the
utilization of proceeds from the sale of Class A Common Stock to BCI to
retire JIC and Spacelink bank debt.
(5) Represents the tax effect of intercompany eliminations.
(6) Pro Forma combined loss per share amounts as presented in the
accompanying Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations are
based on the weighted average number of JIC Common and Class A Common
Shares adjusted to reflect the issuance of 3,900,000 shares to Spacelink
and BCI's purchase of 7,414,300 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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DESCRIPTION OF INTERCABLE'S CAPITAL STOCK
Intercable's authorized capital stock consists of 5,500,000 shares of
Intercable Common Stock, of which 4,913,021 shares were outstanding at May 31,
1994, and 30,000,000 shares of Intercable Class A Stock, of which 14,817,088
shares were outstanding at such date.
The outstanding shares of both classes of stock are not subject to
redemption or to any liability for further calls or assessments, and the holders
of such shares do not have preemptive or other rights to subscribe for
additional shares of Intercable. All issued and outstanding shares of Intercable
Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock are validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable. Dividends in cash, property or shares of the Company may be paid
upon the Intercable Common Stock and Intercable Class A Stock, if declared by
the board of directors out of any funds legally available therefor, and holders
of Intercable Class A Stock have a cash dividend preference over holders of
Intercable Common Stock, as described below. Holders of Intercable Common Stock
and Intercable Class A Stock are entitled to share ratably in assets available
for distribution upon any liquidation of Intercable, subject to the prior rights
of creditors, although holders of Intercable Class A Stock have a preference on
liquidation over holders of Intercable Common Stock, as described below.
The Intercable Class A Stock has certain preferential rights with respect
to cash dividends and upon liquidation of the Company. In the event that cash
dividends are paid, the holders of the Intercable Class A Stock will be paid
$.005 ( 1/2c) per share per quarter in addition to the amount payable per share
for each share of Intercable Common Stock. In the case of liquidation, holders
of Intercable Class A Stock will be entitled to a preference of $1 per share.
After such amount is paid, holders of the Intercable Common Stock will then be
entitled to receive $1 per share for each share of Intercable Common Stock
outstanding. Any remaining amount will be distributed to the holders of
Intercable Class A Stock and Intercable Common Stock on a pro rata basis.
The Intercable Class A Stock has voting rights that are generally 1/10th of
those held by the Intercable Common Stock. On matters requiring a class vote,
which generally include certain merger transactions and certain amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation, the Intercable Class A Stock,
voting as a separate class, has one vote per share. In the election of
directors, the holders of Intercable Class A Stock, voting as a separate class,
are entitled to elect that number of directors that constitute 25% of the total
membership of the board of directors. Holders of the Intercable Common Stock,
also voting as a separate class, are entitled to elect the remaining directors.
As of May 31, 1994, the outstanding shares of Intercable Class A Stock
constituted approximately 75% of the total outstanding shares of capital stock
but cast only 23% of the votes to be cast in matters to be acted upon by
shareholders not requiring a class vote, and the outstanding shares of Common
Stock constituted approximately 39% of the outstanding capital stock, but cast
approximately 86% of the votes to be cast by shareholders in connection with
such matters.
As of May 31, 1994, Spacelink owned approximately 58% of Intercable's
Common Stock. Mr. Glenn R. Jones, through his ownership of Spacelink and
International, has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the election
of 75% of the members of the Intercable Board, regardless of the number of
shares of Intercable Class A Stock that may be outstanding. In addition, on
other matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders not requiring class
voting, Mr. Jones, through Spacelink and International, has the power to cast
approximately 48% of the total votes to be cast, which would result in his
ability to determine the outcome of any matter submitted to a vote of
Intercable's shareholders not requiring a class vote or a vote greater than a
simple majority.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements and schedules, included in
Intercable's and Spacelink's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended May
31, 1994, which are incorporated by reference herein, have been audited by
Arthur Andersen & Co., independent public accountants, as indicated in their
reports with respect thereto, and are incorporated herein in reliance upon the
authority of said firm as experts in giving said reports.
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LEGAL OPINIONS
The legality of the Intercable Class A Stock offered hereby will be passed
upon for Intercable by Elizabeth M. Steele, Vice President and General Counsel
of Intercable.
SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
INTERCABLE
Any proposals of holders of Intercable Class A Stock or Intercable Common
Stock intended to be presented at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
Intercable must be received by Intercable, addressed to the Secretary, at P.O.
Box 3309, Englewood, Colorado 80155-3309, no later than , 1994, to be
considered for inclusion in the proxy statement and form of proxy relating to
that meeting.
SPACELINK
If the Spacelink Transaction is not consummated, any proposals of holders
of Spacelink Class A Common Stock or Spacelink Class B Common Stock intended to
be presented at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Spacelink must be
received by Spacelink, addressed to the Secretary, at P.O. Box 3309, Englewood,
Colorado 80155-3309, no later than , 1994, to be considered for
inclusion in the proxy statement and form of proxy relating to that meeting.
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ANNEX A
ARTICLE 113
DISSENTERS' RIGHTS
PART 1. RIGHT TO DISSENT AND OBTAIN PAYMENT FOR SHARES
SECTION 7-113-101. Definitions. For purposes of this article:
(1) "Beneficial shareholder" means the beneficial owner of shares held in a
voting trust or by a nominee as the record shareholder.
(2) "Corporation" means the issuer of the shares held by a dissenter before
the corporate action, or the surviving or acquiring domestic or foreign
corporation, by merger or share exchange of that issuer.
(3) "Dissenter" means a shareholder who is entitled to dissent from
corporate action under
section 7-113-102 and who exercises that right at the time and in the manner
required by part 2 of this article.
(4) "Fair value", with respect to a dissenter's shares, means the value of
the shares immediately before the effective date of the corporate action to
which the dissenter objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in
anticipation of the corporate action except to the extent that exclusion would
be inequitable.
(5) "Interest" means interest from the effective date of the corporate
action until the date of payment, at the average rate currently paid by the
corporation on its principal bank loans or, if none, at the legal rate as
specified in section 5-12-101, C.R.S.
(6) "Record shareholder" means the person in whose name shares are
registered in the records of a corporation or the beneficial owner of shares
that are registered in the name of a nominee to the extent such owner is
recognized by the corporation as the shareholder as provided in section
7-107-204.
(7) "Shareholder" means either a record shareholder or a beneficial
shareholder.
SECTION 7-113-102. Right to dissent.
(1) A shareholder, whether or not entitled to vote, is entitled to dissent
and obtain payment of the fair value of his or her shares in the event of any of
the following corporate actions:
(a) Consummation of a plan of merger to which the corporation is a
party if:
(I) Approval by the shareholders of that corporation is required
for the merger by
section 7-111-103 or 7-111-104 or by the articles of incorporation, or
(II) The corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with its parent
corporation under section 7-111-104;
(b) Consummation of a plan of share exchange to which the corporation
is a party as the corporation whose shares will be acquired;
(c) Consummation of a sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of
all, or substantially all, of the property of the corporation for which a
shareholders' vote is required under section 7-112-102(1); and
(d) Consummation of a sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of
all, or substantially all, of the property of an entity controlled by the
corporation if the shareholders of the corporation were entitled to vote
upon the consent of the corporation to the disposition pursuant to section
7-112-102(2).
(2) A shareholder, whether or not entitled to vote, is entitled to dissent
and obtain payment of the fair value of the shareholder's shares in the event
of:
(a) An amendment to the articles of incorporation that materially and
adversely affects rights in respect of the shares because it:
(I) Alters or abolishes a preferential right of the shares; or
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(II) Creates, alters, or abolishes a right in respect of redemption
of the shares, including a provision respecting a sinking fund for their
redemption or repurchase; or
(b) An amendment to the articles of incorporation that affects rights
in respect of the shares because it:
(I) Excludes or limits the right of the shares to vote on any
matter, or to cumulate votes, other than a limitation by dilution
through issuance of shares or other securities with similar voting
rights; or
(II) Reduces the number of shares owned by the shareholder to a
fraction of a share or to scrip if the fractional share or scrip so
created is to be acquired for cash or the scrip is to be voided under
section 7-106-104.
(3) A shareholder is entitled to dissent and obtain payment of the fair
value of the shareholder's shares in the event of any corporate action to the
extent provided by the bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors.
(4) A shareholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment for the
shareholder's shares under this article may not challenge the corporate action
creating such entitlement unless the action is unlawful or fraudulent with
respect to the shareholder or the corporation.
SECTION 7-113-103. Dissent by nominees and beneficial owners.
(1) A record shareholder may assert dissenters' rights as to fewer than all
the shares registered in the record shareholder's name only if the record
shareholder dissents with respect to all shares beneficially owned by any one
person and causes the corporation to receive written notice which states such
dissent and the name, address, and federal taxpayer identification number, if
any, of each person on whose behalf the record shareholder asserts dissenters'
rights. The rights of a record shareholder under this subsection (1) are
determined as if the shares as to which the record shareholder dissents and the
other shares of the record shareholder were registered in the names of different
shareholders.
(2) A beneficial shareholder may assert dissenters' rights as to the shares
held on the beneficial shareholder's behalf only if:
(a) The beneficial shareholder causes the corporation to receive the
record shareholder's written consent to the dissent not later than the time
the beneficial shareholder asserts dissenters' rights; and
(b) The beneficial shareholder dissents with respect to all shares
beneficially owned by the beneficial shareholder.
(3) The corporation may require that, when a record shareholder dissents
with respect to the shares held by any one or more beneficial shareholders, each
such beneficial shareholder must certify to the corporation that the beneficial
shareholder and the record shareholder or record shareholders of all shares
owned beneficially by the beneficial shareholder have asserted, or will timely
assert, dissenters' rights as to all such shares as to which there is no
limitation on the ability to exercise dissenters' rights. Any such requirement
shall be stated in the dissenters' notice given pursuant to section 7-113-203.
PART 2. PROCEDURE FOR EXERCISE OF DISSENTERS' RIGHTS
SECTION 7-113-201. Notice of dissenters' rights.
(1) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
section 7-113-102 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, the notice
of the meeting shall be given to all shareholders, whether or not entitled to
vote. The notice shall state that shareholders are or may be entitled to assert
dissenters' rights under this article and shall be accompanied by a copy of this
article and the materials, if any, that, under articles 101 to 117 of this
title, are required to be given to shareholders entitled to vote on the proposed
action at the meeting. Failure to give notice as provided by this subsection (1)
to shareholders not entitled to vote shall not affect any action taken at the
shareholders' meeting for which the notice was to have been given.
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(2) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
section 7-113-102 is authorized without a meeting of shareholders pursuant to
section 7-107-104, any written or oral solicitation of a shareholder to execute
a writing consenting to such action contemplated in section 7-107-104 shall be
accompanied or preceded by a written notice stating that shareholders are or may
be entitled to assert dissenters' rights under this article, by a copy of this
article, and by the materials, if any, that, under articles 101 to 117 of this
title, would have been required to be given to shareholders entitled to vote on
the proposed action if the proposed action were submitted to a vote at a
shareholders' meeting. Failure to give notice as provided by this subsection (2)
to shareholders not entitled to vote shall not affect any action taken pursuant
to section 7-107-104 for which the notice was to have been given.
SECTION 7-113-202. Notice of intent to demand payment.
(1) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
section 7-113-102 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders' meeting, a
shareholder who wishes to assert dissenters' rights shall:
(a) Cause the corporation to receive, before the vote is taken,
written notice of the shareholder's intention to demand payment for the
shareholder's shares if the proposed corporate action is effectuated; and
(b) Not vote the shares in favor of the proposed corporate action.
(2) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
section 7-113-102 is authorized without a meeting of shareholders pursuant to
section 7-107-104, a shareholder who wishes to assert dissenters' rights shall
not execute a writing consenting to the proposed corporate action.
(3) A shareholder who does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (1)
or (2) of this section is not entitled to demand payment for the shareholder's
shares under this article.
SECTION 7-113-203. Dissenters' notice.
(1) If a proposed corporate action creating dissenters' rights under
section 7-113-102 is authorized, the corporation shall give a written
dissenters' notice to all shareholders who are entitled to demand payment for
their shares under this article.
(2) The dissenters' notice required by subsection (1) of this section shall
be given no later than ten days after the effective date of the corporate action
creating dissenters' rights under section 7-113-102 and shall:
(a) State that the corporate action was authorized and state the
effective date or proposed effective date of the corporate action;
(b) State an address at which the corporation will receive payment
demands and the address of a place where certificates for certificated
shares must be deposited;
(c) Inform holders of uncertificated shares to what extent transfer of
the shares will be restricted after the payment demand is received;
(d) Supply a form for demanding payment, which form shall request a
dissenter to state an address to which payment is to be made;
(e) Set the date by which the corporation must receive the payment
demand and certificates for certificated shares, which date shall not be
less than thirty days after the date the notice required by subsection (1)
of this section is given;
(f) State the requirement contemplated in section 7-113-103(3), if
such requirement is imposed; and
(g) Be accompanied by a copy of this article.
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SECTION 7-113-204. Procedure to demand payment.
(1) A shareholder who is given a dissenters' notice pursuant to section
7-113-203 and who wishes to assert dissenters' rights shall, in accordance with
the terms of the dissenters' notice:
(a) Cause the corporation to receive a payment demand, which may be
the payment demand form contemplated in section 7-113-203(2)(d), duly
completed, or may be stated in another writing; and
(b) Deposit the shareholder's certificates for certificated shares.
(2) A shareholder who demands payment in accordance with subsection (1) of
this section retains all rights of a shareholder, except the right to transfer
the shares, until the effective date of the proposed corporate action giving
rise to the shareholder's exercise of dissenters' rights and has only the right
to receive payment for the shares after the effective date of such corporate
action.
(3) Except as provided in section 7-113-207 or 7-113-209(1)(b), the demand
for payment and deposit of certificates are irrevocable.
(4) A shareholder who does not demand payment and deposit the shareholder's
share certificates as required by the date or dates set in the dissenters'
notice is not entitled to payment for the shares under this article.
SECTION 7-113-205. Uncertificated shares.
(1) Upon receipt of a demand for payment under section 7-113-204 from a
shareholder holding uncertificated shares, and in lieu of the deposit of
certificates representing the shares, the corporation may restrict the transfer
thereof.
(2) In all other respects, the provisions of section 7-113-204 shall be
applicable to shareholders who own uncertificated shares.
SECTION 7-113-206. Payment.
(1) Except as provided in section 7-113-208, upon the effective date of the
corporate action creating dissenters' rights under section 7-113-102 or upon
receipt of a payment demand pursuant to section 7-113-204, whichever is later,
the corporation shall pay each dissenter who complied with section 7-113-204, at
the address stated in the payment demand, or if no such address is stated in the
payment demand, at the address shown on the corporation's current record of
shareholders for the record shareholder holding the dissenter's shares, the
amount the corporation estimates to be the fair value of the dissenter's shares,
plus accrued interest.
(2) The payment made pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be
accompanied by:
(a) The corporation's balance sheet as of the end of its most recent fiscal
year or, if that is not available, the corporation's balance sheet as of the end
of a fiscal year ending not more than sixteen months before the date of payment,
an income statement for that year, and, if the corporation customarily provides
such statements to shareholders, a statement of changes in shareholders' equity
for that year and a statement of cash flow for that year, which balance sheet
and statements shall have been audited if the corporation customarily provides
audited financial statements to shareholders, as well as the latest available
financial statements, if any, for the interim or full-year period, which
financial statements need not be audited;
(b) A statement of the corporation's estimate of the fair value of the
shares;
(c) An explanation of how the interest was calculated;
(d) A statement of the dissenter's right to demand payment under
section 7-113-209; and
(e) A copy of this article.
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SECTION 7-113-207. Failure to take action.
(1) If the effective date of the corporate action creating dissenters'
rights under section 7-113-102 does not occur within sixty days after the date
set by the corporation by which the corporation must receive the payment demand
as provided in section 7-113-203, the corporation shall return the deposited
certificates and release the transfer restrictions imposed on uncertificated
shares.
(2) If the effective date of the corporate action creating dissenters'
rights under section 7-113-102 occurs more than sixty days after the date set by
the corporation by which the corporation must receive the payment demand as
provided in section 7-113-203, then the corporation shall send a new dissenters'
notice, as provided in section 7-113-203, and the provisions of sections
7-113-204 to 7-113-209 shall again be applicable.
SECTION 7-113-208. Special provisions relating to shares acquired after
announcement of proposed corporate action
(1) The corporation may, in or with the dissenters' notice given pursuant
to section 7-113-203, state the date of the first announcement to news media or
to shareholders of the terms of the proposed corporate action creating
dissenters' rights under section 7-113-102 and state that the dissenter shall
certify in writing, in or with the dissenter's payment demand under section
7-113-204, whether or not the dissenter (or the person on whose behalf
dissenters' rights are asserted) acquired beneficial ownership of the shares
before that date. With respect to any dissenter who does not so certify in
writing, in or with the payment demand, that the dissenter or the person on
whose behalf the dissenter asserts dissenters' rights acquired beneficial
ownership of the shares before such date, the corporation may, in lieu of making
the payment provided in section 7-113-206, offer to make such payment if the
dissenter agrees to accept it in full satisfaction of the demand.
(2) An offer to make payment under subsection (1) of this section shall
include or be accompanied by the information required by section 7-113-206(2).
SECTION 7-113-209. Procedure if dissenter is dissatisfied with payment or offer
(1) A dissenter may give notice to the corporation in writing of the
dissenter's estimate of the fair value of the dissenter's shares and of the
amount of interest due and may demand payment of such estimate, less any payment
made under section 7-113-206, or reject the corporation's offer under section
7-113-208 and demand payment of the fair value of the shares and interest due,
if:
(a) The dissenter believes that the amount paid under section
7-113-206 or offered under section 7-113-208 is less than the fair value of
the shares or that the interest due was incorrectly calculated;
(b) The corporation fails to make payment under section 7-113-206
within sixty days after the date set by the corporation by which the
corporation must receive the payment demand; or
(c) The corporation does not return the deposited certificates or
release the transfer restrictions imposed on uncertificated shares as
required by section 7-113-207(1).
(2) A dissenter waives the right to demand payment under this section
unless the dissenter causes the corporation to receive the notice required by
subsection (1) of this section within thirty days after the corporation made or
offered payment for the dissenter's shares.
PART 3. JUDICIAL APPRAISAL OF SHARES
SECTION 7-113-301. Court action.
(1) If a demand for payment under section 7-113-209 remains unresolved, the
corporation may, within sixty days after receiving the payment demand, commence
a proceeding and petition the court to determine the fair value of the shares
and accrued interest. If the corporation does not commence the proceeding within
the sixty-day period, it shall pay to each dissenter whose demand remains
unresolved the amount demanded.
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(2) The corporation shall commence the proceeding described in subsection
(1) of this section in the district court of the county in this state where the
corporation's principal office is located or, if it has no principal office in
this state, in the district court of the county in which its registered office
is located. If the corporation is a foreign corporation without a registered
office in this state, it shall commence the proceeding in the county in this
state where the registered office of the domestic corporation merged into, or
whose shares were acquired by, the foreign corporation was located.
(3) The corporation shall make all dissenters, whether or not residents of
this state, whose demands remain unresolved parties to the proceeding commenced
under subsection (2) of this section as in an action against their shares, and
all parties shall be served with a copy of the petition. Service on each
dissenter shall be by registered or certified mail, to the address stated in
such dissenter's payment demand, or if no such address is stated in the payment
demand, at the address shown on the corporation's current record of shareholders
for the record shareholder holding the dissenter's shares, or as provided by
law.
(4) The jurisdiction of the court in which the proceeding is commenced
under subsection (2) of this section is plenary and exclusive. The court may
appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend a
decision on the question of fair value. The appraisers have the powers described
in the order appointing them, or in any amendment to such order. The parties to
the proceeding are entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other
civil proceedings.
(5) Each dissenter made a party to the proceeding commenced under
subsection (2) of this section is entitled to judgment for the amount, if any,
by which the court finds the fair value of the dissenter's shares, plus
interest, exceeds the amount paid by the corporation, or for the fair value,
plus interest, of the dissenter's shares for which the corporation elected to
withhold payment under section 7-113-208.
SECTION 7-113-302. Court costs and counsel fees.
(1) The court in an appraisal proceeding commenced under section 7-113-301
shall determine all costs of the proceeding, including the reasonable
compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court. The court shall
assess the costs against the corporation; except that the court may assess costs
against all or some of the dissenters, in amounts the court finds equitable, to
the extent the court finds the dissenters acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not
in good faith in demanding payment under section 7-113-209.
(2) The court may also assess the fees and expenses of counsel and experts
for the respective parties, in amounts the court finds equitable:
(a) Against the corporation and in favor of any dissenters if the
court finds the corporation did not substantially comply with the
requirements of part 2 of this article; or
(b) Against either the corporation or one or more dissenters, in favor
of any other party, if the court finds that the party against whom the fees
and expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good
faith with respect to the rights provided by this article.
(3) If the court finds that the services of counsel for any dissenter were
of substantial benefit to other dissenters similarly situated, and that the fees
for those services should not be assessed against the corporation, the court may
award to said counsel reasonable fees to be paid out of the amounts awarded to
the dissenters who were benefitted.
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ANNEX B
(Salomon Brothers Letterhead)
October 20, 1994
Board of Directors
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80155-3309
Attention: Special Committee of the Board of Directors
Dear Sirs:
You have requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point
of view, to Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Company"), of the consideration to be
received by the Company in connection with (i) the issuance by the Company to
Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") of approximately 7.4 million shares of
the Company's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "BCI
Shares"), at a per share price of $27.50, pursuant to the terms of a Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended, between the Company and
BCI and (ii) the issuance by the Company to Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink")
of 3,900,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share (the "Spacelink Shares"), in connection with the acquisition of
substantially all the assets of Spacelink pursuant to the terms of an Exchange
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994,
as amended, by and among the Company and Spacelink.
In arriving at our opinion, we have reviewed certain publicly available
business and financial information relating to the Company and Spacelink, as
well as certain other information, including financial projections, provided to
us by the Company and Spacelink. We have discussed the past and current
operation and financial condition and prospects of each of the Company and
Spacelink with its senior management. We have also considered such other
information, financial studies, analyses, investigations and financial, economic
and market criteria which we deemed relevant.
We have assumed and relied without independent verification on the accuracy
and completeness of the information reviewed by us for the purpose of this
opinion. With respect to the financial projections, we have assumed that they
have been reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available
estimates and judgments of the management as to future financial performance.
In performing our valuation analysis, we have not made an independent
evaluation or appraisal of the individual assets of the Company or of Spacelink,
nor have we been furnished with any such appraisals. Our opinion is necessarily
based upon business, market, economic and other conditions as they exist on, and
can be evaluated as of, the date of this letter and does not address the
Company's underlying business decision to effect the transactions relating to
the issuance of the BCI Shares and the Spacelink Shares.
We have acted as financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company in connection with the issuance of the BCI Shares and
the Spacelink Shares and will receive a fee for our services which is payable
upon delivery of this opinion. In the ordinary course of our business, we trade
the equity and/or debt securities of Spacelink and the Company for our own
account and for the accounts of customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold
a long or short position in such securities.
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Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the
date hereof, (i) the consideration to be received by the Company in connection
with the issuance of the BCI Shares is fair to the Company from a financial
point of view and (ii) the consideration to be received by the Company in
connection with the issuance of the Spacelink Shares is fair to the Company from
a financial point of view.
Very truly yours,
/s/ SALOMON BROTHERS INC
SALOMON BROTHERS INC
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ANNEX C
(Dillion, Read Letterhead)
October 20, 1994
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Attention: Special Committee of the Board of Directors
Gentlemen:
You have requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point
of view, to Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Company") of (i) the issuance by the
Company to Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") of up to 7,414,300 shares
(subject to adjustment) of the Company's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01
per share ("Class A Common Stock"), at a per share price of $27.50, in
accordance with the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31,
1994, as amended, by and between the Company and BCI (the "Stock Purchase
Agreement"), and (ii) the possible issuance by the Company to Jones Spacelink,
Ltd. ("Spacelink") of 3,900,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, in
connection with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Spacelink
(other than the shares of the Company's Common Stock, the Company's Class A
Common Stock, and shares of capital stock of Jones Earth Segment, Inc. held by
Spacelink), in accordance with and subject to the terms of an Exchange Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended,
by and between the Company and Spacelink (the "Exchange Agreement"). The two
stock issuances described above are hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Stock Issuances."
In arriving at our opinion, we have, among other things: (i) reviewed
certain publicly available business and historical financial information
relating to the Company and Spacelink, (ii) reviewed certain financial
information and other data provided to us by the Company and Spacelink that is
not publicly available relating to the business and prospects of the Company and
Spacelink, including financial projections prepared by the management of the
Company and Spacelink, (iii) conducted discussions with members of the senior
management of the Company and Spacelink, (iv) reviewed publicly available
financial and stock market data with respect to certain other companies in lines
of business we believe to be generally comparable to those of the Company and
Spacelink, (v) considered the pro forma effects of the Stock Issuances on the
Company's leverage ratios and operating cash flow, (vi) reviewed the historical
market prices and trading volumes of the common stock of the Company and
Spacelink, (vii) reviewed the Stock Purchase Agreement and Exchange Agreement,
and the exhibits thereto, and (viii) conducted such other financial studies,
analyses and investigations, and considered such other information as we deemed
necessary or appropriate.
In connection with our review, we have not independently verified any of
the foregoing information and have, with your consent, relied on its being
complete and accurate in all material respects. In addition, we have not made
any appraisal of any of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of
the Company or
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Spacelink. With respect to the financial projections referred to above, we have
assumed that they have been reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best
currently available estimates and judgments of the Company's and Spacelink's
management as to the future financial performance of each company. Further, our
opinion is based on economic, monetary and market conditions existing on the
date hereof.
Dillon Read has not acted as a financial advisor to the Company in
connection with the Stock Issuances. Accordingly, in rendering our opinion you
have not requested us to, and we did not, (i) participate in the structuring of
the Stock Issuances, the solicitation and selection of potential acquirors or
the negotiations of the terms of the transactions, or (ii) address the
underlying business decision of the Company to effect the proposed Stock
Issuances or the availability or advisability of any alternatives to the Stock
Issuances.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the
date hereof, the Stock Issuances are fair to the Company from a financial point
of view.
Very Truly Yours,
DILLON, READ & CO. INC.
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ANNEX D
[Goldman, Sachs Letterhead]
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
[Date of Proxy]
Special Committee of Board of Directors
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Gentlemen:
You have requested our opinion as to the fairness to the holders, other
than Glenn R. Jones, and Jones International, Ltd., of the outstanding shares of
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Minority Shares") of Jones
Spacelink, Ltd. (the "Company") of the Exchange Ratio (as defined below)
pursuant to the Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation
dated as of May 31, 1994 by and between Jones Intercable, Inc. and the Company,
as amended as of October 20, 1994 (the "Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement,
the Company will be liquidated and each outstanding Minority Share will be
converted into .09683 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share,
of Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Class A Stock Exchange Ratio") and .03570 shares
of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Jones Intercable, Inc. (the
"Common Stock Exchange Ratio"). The Class A Stock Exchange Ratio and the Common
Stock Exchange Ratio together, the "Exchange Ratio."
We also understand that pursuant to the Agreement, immediately prior to the
liquidation of the Company, the Company will sell substantially all of its
assets and liabilities to Jones Intercable, Inc. in exchange for 3.9 million
shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Spacelink Asset
and Liability Transaction"). We are expressing no opinion as to the fairness of
the Spacelink Asset and Liability Transaction.
Goldman, Sachs & Co., as part of its investment banking business, is
continually engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive
biddings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private
placements and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. We are
familiar with the Company having acted as the financial advisor to the Special
Committee of the Board of Directors in connection with, and having participated
in certain of the negotiations leading to, the Agreement.
In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed, among other things, the
Agreement; Annual Reports to Stockholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of the
Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. for the five fiscal years ended May 31, 1994;
certain interim reports to stockholders and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for
the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc.; certain other communications from the
Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. to its stockholders; and certain internal
financial analyses and forecasts for the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc.
prepared by their respective managements. We also have held discussions with
members of the senior management of the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc.
regarding the past and current business operations, financial condition and
future prospects of their respective companies. In addition, we have reviewed
the reported price and trading activity for the Minority Shares, the Jones
Intercable, Inc.
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Common Stock, and the Jones Intercable, Inc. Class A Common Stock, compared
certain financial and stock market information for the Company and Jones
Intercable, Inc. with similar information for certain other companies the
securities of which are publicly traded, reviewed the financial terms of certain
recent business combinations in the cable industry specifically and in other
industries generally and performed such other studies and analyses as we
considered appropriate.
We have relied without independent verification upon the accuracy and
completeness of all of the financial and other information reviewed by us for
purposes of this opinion. In addition, we have not made an independent
evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities of the Company or of Jones
Intercable, Inc. or of any of their subsidiaries and we have not been furnished
with any such evaluation or appraisal.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing and based upon such other matters
as we consider relevant, it is our opinion that as of the date hereof the
Exchange Ratio is fair to the holders of Minority Shares.
Very truly yours,
/s/ GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
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ANNEX E
(Goldman, Sachs, Letterhead)
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
June 1, 1994
Board of Directors
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Gentlemen:
You have requested our opinion as to the fairness to Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
(the "Company") of the $19.00 per Optioned Share (as defined below)in cash (in
the aggregate, the "Consideration") to be received by the Company in exchange
for granting Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCETl") an option (the "Option")
to purchase the 2.859 million shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share,
of Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Optioned Shares"), which the Company currently
owns (the "Transaction"). The Transaction would be completed pursuant to an
option agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 between BCETI and the Company (the
"Option Agreement") and the Option Agreement will only be entered into in the
event that the planned sale of substantially all of the assets and liabilities
of the Company to Jones Intercable, Inc. can not be achieved as a tax-free
reorganization under section 368(a)(1)(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Pursuant to the Option Agreement, BCETI will have the right to purchase the
Optioned Shares during the period set forth in Section 3.1 of the Option
Agreement. Section 3.1 of the Option Agreement allows for BCETI to purchase the
Optioned Shares during the period commencing on the seventh anniversary of the
closing of the Stock Purchase Agreement (as defined below) and ending on the
eighth anniversary of the Stock Purchase Agreement closing. However, in certain
circumstances, as described in Section 3.1 of the Option Agreement, BCETl's
rights or obligations to purchase the shares may be accelerated in the event of
the death or incapacity of Glenn R. Jones, the Bankruptcy of the Company, Jones
Intercable, Inc. or Jones International, Ltd. or if Glenn R. Jones resigns as
Chief Executive Officer of Jones Intercable, Inc. (collectively, the
"Accelerating Events"). Section 3.3 of the Option Agreement sets forth the
formula by which the purchase price will be determined for the Optioned Shares.
We understand that pursuant to agreements other than the Option Agreement
(the "Other Agreements"), transactions are being executed between BCETI, Jones
International, Ltd., Jones Intercable, Inc., Jones Education Networks, Inc.,
Jones Lightwave, Ltd., and Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., including the Stock
Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1994 between BCETI and Jones Intercable,
Inc. (the "Stock Purchase Agreement"). While we have reviewed the terms and
conditions of these other transactions, we express no opinion regarding any of
these transactions. Further, we understand that the Company will enter into a
separate obligation to refer business opportunities ("Referral Obligation") to
BCETI or to Jones Intercable, Inc. as part of some other agreement and we are
expressing no opinion regarding the Referral Obligation. You have informed us
that the Referral Obligation is separate and distinct from the Company's
obligations under the Option Agreement.
Goldman, Sachs & Co., as part of its investment banking business, is
continually engaged in the valuation of businesses and their securities in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive
biddings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private
placements and
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valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes. We are familiar with the
Company having acted as financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board
of Directors of the Company in its contemplation of transactions between the
Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. However, we did not act as financial advisor
to the Company in negotiating the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement.
In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed, among other things, the
Option Agreement; the Other Agreements; the Stock Purchase Agreement; Annual
Reports to Stockholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of the Company and of
Jones Intercable, Inc. for the five years ended May 31, 1993; certain interim
reports to stockholders and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Company and
Jones Intercable, Inc.; certain other communications from the Company and Jones
Intercable, Inc. to their stockholders; and certain internal financial analyses
and forecasts for the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. prepared by their
respective managements. We also have held discussions with members of the senior
management of the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. regarding their past and
current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of their
respective companies. In addition, we have reviewed the reported price and
trading activity for the shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock of
Jones Intercable, Inc., compared certain financial and stock market information
for the Company and Jones Intercable, Inc. with similar information for certain
other companies the securities of which are publicly traded; and performed such
other studies and analyses as we considered appropriate.
The primary methodology by which the Option was valued involved the use of
the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model ("Black-Scholes Model"). The valuation of
a long term option is inherently uncertain, being necessarily based upon
standard option pricing models that rely upon certain assumptions beyond the
ability of any party to control and require subjective determinations regarding,
among other things, stock price volatility, dividend yield, discount rates and
the expiration date of the option. The type of Option being sold by the Company
is difficult to value using the Black-Scholes Model given the illiquidity of the
Option, the unique negotiated terms contained in the Option Agreement, the
relatively low volume level of trading which takes place in the Common Stock of
Jones Intercable, Inc., the uncertainty around what the exact purchase price
will be when the Optioned Shares are acquired, and the fact that the Optioned
Shares represent the ability to control the Board of Directors of Jones
Intercable, Inc. Due to the significant uncertainty caused by the fact that
there is not a fixed price at which the Optioned Shares may be purchased, that
there is no ability to positively determine when the Option can or will be
exercised due to the Accelerating Events which may take place, and the other
factors noted above, the estimated range of value of the Option varies widely
and any such estimates must be viewed in light of the circumstances and
qualifications noted in this paragraph. We have based our analysis upon the
Black-Scholes Model and, in connection therewith, have reviewed with you the
assumptions used by us regarding exercise price, volatility, dividend yield,
discount rate and timing of the Option. Our opinion constitutes our view based
on such assumptions and the trading prices and market conditions as of the close
of trading on May 27, 1994.
We have relied without independent verification upon the accuracy and
completeness of all of the financial and other information reviewed by us for
purposes of this opinion. In addition, we have not made an independent
evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities of Jones Intercable, Inc.
or any of its subsidiaries and we have not been furnished with any such
evaluation or appraisal. In rendering this opinion, we have considered only the
Consideration being received for the Option; it being acknowledged by you that
the determination as to whether or not an option to acquire shares held by the
Company should be issued is a matter to be decided by the Board of Directors of
the Company in the exercise of its business judgement, as to which we understand
you are being separately advised by the Company's management and counsel.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing and based upon such other matters
as we consider relevant, it is our opinion that as of the date hereof, the
Consideration to be received for the Option is fair to the Company.
Very truly yours,
/s/ GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
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ANNEX F
AMENDED AND RESTATED
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN
OF REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION
BY AND BETWEEN
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
AND
JONES SPACELINK, LTD.*
DATED AS OF MAY 31, 1994
* INCLUDES ALL CHANGES MADE AS A RESULT OF THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION DATED AS OF OCTOBER 20,
1994, BETWEEN INTERCABLE AND SPACELINK.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RECITALS.............................................................................. F-1
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS........................................................... F-1
1.1 Definitions........................................................... F-1
ARTICLE 2 PURCHASE AND SALE..................................................... F-5
2.1 Purchase and Sale..................................................... F-5
2.2 Excluded Assets....................................................... F-6
2.3 Assumption of Obligations and Liabilities............................. F-6
2.4 Purchase Price........................................................ F-7
2.5 Closing............................................................... F-7
2.6 Election to Transfer Common Stock..................................... F-7
ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SPACELINK........................... F-7
3.1 Corporate Existence and Power......................................... F-7
3.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books................................. F-8
3.3 Governmental Authorization............................................ F-8
3.4 Non-Contravention..................................................... F-8
3.5 Capitalization........................................................ F-9
3.6 Subsidiaries.......................................................... F-9
3.7 SEC Documents......................................................... F-10
3.8 Financial Statements.................................................. F-10
3.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities................................... F-10
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes............................................ F-10
3.11 Properties............................................................ F-11
3.12 Franchises............................................................ F-11
3.13 Litigation............................................................ F-12
3.14 Material Contracts.................................................... F-12
3.15 Insurance Coverage.................................................... F-13
3.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults.................... F-13
3.17 Environmental Matters................................................. F-13
3.18 Intellectual Property................................................. F-13
3.19 Taxes................................................................. F-13
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates.......................................... F-14
3.21 Directors and Officers................................................ F-14
3.22 Employee Benefit Plans................................................ F-14
3.23 Finders' Fees......................................................... F-16
3.24 Representations....................................................... F-16
3.25 Disclosure Documents.................................................. F-16
ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF INTERCABLE.......................... F-16
4.1 Corporate Existence and Power......................................... F-16
4.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books................................. F-16
4.3 Governmental Authorization............................................ F-17
4.4 Non-Contravention..................................................... F-17
4.5 Capitalization........................................................ F-17
4.6 Subsidiaries.......................................................... F-18
4.7 SEC Documents......................................................... F-19
4.8 Financial Statements.................................................. F-19
4.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities................................... F-19
4.10 Absence of Certain Changes............................................ F-19
4.11 Properties............................................................ F-20
4.12 Franchises............................................................ F-20
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4.13 Litigation............................................................ F-21
4.14 Material Contracts.................................................... F-21
4.15 Insurance Coverage.................................................... F-22
4.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults.................... F-22
4.17 Environmental Matters................................................. F-22
4.18 Intellectual Property................................................. F-22
4.19 Taxes................................................................. F-22
4.20 Transactions with Affiliates.......................................... F-23
4.21 Employees............................................................. F-23
4.22 Employee Benefit Plans................................................ F-23
4.23 Finders' Fees......................................................... F-25
4.24 Representations....................................................... F-25
4.25 Disclosure Documents.................................................. F-25
ARTICLE 5 COVENANTS............................................................. F-25
5.1 Shareholder Meetings; Proxy Materials................................. F-25
5.2 Conduct of Spacelink Prior to Closing................................. F-26
5.3 Conduct of Intercable Prior to Closing................................ F-27
5.4 Access to Information................................................. F-27
5.5 Notices of Certain Events............................................. F-27
5.6 Reasonable Best Efforts............................................... F-28
5.7 Public Announcements.................................................. F-28
5.8 Other Offers.......................................................... F-28
5.9 Confidentiality....................................................... F-28
5.10 Jones Earth Segment, Inc. ............................................ F-29
5.11 Tax-Free Reorganization; Plan of Liquidation.......................... F-29
5.12 Spacelink Stock Options............................................... F-30
ARTICLE 6 CONDITIONS TO CLOSING................................................. F-30
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of Spacelink and Intercable................. F-30
6.2 Conditions to Obligation of Spacelink................................. F-30
6.3 Conditions to Obligation of Intercable................................ F-31
ARTICLE 7 SURVIVAL.............................................................. F-31
7.1 Survival.............................................................. F-31
ARTICLE 8 TERMINATION........................................................... F-32
8.1 Grounds for Termination............................................... F-32
8.2 Effect of Termination................................................. F-32
ARTICLE 9 MISCELLANEOUS......................................................... F-33
9.1 Notices............................................................... F-33
9.2 Amendments and Waivers................................................ F-33
9.3 Expenses.............................................................. F-33
9.4 Successors and Assigns................................................ F-33
9.5 Governing Law......................................................... F-34
9.6 Counterparts.......................................................... F-34
9.7 Headings.............................................................. F-34
9.8 Entire Agreement...................................................... F-34
9.9 Separability.......................................................... F-34
9.10 Schedules............................................................. F-34
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EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT A -- General Assignment, Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement
EXHIBIT B -- Exchange Ratio Computation
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SCHEDULES
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Schedule 1A -- Intercable Loan Agreements
Schedule 1B -- Loan Agreements
Schedule 1C -- Permitted Liens
Schedule 3.3 -- Governmental Authorization
Schedule 3.4 -- Consents and Approvals
Schedule 3.5 -- Options
Schedule 3.6 -- Subsidiaries
Schedule 3.10 -- Absence of Certain Changes
Schedule 3.12 -- Franchise Agreements
Schedule 3.13 -- Litigation
Schedule 3.14 -- Material Contracts
Schedule 3.17 -- Environmental Matters
Schedule 3.18 -- Intellectual Property
Schedule 3.19 -- Taxes
Schedule 3.20 -- Transactions with Affiliates
Schedule 3.20 -- Directors and Officers
Schedule 3.22 -- Employment Benefit Plans
Schedule 3.23 -- Finders' Fees
Schedule 4.3 -- Governmental Authorization
Schedule 4.4 -- Consents and Approvals
Schedule 4.5 -- Options
Schedule 4.6 -- Subsidiaries
Schedule 4.10 -- Absence of Certain Changes
Schedule 4.12 -- Franchise Agreements
Schedule 4.13 -- Intellectual Property
Schedule 4.14 -- Litigation
Schedule 4.17 -- Environmental Matters
Schedule 4.19 -- Transactions with Affiliates
Schedule 4.20 -- Employees
Schedule 4.22 -- Employee Benefit Plans
Schedule 4.23 -- Finders' Fees
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION (this
"Agreement") dated as of May , 1994, by and between JONES INTERCABLE, INC., a
Colorado corporation ("Intercable") and JONES SPACELINK, LTD., a Colorado
corporation ("Spacelink").
RECITALS
A. Spacelink is primarily engaged in the business of owning and/or
operating cable television systems, providing audio programming for cable
television systems and radio stations and other related businesses in the United
States.
B. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement,
Intercable desires to acquire from Spacelink, and Spacelink desires to transfer
to Intercable, substantially all of the assets of Spacelink used or useful in
connection with Spacelink's business in exchange for shares of capital stock of
Intercable.
C. Spacelink intends to distribute, among other things, the shares of
capital stock of Intercable acquired pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise
held by Spacelink as part of the contemplated liquidation and dissolution of
Spacelink.
D. It is intended that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall constitute a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section
368(a)(1)(C) of the Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties,
covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto, intending legally to be bound, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions.
(a) The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with such Person.
"Balance Sheet Date" means May 31, 1993.
"Balance Sheet" means the consolidated balance sheets of Spacelink and
its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the Balance Sheet Date and included in
the SEC Documents.
"BCI" means Bell Canada International, Inc., a corporation organized
under the laws of Canada.
"Board of Directors" means the board of directors of Spacelink.
"Cable Partnership" means, at any time, any partnership that owns or
operates a System in which any Spacelink Group Entity is a general or
managing partner and any joint venture of any such partnership.
"Capital Stock" means, at any time, Class A Common Stock, Class B
Common Stock and any other authorized capital stock of Spacelink.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Convertible Debentures" means the 7.5% Convertible Debentures due
June 1, 2007 of Intercable.
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"Control Option" means BCI's option to purchase the Optioned Shares
(as defined in the Option Agreements referred to in the Stock Purchase
Agreement) pursuant to the Option Agreements.
"Current Intercable SEC Filings" means (i) the annual report on Form
10-K of Intercable for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993, (ii) the
quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Intercable for the fiscal quarter ended
November 30, 1993, and (iii) the proxy statement dated November 19, 1993,
of the Company prepared in connection with the Notice of Annual Meeting of
Shareholders of Intercable held on December 21, 1993.
"Current SEC Filings" means (i) the annual report on Form 10-K of
Spacelink for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993, (ii) the quarterly report
on Form 10-Q of Spacelink for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994,
(iii) the proxy statement dated November 19, 1993 of Spacelink prepared in
connection with the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Spacelink
held on December 21, 1993, and (iv) the annual reports on Form 10-K of each
Cable Partnership for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993.
"Dissenting Shareholders" means those shareholders of Spacelink who
have voted against the Transactions contemplated by this Agreement and
perfected their dissenter's rights in accordance with law.
"Employee Options" means any options to purchase capital stock granted
to employees, officers or directors of Intercable or Spacelink, as
applicable, or any of their respective subsidiaries pursuant to any
employee benefit plan (including a stock option, stock purchase or stock
bonus plan) approved by its board of directors.
"Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state, local and
foreign statutes, laws, judicial decisions, regulations, ordinances, rules,
judgments, orders, decrees, codes, plans, injunctions, permits, agreements
and governmental restrictions, whether now or hereafter in effect, relating
to human health, the environment or to emissions, discharges or releases of
pollutants, contaminants, Hazardous Substances or wastes into the
environment, including without limitation ambient air, surface water,
groundwater or land or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing,
distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of
pollutants, contaminants, Hazardous Substances or wastes or the clean-up or
other remediation thereof.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended, and any successor statute thereto, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
"ERISA Affiliate" of any entity means any other entity which, together
with such entity, would be treated as a single employer under Section 414
of the Code.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission or its successor.
"FCC License" means any license, authorization, certification or
permit issued by the FCC and any applications to any of the foregoing,
including, without limitation, licenses issued in connection with the
operation of community antenna television systems, community antenna relay
systems, microwave systems, earth stations and business and other two-way
radios.
"Franchise Agreement" means any franchise, agreement, permit, license
or other authorization granted by any Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, including all laws, regulations and
ordinances relating thereto, which authorizes the construction or operation
of a System or the reception and transmission of signals by microwave, and
shall include, without limitation, all FCC Licenses and all certificates of
compliance, if any, and cable television registration statements or similar
documents which are required to be issued by or filed with the FCC or other
Governmental Authority organized within the United States of America.
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"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign judicial, executive or legislative instrumentality, or
any agency, authority, commission, board or official thereof, including,
without limitations, any franchising authority.
"Hazardous Substances" means any toxic, radioactive, caustic or
otherwise hazardous substance, including petroleum, its derivatives,
by-products and other hydrocarbons, or any substance having any constituent
elements displaying any of the foregoing characteristics, including without
limitation, any substance regulated under Environmental Laws.
"Intellectual Property Right" means any trademark, service mark, trade
name, invention, patent, trade secret, license, copyright, know-how
(including any registrations or applications for registration of any of the
foregoing) or any other similar type of proprietary intellectual property
right.
"Intercable Balance Sheet" means the consolidated balance sheet of
Intercable and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the Balance Sheet Date
and included in the Intercable SEC Documents.
"Intercable Board of Directors" means the board of directors of
Intercable.
"Intercable Class A Common Stock" means the Class A Common Stock, par
value $.01 per share, of Intercable.
"Intercable Common Stock" means the Common Stock, par value $.01 per
share, of Intercable.
"Intercable Group" means Intercable and each Person that is a
Subsidiary of Intercable at such time.
"Intercable Group Entity" means each Person included in the Intercable
Group at such time.
"Intercable Loan Agreements" means the agreements listed on Schedule
1A, attached hereto.
"Intercable SEC Reporting Entity" means Intercable and each of its
Subsidiaries that is, or since January 1, 1991, has been, required to file
periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act.
"JI Group" means, at any time, Glenn R. Jones, Jones International,
Ltd. and each Person that is a Subsidiary of Glenn R. Jones or Jones
International, Ltd. at such time, other than any Person that is an
Intercable Group Entity or a Spacelink Group Entity at such time.
"JI Group Entity" means each Person included in the JI Jones Group at
such time.
"Jones Intercable Transaction" means the transaction contemplated by
the Stock Purchase Agreement.
"Jones International, Ltd." means Jones International, Ltd., a
Colorado corporation.
"Lien" means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage,
lien, pledge, charge, security interest, encumbrance or other adverse claim
of any kind in respect of such property or asset, other than liens for
taxes not yet delinquent. For purposes of this Agreement, a Person shall be
deemed to own subject to a Lien any property or asset which it has acquired
or holds subject to the interest of a vendor or lessor under any
conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention
agreement relating to such property or asset.
"Loan Agreements" means the agreements listed on Schedule 1B attached
hereto.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the
condition (financial or otherwise), business, assets, results of operations
or prospects of Intercable and its Subsidiaries or Spacelink and its
Subsidiaries, as applicable, in each case taken as a whole.
"Minority Shareholders" means any shareholder of Spacelink other than
a JI Group Entity.
"Multiemployer Plan" means each Employee Plan or Intercable Employee
Plan, as the case may be, that is a multiemployer plan, as defined in
Section 3(37) of ERISA.
"officer" has the meaning subscribed to it in Rule 16a-1 under the
Exchange Act.
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"Owned System" means any System that is owned or operated by a
Spacelink Group Entity that is not a Partnership System.
"Partnership System" means any System that is owned and operated by a
Cable Partnership.
"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
"Permitted Liens" means the Liens identified on Schedule 1C attached
hereto.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political
subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or its successor.
"SEC Transaction Document" means any document required to be filed by
Spacelink with the SEC in connection with the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1993, as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"SMATV" means a satellite master antenna television system.
"Spacelink Group" means Spacelink and each Person that is a Subsidiary
of Spacelink at such time.
"Spacelink Group Entity" means each Person included in the Spacelink
Group at such time.
"Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity" means Spacelink and each of its
Subsidiaries that is, or since January 1, 1991, has been, required to file
periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act.
"Stock Purchase Agreement" means the agreement, dated May 31, 1994,
between Intercable and BCI pursuant to which BCI has agreed to purchase
shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock.
"Subscriber" means at any time, the number of single customer accounts
receiving basic cable television services from a Spacelink Group Entity and
billed at the basic monthly price in the applicable System (subject to
applicable published discounts) during the full calendar month ending
immediately prior to such time.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which
securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such
Person, (ii) any partnership of which such Person is, directly or
indirectly, a general or managing partner or (iii) any other entity that
is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such Person. With respect to
Subsidiaries of Spacelink, Subsidiaries shall not include an Intercable
Group Entity or Jones Earth Segment, Inc. Neither Jones International,
Ltd., nor Glenn R. Jones are a subsidiary of any Spacelink Group Entity or
Intercable Group Entity.
"Subsidiary Securities" means any shares of capital stock of a
Subsidiary of Spacelink, and securities of any type whatsoever that are, or
may become, exercisable to purchase, or convertible or exchangeable into
shares of such capital stock.
"System" or "Systems" means a cable television or SMATV system owned
or operated by any Spacelink Group Entity or any Intercable Group Entity,
as the case may be, and serving subscribers within a geographical area
covered by one or more Franchise Agreements from the same head end facility
or by two or more related head end facilities.
"Tax" or "Taxes" means with respect to any Person (a) any net income,
gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise, profits,
license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp,
occupation, premium, property, value-added or windfall profit tax, custom
duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of
any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and any penalty, addition
to tax or additional amount imposed by any taxing authority (domestic or
foreign) on such person, (b) any liability of any Person for the payment of
any amount of the type described in clause (a) as a result of being a
member of an affiliated or combined group or being a party
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to any arrangement or agreement whereby liability of any such Person was
determined or taken into account by reference to the liability of any other
Person for any period and (c) any liability of any such Person for the
payment of any amounts of the type described in Clauses (a) or (b) as a
result of any express or implied obligation to indemnify any other Person.
"Tax Ruling" means a private letter ruling issued by the Internal
Revenue Service to Intercable, Spacelink, Jones International, Ltd., and
Glenn R. Jones holding, inter alia, that the acquisition of substantially
all of the Assets (other than Excluded Assets) by Intercable pursuant to
this Agreement will be recognized as a tax-free reorganization under
Section 368(a)(1)(C) or Section 368(a)(1)(D)of the Code and that no gain or
loss will be recognized by Spacelink under Section 361 upon the transfer of
the Assets to Intercable or distribution of the shares of capital stock of
Intercable held by Spacelink in liquidation to its shareholders.
"Title IV Plan" means an Employee Plan, other than any Multiemployer
Plan, subject to Title IV of ERISA.
(b) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth
opposite such term:
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Acquisition Proposal................................................. 5.8.(b)
Assets............................................................... 2.1
Benefit Arrangement.................................................. 3.22.(i)
Class A Common Stock................................................. 3.5.(a)(i)
Class B Common Stock................................................. 3.5.(a)(i)
Closing.............................................................. 2.5.(a)
Employee Plan........................................................ 3.22.(i)
Environmental Liabilities............................................ 3.17.(d)
Excluded Assets...................................................... 2.2
Intercable Benefit Arrangement....................................... 4.22.(i)
Intercable Employee Plan............................................. 4.22.(i)
Intercable Outstanding Securities.................................... 4.5.(b)
Intercable Proposal.................................................. 5.1.(a)
Intercable Returns................................................... 4.19
Intercable SEC Documents............................................. 4.7.(b)
Reserve.............................................................. 2.2.(c)
Restricted Persons................................................... 5.8.(c)
SEC Documents........................................................ 3.7.(b)
Shares............................................................... 2.4
Spacelink Outstanding Securities..................................... 3.5.(b)
Spacelink Proposals.................................................. 5.1.(b)
Spacelink Returns.................................................... 3.19
Spacelink Subsidiary Securities...................................... 3.6.(c)
Statement............................................................ 3.25.(a)
Transaction Agreement................................................ 5.1.(b)(ii)
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ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1 Purchase and Sale. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date, Spacelink agrees to transfer and
deliver to Intercable, and Intercable agrees to acquire and accept from
Spacelink, subject only to Permitted Liens, all of the assets and properties of
Spacelink, whether real, personal, tangible or intangible, as of the date hereof
(specifically excepting the Excluded Assets described in Section 2.2 hereof),
including all additions thereto on and after the date hereof and through and
including the Closing Date, but less all dispositions thereof or other changes
thereto from and after the date
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hereof and through and including the Closing Date not prohibited by Section 5.2
hereof, such assets and properties being referred to herein as the "Assets," and
including without limitation the following:
(a) Spacelink's right, title and interest in and to all parcels of
real property owned in fee by Spacelink or in which Spacelink has a
leasehold interest, and all buildings, structures and other improvements
located thereon, and all rights of way and similar authorizations;
(b) Spacelink's right, title and interest in and to all of the
tangible personal property owned or leased by Spacelink;
(c) Spacelink's right, title and interest in and to all contracts,
options, leases (whether of realty or personalty), purchase orders,
commitments, Franchise Agreements, programming agreements, subscription
agreements for cable television and SMATV services, access agreements and
other agreements, whether oral or written (all of such contracts,
agreements, options, leases or commitments are sometimes referred to herein
collectively as the "Contracts");
(d) Spacelink's right, title and interest in any and all joint venture
and limited or general partnership agreements and any shares of capital
stock in any entity;
(e) Spacelink's right, title and interest in and to all subscriber,
customer and advertiser lists;
(f) Spacelink's right, title and interest in and to all Intellectual
Property Rights which are used or held for use in connection with the
conduct of its business;
(g) All subscriber, customer and trade accounts receivable due to
Spacelink;
(h) All deposits under utility, pole rental and similar agreements to
which Spacelink is or may become entitled; and
(i) Spacelink's records, files and data, including maps, plans,
diagrams, blueprints and schematics, if any.
2.2 Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, the following properties and assets (the "Excluded Assets") shall be
retained by Spacelink and shall not be contributed, assigned, conveyed,
transferred or delivered to Intercable:
(a) 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink on
the Closing Date, unless the election to transfer such shares to Intercable
is made pursuant to Section 2.6 hereof;
(b) All shares of capital stock in Jones Earth Segment, Inc., a
Colorado corporation; and
(c) A cash reserve sufficient to satisfy the obligations of Spacelink
to Dissenting Shareholders, and to pay any expenses that may be incurred in
connection with the determination and payment of such obligations (the
"Reserve").
2.3 Assumption of Obligations and Liabilities. Upon the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at Closing Intercable shall
assume and agree to pay, discharge and perform when due all known, unknown and
contingent liabilities of Spacelink (other than to Dissenting Shareholders)
including but not limited to:
(a) All the obligations and liabilities of Spacelink under the
Contracts, including the Franchise Agreements, whether such obligations and
liabilities arise with respect to the period prior to, at or after the
Closing Date;
(b) All of Spacelink's obligations for the provision of cable
television or other services to its subscribers;
(c) All obligations and liabilities arising out of or related to the
ownership and operation of the Assets; and
(d) All state and local sales or use taxes (or their equivalent) and
transfer taxes or recording fees payable as a consequence of the sale or
purchase of the Assets hereunder.
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2.4 Purchase Price. The consideration payable to Spacelink for the Assets
shall be 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock and, if the
election provided for in Section 2.6 hereof is made, 2,859,240 shares of
Intercable Common Stock. The term "Shares" shall mean 3,900,000 shares of
Intercable Class A Common Stock if no such election is made and shall mean
3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock and 2,859,240 shares of
Intercable Common Stock if such election is made. Such shares of Intercable
Class A Common Stock and Intercable Common Stock shall be registered under the
Securities Act in connection with the liquidation and distribution contemplated
by Section 5.11(b). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of Shares of
capital stock of Intercable payable to Spacelink shall be increased or decreased
by such number of Shares as is necessary to permit the rounding of fractional
shares pursuant to Section 5.11(c).
2.5 Closing.
(a) The closing (the "Closing") of the exchange, transfer and delivery
of the Shares for the Assets hereunder shall take place at the offices of
Intercable, 9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112, as soon as
possible, but in no event later than 10 business days after satisfaction of
the conditions set forth in Article 6, or at such other time or place as
the Intercable and Spacelink may agree.
(b) At the Closing, Spacelink shall deliver to Intercable:
(i) the General Assignment, Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement
substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto, which agreement
shall also assign, transfer and deliver to Intercable all of Spacelink's
right, title and interest in and to the Assets;
(ii) the certificate referred to in Section 6.3(c);
(iii) such deeds, assignments, consents, instruments and agreements
as are required herein or as Intercable may reasonably require to effect
the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(iv) such other instruments and agreements as are required herein
or as Intercable may reasonably request to effect the transactions
contemplated hereby.
(c) At the Closing, Intercable shall deliver to Spacelink:
(i) the Shares;
(ii) the General Assignment, Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement
referred to in Section 2.5(b)(i); and
(iii) the certificate referred to in Section 6.2(c).
2.6 Election to Transfer Common Stock. At the election of Jones
International, Ltd. given to Intercable and Spacelink in writing at any time at
or prior to Closing, Spacelink shall transfer to Intercable, as part of the
Assets, the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock held by it. If such
election is made, Intercable shall cancel all of such shares of Intercable
Common Stock received from Spacelink at Closing and, as part of the purchase
price payable to Spacelink pursuant to Section 2.4 hereof, issue to Spacelink
2,859,240 shares of newly issued shares of Intercable Common Stock.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SPACELINK
Spacelink represents and warrants to Intercable:
3.1 Corporate Existence and Power. Spacelink is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Colorado
and has all corporate powers and all governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted, except for those licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and
approvals the absence of which would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Spacelink is duly
qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in
each jurisdiction where such qualification is
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necessary, except for those jurisdictions where failure to be so qualified would
not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect. Spacelink has heretofore delivered to Intercable true and
complete copies of its articles of incorporation and bylaws as currently in
effect.
3.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books. (a) The execution, delivery
and, subject to approval of the Spacelink Proposals by the shareholders of
Spacelink, performance by Spacelink of this Agreement are within Spacelink's
corporate powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
on the part of Spacelink. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding
agreement of Spacelink.
(b) Spacelink has made available to Intercable true and correct copies of
all minutes of meetings and actions by consent of (i) the boards of directors of
the Spacelink Group Entities and any committees thereof and (ii) shareholders or
partners of the Spacelink Group Entities. All actions taken by Spacelink
requiring action by its board of directors or shareholders have been duly
authorized or ratified by all necessary corporate action and are evidenced in
such minutes and consents.
(c) The Board of Directors, taking into account the unanimous
recommendation of a special committee of the Board of Directors as to the
Minority Shareholders, has unanimously (i) determined that the transaction
contemplated hereby is fair to, and in the best interest of, Spacelink's
shareholders and (ii) resolved to recommend the Spacelink Proposals to the
shareholders of Spacelink. Spacelink further represents that Goldman Sachs & Co.
has delivered to the Board of Directors its written opinion that the number of
shares to be received by the Minority Shareholders of Spacelink pursuant to the
transactions contemplated hereby is fair to Spacelink's Minority Shareholders.
Spacelink has been advised that all of its directors who are shareholders of
Spacelink intend to vote in favor of the Spacelink Proposals.
3.3 Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of Intercable's
representations and warranties contained in Section 4.3 hereof, the execution,
delivery and performance by Spacelink of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transaction contemplated hereby, require no action of any Spacelink Group
Entity by or in respect of, or filing by any Spacelink Group Entity with, any
Governmental Authority organized within the United States of America, England or
Spain other than (i) the actions and filings listed on Schedule 3.3 and (ii) any
such action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Spacelink of this Agreement and the consummation of the transaction contemplated
hereby do not:
(i) violate (x) the articles of incorporation or by-laws of Spacelink
or (y) the articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership agreement or
other organizational document (as applicable) of any other Spacelink Group
Entity,
(ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 3.3,
the approval by the shareholders of Spacelink of the Spacelink Proposals
and the accuracy of Intercable's representations and warranties contained
in Section 4.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment,
injunction, order or decree binding on any Spacelink Group Entity,
(iii) except as set forth in Schedule 3.4 and assuming compliance with
the matters referred to in Section 3.3, require any consent or other action
by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right
of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of
any Spacelink Group Entity under, or cause a loss of any benefit to which
such Spacelink Group Entity is entitled under, any agreement or other
instrument binding upon any Spacelink Group Entity or any Franchise
Agreement, license, permit or other similar authorization held by any
Spacelink Group Entity, or
(iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any asset of
any Spacelink Group Entity
except, in the case of clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv), to the extent that any
such violation, failure to obtain any such consent or other action, default,
right, loss or Lien would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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3.5 Capitalization. (a) At the date hereof:
(i) Spacelink's authorized capital stock consists of (A) 220,000,000
shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("Class A Common
Stock"), of which 77,632,700 shares are issued and outstanding (of which
65,976,148 shares are held by the JI Group) and (B) 415,000 shares of Class
B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Class B Common Stock"), all
of which are issued and outstanding (all of which are held by Jones
International, Ltd.); and
(ii) there are outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of
2,116,947 shares of Class A Common Stock of Spacelink and Spacelink holds
no shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock in its treasury.
(b) Except as set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section 3.5, as of the
date hereof there are no outstanding (i) shares of capital stock or other voting
securities of Spacelink, (ii) securities of Spacelink convertible into or
exchangeable for shares of capital stock or voting securities of Spacelink, or
(iii) except as contemplated by this Agreement, options or other rights to
acquire from Spacelink, or other obligation of Spacelink to issue, any capital
stock, voting securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for
capital stock or voting securities of Spacelink (the items in clauses (i), (ii)
and (iii) being referred to collectively as the "Spacelink Outstanding
Securities"). There are no outstanding obligations of any Spacelink Group Entity
to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Outstanding Securities.
(c) All outstanding shares of capital stock of Spacelink have been, and at
or prior to the Closing will be, duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid
and non-assessable and have been (or will have been) offered, issued, sold and
delivered by Spacelink in compliance with applicable federal and state
securities laws.
(d) To the knowledge of Spacelink, as of the date hereof there are no
voting trusts, shareholder agreements or any other agreements or understandings
with respect to the voting of any shares of capital stock of Spacelink other
than those so created by the articles of incorporation and by-laws of Spacelink
and as contemplated hereby.
3.6 Subsidiaries. (a) All Subsidiaries of Spacelink and their respective
jurisdictions of incorporation or organization (as applicable) are identified on
Schedule 3.6. Schedule 3.6 also lists any investments in excess of $5,000,000 as
of the date hereof of any Spacelink Group Entity at the date hereof in Persons
that are not Subsidiaries of Spacelink. Each Subsidiary of Spacelink is either a
corporation, general partnership or a limited partnership.
(b) Each Subsidiary of Spacelink identified as a corporation on Schedule
3.6 is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of its jurisdiction of incorporation. Each Subsidiary of Spacelink identified as
a partnership on Schedule 3.6 is a partnership duly organized and validly
existing as a partnership under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.
Each such Subsidiary has all corporate or partnership powers, as the case may
be, and all governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and
approvals required to carry on its business as now conducted, except for those
licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and approvals the absence of which
would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect. Each Subsidiary of Spacelink is duly qualified to do
business as a foreign corporation or partnership and is in good standing in each
jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary, except for those
jurisdictions where failure to be so qualified would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.6 or pursuant to Liens granted to
secure obligations under the Loan Agreements, all of the outstanding capital
stock of, or other voting securities or ownership interests in, each Subsidiary
of Spacelink is owned by Spacelink, directly or indirectly, free and clear of
any Lien and free of any other limitation or restriction (including any
restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such stock or
other voting securities or ownership interests, but excluding restrictions in
the partnership agreements of the Cable Partnerships) other than limitations and
restrictions arising under applicable securities laws and regulations. There are
no outstanding (i) securities of any such Subsidiary convertible into or
exchangeable for shares of capital stock or other voting securities or ownership
interests in any Spacelink Group Entity or (ii) options or other rights to
acquire from any such Subsidiary, or other obligation of any such Subsidiary to
issue, any capital stock or other voting securities or ownership interests in,
or any securities
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convertible into or exchangeable for any capital stock or other voting
securities or ownership interests in, any Spacelink Group Entity (the items in
clauses (i) and (ii) being referred to collectively as the "Spacelink Subsidiary
Securities"). There are no outstanding obligations of any Spacelink Group Entity
to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any outstanding Subsidiary
Securities.
3.7 SEC Documents. (a) Spacelink has delivered to Intercable all reports,
statements, schedules and registration statements filed with the SEC by each
Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity since May 31, 1991, including (i) the annual
reports on Form 10-K of each Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity for the fiscal years
ended after May 31, 1991, (ii) the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of each
Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity for the fiscal quarters ended after the end of
the most recent fiscal year of such SEC Reporting Entity and (iii) the proxy or
information statements relating to meetings of, or actions taken without a
meeting by, the stockholders or partners of each Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity
held since May 31, 1991.
(b) Since May 31, 1991, each Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity has duly filed
with the SEC all registration statements, reports and proxy statements required
to be filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act (the "SEC
Documents"), and each such registration statement, when it became effective, and
each such report or proxy statement, when it was filed, as the case may be,
complied in all material respects with the Securities Act or the Exchange Act,
as the case may be.
(c) Each such registration statement, as amended or supplemented, if
applicable, filed pursuant to the Securities Act as of the date such statement
or amendment became effective did not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. As of its filing date,
each such report or proxy statement filed pursuant to the Exchange Act did not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
3.8 Financial Statements. (a) The audited and unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements of Spacelink included in the SEC Documents
fairly present, in all material respects and in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q) applied on a
consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), the
consolidated financial position of Spacelink and its respective consolidated
subsidiaries as at the date thereof and the consolidated results of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject to
normal year end audit adjustments in the case of unaudited interim financial
statements).
(b) The audited and unaudited interim financial statements of each
Spacelink SEC Reporting Entity other than Spacelink included in the SEC
Documents fairly present, in all material respects and in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q)
applied on a consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto),
the financial position of such SEC Reporting Entity as at the date thereof and
the statements of operations, partners' capital (or stockholders' equity) and
cash flows for the periods then ended (subject to normal year end audit
adjustments in the case of unaudited interim financial statements).
3.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities. There are no liabilities of any
Spacelink Group Entity of any kind whatsoever, whether accrued, contingent,
absolute, determined, determinable or otherwise, other than:
(a) liabilities provided for in the Balance Sheet or disclosed in the
notes thereto;
(b) liabilities disclosed in the Current SEC Filings or in Schedule
3.13; and
(c) other undisclosed liabilities which, individually or in the
aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to be material to the Spacelink
Group, taken as a whole.
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.10 or
the SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof, since the Balance
Sheet Date the business of the Spacelink Group Entities has been conducted in
the ordinary course consistent with past practices and there has not been:
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(i) any event, occurrence, development or state of circumstances or
facts which has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually
or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;
(ii) any declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or
other distribution with respect to any shares of capital stock of
Spacelink, or any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by any
Spacelink Group Entity of any outstanding shares of capital stock or other
securities of, or other ownership interest in, Spacelink;
(iii) any amendment of any term of any outstanding equity security of
Spacelink, or any debt security material to the Spacelink Group Entities,
taken as a whole, but excluding debt issued pursuant to the Loan Agreements
and capitalized leases;
(iv) prior to the date hereof any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by Spacelink (or any Subsidiary of Spacelink that is not a Cable
Partnership) of any indebtedness for borrowed money exceeding $5,000,000 in
the aggregate for all Spacelink Group Entities (other than Cable
Partnerships);
(v) prior to the date hereof, any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by any Cable Partnership of any indebtedness for borrowed money (excluding
borrowings to refinance outstanding debt) exceeding $25,000,000 in the
aggregate for all Cable Partnerships;
(vi) prior to the date hereof, any making by any Spacelink Group
Entity of any loan, advance or capital contribution to or other investment
in any Person other than (A) loans, advances or capital contributions to or
investments in Intercable Group Entities and in other Spacelink Group
Entities or (B) loans, advances, capital contributions to or investments in
other Persons that are not JI Group Entities in an aggregate amount not
exceeding $2,500,000;
(vii) any damage, destruction or other casualty loss not covered by
insurance affecting the business or assets of any Spacelink Group Entity
which has had or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; or
(viii) any material change in any method of accounting or accounting
practice by any Spacelink Group Entity, except as required by generally
accepted accounting principles.
3.11 Properties. Except as described in Schedule 3.11, each Spacelink
Group Entity possesses all assets (whether real or personal, tangible or
intangible) and rights necessary to enable it to carry on its business in all
material respects as currently conducted.
3.12 Franchises. (a) Schedule 3.12 lists all Systems of the Spacelink
Group Entities as of the date hereof and specifies for each such System (i) the
name of the Spacelink Group entity that owns or operates such System, (ii) the
material Franchise Agreements (other than FCC Licenses) relating to such System,
true and complete copies of which have been previously delivered to Intercable,
(iii) the approximate date on which each such Franchise Agreement expires, (iv)
the approximate number of Subscribers serviced by such System on February 28,
1994 and (v) the approximate number of homes passed by such System on February
28, 1994.
(b) The Spacelink Group Entities have all material Franchise Agreements
required to operate the Systems. All such Franchise Agreements held by a
Spacelink Group Entity were lawfully transferred or granted to such Spacelink
Group Entity pursuant to the rules and regulations of the relevant Governmental
Authorities. The Franchise Agreements (other than FCC Licenses) authorize the
Spacelink Group Entity indicated on Schedule 3.12 to operate a System (or
portion thereof) until the respective approximate expiration dates listed on
Schedule 3.12. Except as described in Schedule 3.12 or otherwise disclosed in
writing to Intercable, the Spacelink Group Entities are in compliance in all
material respects with all material terms and conditions of all material
Franchise Agreements relating to the Systems (taken as a whole), and no event
has occurred or exists which permits, or, after the giving of notice or the
lapse of time or both would permit, the revocation or termination of any
Franchise Agreement, except for such events that would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
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(c) Schedule 3.12 lists each Franchise Agreement for which a Spacelink
Group Entity has received notice from, or has been advised by, the relevant
Governmental Authority that such Governmental Authority is taking, or
threatening to take, action to terminate or otherwise revoke such Franchise
Agreement.
(d) Schedule 3.12 contains a complete list and brief description of all FCC
Licenses granted to each Spacelink Group Entity and in effect as of the date
hereof, and all applications by a Spacelink Group Entity for an FCC License now
pending, other than the following types of licenses: (i) business and other
two-way radio licenses that are used in connection with the operation of the
businesses conducted by the Spacelink Group and are not held for resale or to
provide services to third parties and (ii) microwave licenses and earth station
registrations which authorize the reception or transmission of signals in
connection with the operation of the Systems.
3.13 Litigation. (a) Except as listed and described in Schedule 3.13 there
are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings or, to the knowledge of Spacelink,
investigations pending by or against any Spacelink Group Entity or any of their
respective businesses, properties, assets or any of the capital stock of any
Spacelink Group Entity at law or in equity, before or by any Governmental
Authority, which would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the
aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of Spacelink, no such
claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation is threatened.
(b) Except as described in Schedule 3.13, as of the date hereof there is no
claim, action, suit, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Spacelink, investigation
pending (or to the knowledge of Spacelink threatened) against, or affecting, any
Spacelink Group Entity or any of their respective properties before or by any
Governmental Authority which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent,
enjoin, alter or materially delay the consummation of this Agreement or the
Jones Intercable Transaction.
3.14 Material Contracts. (a) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.14 or in
any SEC Document filed with the SEC between December 31, 1992 and the date
hereof (including documents incorporated by reference therein), as of the date
hereof none of the Spacelink Group Entities is a party to or bound by:
(i) any partnership, joint venture or other similar agreement or
arrangement material to the Spacelink Group Entities, taken as a whole;
(ii) any agreement relating to the acquisition or disposition of any
business (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise),
except for agreements relating to the acquisition or disposition of cable
television systems for a purchase price less than $5,000,000 in any one
case or $25,000,000 in the aggregate;
(iii) any agreement relating to indebtedness for borrowed money or the
deferred purchase price of property (in either case, whether incurred,
assumed, guaranteed or secured by any asset), except for the Loan
Agreements and any other agreements with an aggregate outstanding principal
amount not exceeding $10,000,000;
(iv) any agreement that limits the freedom of any Spacelink Group
Entity to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any area
or which would so limit the freedom of any Spacelink Group Entity after the
Closing Date other than (A) reasonable and customary agreements not to
compete in the cable television, SMATV or similar business for a period of
not greater than five years entered into in connection with the sale or
other disposition of such businesses and (B) provisions in Franchise
Agreements that restrict Spacelink Group Entities from providing services
to customers in the franchise area; or
(v) any other agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan not made in
the ordinary course of business that is material to the Spacelink Group,
taken as a whole and that has not been disclosed in a Schedule to this
Agreement.
(b) Each agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be
disclosed in Schedule 3.12 or 3.14 to this Agreement (i) is a valid and binding
agreement in all material respects of the relevant Spacelink Group Entity and,
to the knowledge of Spacelink, the other parties thereto and (ii) is in full
force and effect. Except as described in Schedule 3.14, neither the relevant
Spacelink Group Entity nor, to the knowledge of
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Spacelink, any other party thereto is in default or breach in any respect under
the terms of any such agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be
disclosed in Schedule 3.14, other than defaults or breaches which would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
3.15 Insurance Coverage. Spacelink has furnished to Intercable a list of
all insurance policies and fidelity bonds relating to the assets, business,
operations, employees, officers or directors of the Spacelink Group Entities.
There is no material claim by any Spacelink Group Entity pending under any of
such policies or bonds as to which coverage has been questioned, denied or
disputed by the underwriters of such policies or bonds. All premiums payable
under all such policies and bonds have been paid timely and the Spacelink Group
Entities have otherwise complied in all material respects with the terms and
conditions of all such policies and bonds. Such policies and bonds are of the
type and in amounts customarily carried by Persons conducting businesses similar
to those of the Spacelink Group Entities.
3.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults. (a) None of the
Spacelink Group Entities is in violation of, and has since May 31, 1991,
violated, any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree except for violations that have not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed pursuant to Section 3.12, none of the Spacelink
Group Entities is in default under, and no condition exists that with notice or
lapse of time or both would constitute a default under, any agreement or other
instrument binding upon any Spacelink Group Entity or any license, franchise,
permit or similar authorization held by any Spacelink Group Entity, which
defaults or potential defaults would reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
3.17 Environmental Matters. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.17,
there are no Environmental Liabilities which would reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17, there has been no Phase I or
Phase II environmental site audit or assessment conducted of which Spacelink has
knowledge in relation to the current or prior business of any Spacelink Group
Entity or any property or facility now or previously owned or leased by any
Spacelink Group Entity which has not been delivered to Intercable at least five
days prior to the date hereof.
(c) None of the Spacelink Group Entities owns or leases or has owned or
leased any property, or conducts or has conducted any operations, in Connecticut
or New Jersey.
(d) For purposes of this Section 3.17, "Environmental Liabilities" means
any and all liabilities of or relating to any Spacelink Group Entity, whether
vested or unvested, contingent or fixed, actual or potential, known or unknown,
which (i) arise under or relate to matters covered by Environmental Laws and
(ii) relate to actions occurring or conditions existing on or prior to the
Closing Date.
3.18 Intellectual Property. Each Spacelink Group Entity owns or possesses
adequate licenses or other rights to use all Intellectual Property Rights
necessary to conduct the business now operated by it. Except as disclosed in
Schedule 3.18, Spacelink has no knowledge of any infringement by any Spacelink
Group Entity of, or conflict by any Spacelink Group Entity with, any
Intellectual Property Rights of others which is likely to be sustained and, if
such infringement or conflict were sustained, would reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.19 Taxes. Except as set forth in the Balance Sheet, Schedule 3.19
hereto, or as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (a) the Spacelink Group Entities have
filed, been included in or sent, and will, prior to the Closing Date, file, be
included in or send all material returns, declarations and reports and
information returns and statements required to be filed or sent by or relating
to any of them prior to the Closing Date relating to any Taxes with respect to
any income, properties or operations of any and all of the Spacelink Group
Entities prior to the Closing Date (collectively, the "Spacelink Returns"); (b)
as of the time of filing, the Returns correctly reflected (and, as to any
Returns not filed as of the date hereof, will correctly reflect) in all material
respects the facts regarding the income,
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business, assets, operations, activities and status of the Spacelink Group
Entities and any other information required to be shown therein; (c) the
Spacelink Group Entities have timely paid or made provision for all Taxes that
have been shown as due and payable on the Returns that have been filed; (d) the
Spacelink Group Entities have made or will make provisions for all Taxes payable
for any periods that end on or before the Closing Date for which no Returns have
yet been filed and for any periods that begin before the Closing Date and end
after the Closing Date to the extent such Taxes are attributable to the portions
of any such period ending at the Closing Date; (e) the charges, accruals and
reserves for taxes reflected on the books of the Spacelink Group Entities are
adequate to cover the Tax liabilities that have accrued or are payable by the
Spacelink Group Entities; (f) none of the Spacelink Group Entities is delinquent
in the payment of any material Taxes; (g) no deficiency for any material Taxes
has been proposed, asserted or assessed in writing against any of the Spacelink
Group Entities (or any member of any affiliated or combined group of which any
of the Spacelink Group Entities is or has been a member for which any of the
Spacelink Group Entities could be liable); and (h) none of the Spacelink Group
Entities is or has been a party to any tax sharing agreement with any
corporation which, as of the Closing Date, is not a member of the affiliated
group of which Spacelink is a member.
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule
3.20 or in the SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof, no
Spacelink Group Entity is, or since May 31, 1991, has been, a party to a
material agreement or transaction with any of its Affiliates (other than
Intercable Group Entities and other Spacelink Group Entities).
(b) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.20 or pursuant to transactions
disclosed in the Current SEC Filings:
(i) no officer or director of any Spacelink Group Entity (other than
the Cable Partnerships) is employed by, or renders or supplies services to,
any JI Group Entity (A) for which the JI Group Entities since May 31, 1992
paid, or are reasonably expected to pay, more than $20,000 per year or (B)
on terms which do not require such JI Group Entity to pay fair market value
for such services, and
(ii) no officer or director of any JI Group Entity is employed by, or
renders or supplies services to, any Spacelink Group Entity (other than the
Cable Partnerships) (A) for which the Spacelink Group Entities since May
31, 1992 paid, or are reasonably expected to pay, more than $20,000 per
year or (B) on terms which do not require such Spacelink Group Entity to
pay fair market value for such services.
(c) Schedule 3.20 lists all property or assets (whether real or personal,
tangible or intangible) that are owned, leased or licensed by a JI Group Entity
and are necessary for use in connection with the businesses conducted by any of
the Spacelink Group Entities.
(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20 or in the SEC Documents filed with
the SEC prior to the date hereof, to the knowledge of Spacelink, none of the
officers or directors of any Spacelink Group Entity, or their relatives, owns
directly or indirectly, individually or collectively, a material interest in any
Person which is a material customer or supplier of (or has any existing
contractual relationship with) any Spacelink Group Entity or owns any property
used in the business of any Spacelink Group Entity.
3.21 Directors and Officers. Schedule 3.21 identifies all directors and
officers of Spacelink at the date hereof. None of such officers has indicated to
an officer of Spacelink that he or she intends to resign or retire within one
year after the Closing Date as a result of the consummation of this Agreement or
the Jones Intercable Transaction or the exercise of the Control Option.
3.22 Employee Benefit Plans. (a) Schedule 3.22(a) identifies each Employee
Plan. Spacelink has furnished to Intercable copies of the Employee Plans (and,
if applicable, related trust agreements) and all amendments thereto and written
interpretations thereof.
(b) No Employee Plan is a Multiemployer Plan, Title IV Plan or "defined
benefit plan" as defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA.
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(c) No "prohibited transaction," as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, has occurred with respect to any Employee Plan or any
other employee benefit plan or arrangement maintained by Spacelink Group Entity
or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates which is covered by Title I of
ERISA, excluding transactions effected pursuant to a statutory or administrative
exemption and excluding transactions that would not reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. No Spacelink
Group Entity nor any of their respective ERISA Affiliates has incurred, or
reasonably expects to incur prior to the Closing Date, any material liability
under Title IV of ERISA arising in connection with the termination of, or a
complete or partial withdrawal from, any plan covered or previously covered by
Title IV of ERISA.
(d) Each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section
401(a) of the Code is so qualified and has been so qualified during the period
from its adoption to date; each trust created under any such Plan is exempt from
tax under Section 501(a) of the Code and has been so exempt during the period
from creation to date. Spacelink has provided Intercable with the most recent
determination letter of the Internal Revenue Service relating to each such
Employee Plan. Except as described on Schedule 3.22(a), each Employee Plan has
been maintained in substantial compliance with its terms and with the
requirements prescribed by any and all applicable statutes, orders, rules and
regulations, including but not limited to ERISA and the Code.
(e) Schedule 3.22(e) identifies each material Benefit Arrangement.
Spacelink has furnished to Intercable copies or descriptions of each such
Benefit Arrangement. Each such Benefit Arrangement has been maintained in
substantial compliance with its terms and with the requirements prescribed by
any and all applicable statutes, orders, rules and regulations, except for such
noncompliance that would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(f) The Expected Postretirement Benefit Obligation (as defined in Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106) in respect of active, retired and
former employees of the Spacelink Group Entities does not in the aggregate
exceed $1,000,000 and, except as set forth on Schedule 3.22(f), no condition
exists that would prevent the Spacelink Group Entities from amending or
terminating any plan providing health, medical or life insurance benefits in
respect of any such active, retired or former employee.
(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.22(g), there is no contract,
agreement, plan or arrangement covering any employee or former employee of any
Spacelink Group Entity that, individually or collectively, could give rise to
the payment of any amount that would not be deductible pursuant to the terms of
Section 280G of the Code.
(h) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.22(h), no current or former director,
officer or employee of any Spacelink Group Entity will become entitled to any
bonus, retirement, severance, job security or similar benefit from the Spacelink
Group Entities, or any enhancement of any such benefit, solely as a result of
the consummation of this Agreement or the Jones Intercable Transaction. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby will not constitute a "Change of Control" for purposes of
the Jones Spacelink, Ltd. 1992 Stock Option Plan.
(i) For purposes of this Section 3.22, the following terms have the
following meanings:
"Benefit Arrangement" means any employment, severance or similar
contract, arrangement or policy, or any other contract, plan, policy or
arrangement whether or not written) providing for severance benefits,
insurance coverage (including any self-insured arrangements), workers'
compensation, disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits,
vacation benefits, retirement benefits, deferred compensation,
profit-sharing, bonuses, stock options, stock appreciation rights or other
forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation
or benefits that (i) is not an Employee Plan, (ii) is entered into or
maintained, as the case may be, by any of the Spacelink Group Entities or
their respective Affiliates and (iii) covers any employee or former
employee of any Spacelink Group Entity.
"Employee Plan" means any "employee benefit plan", as defined in
Section 3(3) of ERISA, that (i) is subject to any provision of ERISA, (ii)
is maintained, administered or contributed to by any of the Spacelink Group
Entities or their respective Affiliates and (iii) covers any employee or
former employee of any Spacelink Group Entity.
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3.23 Finders' Fees. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.23, there is no
investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained
by or is authorized to act on behalf of any Spacelink Group Entity who might be
entitled to any fee or commission from any Intercable Group Entity in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
3.24 Representations. The representations and warranties of Spacelink
contained in this Agreement, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions
contained therein relating to materiality or Material Adverse Effect are true
and correct with only such exceptions as would not in the aggregate reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.25 Disclosure Documents. (a) The information supplied or to be supplied
by Spacelink specifically for use in the joint registration statement/proxy
statement to be filed by Intercable and Spacelink with the SEC pursuant to
Section 5.1 with respect to the meetings to be held to approve the transactions
contemplated hereby (the "Statement") will not contain, at the time the
Statement becomes effective, at the time the Statement, or any amendment or
supplement thereto, is first mailed to shareholders of Spacelink and Intercable
and at the time such shareholders vote on the matters covered thereby, any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to
be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements contained
therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not
misleading. Each document required to be filed by Spacelink with the SEC in
connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Statement,
and any amendments or supplements thereto will, when filed, comply as to form in
all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act.
(b) The representations and warranties contained in subsection (a) above
shall not apply to statements or omissions included in the Statement based on
information furnished to Spacelink by or on behalf of Intercable specifically
for use therein.
(c) Each of Spacelink's financial statements (including, in each case, any
notes thereto) contained in the Statement will have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis
throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes
thereto) and will fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position of
the Spacelink Group Entities as at the dates thereof and for the periods
indicated therein.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF INTERCABLE
Intercable hereby represents and warrants to Spacelink that:
4.1 Corporate Existence and Power. Intercable is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Colorado
and has all corporate powers and all governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted, except for those licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and
approvals the absence of which would not, individually or in the aggregate, have
a Material Adverse Effect. Intercable is duly qualified to do business as a
foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where such
qualification is necessary, except for those jurisdictions where failure to be
so qualified would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material
Adverse Effect. Intercable has heretofore delivered to Spacelink true and
complete copies of its articles of incorporation and bylaws as currently in
effect.
4.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books. (a) The execution, delivery
and, subject to approval of the Intercable Proposals by the shareholders of
Intercable, performance by Intercable of this Agreement is within its corporate
powers and has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the
part of Intercable. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of
Intercable.
(b) Intercable has made available to Spacelink true and correct copies of
all minutes of meetings and action by consent of (i) the board of directors of
Intercable Group Entities, and any committees thereof and (ii) shareholders or
partners of Intercable Group Entities. All actions taken by Intercable requiring
action by
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its board of directors or shareholders have been duly authorized or ratified by
all necessary corporate action, and are evidenced in such minutes and consents.
(c) The Intercable Board of Directors, acting in accordance with the
unanimous recommendation of a special committee of the board of directors, has
unanimously (i) determined that the transaction contemplated hereby is fair to,
and in the best interest of, Intercable and (ii) resolved to recommend the
Intercable Proposals to the shareholders of Intercable. Intercable further
represents that Salomon Brothers Inc and Dillon, Reed & Co. Inc. have delivered
to the Board of Directors their written opinion that the number of shares to be
issued by Intercable to Spacelink pursuant to the transaction contemplated
hereby is fair to Intercable from a financial point of view. Intercable has been
advised that all of its directors who are shareholders of Intercable intend to
vote in favor of the Intercable Proposals.
4.3 Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of Spacelink's
representations and warranties contained in Section 3.3 hereof, the execution,
delivery and performance by Intercable of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transaction contemplated hereby require no action of any Intercable Group
Entity by or in respect of, or filing by any Intercable Group Entity with, any
Governmental Authority, organized within the United States of America, England
or Spain other than (i) the actions and filings listed on Schedule 4.3 and (ii)
any such action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not,
individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.4 Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Intercable of this Agreement and the consummation of the transaction
contemplated hereby do not:
(i) violate (x) the articles of incorporation or by-laws of
Intercable, or (y) the articles of incorporation or by-laws, partnership
agreement or other organizational document (as applicable) of any other
Intercable Group Entity,
(ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 4.3
and the accuracy of Spacelink's representations and warranties contained in
Section 3.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment,
injunction, order or decree, binding on any Intercable Group Entity,
(iii) except as set forth in Schedule 4.4 and assuming compliance with
the matters referred to in Section 4.3 hereof, require any consent or other
action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any
right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or
obligation of any Intercable Group Entity or cause a loss of any benefit to
which such Intercable Group Entity is entitled under, any agreement or
other instrument binding upon such Intercable Group Entity or any Franchise
Agreement, license, permit or other similar authorization held by any
Intercable Group Entity, or
(iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any asset of
any Intercable Group Entity.
except, in the case of clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv), to the extent that any such
violation, failure to obtain any such consent or other action, default, right,
loss or Lien would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.5 Capitalization. (a) At the date hereof:
(i) Intercable's authorized capital stock consists of (A) 5,550,000
shares of Intercable Common Stock, of which 5,498,539 shares are issued and
4,913,021 shares are outstanding and (B) 30,000,000 shares of Intercable
Class A Common Stock, of which 16,062,502 shares are issued and 14,817,088
shares are outstanding,
(ii) there is outstanding $19,468,000 principal amount of 7.5%
Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2007 of Intercable, which are
convertible into 1,289,272 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock,
(iii) Intercable holds (a) 585,518 shares of Intercable Common Stock,
and (b) 1,245,414 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock in its
treasury, and
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(iv) there are outstanding stock options to purchase an aggregate of
200,000 shares of Intercable Common Stock and 798,665 shares of Intercable
Class A Common Stock, and Schedule 4.5 hereto lists the grantees of such
options, together with the date of grant and the exercise price.
(b) Except as set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section 4.5, there are not
outstanding as of the date hereof (i) shares of stock or other voting securities
of Intercable, (ii) securities of Intercable convertible into or exchangeable
for shares of stock or voting securities of Intercable or (iii) except as
contemplated by the Jones Intercable Transaction, options or other rights to
acquire from Intercable, or other obligation of Intercable to issue, any stock,
voting securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for stock or
voting securities of Intercable (the items in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) being
referred to collectively as the "Intercable Outstanding Securities"). There are
no outstanding obligations of Intercable to repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire any Intercable Outstanding Securities, except in accordance with the
terms thereof.
(c) All outstanding shares of stock of Intercable have been and, at or
prior to the Closing, will be, duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid
and non-assessable and have been (or will have been) offered, issued, sold and
delivered by Intercable in compliance with applicable federal and state
securities laws.
(d) To Intercable's knowledge, there are no voting trusts, shareholder
agreements or any other agreements or understandings with respect to the voting
of any Intercable Common Stock or Intercable Class A Common Stock other than
those created by the articles of incorporation and by-laws of Intercable and as
contemplated by the Jones Intercable Transaction.
4.6 Subsidiaries. (a) All Subsidiaries of Intercable and their respective
jurisdictions of incorporation or organization (as applicable) are identified on
Schedule 4.6. Schedule 4.6 also lists any investments in excess of $5,000,000 at
the date hereof of any Intercable Group Entity in Persons that are not
Subsidiaries of Intercable. Each Subsidiary of Intercable is either a
corporation, a general partnership or a limited partnership.
(b) Each Subsidiary of Intercable identified as a corporation on Schedule
4.6 is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws
of its jurisdiction of incorporation. Each Subsidiary of Intercable identified
as a partnership on Schedule 4.6 is a partnership duly organized and validly
existing as a partnership under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.
Each such Subsidiary has all corporate or partnership powers, as the case may
be, and all governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and
approvals required to carry on its business as now conducted, except for those
licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and approvals the absence of which
would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
Each Subsidiary of Intercable is duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation or partnership and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where
such qualification is necessary, except for those jurisdictions where failure to
be so qualified would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6 or pursuant to Liens granted to
secure obligations under the Loan Agreements, all of the outstanding capital
stock of, or other voting securities or ownership interests in, each Subsidiary
of Intercable is owned by Intercable, directly or indirectly, free and clear of
any Lien and free of any other limitation or restriction (including any
restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such capital
stock or other voting securities or ownership interests, but excluding
restrictions in the partnership agreements of the Cable Partnerships), other
than limitations and restrictions arising under applicable securities laws and
regulations. There are no outstanding (i) securities of any Subsidiary of
Intercable convertible into or exchangeable for shares of stock or other voting
securities or ownership interests in any Intercable Group Entity or (ii) options
or other rights to acquire from any Subsidiary of Intercable, or other
obligation of any such Subsidiary to issue, any capital stock or other voting
securities or ownership interests in, or any securities convertible into or
exchangeable for any capital stock or other voting securities or ownership
interests in, any Intercable Group Entity (the items in clauses (i) and (ii)
being referred to collectively as the "Intercable Subsidiary Securities"). There
are no outstanding obligations of any Subsidiary of Intercable to repurchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire any outstanding Intercable Subsidiary Securities.
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4.7 SEC Documents. (a) Intercable has delivered to Spacelink all reports,
statements, schedules and registration statements filed with the SEC by each
Intercable SEC Reporting Entity since May 31, 1991, including (i) the annual
reports on Form 10-K of each Intercable SEC Reporting Entity for the fiscal
years ended after May 31, 1991, (ii) the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of each
Intercable SEC Reporting Entity for the fiscal quarters ended after the end of
the most recent fiscal year of such Intercable SEC Reporting Entity and (iii)
the proxy or information statements relating to meetings of, or actions taken
without a meeting by, the shareholders or partners of each Intercable SEC
Reporting Entity held since May 31, 1991.
(b) Since May 31, 1991, each Intercable SEC Reporting Entity has duly filed
with the SEC all registration statements, reports and proxy statements required
to be filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act (the "Intercable
SEC Documents"), and each such registration statement, when it became effective,
and each such report or proxy statement, when it was filed, as the case may be,
complied in all material respects with the Securities Act or the Exchange Act,
as the case may be.
(c) Each such registration statement, as amended or supplemented, if
applicable, filed pursuant to the Securities Act as of the date such statement
or amendment became effective did not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein, not misleading. As of its filing date,
each such report or proxy statement filed pursuant to the Exchange Act did not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
4.8 Financial Statements. (a) The audited and unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements of Intercable included in the Intercable SEC
Documents fairly present, in all material respects and in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q)
applied on a consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto)
the consolidated financial position of Intercable and its respective
consolidated subsidiaries as at the date thereof and the consolidated results of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods then ended
(subject to normal year end audit adjustments in the case of unaudited interim
financial statements).
(b) The audited and unaudited interim financial statements of each
Intercable SEC Reporting Entity other than Intercable included in the Intercable
SEC Documents fairly present, in all material respects and in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q)
applied on a consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto)
the financial position of such Intercable SEC Reporting Entity as at the date
thereof and the statements of operations, partners' capital (or stockholders'
equity) and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject to normal year end
audit adjustments in the case of unaudited interim financial statements).
4.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities. There are no liabilities of any
Intercable Group Entity of any kind whatsoever, whether accrued, contingent,
absolute, determined, determinable or otherwise, which would reasonably be
expected to result in such a liability, other than:
(a) liabilities provided for in the Intercable Balance Sheet or
disclosed in the notes thereto;
(b) liabilities disclosed in the Current Intercable SEC Filings or in
Schedule 4.13; and
(c) other undisclosed liabilities which, individually or in the
aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to be material to the
Intercable Group, taken as a whole.
4.10 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.10 or
the Intercable SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof, since
the Intercable Balance Sheet Date the business of the Intercable Group Entities
has been conducted in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and
there has not been:
(i) any event, occurrence, development or state of circumstances or
facts which has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually
or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;
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(ii) any declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or
other distribution with respect to any shares of capital stock of
Intercable, or any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by any
Intercable Group Entity of any outstanding shares of capital stock or other
securities of, or other ownership interest in, Intercable;
(iii) any amendment of any term of any outstanding equity security of
Intercable, or any debt security material to the Intercable Group Entities,
taken as a whole, but excluding debt issued pursuant to the Intercable Loan
Agreements and capitalized leases;
(iv) prior to the date hereof, any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by Intercable (or any Subsidiary of Intercable that is not a Cable
Partnership of Intercable) of any indebtedness for borrowed money exceeding
$10,000,000 in the aggregate for all Intercable Group Entities (other than
the Cable Partnerships of Intercable);
(v) prior to the date hereof, any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by any Cable Partnership of Intercable of any indebtedness for borrowed
money (excluding borrowings to refinance outstanding debt) exceeding
$50,000,000 in the aggregate for all Cable Partnerships of Intercable;
(vi) prior to the date hereof, any making by any Intercable Group
Entity of any loan, advance or capital contributions to or other investment
in any Person other than (A) loans, advances or capital contributions to or
investments in other Intercable Group Entities or (B) loans, advances,
capital contributions to or investments in other Persons that are not JI
Group Entities in an aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000,000;
(vii) any damage, destruction or other casualty loss not covered by
insurance affecting the business or assets of any Intercable Group Entity
which has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; or
(viii) any material change in any method of accounting or accounting
practice by any Intercable Group Entity except as required by generally
accepted accounting principles.
4.11 Properties. Except as described in Schedule 4.11, each Intercable
Group Entity possesses all assets (whether real or personal, tangible or
intangible) and rights necessary to enable it to carry on its business as
currently conducted.
4.12 Franchises. (a) Schedule 4.12 lists all Systems of the Intercable
Group Entities as of the date hereof and specifies for each such System (i) the
name of the Intercable Group Entity that owns or operates such System, (ii) the
material Franchise Agreements (other than FCC Licenses) relating to such System,
(iii) the approximate date on which each such Franchise Agreement expires, (iv)
the approximate number of Subscribers serviced by such System on February 28,
1994, and (v) the approximate number of homes passed by such System on February
28, 1994.
(b) The Intercable Group Entities have all material Franchise Agreements
required to operate the Systems. All such Franchise Agreements held by an
Intercable Group Entity were lawfully transferred or granted to such Intercable
Group Entity pursuant to the rules and regulations of the relevant Governmental
Authorities. The Franchise Agreements (other than the FCC Licenses) authorize
the Intercable Group Entity indicated on Schedule 4.12 to operate a System (or
portion thereof) until the respective approximate expiration dates listed on
Schedule 4.12. Except as described in Schedule 4.12 or otherwise disclosed in
writing to Spacelink, the Intercable Group Entities are in compliance in all
material respects with all material terms and conditions of all material
Franchise Agreements relating to the Systems (taken as a whole), and no event
has occurred or exists which permits, or, after the giving of notice or the
lapse of time or both would permit, the revocation or termination of any
Franchise Agreement, except for such events that would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Schedule 4.12 lists each Franchise Agreement for which an Intercable
Group Entity has received notice from, or has been advised by, the relevant
Governmental Authority that such Governmental Authority is taking, or
threatening to take, action to terminate or otherwise revoke such Franchise
Agreement.
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(d) Schedule 4.12 contains a complete list and brief description of all FCC
Licenses granted to each Intercable Group Entity and in effect as of the date
hereof, and all applications by an Intercable Group Entity for an FCC License
now pending, other than the following types of licenses: (i) business and other
two-way radio licenses that are used in connection with the operation of the
businesses conducted by the Intercable Group and are not held for resale or to
provide services to third parties and (ii) microwave licenses and earth station
registrations which authorize the reception or transmission of signals in
connection with the operation of the Systems.
4.13 Litigation. (a) Except as listed and described in Schedule 4.13 or
the Current Intercable SEC Filings, there are no claims, actions, suits,
proceedings or, to the knowledge of Intercable, investigations pending by or
against any Intercable Group Entity or any of their respective businesses,
properties, assets or any of the capital stock of any Intercable Group Entity at
law or in equity, before or by any Governmental Authority, which would
reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material
Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of Intercable, no such claim, action, suit,
proceeding or investigation is threatened.
(b) Except as described in Schedule 4.13, as of the date hereof there is no
claim, action, suit, proceeding or, to the knowledge of Intercable,
investigation pending (or, to the knowledge of Intercable, threatened) against,
or affecting, any Intercable Group Entity or any of their respective properties
before or by any Governmental Authority which in any manner challenges or seeks
to prevent, enjoin, alter or materially delay the consummation of this
Agreement, or the Jones Intercable Transaction.
4.14 Material Contracts. (a) Except as contemplated by the Jones
Intercable Transaction or as disclosed in Schedule 4.14 or in any Intercable SEC
Document filed with the SEC between December 31, 1992 and the date hereof
(including documents incorporated by reference therein), as of the date hereof
none of the Intercable Group Entities is a party to or bound by:
(i) any partnership, joint venture or other similar agreement or
arrangement material to the Intercable Group Entities, taken as a whole;
(ii) any agreement relating to the acquisition or disposition of any
business (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise),
except for agreements relating to the acquisition or disposition of cable
television systems for a purchase price less than $5,000,000 in any one
case or $25,000,000 in the aggregate;
(iii) any agreement relating to indebtedness for borrowed money or the
deferred purchase price of property (in either case, whether incurred,
assumed, guaranteed or secured by any asset), except for the Intercable
Loan Agreements and any other agreements with an aggregate outstanding
principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000;
(iv) any agreement that limits the freedom of any Intercable Group
Entity to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any area
or which would so limit the freedom of any Intercable Group Entity after
the Closing Date other than (A) reasonable and customary agreements not to
compete in the cable television, SMATV or similar business for a period of
not greater than five years entered into in connection with the sale or
other disposition of such businesses and (B) the provisions of Franchise
Agreements that restrict Intercable Group Entities from providing certain
services to customers in the franchise area; or
(v) any other agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan not made in
the ordinary course of business that is material to the Intercable Group,
taken as a whole and that has not been disclosed in a Schedules to this
Agreement.
(b) Each agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be
disclosed in Schedule 4.12 or 4.14 to this Agreement (i) is a valid and binding
agreement in all material respects of the relevant Intercable Group Entity and,
to the knowledge of Intercable, the other parties thereto and (ii) is in full
force and effect. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.14, neither the relevant
Intercable Group Entity nor, to the knowledge of Intercable, any other party
thereto is in default or breach in any respect under the terms of any such
agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be disclosed on Schedule
4.14, other than defaults
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or breaches which would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.15 Insurance Coverage. Intercable has furnished to Spacelink a list of
all of its insurance policies and fidelity bonds relating to the assets,
business, operations, employees, officers and directors of the Intercable Group
Entities. There is no material claim by any Intercable Group Entity pending
under any of such policies or bonds as to which coverage has been questioned,
denied or disputed by the underwriters of such policies or bonds. All premiums
payable under all such policies and bonds have been paid timely and the
Intercable Group Entities have otherwise complied in all material respects with
the terms and conditions of all such policies and bonds. Such policies and bonds
are of the type and in amounts customarily carried by Persons conducting
businesses similar to those of the Intercable Group Entities.
4.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults. (a) None of the
Intercable Group Entities is in violation of, and has since May 31, 1991,
violated, any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree except for violations that have not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed pursuant to Section 4.12, none of the Intercable
Group Entities is in default under, and no condition exists that with notice or
lapse of time or both would constitute a default under, any agreement or other
instrument binding upon any Intercable Group Entity or any license, franchise,
permit or similar authorization held by any Intercable Group Entity, which
defaults or potential defaults would reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
4.17 Environmental Matters. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 4.17,
there are no Environmental Liabilities which would reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; and
(b) Except as disclosed on Schedule 4.17, there has been no Phase I or
Phase II environmental site audit or assessment conducted of which Intercable
has knowledge in relation to the current or prior business of any Intercable
Group Entity or any property or facility now or previously owned or leased by
any Intercable Group Entity which has not been delivered to Spacelink at least
five days prior to the date hereof;
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.17, none of the Intercable Group
Entities owns or leases or and has owned or leased any property, or conducts or
has conducted any operations, in Connecticut or New Jersey.
(d) For purposes of this Section 4.17, "Environmental Liabilities" means
any and all liabilities of or relating to any Intercable Group Entity, whether
vested or unvested, contingent or fixed, actual or potential, known or unknown,
which (i) arise under or relate to matters covered by Environmental Laws and
(ii) relate to actions occurring or conditions existing on or prior to the
Closing Date.
4.18 Intellectual Property. Each Intercable Group Entity owns or possesses
adequate licenses or other rights to use all Intellectual Property Rights
necessary to conduct the business now operated by it. Except as disclosed in
Schedule 4.18, Intercable has no knowledge of any infringement by any Intercable
Group Entity of, or conflict by any Intercable Group Entity with, any
Intellectual Property Rights of others which is likely to be sustained and, if
such infringement or conflict were sustained, would reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.19 Taxes. Except as set forth in the Intercable Balance Sheet, Schedule
4.19, or as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect, (a) the Intercable Group Entities have filed,
been included in or sent, and will, prior to the Closing Date, file, be included
in or send all returns, declarations and reports and information returns and
statements required to be filed or sent by or relating to any of them prior to
the Closing Date relating to any Taxes with respect to any income, properties or
operations of Intercable or any of its Subsidiaries prior to the Closing Date
(collectively, the "Intercable Returns"), (b) as of the time of filing, the
Intercable Returns correctly reflected (and, as to any Intercable Returns not
filed as of the date hereof, will correctly reflect) in all material respects
the facts regarding the income, business, assets, operations, activities and
status of the Intercable Group Entities and any other information required to be
shown therein, (c) the Intercable Group Entities have timely paid or
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made provision for all Taxes that have been shown as due and payable on the
Intercable Returns that have been filed, (d) the Intercable Group Entities have
made or will make provision for all Taxes payable for any periods that end on or
before the Closing Date for which no Intercable Returns have yet been filed and
for any periods that begin before the Closing Date and end after the Closing
Date to the extent such Taxes are attributable to the portion of any such period
ending at the Closing Date, (e) the charges, accruals and reserve for taxes
reflected on the books of the Intercable Group Entities are adequate to cover
Tax liabilities that have accrued or are payable by the Intercable Group
Entities, (f) no Intercable Group Entity is delinquent in the payment of any
material Taxes, (g) no deficiency for any material Taxes has been proposed,
asserted or assessed in writing against any Intercable Group Entity (or any
member of any affiliated or combined group of which any of the Intercable Group
Entities is or has been a member for which any of the Intercable Group Entities
could be liable), and (h) no Intercable Group Entity is or has been a party to
any tax sharing agreement with any corporation which, as of the Closing Date, is
not a member of the affiliated group of which Intercable is a member.
4.20 Transactions with Affiliates. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule
4.20 or in the Intercable SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date
hereof, no Intercable Group Entity is, or since May 31, 1991 has been, a party
to a material agreement or transaction with any of their Affiliates (other than
Spacelink Group Entities and other Intercable Group Entities).
(b) Except as disclosed on Schedule 4.20 or pursuant to transactions
disclosed in the Current Intercable SEC Filings:
(i) no officer or director of any Intercable Group Entity (other than
Cable Partnerships) is employed by, or renders or supplies services to, any
JI Group Entity (A) for which the JI Group Entities since May 31, 1992
paid, or are reasonably expected to pay, more than $20,000 per year or (B)
on terms which do not require such JI Group Entity to pay fair market value
for such services, and
(ii) no officer or director of any JI Group Entity is employed by, or
renders or supplies services to, any Intercable Group Entity (A) for which
the Intercable Group Entities since May 31, 1992 paid, or are reasonably
expected to pay, more than $20,000 per year or (B) on terms which do not
require such Intercable Group Entity to pay fair market value for such
services.
(c) Schedule 4.20 lists all property or assets (whether real or personal,
tangible or intangible) that are owned, leased or licensed by a JI Group Entity
and are necessary for use in connection with the businesses conducted by any of
the Intercable Group Entities.
(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.20 or in the SEC Documents filed with
the SEC prior to the date hereof to the knowledge of Intercable, none of the
officers or directors of any Intercable Group Entity, or their relatives, owns
directly or indirectly, individually or collectively, a material interest in any
Person which is a material customer or supplier of (or has any existing
contractual relationship with) any Intercable Group Entity or owns any property
used in the business of any Intercable Group Entity.
4.21 Employees. Schedule 4.21 identifies all directors and officers of
Intercable at the date hereof. None of such directors or officers has indicated
to an officer of Intercable that he or she intends to resign or retire within
one year after the Closing Date as a result of the consummation of this
Agreement or the Jones Intercable Transaction.
4.22 Employee Benefit Plans. (a) Schedule 4.22 identifies each Intercable
Employee Plan. Intercable has furnished to Spacelink copies of the Intercable
Employee Plans (and, if applicable, related trust agreements) and all amendments
thereto and written interpretations thereof.
(b) No Intercable Employee Plan is a Multiemployer Plan, Title IV Plan or
"defined benefit plan" as defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA.
(c) No "prohibited transaction," as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, has occurred with respect to any Intercable Employee
Plan or any other employee benefit plan or arrangement maintained by Intercable
or any of its ERISA Affiliates which is covered by Title I of ERISA, excluding
transactions effected pursuant to a statutory or administrative exemption and
excluding transactions that
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would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect. Intercable and its ERISA Affiliates have not incurred,
or reasonably expect to incur prior to the Closing Date, any material liability
under Title IV of ERISA arising in connection with the termination of, or a
complete or partial withdrawal from, any plan covered or previously covered by
Title IV of ERISA.
(d) Each Intercable Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under
Section 401(a) of the Code is so qualified and has been so qualified during the
period from its adoption to date and each trust created under any such
Intercable Employee Plan is exempt from tax under Section 501(a) of the Code and
has been so exempt during the period from creation to date. Intercable has
provided Spacelink with the most recent determination letter of the Internal
Revenue Service relating to each such Intercable Employee Plan. Except as
described in Schedule 4.22(a), each Intercable Employee Plan has been maintained
in substantial compliance with its terms and with the requirements prescribed by
any and all applicable statutes, orders, rules and regulations, including but
not limited to ERISA and the Code.
(e) Schedule 4.22(e) identifies each material Intercable Benefit
Arrangement. Intercable has furnished to Spacelink copies or descriptions of
each such Intercable Benefit Arrangement. Each such Intercable Benefit
Arrangement has been maintained in substantial compliance with its terms and
with the requirements prescribed by any and all applicable statutes, orders,
rules and regulations, except for such noncompliance that would not reasonably
be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse
Effect.
(f) The Expected Postretirement Benefit Obligation in respect of active,
retired and former employees of the Intercable Group Entities does not in the
aggregate exceed $1,000,000 and except as set forth in Schedule 4.22(f), no
condition exists that would prevent the Intercable Group Entities from amending
or terminating any plan providing health, medical or life insurance benefits in
respect of any such active, retired or former employee.
(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.22(g), there is no contract,
agreement, plan or arrangement covering any employee or former employee of any
Intercable Group Entity that, individually or collectively, could give rise to
the payment of any material amount that would not be deductible pursuant to the
terms of Section 280G of the Code.
(h) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.20(h), and except for bonuses not to
exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate, no current or former director, officer or
employee of any Intercable Group Entity will become entitled to any bonus,
retirement, severance, job security or similar benefit from the Intercable Group
Entities, or any enhancement of any such Benefit, solely as a result of the
consummation of this Agreement or the Jones Intercable Transaction. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby or by the Jones Intercable Transaction, will
constitute a "Change of Control" for purposes of the Jones Intercable, Inc. 1992
Stock Option Plan or otherwise result in the acceleration of vesting of stock
options under any stock option plan of Intercable.
(i) For purposes of this Section 4.22, the following terms have the
following meanings:
"Intercable Benefit Arrangement" means any employment, severance or
similar contract, arrangement or policy, or any other contract, plan,
policy or arrangement (whether or not written) providing for severance
benefits, insurance coverage (including any self-insured arrangements),
workers' compensation, disability benefits, supplemental unemployment
benefits, vacation benefits, retirement benefits, deferred compensation,
profit-sharing, bonuses, stock options, stock appreciation rights or other
forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation
or benefits that (i) is not an Intercable Employee Plan, (ii) is entered
into or maintained, as the case may be, by any of the Intercable Group
Entities or their respective Affiliates and (iii) covers any employee or
former employee of any Intercable Group Entity.
"Intercable Employee Plan" means any "employee benefit plan", as
defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, that (i) is subject to any provision of
ERISA, (ii) is maintained, administered or contributed to by any of the
Intercable Group Entities or their respective Affiliates and (iii) covers
any employee or former employee of any Intercable Group Entity.
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4.23 Finders' Fees. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.23, there is no
investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained
by or is authorized to act on behalf of any Intercable Group Entity who might be
entitled to any fee or commission from any Spacelink Group Entity in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.24 Representations. The representations and warranties of Intercable
contained in this Agreement, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions
contained therein relating to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, are true
and correct with only such exceptions as would not in the aggregate reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
4.25 Disclosure Documents. (a) The information supplied or to be supplied
by Intercable specifically for use in the Statement shall not contain, at the
time the Statement becomes effective, and at the time the Statement is first
mailed to the shareholders of Intercable and Spacelink and at the time such
shareholders vote on the approval of the matters covered thereby, any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements contained therein,
in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. Each
document required to be filed by Intercable and Spacelink with the SEC in
connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Statement,
and any amendments or supplements thereto will, when filed, comply as to form in
all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act.
(b) The representations and warranties contained in subsection (a) above
shall not apply to statements or omissions included in the Statement based upon
information furnished to Intercable by or on behalf of Spacelink specifically
for use therein.
(c) Each of the Intercable's financial statements (including, in each case,
any notes thereto) contained in the Statement will have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent
basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes
thereto) and will fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position of
Intercable and its Subsidiaries as at the dates thereof and for the periods
indicated therein.
ARTICLE 5
COVENANTS
5.1 Shareholder Meetings; Proxy Materials. (a) Intercable shall cause a
meeting of its shareholders to be duly called and held as soon as reasonably
practicable for the purpose of voting on a proposal (the "Intercable Proposal")
to approve the acquisition by Intercable of substantially all of the Assets
(other than the Excluded Assets) in exchange for the Shares and the assumption
by Intercable of all of the liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities to
Dissenting Shareholders) as contemplated by this Agreement. The Intercable Board
of Directors shall, subject to their fiduciary duties as advised by counsel,
recommend approval of the Intercable Proposal by Intercable's shareholders.
(b) Spacelink shall cause a meeting of its shareholders to be duly called
and held as soon as reasonably practicable for the purpose of voting on the
approval of the following matters (the "Spacelink Proposals"):
(i) a proposal to approve (x) the sale by Spacelink to Intercable of
substantially all of the Assets (other than the Excluded Assets) in
exchange for the Shares and the assumption by Intercable of all of the
liabilities of Spacelink (other than liabilities to Dissenting
Shareholders), (y) the dissolution of Spacelink and (z) the distribution by
Spacelink to its shareholders (other than Dissenting Shareholders) of all
of the shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock of Intercable then
held by Spacelink, in each case as contemplated by this Agreement; and
(ii) a proposal to approve the Alternative Transaction (as defined in
the Transaction Agreement, dated as of May 31, 1994, among Glenn R. Jones,
Jones International, Ltd., BCI, and Spacelink (the "Transaction
Agreement").
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The Board of Directors shall, subject to their fiduciary duties as advised by
counsel, recommend approval of the Spacelink Proposals by Spacelink's
shareholders.
(c) In connection with such meetings, each of Intercable and Spacelink (i)
will promptly prepare and file with the SEC, will use its reasonable efforts to
have cleared by the SEC and will thereafter mail to its shareholders as promptly
as practicable, the Statement and all other proxy materials for such meetings,
(ii) will use its reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary approvals by its
shareholders of the matters submitted for approval to such shareholders and
(iii) will otherwise comply with all legal requirements applicable to such
meeting.
(d) Neither Intercable nor Spacelink will file, amend or supplement any SEC
Transaction Document without prior consultation with the other and its counsel.
Intercable and Spacelink shall each notify the other promptly of the receipt of
any comments from the SEC for amendments or supplements to any SEC Transaction
Document or for additional information and will supply the other with copies of
all correspondence between Intercable or Spacelink, as the case may be, and its
representatives, on the one hand, and the SEC or the members of its staff or any
other governmental officials, on the other hand, with respect to any SEC
Transaction Document.
5.2 Conduct of Spacelink Prior to Closing. (a) From the date hereof until
the Closing Date, Spacelink shall, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to,
conduct their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past
practice and to use all reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business
organizations and relationships with third parties and to keep available the
services of its present officers and employees.
(b) Without limiting the generality of paragraph (a) above, from the date
hereof until the Closing Date, Spacelink will not, and will not permit any
Spacelink Group Entity (i) to acquire or dispose of any cable television system;
(ii) issue or grant rights or options with respect to any shares of capital
stock; (iii) declare or make provision for the payment of any dividend or other
distribution with respect to any shares of capital stock or (iv) take or agree
to take any action that would knowingly make any representation and warranty set
forth in Article 3 inaccurate in any respect at, or as of any time prior to, the
Closing Date.
(c) From the date hereof until the Closing, Spacelink will regularly advise
and consult with Intercable as to the business of Spacelink and its
Subsidiaries, which consultation will include the review of (i) strategic,
operating and financial plans, including plans for acquisitions and sales of
cable television systems (both as they relate to Partnership Systems and Owned
Systems), (ii) equity, debt, joint venture and other financing strategies, (iii)
business plans for operations, marketing and technology deployment and (iv)
personnel, compensation and related policy decisions. From the date hereof until
the Closing, Spacelink will deliver to Intercable copies of any agreements
described in Section 3.14(a) that are entered into by a Spacelink Group Entity
after the date hereof.
(d) As soon as available, Spacelink shall furnish Intercable with a
consolidated balance sheet and related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for (i) all fiscal quarters ending after
November 30, 1993 but prior to the Closing Date, and (ii) when available, for
the fiscal year ended May 31, 1994. All such financial statements will be (and
will be accompanied by a statement by the Chief Financial Officer of Spacelink
that, in the opinion of management of Spacelink, such financial statements have
been) prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a basis consistent with the audited financial statement of Spacelink
at, and for the period ended, May 31, 1993, will fairly present, in all material
respects and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied
on a consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), the
consolidated financial condition, results of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for the applicable periods then ended (subject to normal year-end
audit adjustments in the case of any unaudited interim financial statements).
(e) As soon as available and in any event within 20 calendar days after the
end of each monthly accounting period ending prior to the Closing, Spacelink
shall furnish Intercable with (i) a management report with respect to operating
revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures and related information in
such detail as such management report is prepared for the use of the management
of Spacelink, consistent with past practice.
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(f) Intercable acknowledges that prior to the date hereof certain services
have been provided by the Spacelink Group Entities to the JI Group Entities, and
by the JI Group Entities to the Intercable Group Entities. Intercable agrees
that the services described in the Current SEC Filings may continue to be
provided during the period from the date hereof to the Closing Date, on terms
and conditions consistent with past practice. Except for transactions described
in the immediately preceding sentence, disclosed in Schedules attached hereto or
contemplated by this Agreement, Spacelink agrees that neither it nor any
Spacelink Group Entity will engage in any material transaction, or enter into
any agreement, with any JI Group Entity unless the terms of such transaction are
fully and fairly disclosed to, and approved by, Intercable.
(g) Spacelink acknowledges that it has reviewed the Stock Purchase
Agreement, including Section 5.4 thereof, and that Intercable has agreed to
furnish to BCI information provided by Spacelink to Intercable.
5.3 Conduct of Intercable Prior to Closing. (a) From the date hereof until
the Closing Date, Intercable shall, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to,
use all reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organizations and
relationships with third parties and to keep available the services of its
present officers and employees.
(b) Intercable will not, and will not permit any Intercable Group Entity
to, take or agree to take any action that would knowingly make any
representation and warranty set forth in Article 4 inaccurate in any respect at,
or as of any time prior to, the Closing Date.
5.4 Access to Information. (a) From the date hereof until the earlier of
the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, Spacelink will (i) give,
and will cause each other Spacelink Group Entity to give, BCI and Intercable,
their counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other authorized representatives
full access to the offices, properties, books and records of the Spacelink Group
Entities, (ii) furnish, and cause each other Spacelink Group Entity to furnish,
to BCI and Intercable, their counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other
authorized representatives such financial and operating data and other
information as such Persons may reasonably request and (iii) instruct its
employees, counsel and financial advisors, and those of its Subsidiaries, to
cooperate with BCI and Intercable and their representatives in their
investigation of the Spacelink Group Entities. Any such investigations by BCI
and Intercable and their representatives will be conducted so as not to
unreasonably disrupt the business operations of the Spacelink Group Entities. No
investigation by Intercable, BCI or their representatives, or other information
received by Intercable or such representatives, shall operate as a waiver or
otherwise affect any representation, warranty or agreement given or made under
this Agreement.
(b) From the date hereof until the Closing Date, Intercable will (i) give,
and will cause each other Intercable Group Entity to give, Spacelink, its
counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other authorized representatives full
access to the offices, properties, books and records of the Intercable Group
Entities, (ii) furnish, and cause each other Intercable Group Entity to furnish,
to Spacelink, its counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other authorized
representatives such financial and operating data and other information as such
Persons may reasonably request and (iii) instruct the employees, counsel and
financial advisors of the Intercable Group Entities to cooperate with Spacelink
and its representatives in its investigation of the Intercable Group Entities.
Any such investigations by Spacelink and its representatives will be conducted
so as not to unreasonably disrupt the business operations of the Intercable
Group Entities. No investigation by Spacelink or such representatives or other
information received by Spacelink or such representatives shall operate as a
waiver or otherwise affect any representation, warranty or agreement given or
made under this Agreement.
5.5 Notices of Certain Events. From the date hereof until the earlier of
the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, Intercable and Spacelink
shall promptly notify each other of:
(i) any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that
the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with this
Agreement;
(ii) any notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority
in connection with this Agreement;
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(iii) any actions, suits, claims, investigations or proceedings
commenced or, to its knowledge threatened against, relating to or involving
or otherwise affecting the Intercable Group Entities or the Spacelink Group
Entities that, if pending on the date of this Agreement, would have been
required to have been disclosed pursuant to Section 3.13 or Section 4.13 or
that relate to the consummation of this Agreement; and
(iv) any other material adverse developments affecting the business of
the Intercable Group Entities or the business of the Spacelink Group
Entities, as applicable, other than developments affecting their respective
industries generally.
5.6 Reasonable Best Efforts. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, Intercable and Spacelink will each use its reasonable best
efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be
done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable laws and regulations to
satisfy the conditions to the other party's obligation to consummate this
Agreement. Intercable and Spacelink each agree to execute and deliver such other
documents, certificates, agreements and other writings and to take such other
actions as may be reasonably necessary or desirable in order to consummate or
implement expeditiously the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with
this Agreement.
(b) Intercable and Spacelink shall cooperate with one another (i) in
determining whether any action by or in respect of, or filing with, any
governmental body, agency, official or authority is required, or any actions,
consents, approvals or waivers are required to be obtained from parties to any
material contracts, in connection with the consummation of this Agreement and
(ii) in taking such actions or making any such filings, furnishing information
required in connection therewith and seeking to obtain any such actions,
consents, approvals or waivers in a timely manner.
5.7 Public Announcements. Intercable and Spacelink agree to consult with
each other before issuing (or allowing their Affiliates or Subsidiaries to
issue) any press release or making any public statement with respect to this
Agreement, except as may be required by applicable law or any listing agreement
with any national securities exchange, will not issue any such press release or
make any such public statement prior to such consultation.
5.8 Other Offers. (a) From the date hereof until the earlier of the
Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, no Restricted Person will,
directly or indirectly (i) take any action to solicit, initiate or encourage any
Acquisition Proposal or (ii) subject to the fiduciary duties of the Board of
Directors under applicable law as advised by counsel to Spacelink, with a view
to pursuing an Acquisition Proposal with any Person, (x) engage in negotiations
with, or (y) disclose any nonpublic information relating to any Spacelink Group
Entity to, or (z) afford access to the properties, books or records of any
Spacelink Group Entity to, such Person. From the date hereof until the earlier
of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, Spacelink will
promptly notify Intercable after receipt by a Restricted Person of (A) any
Acquisition Proposal or (B) actual notice that any person is giving serious
consideration to making an Acquisition Proposal or (C) any request for nonpublic
information relating to any Spacelink Group Entity or for access to the
properties, books or records of any Spacelink Group Entity by any person that
has made, or a Restricted Person reasonably believes is considering making, an
Acquisition Proposal and will keep Intercable fully informed of the status and
details of any such Acquisition Proposal, notice or request. Nothing in this
Section 5.8 shall prevent a Restricted Person from discussing, negotiating and
otherwise pursuing transactions contemplated by Section 5.2.
(b) "Acquisition Proposal" means a bona fide offer or proposal for, or
indication of interest in, a merger or other business combination involving any
Spacelink Group Entity or the acquisition of any equity interest in, or a
substantial portion of the assets of, any Spacelink Group Entity, other than the
transactions contemplated hereby and in the Alternative Transaction as defined
in the Transaction Agreement.
(c) "Restricted Persons" means Spacelink and any other Spacelink Group
Entity and their respective officers, directors, employees or other agents.
5.9 Confidentiality. Intercable and the other Intercable Group Entities
will hold in confidence and not use, and will use their reasonable efforts to
cause their respective officers, directors, employees, accountants,
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counsel, consultants, advisors and agents to hold in confidence and not use,
unless compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative process or by other
requirements of law, all documents and information concerning the Spacelink
Group furnished to or acquired by the Intercable Group in connection with the
consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby, except to the extent that
such information can be shown to have been (i) previously known by Intercable on
a nonconfidential basis, (ii) in the public domain through no fault of
Intercable or (iii) later lawfully acquired by Intercable on a non-confidential
basis from sources other than the Spacelink Group Entities. The obligation of
the Intercable Group Entities to hold any such information in confidence shall
be satisfied if they exercise the same care with respect to such information as
they would take to preserve the confidentiality of their own similar
information. If this Agreement is terminated, the Intercable Group Entities
will, and will use their reasonable efforts to cause their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, counsel, consultants, advisors and agents to,
destroy or deliver to Spacelink, upon request, all documents and other
materials, and all copies thereof, obtained by the Intercable Group Entities or
on their behalf from any Spacelink Group Entity or in connection with this
Agreement that are subject to such confidence. In connection with the Jones
Intercable Transaction, Intercable shall require BCI to maintain the confidence,
on terms substantially similar to those set forth in this Section, of all
information provided to it by Intercable regarding the Spacelink Group Entities.
5.10 Jones Earth Segment, Inc. At or prior to the Closing, Spacelink shall
sell all of the capital stock of Jones Earth Segment, Inc., for cash in an
amount equal to the undepreciated acquisition cost of its "uplink facility" plus
the replacement cost of its "tape playback equipment," less debt, at the time of
the sale.
5.11 Tax-Free Reorganization; Plan of Liquidation. (a) Intercable and
Spacelink shall use their reasonable best efforts to cause the transactions
contemplated hereby to be recognized as a tax-free reorganization under Section
368(a)(1)(C) or Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and any other applicable state
or federal law.
(b) Spacelink hereby covenants and agrees that, immediately following the
Closing, it will take steps to effect its complete liquidation and distribute
all of its assets (excluding the Reserve but including all capital stock of
Intercable), subject to the provisions of Section 5.11(c), to its shareholders,
other than Dissenting Shareholders. Dissenting Shareholders shall not be
entitled to receive any consideration described in Sections 5.11(b)(i) or (ii)
for their shares of Capital Stock. For each share of Capital Stock held
immediately prior to the Closing, each shareholder of Spacelink (other than
Dissenting Shareholders) shall receive the following:
(i) 0.03570 shares of Intercable Common Stock; plus
(ii) 0.04869 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock. In addition,
each Minority Shareholder shall receive 0.04814 shares of Intercable Class
A Common Stock which would otherwise have been received by Jones
International, Ltd. Jones International, Ltd. agrees to be bound by such
allocation.
The exchange ratios described above were calculated as shown in Exhibit B on the
assumption that all of the options held by Minority Shareholders to acquire
Intercable Class A Common Stock were exercised. If all of such options are not
exercised, the exchange ratios shall be adjusted in the manner shown in Exhibit
B.
(c) No fractional shares shall be distributed in the liquidation
distribution pursuant to Sections 5.11(b)(i) or (ii) hereof. Any fractional
share to which a shareholder of Spacelink would otherwise have been entitled
shall be rounded up or down to the nearest whole share.
(d) Promptly after the Closing, Spacelink shall execute and file Articles
of Dissolution with the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado. Upon
satisfaction of all of its obligations to Dissenting Shareholders and the
distribution of all of its assets to shareholders in complete liquidation
pursuant to Section 5.11(b), Spacelink shall transfer to Intercable any cash
remaining in the Reserve established pursuant to Section 2.2(c), together with
any of the shares of capital stock of Intercable which would otherwise have been
distributed to Dissenting Shareholders.
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5.12 Spacelink Stock Options. At or prior to Closing, Spacelink will cause
all outstanding stock options to acquire Class A Common Stock to become
immediately exercisable and will terminate all such stock options that are not
exercised at or prior to the Closing.
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of Spacelink and Intercable. The obligations
of Intercable to purchase, and Spacelink to sell, the Assets under this
Agreement are each subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent legally
permissible, waiver by each such party at or prior to the Closing of the
following conditions:
(a) The shareholders of Intercable shall have approved the Intercable
Proposals and the shareholders of Spacelink shall have approved the
Spacelink Proposals;
(b) The Statement shall have become effective under the Securities Act
and no stop order shall be in effect;
(c) The Shares (including for purposes of this Section 6.1(c) the
2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock to be distributed to
shareholders of Spacelink pursuant to Section 5.11 hereof) shall have been
approved for listing on the Nasdaq National Market System;
(d) Either one of the following events shall have occurred: (i)
Intercable, Spacelink, Jones International, Ltd. and Glenn R. Jones shall
have received the Tax Ruling or (ii) the conditions set forth in Section
2.2(c) of the Transaction Agreement, as such Transaction Agreement exists
on the date hereof, shall have been satisfied.
(e) There shall not then be in effect any order enjoining or
restraining the consummation of this Agreement, and there shall not then be
instituted, pending or threatened any action or proceeding brought by a
Governmental Authority before any federal or state court or other
Governmental Authority challenging the acquisition of the Assets by
Intercable or otherwise seeking to restrain or prohibit consummation of
this Agreement or seeking to impose any material limitation on any material
provision of this Agreement;
(f) All actions by, in respect of or filings with any Governmental
Authority required to permit the consummation of this Agreement shall have
been taken or obtained, as the case may be, and shall be in full force and
effect, other than such actions or filings as to which the failure to make
or obtain would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the
aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;
(g) The Spacelink Group Entities and the Intercable Group Entities
shall have received all third party consents required to consummate this
Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Spacelink and
Intercable, other than such consents the failure of which to obtain would
not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect; and
(h) Spacelink shall have sold all of the capital stock of Jones Earth
Segment, Inc., in accordance with Section 5.10 hereof.
6.2 Conditions to Obligation of Spacelink. The obligation of Spacelink to
consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent legally
permissible, waiver by Spacelink, of the following further conditions:
(a) Intercable shall have performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement on or prior
to the Closing Date;
(b) The representations and warranties of Intercable contained in this
Agreement and in any certificate delivered by Intercable pursuant hereto
shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if
made at and as of such date, except to the extent that such representations
and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date;
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(c) Spacelink shall have received a certificate signed by an executive
officer of Intercable confirming the matters described in paragraphs (a)
and (b) of this Section 6.2;
(d) The Shares (including for purposes of this Section 6.2(d) the
2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock to be distributed to
shareholders of Spacelink pursuant to Section 5.11 hereof) shall have been
registered under the Securities Act;
(e) Spacelink shall have received all documents it may reasonably
request relating to the existence of Intercable and other Intercable Group
Entities and the authority of Intercable for this Agreement, all in form
and substance reasonably satisfactory to Spacelink;
(f) The holders of not more than 800,000 shares of the Class A Common
Stock of Spacelink shall have given notice of their intent to exercise
Dissenting Shareholders' rights by filing a notice of intent to demand
payment with Spacelink; and
(g) Goldman Sachs & Co. shall not have withdrawn its opinion that the
number of shares to be received by Minority Shareholders pursuant to the
transactions contemplated herein is fair to the Minority Shareholders.
6.3 Conditions to Obligation of Intercable. The obligation of Intercable
to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent
legally permissible, waived by Intercable, of the following further conditions:
(a) Spacelink shall have performed in all material respects all of its
obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior
to the Closing Date;
(b) The representations and warranties of Spacelink contained in this
Agreement and in any certificate delivered by Spacelink pursuant hereto
shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if
made at and as of such date, except to the extent such representations and
warranties expressly relate to an earlier date;
(c) Intercable shall have received a certificate signed by an
executive officer of Spacelink confirming the matters described in
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 6.3;
(d) Intercable shall have received all documents it may reasonably
request relating to the existence of Spacelink and other Spacelink Group
Entities and the authority of Spacelink for this Agreement, all in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to Intercable;
(e) The holders of not more than 800,000 shares of the Class A Common
Stock of Spacelink shall have duly given notice of their intent to exercise
Dissenting Shareholders' rights by filing a notice of intent to demand
payment with Spacelink; and
(f) Salomon Brothers Inc and Dillon Read & Co. Inc. shall not have
withdrawn their opinion that the number of shares to be issued by
Intercable to Spacelink pursuant to the transaction contemplated hereby is
fair to Intercable from a financial point of view.
ARTICLE 7
SURVIVAL
7.1 Survival. The covenants, agreements, representations and warranties of
the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any certificate delivered
pursuant hereto or in connection herewith shall not survive the Closing except
the agreements set forth in Sections 2.3 and 5.11 which shall survive until the
expiration of the period of time provided for in the applicable statute of
limitation.
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ARTICLE 8
TERMINATION
8.1 Grounds for Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to the Closing:
(i) by mutual written agreement of Intercable and Spacelink;
(ii) by Intercable or Spacelink if the Tax Ruling shall not have been
received by December 15, 1994, unless an election to proceed with the
transaction contemplated hereby is made in accordance with Section 2.2(c)
of the Transaction Agreement;
(iii) by Intercable or Spacelink if the Closing shall not have been
consummated on or before December 30, 1994;
(iv) by Intercable or Spacelink at any time after the request for the
Tax Ruling is withdrawn or the Internal Revenue Service indicates that it
is likely that it will not grant the rulings sought in such request, unless
an election to proceed with the transaction contemplated hereby is made in
accordance with Section 2.2(c) of the Transaction Agreement; or
(v) by Intercable or Spacelink if there shall be any law or regulation
that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal or
otherwise prohibited or if consummation of the transaction contemplated
hereby would violate any nonappealable final order, decree or judgment of
any court or Governmental Authority having competent jurisdiction.
The party desiring to terminate this Agreement shall give notice of such
termination to the other party.
8.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as permitted by
Section 8.1, termination shall be without liability of either party (or any
shareholder, director, officer, employee, agent, consultant or representative of
such party) to the other party to this Agreement; provided that if such
termination shall result from (i) the willful failure of a party to fulfill a
condition to the performance of the obligations of the other party or to perform
a covenant of this Agreement or (ii) a knowing breach by a party hereto of any
representation or warranty contained herein, such party shall be fully liable
for any and all damage, loss, liability and expense (including reasonable
expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred
or suffered by the other party as a result of such failure or breach. The
provisions of Sections 5.9 and 9.3 shall survive any termination hereof pursuant
to Section 8.1.
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ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any party
hereunder shall be in writing (including facsimile transmission) and shall be
given,
if to Spacelink to:
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attn: President
Fax: (303) 799-1644
with a copy to:
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attn: General Counsel
Fax: (303) 799-1644
if to Intercable to:
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: President
Fax: (303) 799-4675
with a copy to:
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: (303) 799-1644
All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on
the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5 p.m. in the
place of receipt and such day is a business day in the place of receipt.
Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have
been received until the next succeeding business day in the place of receipt.
9.2 Amendments and Waivers. (a) Any provision of this Agreement may be
amended or waived prior to the Closing Date if, but only if, such amendment or
waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party
to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the
waiver is to be effective.
(b) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies
provided by law.
9.3 Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this
Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
9.4 Successors and Assigns. No party may assign, delegate or otherwise
transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the
consent of the other party hereto.
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9.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the law of the State of Colorado, without regard to the
conflicts of law rules of such state.
9.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the
signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
9.7 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement.
9.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written,
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No
provision of this Agreement is intended to confer upon any Person other than the
parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
9.9 Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
9.10 Schedules. Inclusion of or reference to matters in a schedule does
not constitute an admission of what is material or the materiality of such
matter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the date first above
written.
JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
By: /s/ GREGORY J. LIPTAK
Name: Gregory J. Liptak
Title: President
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By: /s/ JAMES B. O'BRIEN
Name: James B. O'Brien
Title: President
JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD. (for the
purposes of Section 5.11(b) only)
By: /s/ ROBERT S. ZINN
Name: Robert S. Zinn
Title: Vice President/Legal
Affairs
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EXHIBIT A
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This GENERAL ASSIGNMENT, BILL OF SALE AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT is made as
of the day of , 1994, by and between Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a
Colorado corporation ("Seller") and Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation ("Buyer").
RECITALS
Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and
Liquidation dated as of May 31, 1994 between Seller and Buyer (the "Exchange
Agreement"), Seller has agreed to sell, convey, grant, assign, transfer and
deliver to Buyer all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Assets
(as defined below) and Buyer has agreed to assume the liabilities of Seller in
connection with the Assets, all as set forth herein and in the Exchange
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties provide and agree as
follows:
1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the Exchange Agreement.
2. Transfer of Assets. Seller hereby sells, conveys, grants, assigns,
transfers and delivers to Buyer and its successors and assigns forever all of
Seller's right, title and interest in and to all of the assets and properties of
Seller, whether real, personal, tangible or intangible other than the excluded
assets listed on Schedule 1 hereto (the "Assets"), subject only to Permitted
Liens. The Assets include, without limitation, the following:
(a) Seller's right, title and interest in and to all parcels of real
property owned in fee by Seller or in which Seller has a leasehold
interest, and all buildings, structures and other improvements located
thereon, and all rights of way and similar authorizations;
(b) Seller's right, title and interest in and to all of the tangible
personal property owned or leased by Seller;
(c) Seller's right, title and interest in and to all contracts,
options, leases (whether of realty or personalty), purchase orders,
commitments, Franchise Agreements, programming agreements, subscription
agreements for cable television and SMATV services, access agreements and
other agreements, whether oral or written;
(d) Seller's right, title and interest in any and all joint venture
and limited or general partnership agreements and any shares of capital
stock in any entity;
(e) Seller's right, title and interest in and to all subscriber,
customer and advertiser lists;
(f) Seller's right, title and interest in and to all Intellectual
Property Rights which are used or held for use in connection with the
conduct of its business;
(g) All subscriber, customer and trade accounts receivable due to
Seller;
(h) All deposits under utility, pole rental and similar agreements to
which Seller is or may become entitled; and
(i) Seller's records, files and data, including maps, plans, diagrams,
blueprints and schematics, if any.
3. Assumption of Liabilities. Buyer hereby assumes and agrees to pay,
discharge and perform when due all known, unknown and contingent liabilities of
Seller (other than to Dissenting Shareholders) including
(a) All the obligations and liabilities of Seller under the Contracts,
including the Franchise Agreements, whether such obligations and
liabilities arise with respect to the period prior to, at or after the date
hereof;
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(b) All of Seller's obligations for the provision of cable television
or other services to its subscribers;
(c) All obligations and liabilities arising out of or related to the
ownership and operation of the Assets; and
(d) All state and local sales or use taxes (or their equivalent) and
transfer taxes or recording fees payable as a consequence of the sale or
purchase of the Assets evidenced hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this General
Assignment, Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement as of the date first
referenced above.
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JONES SPACELINK, LTD., JONES INTERCABLE, INC.,
a Colorado corporation a Colorado corporation
By:__________________________ By:____________________________
Name:________________________ Name:__________________________
Title:_______________________ Title:_________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SUMMARY OF EXCHANGE RATIOS
Jones Spacelink, Ltd., Shares Outstanding as follows:
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CLASS A SHARES
Minority Shares............ 11,689,052
JI, Glenn Jones............ 65,976,148
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Total............ 77,665,200
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CLASS B SHARES
Jones International........ 415,000
Options Outstanding
Minority Options............ 1,374,483
Glenn Jones................. 636,514
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Total............. 2,010,997
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Total Shares Outstanding (including options) = 80,091,197; Total Minority
Shares (1,374,483 + 11,689,052) is 13,063,535.
Distribution to Minority Shareholders as follows:
- Pro Rata Share of Common Stock of Intercable
13,063,535
---------- = .16311 x 2,859,240 = 466,366
80,091,197
Minority receives 466,366 + 13,063,535 = .03570 shares
- Minority to receive 1,265,000 Shares of 3,900,000.
628,878 / 13,063,535 = .04814
636,122 / 13,063,535 = .04869
---------- ----------- -------
1,265,000 / 13,063,535 = .09683 shares
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- Assuming 40,000 options are not exercised:
Total Shares Outstanding 80,051,197
Total Minority Shares 13,023,535
- Common Stock of Intercable
.162691% x 2,859,240 = 465,170
Minority receives 465,170 + 13,023,535 = .03572
- Class A Shares
Minority to receive 1,265,000 out of 3,900,000
1,265,000 / 13,023,535 = .09713
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ANNEX G
(FOR USE BY SPACELINK IF THE
ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTION IS CONSUMMATED)
OPTION AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF (CLOSING DATE), 1994
BETWEEN
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
AND
(NEWCO)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. Definitions......................................................... G-1
ARTICLE II
GRANT OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 2.1. Grant of the Control Option......................................... G-4
ARTICLE III
EXERCISE OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 3.1. Exercise Periods.................................................... G-4
SECTION 3.2. Exercise of Control Option.......................................... G-4
SECTION 3.3. Purchase Price For the Optioned Shares.............................. G-5
SECTION 3.4. Determination of Market Value....................................... G-6
SECTION 3.5. Closing............................................................. G-7
SECTION 3.6. Termination of Control Option....................................... G-7
SECTION 3.7. Adjustment Upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger................. G-7
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.1. No Proxies for or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares................... G-7
SECTION 4.2. Further Assurances.................................................. G-8
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF GRANTOR
SECTION 5.1. Valid Title......................................................... G-8
SECTION 5.2. Corporate Existence................................................. G-8
SECTION 5.3. Binding Effect...................................................... G-8
SECTION 5.4. Governmental Authorization.......................................... G-8
SECTION 5.5. Non-Contravention................................................... G-8
SECTION 5.6. Finder's Fees....................................................... G-9
SECTION 5.7. Validity, Perfection and Priority of Security Interest.............. G-9
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
SECTION 6.1. Corporate Existence................................................. G-9
SECTION 6.2. Binding Effect...................................................... G-9
SECTION 6.3. Governmental Authorization.......................................... G-9
SECTION 6.4. Non-Contravention................................................... G-9
SECTION 6.5. Finder's Fees....................................................... G-10
SECTION 6.6. Acquisition for Purchaser's Account................................. G-10
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ARTICLE VII
CHANGE IN LAW
SECTION 7.1. Change in Law....................................................... G-10
SECTION 7.2. Right of First Offer................................................ G-10
SECTION 7.3. Closing Procedures.................................................. G-11
ARTICLE VIII
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 8.1. Survival............................................................ G-11
SECTION 8.2. Indemnification..................................................... G-11
SECTION 8.3. Procedures.......................................................... G-11
ARTICLE IX
PLEDGE OF OPTIONED SHARES
SECTION 9.1. The Security Interest............................................... G-12
SECTION 9.2. Delivery of Collateral.............................................. G-12
SECTION 9.3. Further Assurances.................................................. G-12
SECTION 9.4. Right to Vote and Receive Dividends on Collateral................... G-13
SECTION 9.5. Limitation on Duty of Purchaser in Respect of Collateral............ G-13
SECTION 9.6. Termination of Security Interest; Release of Collateral............. G-13
SECTION 9.7. Successors and Assigns.............................................. G-13
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 10.1. Termination......................................................... G-13
SECTION 10.2. Successors and Assigns.............................................. G-13
SECTION 10.3. Specific Performance................................................ G-14
SECTION 10.4. Notices............................................................. G-14
SECTION 10.5. Expenses............................................................ G-15
SECTION 10.6. Amendments and Waivers.............................................. G-15
SECTION 10.7. Governing Law....................................................... G-15
SECTION 10.8. Counterparts; Effectiveness......................................... G-15
SECTION 10.9. Headings............................................................ G-15
SECTION 10.10. Entire Agreement.................................................... G-15
SECTION 10.11. Separability........................................................ G-15
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE I Option Price
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A Exercise Period Notice
EXHIBIT B Exercise Notice
EXHIBIT C Offer Notice
EXHIBIT D Acceptance Notice
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OPTION AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of (Closing Date), 1994 between (BELL CANADA
International Inc., a Canadian corporation) ("Purchaser"), and (NEWCO), a
(Delaware) corporation ("Grantor").
(NOTE: THIS DRAFT DOES NOT INCLUDE MECHANICS FOR PURCHASER BEING A
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ACTING AS AGENT FOR BCI)
W I T N E S E T H:
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser is
purchasing (5,864,873) shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Intercable, Inc.,
a Colorado corporation (the "Company"), for an aggregate purchase price of
($161,284,007);
WHEREAS, the parties hereto acknowledge that Purchaser would not enter into
the Stock Purchase Agreement (as defined below) unless Grantor also granted the
option set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, in order to induce the Purchaser to enter into this Agreement,
Grantor has agreed to grant a continuing security interest in and to the
Optioned Shares to secure its obligations under this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the
following meanings:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with such Person.
"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or other day on
which commercial banks are authorized to close in Montreal, Canada or
Denver, Colorado.
"Capital Stock" means, at any time, Common Stock, Class A Common Stock
and any other authorized capital stock of the Company.
"Change in Law" means on or after the date of this Agreement the
adoption of any applicable treaty, law, rule or regulation, or any change
in any applicable treaty, law, rule or regulation, or any change in the
interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority
(whether by opinion, order, policy statement or other similar documents),
or any directive of any Governmental Authority.
"Class A Common Stock" means the Class A Common Stock of the Company,
par value $0.01 per share.
"Collateral" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 9.1(a).
"Common Stock" means the Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.01
per share.
"Control Option" means the option to purchase the Optioned Shares
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
"Dollars" and sign "$" means United States dollars.
"Event" means the death or Incapacity of Glenn R. Jones. For purposes
of this Agreement, "Incapacity" shall be deemed to exist if Glenn R. Jones
becomes physically or mentally incapacitated and is therefore unable for a
period of six consecutive months, or for an aggregate of 12 months in any
24 consecutive month period, to perform his duties as Chief Executive
Officer with the Company. Any question as to the existence of Incapacity
shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician
mutually acceptable to Grantor and Purchaser. If Grantor and Purchaser
cannot agree as to a qualified independent physician, each shall appoint
such a physician and those two physicians shall select
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a third who shall make such determination. The determination of Incapacity
made by any such physician shall be final and conclusive for all purposes
of this Agreement.
"Exon-Florio Act" means Section 721 of Title VII of the Defense
Production Act of 1950, as amended, together with the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign court, judicial, executive, or legislative
instrumentality, or any agency, authority, commission, board or official
thereof, including, without limitation, any franchising authority.
"HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended.
"Intercable Group" means, at any time, the Company and each Person
that is a Subsidiary of the Company at such time.
"Intercable Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in
the Intercable Group at such time.
"Jones" means Glenn R. Jones, a resident of Colorado, or in the event
he is not then alive or legally competent, his executor, the administrator
of his estate or his legal representative (including, without limitation,
his guardian, conservator or other similar fiduciary).
"Jones International" means Jones International, Ltd., a Colorado
corporation.
"Lien" means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage,
lien, pledge, charge, security interest, encumbrance or other adverse claim
of any kind in respect of such property or asset.
"Option Price" means, at any time, the Option Price described on
Schedule I at such time.
"Optioned Shares" means the shares of Common Stock owned by
Grantor on the date hereof and delivered to Purchaser pursuant to Section
9.1 (as the same may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.7).
"Optionor" means Grantor and the grantor under the Related Option
Agreement.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political
subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Purchase Price" means the aggregate amount payable to Grantor in
connection with the purchase of the Optioned Shares, as calculated pursuant
to Section 3.3.
"Related Option Agreements" means the Option Agreements dated as of
the date hereof between (i) Purchaser and Jones and (ii) Purchaser and
International.
"Resignation Event" means the resignation of Glenn R. Jones as Chief
Executive Officer of the Company.
"Secured Obligations" means the obligations of Grantor to deliver the
Optioned Shares at the Closing, free and clear of any Lien and any other
limitation or restriction under this Agreement.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Security Interest" means the security interest in the Collateral
granted hereunder securing the Secured Obligations.
"Shareholders Agreement" means the Shareholders Agreement dated as of
the date hereof among the Purchaser, the Company, Spacelink, Jones and
International.
"SPA Closing" means the closing under the Stock Purchase Agreement.
"Spacelink" means Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado corporation.
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"Spacelink Bankruptcy Event" means (i) Grantor or Spacelink shall
commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation,
reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under
any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect
or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it or substantially all of its property, or shall
consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession by
any such official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced
against it, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or shall fail generally to pay its debts as they become due, or
shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the foregoing, (ii) an
involuntary case or other proceeding shall be commenced against Grantor or
Spacelink seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect
to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law
now or hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a trustee,
receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or
substantially all of its property, and such involuntary case or other
proceeding shall remain undismissed and unstayed for a period of 90 days or
(iii) an order for relief shall be entered against Grantor or Spacelink
under the federal bankruptcy laws as now or hereafter in effect.
"Stock Purchase Agreement" means the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as
of May 31, 1994 between the Company and Purchaser.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which
securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such
Person, (ii) any partnership of which such Person is, directly or
indirectly, a general or managing partner or (iii) any other entity that
is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such Person. The parties hereto
acknowledge that (i) Glenn R. Jones and Jones International are not
Subsidiaries of any Intercable Group Entity and (ii) BCE Inc. is not a
Subsidiary of Purchaser.
(b) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth
opposite such term:
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Acceptance Notice.............................................. 7.2
Additional Securities.......................................... 7.3
BCI............................................................ 3.2
Closing........................................................ 3.2
Collateral..................................................... 9.1
Damages........................................................ 8.2
Eligible Assignee.............................................. 10.2
Exercise Notice................................................ 3.2
Exercise Period................................................ 3.1
Final Determination............................................ 3.4
Indemnified Party.............................................. 8.3
Grantor's Notice............................................... 3.1
Market Value................................................... 3.4
Offer Notice................................................... 7.2
Offer Price.................................................... 7.2
Restricted Business............................................ 10.2
Termination Time............................................... 3.6
Trigger Date................................................... 3.3 and 7.2
Withdrawal Period.............................................. 3.4
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(c) Unless otherwise defined herein, or unless the context otherwise
requires, all terms used herein which are defined in the New York Uniform
Commercial Code as in effect on the date hereof shall have the meanings therein
stated.
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ARTICLE II
GRANT OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 2.1. Grant of Control Option. (a) Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Grantor hereby grants to Purchaser an irrevocable
option to purchase all, but not less than all, of the Optioned Shares.
(b) In consideration of the grant by Grantor of the Control Option,
Purchaser hereby pays to Grantor an amount in cash equal to $19.00 per Optioned
Share.
(c) Amounts paid by Purchaser pursuant to this Section 2.1 shall not be
deducted from the Purchase Price payable at the Closing.
ARTICLE III
EXERCISE OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 3.1. Exercise Periods. (a) The Control Option may be exercised
either as provided in Section 7.2(c), or by Purchaser at any time during any of
the following periods (each, an "Exercise Period"):
(i) the period commencing on the day of an Event and ending 270 days
after Purchaser receives written notice from or on behalf of any Optionor
of the occurrence of an Event;
(ii) the period commencing on the day of a Resignation Event and
ending 90 days after Purchaser receives a written notice from (or on behalf
of) any Optionor of the occurrence of a Resignation Event;
(iii) the period commencing on the day that Purchaser receives a
written notice from (or on behalf of) Grantor requesting that Purchaser
exercise the Control Option (the "Grantor's Notice"), which notice may be
delivered only on or after the fifth anniversary of the SPA Closing, and
ending 180 days after such day;
(iv) the period commencing on the seventh anniversary of the SPA
Closing and ending on the eighth anniversary of the SPA Closing; and
(v) the period commencing on the day of a Spacelink Bankruptcy Event
and ending 30 days after Purchaser receives written notice of the
occurrence of a Spacelink Bankruptcy Event provided that no Exercise Period
will expire if immediately preceding such expiration there is in effect a
law, regulation or order that stays or otherwise prohibits Purchaser from
delivering an Exercise Notice after (or as a result of) the occurrence of a
Spacelink Bankruptcy Event.
(b) The notices delivered pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) will
be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. A Grantor's Notice delivered
pursuant to clause (iii) will be effective only if a similar notice is
simultaneously delivered to Purchaser under the Related Option Agreements. Once
delivered to Purchaser, a Grantor's Notice will be irrevocable.
(c) Subject to the termination provisions of Section 3.6, the parties
acknowledge that at any given time there may be more than one Exercise Period in
effect at such time.
SECTION 3.2. Exercise of Control Option. (a) Purchaser may exercise the
Control Option at any time during an Exercise Period by delivery to Grantor of
an irrevocable written notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the
"Exercise Notice"). Purchaser has no obligation to deliver an Exercise Notice
and may allow the Control Option to expire and terminate without purchasing the
Optioned Shares. The Control Option may only be exercised simultaneously with
the exercise of the option granted under the Related Option Agreements and the
Closing hereunder will only take place simultaneously with the closing of the
exercise of the option granted under the Related Option Agreements.
(b) The closing for the exercise of the Control Option (the "Closing") will
take place not more than 20 Business Days after the date that the Exercise
Notice is delivered to Grantor, provided that (x) if it is necessary to
determine Market Value pursuant to Section 3.4(b), the Closing will be postponed
as provided in
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Section 3.4(c) and (y) so long as Purchaser is using its reasonable efforts to
consummate the Closing promptly, and subject to Section 3.6 hereof, Purchaser
may postpone the Closing until such time as the following conditions have been
satisfied or waived by Purchaser:
(i) The waiting period (including any extension thereof resulting from
additional inquiries, if any) under the HSR Act applicable to the purchase
of the Optioned Shares by Purchaser shall have expired or been earlier
terminated.
(ii) All other actions by, in respect of or filings with any
Governmental Authority in the United States, England or Spain, or any other
country where the Intercable Group conducts material business, required to
permit the consummation of the Closing shall have been taken or obtained,
as the case may be, and shall be in full force and effect.
(iii) There shall not then be in effect any applicable law, rule or
regulation or any judgment, injunction, order or decree that has one or
more of the effects described in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of the following
paragraph (iv), provided that if after the date hereof Bell Canada
International Inc. ("BCI") or any of its Affiliates enters into a new line
of business and at such time there is a law, rule or regulation that has,
or is reasonably expected to have, one or more of such effects, then this
clause (iii) will not apply to any such law, rule or regulation.
(iv) There shall not then be instituted or pending any action or
proceeding before any federal or state court or other Governmental
Authority brought by a Governmental Authority challenging the consummation
of the Closing or seeking to (a) prevent Purchaser from exercising the
Control Option, (b) require Purchaser to divest, or otherwise limit
Purchaser's ability to exercise full rights of ownership over, the shares
of Capital Stock owned by Purchaser and its Affiliates, the Control Option
or the Optioned Shares or (c) require, after the exercise of the Control
Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material business or assets or
would impose a material limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's
business, provided that if after the date hereof BCI or any of its
Affiliates enters into a new line of business and at such time there is a
law, rule or regulation that has, or is reasonably expected to have, one or
more of the foregoing effects, then this clause (iv) will not apply to
actions or proceedings that seek to enforce such law, rule or regulation.
(v) The Intercable Group Entities shall have received all material
third party consents required to be obtained in connection with the
Closing, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Purchaser.
(vi) The representations and warranties of Grantor contained in
Article V shall be true at and as of the date of the Closing, as if made at
and as of such date.
SECTION 3.3. Purchase Price For the Optioned Shares.
(a) The purchase price per Optioned Share will be calculated as follows:
(i) (A) if the Trigger Date occurs prior to or on the (18th)(1) day
after the date hereof, % of the Market Value of a share of Class A
Common Stock on the applicable Trigger Date, or (B) if the Trigger Date
occurs after such (18th) day, the sum of (x) two-thirds of the Option Price
on the applicable Trigger Date and (y) one-third of 120% of the Market
Value of a share of Class A Common Stock on the applicable Trigger Date(2),
in each case reduced by
(ii) the amount (or in the case of property other than cash, fair
market value) of any dividends and distributions other than stock dividends
paid, declared or otherwise distributed by the Company in respect of the
Optioned Shares between the date hereof and the date of Closing. In the
event any such dividends or distributions are made in property other than
cash, the fair market value of such dividends or distributions will be
determined pursuant to the valuation procedures described in Section
3.4(b).
(b) The applicable "Trigger Date" will depend on the Exercise Period under
which Purchaser is delivering an Exercise Notice and will be earliest of the
following days:
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(i) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clauses (i) or (ii)
of Section 3.1(a), the day of an Event or Resignation Event, as the case
may be;
(ii) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (iii) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day on which Grantor
delivers a Grantor's Notice;
(iii) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (iv) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day on which Purchaser
delivers an Exercise Notice; or
(iv) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (v) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day of a Spacelink
Bankruptcy Event.
(1) Insert day which is six months after closing.
(2) As an example of the calculation described in clause (i)(B), if on the
applicable Trigger Date the Option Price were $50 per Share and the Market Value
of a share of Class A Common Stock were $60 per share, the purchase price would
be 2/3 of $50 ($33.3333) plus 1/3 of 120% of $60 ($24), or $57.3333 (computed to
four decimal places).
SECTION 3.4. Determination of Market Value. (a) For purposes of this
Agreement, "Market Value" of a share of Class A Common Stock means, on any
Trigger Date, the average of the daily closing prices on the NASDAQ National
Market System (or other principal exchange on which shares of Class A Common
Stock are listed or approved for trading) for the shares of Class A Common Stock
for the 20 consecutive trading days immediately prior to the Trigger Date. The
daily closing price for each such trading day shall be the closing price, if
reported, or, if the closing price is not reported, the average of the closing
"bid" and "asked" prices as reported by NASDAQ (or other principal exchange). If
the daily closing price per share of Class A Common Stock is determined during a
period following the declaration of a dividend, distribution, recapitalization,
reclassification or similar transaction, then the Market Value shall be properly
adjusted to take into account exdividend trading.
(b) In the event that the shares of Class A Common Stock are not traded on
a national securities exchange, promptly after delivery of an Exercise Notice
Grantor and Purchaser shall in good faith negotiate the Market Value on the
applicable Trigger Date. If they are unable to reach agreement within 10
Business Days, each of Grantor and Purchaser shall promptly select a nationally
recognized independent investment banking firm to determine the Market Value of
a share of Class A Common Stock, which will be based on a public market
valuation of the Company and its Subsidiaries as if the Class A Shares were
traded on the NASDAQ National Market System and a non-controlling block of
approximately 1,000,000 Class A Shares had been purchased on the Trigger Date by
a willing institutional purchaser. If 20 Business Days after their selection
such firms cannot agree as to such Market Value, each firm will submit to
Grantor and Purchaser a proposed Market Value and within 10 Business Days they
shall mutually select a third nationally recognized independent investment
banking firm which shall be engaged to make such determination, which Market
Value shall be within the range of values proposed by the two investment banking
firms. Such third investment banking firm shall make such determination (the
"Final Determination") by written notice to Grantor and Purchaser within 20
Business Days of its engagement and its judgment as to all matters relating to
its determination shall be binding upon the parties hereto. Each party will pay
the fees and expenses of the initial investment banking firm hired by such
party. The fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the third investment banking firm
shall be paid equally by Grantor and Purchaser, provided that if Purchaser
withdraws an Exercise Notice pursuant to the following paragraph (c), Purchaser
shall pay the fees and expenses of such third investment banker.
(c) At any time prior to 10 Business Days after the receipt by Purchaser of
a written determination of the Market Value pursuant to the immediately
preceding paragraph (b) (the "Withdrawal Period"), Purchaser shall have the
right to withdraw its Exercise Notice by written notice to Grantor.
Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, in the event the investment
banking firm selected by Purchaser submits a proposed Market Value pursuant to
such paragraph (b), Purchaser may withdraw its Exercise Notice only for 10
Business Days after the receipt by Purchaser of such proposed Market Value,
provided that if (but only if) the Final Determination is greater than 110% of
such proposed Market Value, Purchaser will have 10 Business
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Days after the receipt by Purchaser of such Final Determination to withdraw its
Exercise Notice. If Purchaser does not withdraw such Exercise Notice pursuant to
this paragraph (c), Purchaser will notify Grantor within five Business Days
after the expiration of such Withdrawal Period as to the time and place of the
Closing, which shall be not more than 20 Business Days after the expiration of
such Withdrawal Period, provided that, subject to Section 3.6, Purchaser may
postpone such closing until such time as the conditions described in Section
3.2(b) have been satisfied or waived by Purchaser.
SECTION 3.5. Closing. (a) At the Closing, Grantor shall deliver to
Purchaser a certificate or certificates or other documentation representing the
Optioned Shares, accompanied by stock powers duly executed in blank or other
appropriate assignment documentation reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser.
(b) At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Grantor an amount in cash
equal to the purchase price for such Optioned Shares, calculated pursuant to
Section 3.3(a). Such purchase price will be paid by wire transfer to a bank
account designated by Grantor not later than five Business Days prior to the
Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the mutual agreement of Purchaser
and Grantor, all or a portion of the Purchase Price may be paid in shares of
common stock of BCE Inc.
SECTION 3.6. Termination of Control Option. (a) The Control Option shall
terminate at 5:00 p.m. Denver time when the first Exercise Period described in
clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) of Section 3.1 expires (the "Termination Time"),
provided that, subject to the following paragraph (b), the Control Option will
not terminate if Purchaser has previously delivered to Grantor an Exercise
Notice. The Control Option shall also terminate (A) at such time as Purchaser
withdraws an Exercise Notice pursuant to Section 3.4(c), or (B) if the Closing
has been postponed pursuant to Section 3.2(b), ten Business Days after Grantor
has delivered written notice to Purchaser stating that it believes Purchaser is
not using its reasonable efforts to consummate the Closing promptly (which
notice will set forth the basis for such claim) and Purchaser has failed to use
its reasonable efforts prior to the expiration of such period to cure the
problem identified by Grantor. The Control Option will not terminate upon the
expiration of the Exercise Periods described in clauses (ii) and (v) of Section
3.1.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (i) if an
Exercise Period is extended pursuant to the proviso in Section 3.1(a), the
Termination Time will occur twenty Business Days after such stay or prohibition
has been lifted and Purchaser has received notice of such action and (ii) each
Exercise Notice shall terminate, and be of no further force or effect, 18 months
after its delivery, unless a Closing shall have occurred by such time.
SECTION 3.7. Adjustment Upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger. If any
change in the Company's capital stock shall occur by reason of stock dividends,
stock splits, mergers, consolidations, recapitalizations, combinations,
conversions, exchanges of shares, dividends or other changes in the corporate or
capital structure of the Company, the number and kind of shares or securities
subject to the Control Option and the Purchase Price shall be adjusted so that
Purchaser shall receive upon exercise of the Control Option the number and class
of shares or other securities or property that Purchaser would have received in
respect of the Optioned Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Control Option
if the Control Option had been exercised immediately prior to such event.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.1. No Proxies for or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares. Except as
contemplated by this Agreement, until the Termination Time, Grantor shall not,
directly or indirectly, (i) grant any proxies (other than a revocable proxy
granted in connection with a meeting of stockholders) or enter into any voting
trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of any
Optioned Shares, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of,
or enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or understanding with
respect to the direct or indirect sale, assignment, transfer, encumbrance or
other disposition of, any Optioned Shares or (iii) seek or solicit any
transaction or arrangement described in clauses (i) and (ii). Grantor will
notify Purchaser promptly (and provide all details reasonably requested by
Purchaser) if Grantor
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is approached or solicited, directly or indirectly, by any person with respect
to any of the foregoing. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent or restrict
(x) Grantor or its Affiliates from voting its shares in its sole discretion on
all matters, except as otherwise agreed to between Grantor, its Affiliates and
Purchaser in the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise or (ii) any Affiliate of
Grantor from taking or refraining from taking any other action not provided
herein or otherwise agreed to between Grantor, its Affiliates and Purchaser in
the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise.
SECTION 4.2. Further Assurances. Purchaser and Grantor will each execute
and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all further documents and
instruments and use their reasonable best efforts to secure such consents and
take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary in order to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or to enable Purchaser to enjoy
all benefits and rights of the Optioned Shares.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GRANTOR
Grantor represents and warrants to Purchaser that, except as disclosed in
the Schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement, as of the date hereof and, in the
case of Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.6 the date of the Closing:
SECTION 5.1. Valid Title. Grantor is the sole record and beneficial owner
of the Optioned Shares, free and clear of any Lien (other than the Security
Interest) and any other limitation or restriction (including any limitation or
restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of or transfer any
Optioned Share). At the Closing, Grantor will convey good and valid title to the
Optioned Shares, free and clear of any Lien and any such limitation or
restriction (other than offer and sale restrictions imposed by securities laws).
SECTION 5.2. Corporate Existence. Grantor is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Colorado
and has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses,
authorizations, permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its
business as now conducted. Grantor is duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where such
qualification is necessary, except for those jurisdictions where the failure to
be so qualified would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material
adverse effect on the condition or business of Grantor. Grantor has heretofore
delivered to Purchaser true and complete copies of its articles of incorporation
and bylaws as currently in effect.
SECTION 5.3. Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by
Grantor of this Agreement are within Grantor's corporate power and have been
duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Grantor. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Grantor, and assuming the
accuracy of Purchaser's representations and warranties herein, is a valid and
binding agreement of Grantor.
SECTION 5.4. Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of
Purchaser's representations and warranties herein, the execution, delivery and
performance by Grantor of this Agreement requires no action by Grantor in
respect of, or filing by Grantor with, any Governmental Authority other than (i)
compliance with any applicable requirements of the HSR Act and (ii) any such
action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not reasonably
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on
the business, assets, results of operations, properties or condition (financial
or otherwise) of Grantor.
SECTION 5.5. Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Grantor of this Agreement do not: (i) violate the articles of incorporation or
by-laws of Grantor, (ii) assuming the accuracy of Purchaser's representations
and warranties herein and compliance with the matters referred to in Section
5.4, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order
or decree binding on Grantor, (iii) assuming the accuracy of Purchaser's
representations and warranties herein, require any consent or other action by
any Person under, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or other
instrument binding upon Grantor, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of
any Lien on any material asset of Grantor, except in the case of clauses (ii),
(iii) and (iv), to the extent that any such violation, failure to obtain any
such consent or other action, default, right, loss or Lien would not reasonably
be expected to have, individually
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or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the business, assets, results
of operations, properties or financial condition of Grantor.
SECTION 5.6. Finder's Fees. Except as disclosed to Purchaser, there is no
investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained
by or is authorized to act on behalf of Grantor or its Affiliates who might be
entitled to any fee or commission from Purchaser or any Intercable Group Entity
in connection with the grant or exercise of the Control Option.
SECTION 5.7. Validity, Perfection and Priority of Security Interest. (a)
Upon the delivery of the certificates representing the Optioned Shares to
Purchaser in accordance with Section 9.2, Purchaser will have a valid and
perfected security interest in the Collateral subject to no prior Lien. No
registration, recordation or filing with any governmental body, agency or
official is required in connection with (i) the execution or delivery of this
Agreement or necessary for the validity or enforceability hereof (except as
covered in Sections 5.4 and 5.5) or (ii) for the perfection or enforcement of
the Security Interest. Neither Grantor nor any of its Affiliates has performed
or will perform any acts which would prevent Purchaser from enforcing any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement or which would materially limit Purchaser
in any such enforcement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
parties hereto acknowledge that in matters relating to Franchise Agreements (as
defined in the Shareholders Agreement) and material contracts, an Affiliate of
Grantor will not be in breach of the immediately preceding sentence if it is in
compliance with its obligations under Section 5.2 of the Shareholders Agreement
concerning such matters.
(b) The chief executive office of Grantor is located at its address set
forth in Section 10.4. Under the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the
State in which such office is located, no local filing is required to perfect a
security interest in collateral consisting of general intangibles other than any
such collateral arising from or relating to farm products.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser represents and warrants to Grantor that as of the date hereof
and, in the case of Sections 6.5 and 6.6 the date of the Closing:
SECTION 6.1. Corporate Existence. Purchaser is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Canada and
has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted.
SECTION 6.2. Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by
Purchaser of this Agreement are within Purchaser's powers and have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Purchaser. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser and, assuming the
accuracy of Grantor's representations and warranties herein, is a valid and
binding Agreement of Purchaser.
SECTION 6.3. Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of Grantor's
representations and warranties herein, the execution, delivery and performance
by Purchaser of this Agreement and the purchase by Purchaser of the Optioned
Shares requires no action by Purchaser in respect of, or filing by Purchaser
with, any Governmental Authority other than (i) compliance with any applicable
requirements of the HSR Act and the Exon-Florio Act, and (ii) any such action or
filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect
on, the business, assets, results of operation, properties or financial
condition of Purchaser.
SECTION 6.4. Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Purchaser of this Agreement do not (i) violate the certificate of incorporation
or by-laws of Purchaser, (ii) assuming the accuracy of Grantor's representations
and warranties herein and compliance with the matters referred to in Section
6.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order
or decree, (iii) assuming the accuracy of Grantor's representations and
warranties herein, require any consent or other action by any Person under, or
constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument binding upon
Purchaser or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any
material asset of Purchaser, except in the case of
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clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv), to the extent that any such violation, failure to
obtain any such consent or other action, default, right, loss or Lien would not
reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material
adverse effect on, the business, assets, results of operations, properties or
condition (financial or otherwise) of the Purchaser.
SECTION 6.5. Finder's Fees. There is no investment banker, broker, finder
or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to act on
behalf of Purchaser who might be entitled to any fee or commission from Grantor
or its Affiliates in connection with the grant or exercise of the Control
Option.
SECTION 6.6. Acquisition for Purchaser's Account. The Optioned Shares to be
acquired upon exercise of the Control Option will be acquired by Purchaser for
its own account and not with a view to the public distribution thereof and will
not be transferred except in compliance with the Securities Act.
ARTICLE VII
CHANGE IN LAW
SECTION 7.1. Change in Law. (a) If a Change in Law after the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and prior to the delivery of an Exercise Notice would
be reasonably likely to (i) prevent Purchaser from exercising the Control
Option, (ii) require Purchaser to divest, or otherwise limit Purchaser's ability
to exercise full rights of ownership over, the shares of Capital Stock owned by
Purchaser and its Affiliates, the Control Option or the Optioned Shares or (iii)
after the exercise of the Control Option, require the Intercable Group to divest
any material business or assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct
of Intercable Group's business, Purchaser may elect to dispose of the Control
Option and any other securities of the Intercable Group Entities owned by
Purchaser and its Affiliates pursuant to the terms and procedures of this
Article VII.
(b) Purchaser acknowledges that it will have no rights under this Article
VII if after the date hereof Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries enters into a
new line of business and at such time there is a law, rule or regulation that
has one or more of the effects described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the
preceding paragraph (a).
SECTION 7.2. Right of First Offer. (a) In the event Purchaser wishes to
dispose of the Control Option after the occurrence of an event described in
Section 7.1, Purchaser shall, by written notice to Grantor, first offer the
Control Option to Grantor at a price equal to the aggregate consideration paid
by Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1, plus interest from the date of this
Agreement to and including the date the Control Option is purchased by Grantor
(or an Affiliate of Grantor), at a rate per annum equal to 12%, compounded
annually (the "Offer Price"). Any such written notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit C hereto (the "Offer Notice"), but will be effective only if a similar
notice is simultaneously delivered by Purchaser under the Related Option
Agreements.
(b) For a period of 270 days after receipt of the Offer Notice, Grantor
(or, if Grantor elects not to purchase the Control Option, any of its
Affiliates, including the Company) may, by a written notice to Purchaser in the
form attached as Exhibit D hereto (an "Acceptance Notice"), elect to purchase
the Control Option at the Offer Price and, if it so elects, may also purchase
all (but not less than all) of (i) the shares of Common Stock and Class A Common
Stock then held by Purchaser and its Subsidiaries at a price per share equal to
the Market Value of such shares (calculated pursuant to Section 3.4 and assuming
that the Trigger Date is the day immediately preceding the day the Offer Notice
is delivered) and (ii) any other debt or equity securities of the Intercable
Group Entities then held by the Purchaser and its Subsidiaries at a price equal
to the fair market value of such securities on the day immediately preceding the
day on which the Offer Notice is delivered (such value to be determined pursuant
to the valuation procedures described in Section 3.4(b)).
(c) If Grantor and its Affiliates (including the Company) fail to elect to
purchase the Control Option within 270 days after receipt of the Offer Notice,
then Purchaser may, for a period of 360 days following the expiration of such
time period, sell (or enter into an agreement to sell) the Control Option to a
third party, provided that in the event of any such sale the third party
purchaser must simultaneously exercise the Control
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Option and deliver the Option Price to Grantor in exchange for the Optioned
Shares (in such event, the "Trigger Date" will be the day which is 270 days
after receipt by Grantor of an Offer Notice).
(d) If Grantor fails to elect to purchase the Control Option at the Offer
Price and Purchaser shall not have sold or entered into an agreement to sell the
Control Option prior to the expiration of the 360 day period specified in
paragraph (c) above, Purchaser must, prior to selling the Control Option, again
offer the Control Option to Grantor pursuant to the terms and procedures of this
Section 7.2.
(e) In the event Purchaser elects to exercise its rights under Sections 7.1
and 7.2, Purchaser and Grantor will use reasonable efforts to identify a
suitable partner to purchase the Control Option and the shares of Class A Common
Stock held by Purchaser. Purchaser will consult with Jones before selling the
Control Option to a third party and will consider Jones' views as to the
suitability of potential purchasers.
SECTION 7.3. Closing Procedures. (a) The delivery of an Acceptance Notice
will constitute a contract between Purchaser and Grantor (and any Affiliate of
Grantor that delivers the Acceptance Notice) for the purchase and sale of (i)
the Control Option at the Offer Price, and (ii) if applicable, the securities
described in clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 7.2(b) (the "Additional
Securities") at the price described therein.
(b) If Grantor (or its Affiliate) timely delivers an Acceptance Notice, the
closing for the purchase and sale of the Control Option and the Additional
Securities will take place 20 Business Days after delivery of such Acceptance
Notice.
(c) The purchase price for the Control Option and the Additional Securities
will be paid by wire transfer in immediately available funds to a bank account
designated by Purchaser not less than five Business Days prior to Closing.
(d) At any closing hereunder, Purchaser will deliver to the purchaser good
and valid title to the Control Option and the Additional Securities, free and
clear of any Lien.
ARTICLE VIII
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 8.1. Survival. The covenants, agreements, representations and
warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any
certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith
shall survive the Closing until one year after the date of the Closing, provided
that the representation and warranty contained in Section 5.1 shall survive
indefinitely. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any covenant, agreement,
representation or warranty in respect of which indemnity may be sought under
this Agreement shall survive the time at which it would otherwise terminate
pursuant to the preceding sentence, if notice of the inaccuracy or breach
thereof giving rise to such right of indemnity shall have been given to the
party against whom such indemnity may be sought prior to such time. Any such
notice shall set forth the basis of the claim for indemnification (including
reference to the specific details regarding the manner in which the covenants,
agreements, representations or warranties are alleged to have been breached).
SECTION 8.2. Indemnification. (a) Grantor hereby indemnifies Purchaser
against and agrees to hold it harmless from any and all damage, loss, liability
and expense other than consequential damages (including, without limitation,
reasonable expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
in connection with any action, suit or proceeding) ("Damages") incurred or
suffered by Purchaser arising out of any misrepresentation or breach of
warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be performed by Grantor pursuant to
this Agreement.
(b) Purchaser hereby indemnifies Grantor against and agrees to hold it
harmless from any and all Damages incurred or suffered by Grantor arising out of
any misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be
performed by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 8.3. Procedures. The party seeking indemnification under Section
8.2 (the "Indemnified Party") agrees to give prompt notice to the party against
whom indemnity is sought (the "Indemnifying Party") of the assertion of any
claim, or the commencement of any suit, action or proceeding in respect of
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which indemnity may be sought under such Section. The Indemnifying Party may,
and at the request of the Indemnified Party shall participate in and control the
defense of any such suit, action or proceeding at its own expense. The
Indemnifying Party shall not be liable under Section 8.2 for any settlement
effected without its consent of any claim, litigation or proceeding in respect
of which indemnity may be sought hereunder.
ARTICLE IX
PLEDGE OF OPTIONED SHARES
SECTION 9.1. The Security Interest. In order to secure the performance of
the Secured Obligations in accordance with the terms thereof, and to secure the
performance of all the obligations of Grantor hereunder:
(a) Grantor hereby assigns and pledges to Purchaser and grants to Purchaser
a security interest in the Optioned Shares, and all of its rights and privileges
with respect to the Optioned Shares, and all income and profits thereon (other
than dividends paid by the Company in respect of the Optioned Shares prior to
any exercise by the Purchaser of its remedies hereunder, which will be paid over
to Grantor as provided in Section 9.4) and all proceeds of the foregoing, and
any and all property referred to in Section 9.1(b) (the "Collateral").
(b) In the event any change in the Company's capital stock described in
Section 3.7 shall occur, Grantor will immediately pledge and deposit with
Purchaser any securities (and any share certificates or other instruments
evidencing such securities) issued by the Company in respect of the Optioned
Shares, and all income and profits thereon (other than dividends paid by the
Company in respect of the Optioned Shares prior to any exercise by the Purchaser
of its remedies hereunder), as additional security for the Secured Obligations.
All such securities, share certificates, instruments and other property
constitute Collateral and are subject to all provisions of this Agreement.
(c) The Security Interest is granted as security only and shall not subject
Purchaser to, or transfer or in any way affect or modify, any obligation or
liability of Grantor with respect to any of the Collateral or any transaction in
connection therewith.
(d) In the event Grantor fails to perform any Secured Obligation, Purchaser
shall be entitled to exercise all rights of a secured party under the Uniform
Commercial Code (whether or not in effect in the jurisdiction where the rights
are exercised) and such other rights as may otherwise be provided to a secured
party under applicable law.
SECTION 9.2. Delivery of Collateral. All certificates representing Optioned
Shares (or securities described in Section 9.1(b)) delivered to Purchaser by
Grantor pursuant hereto shall be in suitable form for transfer by delivery, or
shall be accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in
blank, with signatures appropriately guaranteed, and accompanied by any required
transfer tax stamps, all in form and substance satisfactory to Purchaser.
SECTION 9.3. Further Assurances. (a) Grantor agrees that it will, at
Purchaser's expense and in such manner and form as Purchaser may reasonably
require, execute, deliver, file and record any financing statement, specific
assignment or other paper and take any other action that may be necessary or
desirable, or that Purchaser may request, in order to create, preserve, perfect
or validate the Security Interest or to enable Purchaser to exercise and enforce
its rights hereunder with respect to any of the Collateral. To the extent
permitted by applicable law, Grantor hereby authorizes Purchaser to execute and
file, in the name of Grantor or otherwise, Uniform Commercial Code financing
statements (which may be carbon, photographic, photostatic or other
reproductions of this Agreement or of a financing statement relating to this
Agreement) which Purchaser in its reasonable discretion may deem necessary or
appropriate to further perfect the Security Interest.
(b) Grantor agrees that it will not change (i) its name, identity or
corporate structure in any manner or (ii) the location of its chief executive
office unless it shall have given Purchaser not less than 30 days' prior notice
thereof.
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SECTION 9.4. Right to Vote and Receive Dividends on Collateral. (a) Until
such time (if ever) that Purchaser shall have exercised any of its remedies in
respect of the Collateral, Grantor shall retain all voting rights with respect
to the Optioned Shares and shall have the right to receive all dividends paid by
the Company in respect of the Collateral and Purchaser shall take all such
action as Grantor may deem necessary or appropriate to give effect to such
right. All such dividends which are received by Purchaser shall be received in
trust for the benefit of Grantor and shall promptly be paid over to Grantor.
(b) In the event Purchaser exercises any of its remedies in respect of the
Collateral, Purchaser shall thereafter be entitled to receive all dividends paid
by the Company in respect of the Collateral, but there will be no Option Price
adjustment pursuant to Section 3.3(a)(ii) in respect of any such dividends
retained by Purchaser.
SECTION 9.5. Limitation on Duty of Purchaser in Respect of Collateral.
Beyond the exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof, Purchaser shall
have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the
possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or as to the
preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining
thereto. Purchaser shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the
custody and preservation of the Collateral in its possession if the Collateral
is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which it accords its own
property, and shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to any
of the Collateral, or for any diminution in the value thereof, by reason of the
act or omission of any agent or bailee selected by Purchaser in good faith.
SECTION 9.6. Termination of Security Interest; Release of Collateral. The
Security Interest granted hereunder shall terminate, and all rights to the
Collateral shall revert to the Grantor, at the Termination Time (unless
Purchaser has purchased the Optioned Shares). Upon any such termination of the
Security Interests or release of Collateral, Purchaser will execute and deliver
to Grantor such documents as Grantor shall reasonably request to evidence the
termination of the Security Interest or the release of such Collateral, as the
case may be.
SECTION 9.7. Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Article IX are
for the benefit of Purchaser and Grantor and their respective successors and
assigns, and in the event of an assignment permitted by Section 10.2 of all or
any of the Secured Obligations, the rights hereunder, to the extent applicable
to the indebtedness so assigned, may be transferred with such indebtedness.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 10.1. Termination. (a) This Agreement will terminate automatically
and will be of no further force or effect at the Termination Time.
(b) The termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1 shall be
without liability of any party (or any stockholder, director, officer, employee,
agent, consultant or representative of such party) to any other party to this
Agreement, provided that no such termination shall relieve any party for any
liability such party may have for a material willful breach hereof.
SECTION 10.2. Successors and Assigns. (a) The provisions of this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors. No party may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any
of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of
the other parties hereto, provided that (i) Purchaser may assign its rights, but
not its obligations, hereunder to any Eligible Assignee, (ii) Purchaser may
assign its rights and obligations hereunder as provided in Article VII and (iii)
Purchaser may assign its rights (but not its obligations) hereunder at any time
after the delivery by it of an Exercise Notice to Grantor if at the time of any
such assignment pursuant to this clause (iii) the assignee will purchase the
Optioned Shares pursuant to Section 3.5.
(b) For purposes of this Agreement, "Eligible Assignee" means any entity
which at the time of such assignment is, and thereafter during the term of this
Agreement remains, (i) controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Purchaser and
(ii) not primarily engaged in, or a Subsidiary of the Purchaser primarily
engaged in, the
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direct operation or management of (x) cable television systems located in North
America, (y) wireline local communications services located in the United States
of America or (z) educational programming services, other than Purchaser and any
Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a JI Group Entity (each a
"Restricted Business"). The parties hereto acknowledge that the foregoing
provisions are not intended to restrict the Purchaser from assigning its rights
hereunder to a Subsidiary of the Purchaser that is a holding company of an
entity or entities primarily engaged in a Restricted Business.
SECTION 10.3. Specific Performance. The parties agree that (i) Purchaser
would be irreparably damaged if for any reason Grantor failed to sell the
Optioned Shares upon exercise of the Control Option or to perform any of
Grantor's other obligations under this Agreement, and that Purchaser would not
have an adequate remedy at law for money damages in such event and (ii) Grantor
would be irreparably damaged if for any reason Purchaser failed to maintain the
Collateral in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or to perform any of
Purchaser's other obligations under this Agreement, and that Grantor would not
have an adequate remedy at law for money damages in such event. Accordingly,
each party shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive and other
equitable relief to enforce the performance of this Agreement by the other
party. This provision is without prejudice to any other rights that each party
may have against the other party for any failure to perform their obligations
under this Agreement.
SECTION 10.4. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered
in person, by cable, telegram or telex, or by registered or certified mail
(postage prepaid, return receipt requested):
if to Grantor:
(name of Grantor)
(address)
Fax:
Attention:
with a copy to:
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80155
Fax: 303-784-8510
Attention: Glenn R. Jones and General Counsel
if to Purchaser:
(Bell Canada International Inc.)
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2262
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2342
Attention: General Counsel
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Any notice delivered after business hours or on any day which is not a Business
Day shall be deemed for purposes of computing any time period hereunder to have
been delivered on the succeeding Business Day.
SECTION 10.5. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with
this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
SECTION 10.6. Amendments and Waivers. (a) Any provision of this Agreement
may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing
and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party to this Agreement, or
in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be
effective.
(b) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies
provided by law.
SECTION 10.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the law of the State of Delaware, without regard
to the conflicts of law rules of such state.
SECTION 10.8. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be signed in
any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same
effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
This Agreement shall become effective when each party hereto shall have received
counterparts hereof signed by all of the other parties hereto.
SECTION 10.9. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
SECTION 10.10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and
written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
SECTION 10.11. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall
be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability
of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first above written.
(NEWCO)
___________________________________
By:
Title:
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
___________________________________
By:
Title:
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SCHEDULE I
THE OPTION PRICE
The Option Price on any Trigger Date will be based on the following table:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
SPA CLOSING BASE PRICE
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<S> <C>
181st day after SPA Closing............... 28.50
1......................................... 40.32
2......................................... 45.16
3......................................... 50.58
4......................................... 56.65
5......................................... 63.44
6......................................... 71.06
7......................................... 79.58
8......................................... 89.13
</TABLE>
The Option Price on any Trigger Date will equal the sum of:
(i) the Base Price on the anniversary of the SPA Closing immediately
preceding the Trigger Date, and
(ii) a pro rata portion (based on the number of days elapsed between
the most recent anniversary of the SPA Closing and the Trigger Date) of the
difference between such Base Price and the Base Price on the immediately
succeeding anniversary of the SPA Closing.
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EXHIBIT A
(FORM OF EXERCISE PERIOD NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Bell Canada International Inc.):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the
Agreement. This Grantor's Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
3.1 of the Agreement.
Grantor hereby irrevocably notifies Purchaser that (an Event has occurred
on (date) and an Exercise Period has commenced pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(i)
of the Agreement. Such Exercise Period will expire on 270 days from receipt by
you of this Grantor's Notice.)(3) (a Resignation Event has occurred on (date)
and an Exercise Period has commenced pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(ii) of the
Agreement. Such Exercise Period will expire on , which is 90 days
from receipt by you of this Grantor's Notice.)(4) (pursuant to subsection
3.1(a)(iii) of the Agreement, Grantor hereby requests that Purchaser determine
whether it wishes to exercise the Control Option on or prior to ,
which is 180 days from receipt by you of this Grantor's Notice.)(5) (a Spacelink
Bankruptcy Event has occurred on (date) and an Exercise Period has commenced
pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(v) of the Agreement. Such Exercise Period will
expire on , which is 30 days from receipt by you of this Grantor's
Notice.)(6)
If Purchaser wishes to exercise the Control Option pursuant to the terms
and conditions of the Agreement, please respond by delivery of an Exercise
Notice in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Agreement prior to the expiration
of the Exercise Period.
(NEWCO)
By:________________________________
(3) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(i) Grantor's Notice.
(4) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(ii) Grantor's Notice.
(5) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(iii) Grantor's Notice.
(6) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(v) Grantor's Notice.
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EXHIBIT B
(FORM OF EXERCISE NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Newco):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement" dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning set forth in the
Agreement. This Exercise Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
3.2 of the Agreement and in response to your Exercise Period Notice dated as of
(date).
Purchaser hereby (irrevocably elects to exercise the Control Option and
purchase the Optioned Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $ .
Schedule I hereto sets forth our calculation of the purchase price per share
pursuant to Sections 3.3 and 3.4(a) of the Agreement. Please contact us so that
we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and place for closing.) (elects to
exercise to Control Option and purchase the Optioned Shares at a price to be
determined pursuant to Section 3.3 and the procedures described in Section
3.4(b) of the Agreement. Please contact us so that we may attempt to negotiate
the Market Value of within 10 Business Days of the date hereof.)(7)
Please contact us so that we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and
place for closing.
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
By:_________________________________
(7) Use second option only if a Market Value must be determined pursuant to
Section 3.4(b).
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EXHIBIT C
(FORM OF OFFER NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Newco):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the
Agreement. This Offer Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 7.2
of the Agreement.
Purchaser wishes to dispose of the Control Option and hereby irrevocably
offers to sell the Control Option to Grantor (or, if Grantor elects not to
purchase the Control Option, any of its Affiliates, including the Company) for
the Offer Price (as defined in the Agreement), which we calculate to be
$ as of the date of this Offer Notice.
If Grantor (or its Affiliate) wishes to purchase the Control Option for the
Offer Price, please respond by delivery of an Acceptance Notice in accordance
with subsection 7.2(b) of the Agreement on or prior to that date which is 270
days from receipt by you of this Offer Notice.
(Bell Canada International Inc.)
By:_________________________________
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EXHIBIT D
(FORM OF ACCEPTANCE NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Bell Canada International Inc.):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning set forth in the
Agreement. This Acceptance Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
7.2 of the Agreement and in response to Purchaser's Offer Notice dated as of
(date).
Grantor hereby irrevocably agrees to exercise the Control Option and
purchase the Optioned Shares for the Offer Price, which we calculate to be
$ as of the date hereof. (Grantor also hereby elects to purchase (i)
all shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock and (ii) any other debt or
equity securities of the Intercable Group Entities held by Purchaser and its
Subsidiaries on the date hereof for an aggregate purchase price to be determined
pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the Agreement.)(8)
Please contact us so that we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and
place for closing (and the purchase price of the additional securities)*.
(NEWCO)
By:_________________________________
(8) Insert if appropriate.
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ANNEX H
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of the day of
, 1994 ("Effective Date")(1), by and between Glenn R. Jones
("Executive") and Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Company").
WHEREAS, Executive is the founder of the Company, and currently serves as
its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 between Bell
Canada International, Inc. ("Investor") and the Company (the "Stock Purchase
Agreement"), provides for the sale of certain shares of stock in the Company to
Investor, and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the Investor's willingness to proceed with the
transactions contemplated by the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Investor has
acknowledged Executive's involvement with other Jones International affiliates
and has required that the Executive also agree to serve as the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company on the terms and conditions and subject
to the rights of termination hereinafter set forth, and Executive is willing to
accept such employment on such terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements hereinafter set
forth, Executive and the Company have agreed and do hereby agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE
COMPANY. The Company does hereby employ Executive as Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Executive does hereby accept and
agree to such employment. During such time as Executive shall be serving as
Chief Executive Officer, his duties shall include such executive and managerial
duties as the Board of Directors of the Company shall from time to time
prescribe and as provided in the Bylaws of the Company. Anything herein to the
contrary notwithstanding, Executive shall devote such amount of time to the
business of the Company as Executive shall determine in good faith is necessary
to carry out the responsibilities of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer, due allowance being made for his involvement with other Jones
International affiliates, reasonable vacations and reasonable absences because
of illness. Furthermore, Executive shall exercise due diligence and care in the
performance of his duties to the Company under this Agreement. Executive shall
be free to devote time to other business enterprises and opportunities, whether
or not related in any manner to the business of the Company, consistent with
such amounts of time as Executive has historically devoted to such matters.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this
Agreement, Executive shall be employed by the Company for a period (the "Term")
commencing on the Effective Date and ending upon the first to occur of (a) eight
years from the Effective Date, or (b) the closing of the exercise of the Control
Option (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement). As used herein, a year in
the term of this Agreement shall be measured from the applicable anniversary of
the Effective Date.
3. COMPENSATION. The Company shall pay Executive, during each year in the
Term of this Agreement, a base salary determined as follows ("Base Salary"):
(a) During the first year in the Term of this Agreement, Executive's
Base Salary shall be equal to $2,500,000(2).
(b) During each subsequent year in the Term of this Agreement,
Executive's Base Salary shall be equal to the "Increase Percentage" for
such year multiplied by his Base Salary for the immediately preceding year.
Increase Percentage for any year shall mean the increase in the Consumer
Price Index for the Denver Metropolitan Area as published by the United
States Department of Labor for the immediately preceding calendar year.
Such Base Salary shall be payable in equal biweekly installments or at such
other time or times as Executive and Company shall agree.
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4. FRINGE BENEFITS. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any
benefit programs adopted from time to time by the Company for the benefit of its
executive employees, and Executive shall be entitled to receive such other
fringe benefits as may be granted to him from time to time by the Company's
Board of Directors.
(2) $1,500,000 if the Alternate Transaction is consummated.
(a) BENEFIT PLANS. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any
benefit plans relating to stock options, stock purchases, pension, thrift,
profit sharing, life insurance, medical coverage, education, or other retirement
or employee benefits available to other executive employees of the Company,
subject to any restrictions (including waiting periods) specified in such plans;
provided, however, that Executive shall receive benefits under such plans at a
level commensurate with his position as Chairman of the Board and/or Chief
Executive Officer of the Company and consistent with the level of benefits and
awards historically received by him as an employee of the Company.
(b) AUTOMOBILE. The Company shall provide Executive with a car allowance of
$ per month, which shall be applied by Executive towards the purchase
or lease of a suitable vehicle.
(c) VACATION. Executive shall be entitled to seven weeks of paid vacation
per calendar year, with such vacation to be scheduled and taken in accordance
with the Company's standard vacation policies.
(d) OPTIONS. The Company may, in the discretion of its Board of Directors
or any duly designated committee thereof, grant the Executive (x) an option to
purchase up to 436,979 shares of common stock of the Company and (y) such other
stock options as it deems appropriate.
5. BUSINESS EXPENSES. The Company shall reimburse Executive for any and all
necessary, customary and usual expenses, properly receipted in accordance with
Company policies, incurred by Executive on behalf of the Company.
6. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
(a) DEATH. If Executive dies while employed by the Company during the Term,
his employment shall immediately terminate, in which event Executive shall be
entitled to the benefits set forth in Section 7.
(b) DISABILITY. If, as a result of Executive's incapacity due to physical
or mental illness, Executive shall have been absent from the performance of his
duties with the Company for 12 consecutive months or an aggregate of 14 months
in any consecutive 24 month period, and within 30 days after written notice is
provided to him by the Company, he shall not have returned to the performance of
his duties, Executive's employment under this Agreement may be terminated either
by the Company or by Executive for "Disability," in which event Executive shall
thereupon be entitled to the benefits set forth in Section 7. Any question as to
the existence of a Disability shall be determined in writing by a qualified
independent physician mutually acceptable to Executive and the Investor. If
Executive and Investor cannot agree as to a qualified independent physician,
each shall appoint such a physician and those two physicians shall select a
third who shall make such determination. The determination of Disability made by
any such physician shall be final and conclusive for all purposes of this
Agreement.
(c) TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY FOR CAUSE. The Company may terminate
Executive's employment under this Agreement for "Cause," at any time prior to
expiration of the Term of the Agreement and, in the case of clause (i) below,
without any advance written notice to Executive. For purposes of this Agreement
"Cause" shall mean (i) Executive's conviction or plea of guilty for fraud
material misappropriation or embezzlement, or (ii) following notice and a
reasonable opportunity to cure the problem, Executive's willful and continued
failure substantially to perform his duties hereunder (other than as a result of
a Disability). In the event of a termination of Executive's employment for
Cause, all other obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall cease as
of the date of such termination. If Executive terminates his employment
voluntarily (but not by reason of death or Disability) with the Company for any
reason, Executive shall be entitled to the same payments he would have received
if his employment had been terminated by the Company for Cause and all other
obligations of the Company hereunder shall terminate as of the date of such
termination.
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7. COMPENSATION UPON TERMINATION BY DEATH, BY DISABILITY OR BY THE COMPANY
OTHER THAN FOR CAUSE. If Executive's employment shall be terminated during the
Term (i) by death, (ii) by Disability or (iii), subject to clause (f) below, by
the Company other than for Cause, Executive shall be entitled to the following
benefits:
(a) LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF UNPAID BASE SALARY FOR ENTIRE REMAINING TERM OF
AGREEMENT. Within 30 days from the date of termination of Executive's employment
("Termination Date"), the Company shall, at Executive's option, (i) continue to
pay Executive his Base Salary (including the increases contemplated by Section
7(b) hereof) until the eighth anniversary of the Effective Date or (ii) make a
lump sum payment to Executive in an amount equal to the total cumulative Base
Salary that would have been payable to Executive under this Agreement for each
of the remaining years in the Term of this Agreement; provided, however, that,
for the purposes of determining the amount of such lump sum payment, and
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2 above, (i) the Term of this
Agreement shall be eight years from the Effective Date; (ii) for purposes of
determining the Increase Percentage for any year in the Term of this Agreement
following the year in which the Termination Date occurs, the percentage increase
in the Consumer Price Index for the Denver Metropolitan Area shall be deemed to
be the average of such increases for the five calendar years immediately
preceding the Termination Date; and, (iii) the amount of such lump sum payment,
as determined above, shall be discounted to present value based on the interest
rate, at the time of determination, of United States Treasury bonds, notes or
bills, as the case may be, having a remaining maturity equal to the time
remaining until the eighth anniversary of the Effective Date. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if Executive's employment is terminated by Disability, Executive
shall not receive such lump sum payment, but shall continue to receive his Base
Salary (including the increases contemplated by Section 7(b) hereof) until the
eighth anniversary of the Effective Date.
(b) CONTINUATION OF FRINGE BENEFITS. The Company shall continue to provide
Executive and/or his eligible dependents and beneficiaries with all Fringe
Benefits set forth in Section 4 throughout the remaining unexpired Term of the
Agreement, as if Executive's employment under the Agreement had not been
terminated. If, as the result of termination of Executive's employment,
Executive and/or his otherwise eligible dependents or beneficiaries shall become
ineligible for benefits under any one or more of the Company's benefit plans,
the Company shall continue to provide Executive and his eligible dependents or
beneficiaries with benefits at a level at least equivalent to the level of
benefits to which Executive and his dependents and beneficiaries were entitled
with respect to such plans pursuant to this Agreement immediately prior to the
Termination Date.
(c) EXCISE TAX GROSS-UP. In the event that Executive is terminated by the
Company during the Term other than for Cause (excluding any termination by the
Company due to Disability, termination due to death or termination by the
Executive for any reason), and Executive becomes entitled to the benefit
payments provided under subparagraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 7 ("Benefit
Payments"), and if any of the Benefit Payments will be subject to any excise tax
imposed under section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from
time to time ("Code"), or successor sections thereto ("Excise Tax"), the Company
shall pay to Executive an additional amount (the "Gross-Up Payment") such that
the net amount retained by Executive as to the Benefit Payments, after deduction
of any Excise Tax on the Benefit Payments and any federal, state and local
income tax and Excise Tax upon the Benefit Payments, shall be equal to the
amount of the Benefit Payments. Such Gross-Up Payment shall be computed in
accordance with Annex I hereto.
(d) NO MITIGATION REQUIRED; NO OTHER ENTITLEMENT TO BENEFITS UNDER
AGREEMENT. Executive shall not be required in any way to mitigate the amount of
any payment provided for in this Section 7, including, but not limited to, by
seeking other employment, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for in
this Section 7 be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result
of employment with another employer after the Termination Date, or otherwise.
Except as set forth in this Section 7, following a termination governed by this
Section 7, Executive shall not be entitled to any other compensation or benefits
set forth in this Agreement, except as may be separately negotiated by the
parties and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company in writing in
conjunction with the termination of Executive's employment.
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(e) TERM. For purposes of this Section 7, the Term of this Agreement shall
be deemed to continue until eight years from the Effective Date.
(f) TERMINATION OTHER THAN FOR CAUSE. For purposes of this Agreement, a
termination of Executive's employment by the Company shall be deemed to be a
termination other than for Cause only if a majority of the members of the Board
of Directors who are Independent Directors (as defined in the Shareholders
Agreement) or directors nominated by Investor shall have voted for such
termination under circumstances when neither Cause nor a Disability shall exist.
(g) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in no event
shall the Company be obligated to pay Executive any amount or provide Executive
with any benefits hereunder as a result of, or in connection with, any
termination of employment occurring coincident with or following the expiration
of the Term.
(h) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Executive shall
commit suicide, he shall be entitled to receive only those payments he would
have received had he been terminated for Cause.
8. REFERRAL, CONFIDENTIALITY.
(a) For a period of one year following the termination of Executive's
employment hereunder, other than a termination by the Company other than for
Cause, Executive shall be subject to the obligation to refer business to the
Company set forth in Section 3.3 of the Shareholders Agreement, provided that
such referral obligation shall not last beyond the Term of this Agreement (or
beyond the Option Termination Date, as defined in the Shareholders Agreement).
(b) Executive acknowledges that as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company he may receive confidential information regarding the Company.
Executive agrees that for a period of two years following the termination of
Executive's employment hereunder, other than a termination by the Company other
than for Cause, Executive shall keep such information confidential, unless (i)
such information is generally available to the public, (ii) such information was
available to Executive from other sources, (iii) such information relates to
other Jones International affiliates or (iv) Executive believes in good faith
that such information is required to be disclosed (x) pursuant to law,
regulation, court order, subpoena or other similar requirements or (y) to
perform his duties hereunder.
9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be given in person, by fax or first class mail,
certified or registered with return receipt requested, and shall be deemed to
have been duly given upon receipt by the respective persons named below:
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Phone:
Fax:
If to Executive: Glenn R. Jones
Phone:
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Either party may change such party's address for notices by notice duly given
pursuant hereto.
10. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event judicial determination is necessary of
any dispute arising as to the parties' rights and obligations hereunder, each
party shall have the right, in addition to any other relief granted by the
court, to attorneys' fees based on a determination by the court of the extent to
which each party has prevailed as to the material issues raised in determination
of the dispute.
11. TERMINATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS. This Agreement terminates and
supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings between the parties
with respect to employment or with respect to the compensation of Executive by
the Company. Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect any stock option or
related agreements between Executive and the Company.
12. ASSIGNMENT; SUCCESSORS. This Agreement is personal in its nature and
neither of the parties hereto shall, without the consent of the other, assign or
transfer this Agreement or any rights or
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obligations hereunder; provided that, in the event of the merger, consolidation,
transfer, or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company with
or to any other individual or entity, this Agreement shall, subject to the
provisions hereof, be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such successor
and such successor shall discharge and perform all the promises, covenants,
duties, and obligations of the Company hereunder.
13. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and the legal relations thus created
between the parties hereto shall be governed by and construed under and in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; HEADINGS. This Agreement embodies the entire
agreement of the parties respecting the matters within its scope and may be
modified only in writing. Section headings in this Agreement are included herein
for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Agreement for any other purpose.
15. WAIVER; MODIFICATION. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any
of the terms, covenants, or conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of
such term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of, or
failure to insist upon strict compliance with, any right or power hereunder at
any one or more times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such right or
power at any other time or times. This Agreement shall not be modified in any
respect except by a writing executed by each party hereto.
16. SEVERABILITY. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that any portion of this Agreement is in violation of any statute or
public policy, only the portions of this Agreement that violate such statute or
public policy shall be stricken. All portions of this Agreement that do not
violate any statute or public policy shall continue in full force and effect.
Further, any court order striking any portion of this Agreement shall modify the
stricken terms as narrowly as possible to give as much effect as possible to the
intentions of the parties under this Agreement.
17. INDEMNIFICATION. The Company shall indemnify and hold Executive
harmless to the maximum extent permitted by law.
18. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed by
its duly authorized officer, and Executive has hereunto signed this Agreement,
as of the date first above written.
Jones Intercable, Inc.
By:_________________________________
____________________________________
Glenn R. Jones
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ANNEX I
(TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT)
For purposes of determining whether any of the Benefit Payments will be
subject to the Excise Tax and the amount of such Excise Tax, (i) the Benefit
Payments and any other payments or benefits received or to be received by
Executive in connection with a change described in Section 280G(b)(2)(A)(i)(I)
or (II) of the Code ("Change in Control") or the termination of Executive's
employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan,
arrangement or agreement with the Company, any person whose actions result in a
Change in Control or any person affiliated with the Company or such person)
shall be treated as "parachute payments" within the meaning of section
280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all "excess parachute payments" within the meaning
of section 280G(b)(l) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax,
unless in the written opinion of tax counsel (which opinion shall be reasonably
acceptable to the Executive) selected by the Company's independent auditors and
reasonably acceptable to Executive the Benefit Payments and/or such other
payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments,
including by reason of section 280G(b)(4)(A) of the Code, or such excess
parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for
services actually rendered, within the meaning of section 280G(b)(4)(B) of the
Code, in excess of the Base Amount (as defined in section 280G(b)(3) of the
Code) allocable to such reasonable compensation, or are otherwise not subject to
the Excise Tax; (ii) the amount of the Benefit Payments which shall be treated
as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of (A) the total
amount of the Benefit Payments or (B) the amount of excess parachute payments
within the meaning of section 280G(b)(l) of the Code (after applying clause (i),
above); and (iii) the value of any non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or
benefit shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors in accordance
with the principles of sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of
determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, Executive shall be deemed to pay
federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in
the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made and state and
local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and
locality of Executive's residence on the Termination Date, net of the maximum
reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such
state and local taxes based on the marginal rate referenced above. In the event
that the Excise Tax is subsequently determined to be less than the amount taken
into account hereunder at the Termination Date, Executive shall repay to the
Company, at the time that the amount of such reduction in Excise Tax is finally
determined, the portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to such reduction
(plus that portion of the Gross-Up Payment attributable to the Excise Tax and
federal, state and local income tax imposed on the Gross-Up Payment being repaid
by Executive to the extent that such repayment results in a reduction in Excise
Tax and/or a federal, state or local income tax deduction) plus interest on the
amount of such repayment at the rate provided in section 1274(b)(2)(B) of the
Code. In the event that the Excise Tax is determined to exceed the amount taken
into account hereunder at the time of the termination of Executive's employment
(including by reason of any payment the existence or amount of which cannot be
determined at the time of the Gross-Up Payment), the Company shall make an
additional Gross-Up Payment in respect of such excess (plus any interest,
penalties or additions payable by Executive with respect to such excess) at the
time that the amount of such excess is finally determined. Executive and the
Company shall each reasonably cooperate with the other in connection with any
administrative or judicial proceedings concerning the existence or amount of
liability for Excise Tax with respect to the Benefit Payments.
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ANNEX I
AMENDED AND RESTATED
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF
MAY 31, 1994
BETWEEN
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
AND
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.*
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* Includes all changes made as a result of that certain Amendment No. 1 to Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of October 20, 1994 between BCI and Intercable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions..................................................................... I-1
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1 Purchase and Sale............................................................... I-6
2.2 Closing......................................................................... I-6
2.3 Legends......................................................................... I-7
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
3.1 Corporate Existence and Power................................................... I-7
3.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books........................................... I-7
3.3 Governmental Authorization...................................................... I-8
3.4 Non-Contravention............................................................... I-8
3.5 Capitalization of the Company................................................... I-9
3.6 Subsidiaries.................................................................... I-9
3.7 SEC Documents................................................................... I-10
3.8 Financial Statements............................................................ I-10
3.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities............................................. I-10
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes...................................................... I-11
3.11 Properties...................................................................... I-11
3.12 Franchises...................................................................... I-11
3.13 Litigation...................................................................... I-12
3.14 Material Contracts.............................................................. I-12
3.15 Insurance Coverage.............................................................. I-13
3.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults.............................. I-13
3.17 Environmental Matters........................................................... I-13
3.18 Intellectual Property........................................................... I-14
3.19 Taxes........................................................................... I-14
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates.................................................... I-14
3.21 Directors and Officers.......................................................... I-15
3.22 Employee Benefit Plans.......................................................... I-15
3.23 Finders' Fees................................................................... I-16
3.24 Spacelink....................................................................... I-17
3.25 Representations................................................................. I-17
3.26 Use of Proceeds................................................................. I-17
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
4.1 Organization and Existence...................................................... I-17
4.2 Corporate Authorization......................................................... I-17
4.3 Governmental Authorization...................................................... I-17
4.4 Non-Contravention............................................................... I-17
4.5 Finders' Fees................................................................... I-18
4.6 Purchase for Investment......................................................... I-18
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4.7 Litigation...................................................................... I-18
4.8 Financial Statements............................................................ I-18
4.9 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders........................................... I-18
4.10 Disclosure in Joint Proxy Statement............................................. I-18
ARTICLE 5
PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS
5.1 Stockholder Meetings; Proxy Material............................................ I-18
5.2 Certain Pre-Closing Transactions................................................ I-19
5.3 Conduct Prior to Closing........................................................ I-19
5.4 Interim Financing............................................................... I-22
5.5 Access to Information........................................................... I-23
5.6 Notices of Certain Events....................................................... I-23
5.7 Reasonable Efforts.............................................................. I-23
5.8 Public Announcements............................................................ I-24
5.9 Other Offers.................................................................... I-24
5.10 Break-Up Fee.................................................................... I-24
5.11 No Other Cable Business Discussions............................................. I-24
5.12 Fees and Expenses............................................................... I-25
5.13 Confidentiality................................................................. I-25
5.14 Spacelink Agreement............................................................. I-25
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of the Purchaser and the Company...................... I-25
6.2 Conditions to Obligation of the Purchaser....................................... I-26
6.3 Conditions to Obligation of the Company......................................... I-27
ARTICLE 7
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Survival........................................................................ I-28
7.2 Indemnification................................................................. I-28
7.3 Notices......................................................................... I-28
7.4 Actual Knowledge Limitation..................................................... I-28
7.5 Third-Party Claims.............................................................. I-29
ARTICLE 8
TERMINATION
8.1 Grounds for Termination......................................................... I-29
8.2 Effect of Termination........................................................... I-29
ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Notices......................................................................... I-30
9.2 Amendments and Waivers.......................................................... I-30
9.3 Expenses........................................................................ I-30
9.4 Successors and Assigns.......................................................... I-31
9.5 Governing Law................................................................... I-31
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9.7 Headings........................................................................ I-31
9.8 Entire Agreement................................................................ I-31
9.9 Separability.................................................................... I-31
9.10 Schedules....................................................................... I-31
SCHEDULES
Schedule 1.1 Loan Agreements
Schedule 3.3 Governmental Authorization
Schedule 3.4 Non-Contravention
Schedule 3.5 Capitalization
Schedule 3.6 Subsidiaries
Schedule 3.10 Absence of Certain Changes
Schedule 3.11 Properties
Schedule 3.12 Franchises
Schedule 3.13 Litigation
Schedule 3.14 Material Contracts
Schedule 3.17 Environmental Matters
Schedule 3.18 Intellectual Property
Schedule 3.19 Taxes
Schedule 3.20 Transactions with Affiliates
Schedule 3.21 Directors and Officers
Schedule 3.22 Employee Benefit Matters
Schedule 3.23 Fees
Schedule 5.11 No Other Cable Business Discussions
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Financial Services Agreement
Exhibit B Jones Employment Agreement
Exhibit C Shareholders Agreement
Exhibit D Spacelink Schedules
Exhibit E Supply and Services Agreement
Exhibit F Amended and Restated By-laws of Jones Intercable, Inc.
Exhibit G Form of opinion of counsel to the Company
Exhibit H Form of opinion of counsel to the Purchaser
Exhibit I Additional Closing Representations
Exhibit J Spacelink Covenants
Exhibit K Secondment Agreement
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of May 31, 1994 between Bell Canada International Inc.,
a Canadian corporation (the "Purchaser"), and Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation (the "Company").
The parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the
following meanings:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with such Person.
"Allocated Expenses" means for any period the fees payable (without
regard to any Cable Partnership's right to defer or limit actual payment)
to the Company or a Consolidated Subsidiary by the Cable Partnerships to
compensate the Company or such Consolidated Subsidiary for that portion
(computed by the Company consistently with respect to all Cable
Partnerships) of its general overhead and administrative expenses,
including all of its direct and indirect expenses allocable to the
operation of the Cable Partnerships' business, including, but not limited
to, home office rent, supplies, telephone, travel and copying charges, and
salaries of full and part-time employees.
"Alternative Transaction" has the meaning set forth in the Transaction
Agreement.
"Annualized Operating Cash Flow" means, for any fiscal quarter of the
Company, the product of (i) four and (ii) the total revenues (excluding the
gain on the sale of any assets to the extent included therein) of the
Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries for such quarter, adjusted for
Owned Systems acquired or sold during such period, plus MLP Distributions
and Interest Income, less the sum of (A) operating expenses of the Company
and its Consolidated Subsidiaries for such quarter, excluding non-cash
items, adjusted for Owned Systems acquired or sold during such period, (B)
general and administrative expenses of the Company and its Consolidated
Subsidiaries for such quarter, excluding non-cash items, in each case, (C)
CATV Fund Fees, net of taxes, and (D) payments of Taxes on operating
income, provided that Management Fees, Allocated Expenses and Interest
Income shall be included in the foregoing amounts only to the extent
actually received in cash during such quarter.
"Balance Sheet Date" means May 31, 1993.
"Balance Sheets" means the consolidated balance sheets of (i) the
Company and its Subsidiaries and (ii) after consummation of the Spacelink
Transaction, Spacelink and its Subsidiaries, in each case as of the Balance
Sheet Date and included in the SEC Documents.
"Board" means the board of directors of the Company.
"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or other day on
which commercial banks are authorized to close in Montreal, Canada or
Denver, Colorado.
"Cable Partnership" means, at any time, any partnership that owns or
operates a System in which an Intercable Group Entity is a general or
managing partner at such time, and any joint venture of any such
partnership.
"Capital Stock" means, at any time, Common Stock, Class A Common Stock
and any other authorized capital stock of the Company.
"CATV Fund Fees" means cash distributions (other than MLP
Distributions and Management Fees) from the Cable Partnerships to the
Company in its capacity as general partner of the Cable Partnerships,
including, without limitation, distributions from cash flow, distributions
from the sale or
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refinancing of Systems owned by a Cable Partnership and distributions upon
dissolution of a Cable Partnership (whether or not such distributions are
recognized for income statement purposes).
"Class A Common Stock" means Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share, of the Company.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing.
"Common Stock" means Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the
Company.
"Consolidated Subsidiaries" means, at any date, those Subsidiaries of
the Company whose accounts would be consolidated with those of the Company
if consolidated financial statements were prepared as of such date in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
"Control Option" means the option to purchase the Optioned Shares (as
defined in the Option Agreements) pursuant to the Option Agreements.
"Convertible Debentures" means the 7.5% Convertible Debentures due
June 1, 2007 of the Company.
"Core Business" means, at any time, the following lines of business:
(i) cable television services, (ii) wireline local communications services
(including exchange, access and value-added services, such as call waiting,
call forwarding and similar services) in geographic markets where the
Company or a Subsidiary of the Company owns a cable television business at
such time and (iii) physical cable or wireline delivery of multi-media
services (including inter-active services) over broadband networks in
geographic markets where the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company
provides cable television or wireline local communications services at such
time. "Core Business" does not include (A) the provision of personal
communications services (as defined by the Federal Communications
Commission at 47 C.F.R. 99.5 on the date hereof), but includes the lease
(or other provision) of wireline or broadband networks used in connection
with the operation of the Core Business to providers of personal
communications services and (B) the creation, development, production,
acquisition, packaging and sale (but not physical delivery) of
entertainment, informational, educational and other programming services or
software, including inter-active, multi-media and CD ROM services.
"Current SEC Filings" means (i) the annual report on Form 10-K of the
Company for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1993, (ii) the quarterly report
on Form 10-Q of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994,
(iii) the proxy statement dated November 19, 1993 of the Company prepared
in connection with the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the
Company to be held on December 21, 1993, (iv) the annual reports on Form
10-K of each Cable Partnership for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993
and (v) after consummation of the Spacelink Transaction, such reports and
proxy statement of Spacelink for such periods or at such date.
"Debt" of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries means at any
date, without duplication, (i) all obligations of such Persons for borrowed
money, (ii) all obligations of such Persons evidenced by bonds, debentures,
notes or other similar instruments, (iii) all obligations of all such
Persons to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except
trade accounts payable and current liabilities arising in the ordinary
course of business, (iv) all obligations of all such Persons as lessee
which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, (v) all Debt of others secured by a Lien on any asset of all
such Persons, whether or not such Debt is otherwise an obligation of such
Persons, (vi) all guarantees, endorsements and other contingent obligations
with respect to Debt, or to otherwise assure the owner of any of such Debt
against loss with respect thereto and (vii) obligations to repurchase
assets previously sold.
"Dollars" or "$" means United States dollars.
"Employee Options" means any options to purchase Class A Common Stock
granted to employees, officers or directors of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries pursuant to any employee benefit plan (including a stock
option, stock purchase or stock bonus plan) approved by the Board.
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"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Exon-Florio Act" means Section 721 of Title VII of the Defense
Production Act of 1950, as amended, together with the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission or its successor.
"FCC License" means any license, authorization, certification or
permit issued by the FCC (and any applications for any of the foregoing),
including, without limitation, licenses issued in connection with the
operation of community antenna television systems, community antenna relay
systems, microwave systems, earth stations and business and other two-way
radios.
"Financial Services Agreement" means the Financial Services Agreement
dated as of the Closing Date between the Company and Jones Financial Group,
Inc., substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto.
"Franchise Agreement" means any franchise, agreement, permit, license
or other authorization granted by any Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, including all laws, regulations and
ordinances relating thereto, which authorizes the construction or operation
of a System or the reception and transmission of signals by microwave, and
shall include, without limitation, all FCC Licenses and all certificates of
compliance, if any, and cable television registration statements (or
similar documents) which are required to be issued by or filed with the
FCC.
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign court, judicial, executive, or legislative
instrumentality, or any agency, authority, commission, board or official
thereof, including, without limitation, any franchising authority.
"Intellectual Property Right" means any trademark, service mark, trade
name, copyright, patent, invention, trade secret, know-how (including any
registrations or applications for registration of any of the foregoing) or
any other similar type of proprietary intellectual property right.
"Intercable Group" means, at any time, the Company and each Person
that is a Subsidiary of the Company at such time. Immediately following the
consummation of the Spacelink Transaction, such Subsidiaries will include
the Persons that were Subsidiaries of Spacelink immediately prior to the
consummation of the Spacelink Transaction.
"Intercable Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in
the Intercable Group at such time.
"Interest Income" means for any period the sum of interest paid to the
Company (a) with respect to deferrals of Management Fees or Allocated
Expenses owed to the Company, (b) with respect to loans and advances made
by the Company to the Cable Partnerships, and (c) with respect to cash on
deposit in interest bearing accounts.
"JI Group" means, at any time, Glenn R. Jones, Jones International and
each Person that is a Subsidiary of Glenn R. Jones or Jones International
at such time, other than any Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a
Spacelink Group Entity at such time.
"JI Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in the JI
Group at such time.
"Jones Employment Agreement" means the Employment Agreement dated as
of the Closing Date between Glenn R. Jones and the Company, substantially
in the form of Exhibit B hereto.
"Jones International" means Jones International, Ltd., a Colorado
corporation.
"Lien" means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage,
lien, pledge, charge, security interest, encumbrance or other adverse claim
of any kind in respect of such property or asset. For the purposes of this
Agreement, a Person shall be deemed to own subject to a Lien any property
or asset
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which it has acquired or holds subject to the interest of a vendor or
lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title
retention agreement relating to such property or asset.
"Loan Agreements" means the agreements listed on Schedule 1.1.
"Management Fees" means for any period management fees earned by the
Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries during such period for management
services provided to the Cable Partnerships as described in the partnership
agreements.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the
condition (financial or otherwise), business, assets or results of
operations of the Intercable Group Entities, taken as whole.
"MLP Distributions" means for any period the cash distributions made
by Jones Intercable Investors, L.P. to the Company in respect of the Class
A Units owned by the Company.
"Net Debt" means, at any time, Debt at such time, less cash and cash
equivalents of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries at such time.
"New Securities" means any shares of Capital Stock, and securities of
any type whatsoever that are, or may become, exercisable to purchase, or
convertible or exchangeable into, shares of Capital Stock, in each case
that are issued after the date hereof, provided that "New Securities" does
not include Employee Options.
"Officer" has the meaning ascribed to it in Rule 16a-1 under the
Exchange Act.
"Option Agreements" means the Option Agreements referred to in the
Transaction Agreement dated as of the Closing Date.
"Optioned Shares" means the Common Shares subject to the Option
Agreements.
"Owned System" means any System that is owned and operated by an
Intercable Group Entity that is not a Partnership System.
"Partnership System" means any System that is owned and operated by a
Cable Partnership.
"Permitted Amount" means, at any date, the product of (i) seven and
(ii) Annualized Operating Cash Flow for the most recently ended fiscal
quarter of the Company prior to, or on, such date.
"Permitted Equity Issuances" means sales by the Company of Class A
Shares for cash where the proceeds from any such sale will be used to
finance the purchase by the Company (or its wholly-owned Subsidiary) of any
Partnership System.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political
subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Purchase Price" means the product of (i) $27.50 and (ii) the number
of Shares to be purchased by the Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1.
"Related Agreements" means the Shareholders Agreement, the Jones
Employment Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement, the Secondment
Agreement and the Financial Services Agreement.
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or its successor.
"SEC Reporting Entity" means the Company and each other Intercable
Group Entity that is, or since January 1, 1991 has been, required to file
periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act. After consummation of
the Spacelink Transaction, "SEC Reporting Entity" shall include Spacelink.
"SEC Transaction Document" means any document required to be filed by
the Company or Spacelink with the SEC in connection with consummation of
the Transactions.
"Secondment Agreement" means the Secondment Agreement dated as of the
Closing Date between the Purchaser and the Company, substantially in the
form of Exhibit K hereto.
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"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Shareholders Agreement" means the Shareholders Agreement dated as of
the Closing Date substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto, provided
that in the event the Alternative Transaction is consummated, "Shareholders
Agreement" means the Shareholders Agreement substantially in the form of
Exhibit D to the Transaction Agreement.
"SMATV" means a satellite master antenna television system.
"Spacelink" means Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado corporation.
"Spacelink Agreement" means the Exchange Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization between the Company and Spacelink dated as of May 31, 1994,
as amended as of October 20, 1994.
"Spacelink Group Entity" means, at any time prior to consummation of
the Spacelink Transaction, Spacelink and any person that is a Subsidiary of
Spacelink at such time. After consummation of the Spacelink Transaction,
"Spacelink Group Entity" shall have no meaning.
"Spacelink Schedules" means the schedules attached hereto as Exhibit
D.
"Spacelink Shares" means the 3,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
to be issued and delivered by the Company to Spacelink pursuant to the
Spacelink Agreement (together with any shares of Common Stock transferred
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Spacelink Agreement).
"Spacelink Transaction" means the transactions contemplated by the
Spacelink Agreement.
"Subscriber" means at any time, the number of single customer accounts
receiving basic cable television services from an Intercable Group Entity
and billed at the basic monthly price in the applicable System (subject to
applicable published discounts) during the full calendar month ending
immediately prior to such time.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which
securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such
Person, (ii) any partnership of which such Person is, directly or
indirectly, a general or managing partner or (iii) any other entity that
is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such Person. The parties hereto
acknowledge that (i) Glenn R. Jones and Jones International are not
Subsidiaries of any Intercable Group Entity and (ii) BCE Inc. is not a
Subsidiary of Investor.
"Subsidiary Securities" means any shares of capital stock of a
Subsidiary of the Company, and securities of any type whatsoever that are,
or may become, exercisable to purchase, or convertible or exchangeable
into, shares of such capital stock.
"Supply and Services Agreement" means the Supply and Services
Agreement dated as of the Closing Date between the Purchaser and the
Company, substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto.
"System" means a cable television or SMATV system owned or operated by
an Intercable Group Entity serving subscribers within a geographical area
covered by one or more Franchise Agreements from the same head end facility
(or two or more related head end facilities).
"Transaction Agreement" means the agreement dated as of the date
hereof among the Purchaser, Glenn R. Jones, Jones International and
Spacelink.
"Transactions" means the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
the Spacelink Agreement and the Related Agreements, and the grant (but not
the exercise) of the Control Option pursuant to the Option Agreements.
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(b) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth
opposite such term:
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Acquisition Proposal................................................. 5.9
Benefit Agreement.................................................... 3.22
Cable Acquisition Proposal........................................... 5.11
Closing.............................................................. 2.2
Damages.............................................................. 7.2
Environmental Laws................................................... 3.17
Environmental Liabilities............................................ 3.17
ERISA................................................................ 3.22
ERISA Affiliate...................................................... 3.22
Hazardous Substances................................................. 3.17
Indemnified Party.................................................... 7.3
Indemnifying Party................................................... 7.3
Intercable Proposals................................................. 5.1
Material Financing Transaction....................................... 5.10
Multiemployer Plan................................................... 3.22
Outstanding Securities............................................... 3.5
PBGC................................................................. 3.22
Restricted Business.................................................. 9.4
Restricted Persons................................................... 5.9
Returns.............................................................. 3.19
SEC Documents........................................................ 3.7
Shares............................................................... 2.1
Spacelink Proposals.................................................. 5.1
Subscribers.......................................................... 3.12
Subsidiary Securities................................................ 3.6
Tax.................................................................. 3.19
Title IV Plan........................................................ 3.22
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(c) All accounting determinations hereunder shall be made, and all
financial calculations required to be made hereunder shall be prepared, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time
to time, applied on a basis consistent with the most recent audited consolidated
financial statements of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries.
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1 Purchase and Sale. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of
this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue and sell to the Purchaser and the
Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Company 7,414,300 shares of Class A Common
Stock (the "Shares") at $27.50 a share, provided that (x) in the event the
Alternative Transaction is consummated, the number of such Shares will be
5,864,873 and (y) the number of Shares to be purchased pursuant to this Section
2.1 will be reduced by the number of shares, if any, of Class A Common Stock
purchased by the Purchaser after the date hereof and prior to Closing pursuant
to Section 5.4. The parties agree that the number of shares purchased by the
Purchaser at Closing, together with any shares purchased pursuant to Section
5.4, will equal approximately 30% of the outstanding Capital Stock, calculated
on a fully diluted basis.
2.2 Closing. (a) The closing (the "Closing") of the purchase and sale of
the Shares hereunder shall take place at the offices of Davis, Graham & Stubbs
as soon as possible, but in no event later than 10 business days, after
satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Article 6, or at such other time or
place as the Purchaser and the Company may agree.
(b) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement at the
Closing:
(i) the Purchaser shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the
Company the Purchase Price in immediately available funds by wire transfer
to an account of the Company with a bank designated by the Company, by
notice to the Purchaser, not later than two business days prior to the
Closing Date;
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(ii) the Company shall deliver to the Purchaser certificates
representing the Shares, with any required transfer stamps affixed thereto;
(iii) the Company will execute and deliver each of the Related
Agreements, and the Purchaser will execute and deliver the Shareholders
Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement and the Secondment Agreement;
and
(iv) the parties hereto will deliver, or cause to be delivered, the
opinions, certificates and other documents required by Article 6.
2.3 Legends. (a) The certificate evidencing the Shares shall, until such
time as the same is no longer required under applicable requirements of the
Securities Act, contain a legend substantially in the form of the following
paragraph:
"THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THESE SHARES MAY NOT BE SOLD
OR OFFERED FOR SALE UNLESS THERE IS AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER SAID ACT AS TO SUCH SALE OR OFFER FOR SALE, OR UNLESS AN EXEMPTION
FROM REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE."
(b) Upon request of a holder of any of the Shares, the Company shall issue
to such holder a new certificate therefor free of any transfer legend if (i) the
Shares are being sold pursuant to a registration statement in compliance with
the Securities Act, (ii) the Company shall have received either (A) a written
opinion of legal counsel who shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company,
addressed to the Company and reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to
the Company's counsel, to the effect that the proposed transfer of the Shares
may be effected without registration under the Securities Act, or (B) a
"no-action" letter from the SEC to the effect that the transfer of such
securities without registration will not result in a recommendation by the staff
of the SEC that action be taken with respect thereto or (iii) such holder
provides evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company that it may sell such
shares under Rule 144 of the Securities Act (or any successor rule).
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company represents and warrants to the Purchaser:
3.1 Corporate Existence and Power. The Company is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Colorado
and has all corporate powers and all governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted, except for those licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and
approvals the absence of which would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company is duly
qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in
each jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary, except for those
jurisdictions where failure to be so qualified would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company
has heretofore delivered to the Purchaser true and complete copies of its
articles of incorporation and bylaws as currently in effect.
3.2 Corporate Authorization; Minute Books. (a) The execution, delivery and
performance by the Company of this Agreement, the Spacelink Agreement and the
Related Agreements, are within the Company's corporate powers and have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company,
provided that the issuance by the Company of the Spacelink Shares pursuant to
the Spacelink Agreement and the issuance by the Company of the Shares pursuant
to this Agreement are subject to approval by the shareholders of the Company.
Each of this Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement constitutes a valid and
binding agreement of the Company. Upon the execution and delivery by the Company
and the other parties thereto, each of the Related Agreements will constitute a
valid and binding agreement of the Company.
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(b) The Company has made available to the Purchaser true and complete
copies of all minutes of meetings and actions by consent of (i) the boards of
directors of the Intercable Group Entities and any committees thereof and (ii)
shareholders or partners of the Intercable Group Entities. All actions taken by
the Company requiring action by its board of directors or shareholders have been
duly authorized or ratified by all necessary corporate action and are evidenced
in such minutes and consents.
(c) The Board of Directors of the Company, acting in accordance with the
unanimous recommendation of a special committee of the Board of Directors of the
Company, has unanimously (i) determined that the issuance of the Shares by the
Company in exchange for the Purchase Price pursuant to this Agreement is fair
to, and in the best interest of, the Company, (ii) determined that the issuance
of the Spacelink Shares by the Company in exchange for the assets of Spacelink
pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement is fair to, and in the best interest of, the
Company and (iii) resolved to recommend the Intercable Proposals to the
stockholders of the Company. The Company further represents that Salomon
Brothers Inc and Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. have each delivered to the Company's
Board of Directors its written opinion substantially to the effect that each of
the issuance of the Shares by the Company in exchange for the Purchase Price
pursuant to this Agreement and the issuance of the Spacelink Shares by the
Company in exchange for the assets of Spacelink pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement, is fair to the Company from a financial point of view. The Company
has been advised that all of its directors who are shareholders of the Company
intend to vote in favor of the Intercable Proposals.
3.3 Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of the Purchaser's
representations and warranties contained in Section 4.3 hereof, the execution,
delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, the Spacelink
Agreement and the Related Agreements, and the consummation of the Transactions
and the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option (assuming such exercise
occurred on the date the representation is given), require no action by any
Intercable Group Entity in respect of, or filing by any Intercable Group Entity
with, any Governmental Authority organized within the United States of America,
England or Spain other than (i) compliance with any applicable requirements of
the Exon-Florio Act, (ii) the actions and filings listed on Schedule 3.3 and
(iii) any such action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would
not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
3.4 Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Company of this Agreement, the Spacelink Agreement and the Related Agreements,
and the consummation of the Transactions and the exercise by the Purchaser of
the Control Option (assuming such exercise occurred on the date the
representation is given) do not:
(i) violate (x) the articles of incorporation or by-laws of the
Company or (y) the articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership
agreement or other organizational document (as applicable) of any other
Intercable Group Entity,
(ii) assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 3.3,
the approval by the shareholders of Spacelink of the Spacelink Proposals
and the accuracy of Purchaser's representations and warranties contained in
Section 4.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment,
injunction, order or decree binding on any Intercable Group Entity,
(iii) except as set forth in Schedule 3.4 and assuming compliance with
the matters referred to in Section 3.3 and the accuracy of Purchaser's
representations and warranties contained in Section 4.3, require any
consent or other action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or
give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any
right or obligation of any Intercable Group Entity under, or cause a loss
of any benefit to which such Intercable Group Entity is entitled under, any
agreement or other instrument binding upon any Intercable Group Entity or
any Franchise Agreement, license, permit or other similar authorization
held by any Intercable Group Entity, or
(iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any asset of
any Intercable Group Entity, except in the case of clauses (ii) , (iii) and
(iv) , to the extent that any such violation, failure to obtain any such
consent or other action, default, right, loss or Lien would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
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3.5 Capitalization of the Company. (a) At the date hereof:
(i) the Company's authorized capital stock consists of (A) 5,550,000
shares of Common Stock, of which 5,498,539 shares are issued and 4,913,021
shares are outstanding, and (B) 30,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock,
of which 16,062,502 shares are issued and 14,817,088 shares are
outstanding,
(ii) there are outstanding employee stock options to purchase an
aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock and 798,665 shares of Class A
Common Stock, and Schedule 3.5 hereto lists the grantees of such options,
together with the date of grant and the exercise price,
(iii) there are outstanding $19,468,000 principal amount of 7.5%
Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2007 of the Company, which are
convertible into 1,289,272 shares of Class A Common Stock, and
(iv) the Company holds (a) 585,518 shares of Common Stock and (b)
1,245,414 shares of Class A Common Stock in its treasury.
(b) Except as set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section 3.5, as of the
date hereof there are no outstanding (i) shares of capital stock or other voting
securities of the Company, (ii) securities of the Company convertible into or
exchangeable for shares of capital stock or voting securities of the Company, or
(iii) except as contemplated by this Agreement, the Option Agreements and the
Spacelink Agreement, options or other rights to acquire from the Company, or
other obligation of the Company to issue, any capital stock, voting securities
or securities convertible into or exchangeable for capital stock or voting
securities of the Company (the items in clauses (i) , (ii) and (iii) being
referred to collectively as the "Outstanding Securities"). There are no
outstanding obligations of any Intercable Group Entity to repurchase, redeem or
otherwise acquire any Outstanding Securities.
(c) All outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company have been, and
the Shares and the Spacelink Shares at or prior to the Closing will be, duly
authorized and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and have been (or
will have been) offered, issued, sold and delivered by the Company in compliance
with applicable federal and state securities laws. At the Closing, the Shares
will be delivered to Purchaser free and clear of any Lien.
(d) To the knowledge of the Company, as of the date hereof there are no
voting trusts, shareholder agreements or any other agreements or understandings
with respect to the voting of any shares of capital stock of the Company other
than those so created by the articles of incorporation and by-laws of the
Company and as contemplated hereby.
3.6 Subsidiaries. (a) All Subsidiaries of the Company at the date hereof,
and their respective jurisdictions of incorporation or organization (as
applicable) are identified on Schedule 3.6. Schedule 3.6 also lists any
investments in excess of $5,000,000 of any Intercable Group Entity at the date
hereof in Persons that are not Subsidiaries of the Company. Each Subsidiary of
the Company is either a corporation, general partnership or a limited
partnership.
(b) Each Subsidiary identified as a corporation on Schedule 3.6 is duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of incorporation. Each Subsidiary identified as a partnership on
Schedule 3.6 is a partnership duly organized and validly existing as a
partnership under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. Each Subsidiary
has all corporate or partnership powers, as the case may be, and all
governmental licenses, authorizations, permits, consents and approvals required
to carry on its business as now conducted, except for those licenses,
authorizations, permits, consents and approvals the absence of which would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect. Each Subsidiary of the Company is duly qualified to do business
as a foreign corporation or partnership and is in good standing in each
jurisdiction where such qualification is necessary, except for those
jurisdictions where failure to be so qualified would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.6 or pursuant to Liens granted to
secure obligations under the Loan Agreements, all of the outstanding capital
stock of, or other voting securities or ownership interests in,
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each Subsidiary of the Company is owned by the Company, directly or indirectly,
free and clear of any Lien and free of any other limitation or restriction
(including any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of
such capital stock or other voting securities or ownership interests, but
excluding restrictions in the partnership agreements of the Cable Partnerships),
other than limitations and restrictions arising under applicable securities laws
and regulations. There are no outstanding (i) securities of any such Subsidiary
convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock or other voting
securities or ownership interests in any Intercable Group Entity or (ii) options
or other rights to acquire from any such Subsidiary, or other obligation of any
such Subsidiary to issue, any capital stock or other voting securities or
ownership interests in, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for
any capital stock or other voting securities or ownership interests in, any
Intercable Group Entity (the items in clauses (i) and (ii) being referred to
collectively as the "Subsidiary Securities"). There are no outstanding
obligations of any Intercable Group Entity to repurchase, redeem or otherwise
acquire any outstanding Subsidiary Securities.
3.7 SEC Documents. (a) The Company has delivered to the Purchaser all
reports, statements, schedules and registration statements filed with the SEC by
each SEC Reporting Entity since May 31, 1991, including (i) the annual reports
on Form 10-K of each SEC Reporting Entity for the fiscal years ended on or after
May 31, 1991, (ii) the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of each SEC Reporting
Entity for the fiscal quarters ended after the end of the most recent fiscal
year of such SEC Reporting Entity and (iii) the proxy or information statements
relating to meetings of, or actions taken without a meeting by, the stockholders
or partners of each SEC Reporting Entity held since May 31, 1991.
(b) Since May 31, 1991, each SEC Reporting Entity has duly filed with the
SEC all registration statements, reports and proxy statements required to be
filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act (the "SEC Documents"),
and each such registration statement, when it became effective, and each such
report or proxy statement when it was filed, as the case may be, complied in all
material respects with the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, as the case may
be.
(c) Each such registration statement, as amended or supplemented, if
applicable, filed pursuant to the Securities Act as of the date such statement
or amendment became effective did not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. As of its filing date,
each such report or proxy statement filed pursuant to the Exchange Act did not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
3.8 Financial Statements. (a) The audited and unaudited interim
consolidated financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents
fairly present, in all material respects and in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q) applied on a
consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), the
consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries
as at the date thereof and the consolidated results of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject to normal year end
audit adjustments in the case of unaudited interim financial statements).
(b) The audited and unaudited interim financial statements of each SEC
Reporting Entity other than the Company included in the SEC Documents fairly
present, in all material respects and in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles (except as permitted by Form 10-Q) applied on a consistent
basis (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), the financial position
of such SEC Reporting Entity as at the date thereof and the statements of
operations, partners' capital (or stockholders' equity) and cash flows for the
periods then ended (subject to normal year end audit adjustments in the case of
unaudited interim financial statements).
3.9 No Undisclosed Material Liabilities. There are no liabilities of any
Intercable Group Entity of any kind whatsoever, whether accrued, contingent,
absolute, determined, determinable or otherwise, other than:
(a) liabilities provided for in the Balance Sheets or disclosed in the
notes thereto;
(b) liabilities disclosed in the Current SEC Filings or in Schedule
3.13; and
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(c) other undisclosed liabilities which, individually or in the
aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to be material to the
Intercable Group, taken as a whole.
3.10 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.10 or
the SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof, since the Balance
Sheet Date the business of the Intercable Group Entities has been conducted in
the ordinary course consistent with past practices and there has not been:
(i) any event, occurrence, development or state of circumstances or
facts which has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually
or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect;
(ii) any declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or
other distribution with respect to any shares of capital stock of the
Company, or any repurchase, redemption or other acquisition by any
Intercable Group Entity of any outstanding shares of capital stock or other
securities of, or other ownership interests in, the Company;
(iii) any amendment of any term of any outstanding equity security of
the Company, or any debt security material to the Intercable Group
Entities, taken as a whole, but excluding debt issued pursuant to the Loan
Agreements and capitalized leases;
(iv) prior to the date hereof any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by the Company (or any Subsidiary that is not a Cable Partnership) of any
indebtedness for borrowed money exceeding $10,000,000 in the aggregate for
all Intercable Group Entities (other than the Cable Partnerships);
(v) prior to the date hereof any incurrence, assumption or guarantee
by any Cable Partnership of any indebtedness for borrowed money (excluding
borrowings to refinance outstanding debt) exceeding $50,000,000 in the
aggregate for all Cable Partnerships;
(vi) prior to the date hereof, any making by any Intercable Group
Entity of any loan, advance or capital contributions to or other investment
in any Person other than (A) loans, advances or capital contributions to or
investments in other Intercable Group Entities or (B) loans, advances,
capital contributions to or investments in other Persons that are not JI
Group Entities in an aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000,000;
(vii) any damage, destruction or other casualty loss not covered by
insurance affecting the business or assets of any Intercable Group Entity
which has had or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect; or (viii) any material change in
any method of accounting or accounting practice by any Intercable Group
Entity, except as required by generally accepted accounting principles.
3.11 Properties. Except as described in Schedule 3.11, each Intercable
Group Entity possesses all assets (whether real or personal, tangible or
intangible) and rights necessary to enable it to carry on its business in all
material respects as currently conducted.
3.12 Franchises. (a) Schedule 3.12 lists all Systems as of the date hereof
and specifies for each such System (i) the name of the Intercable Group Entity
that owns or operates such System, (ii) the material Franchise Agreements (other
than FCC Licenses) relating to such System, true and complete copies of which
have been previously delivered to the Purchaser, (iii) the approximate date on
which each such Franchise Agreement expires, (iv) the approximate number of
Subscribers serviced by such System on February 28, 1994 and (v) the approximate
number of homes passed by such System on February 28, 1994.
(b) The Intercable Group Entities have all material Franchise Agreements
required to operate the Systems. All such Franchise Agreements held by an
Intercable Group Entity were lawfully transferred or granted to such Intercable
Group Entity pursuant to the rules and regulations of the relevant Governmental
Authorities. The Franchise Agreements (other than FCC Licenses) authorize the
Intercable Group Entity indicated on Schedule 3.12 to operate a System (or
portion thereof) until the respective approximate expiration dates listed on
Schedule 3.12. Except as specifically disclosed in writing to the General
Counsel of Purchaser, the Intercable Group Entities are in compliance in all
material respects with all material Franchise Agreements relating to the Systems
(taken as a whole), and no event has occurred or exists which permits, or,
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after the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both would permit, the
revocation or termination of any Franchise Agreement, except for such events
that would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate,
a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Schedule 3.12 lists each Franchise Agreement for which an Intercable
Group Entity has received notice from, or has been advised by, the relevant
Governmental Authority that such Governmental Authority is taking, or
threatening to take, action to terminate or otherwise revoke such Franchise
Agreement.
(d) Schedule 3.12 contains a complete list and brief description of all FCC
Licenses granted to each Intercable Group Entity and in effect as of the date
hereof, and all applications by an Intercable Group Entity for an FCC License
now pending, other than the following types of licenses: (i) business and other
two-way radio licenses that are used in connection with the operation of the
businesses conducted by the Intercable Group and are not held for resale or to
provide services to third parties and (ii) microwave licenses and earth station
registrations which authorize the reception or transmission of signals in
connection with the operation of the Systems.
3.13 Litigation. (a) Except as listed and described in Schedule 3.13 or
the Current SEC Filings, there are no claims, actions, suits, proceedings or, to
the knowledge of the Company, investigations pending by or against any
Intercable Group Entity or any of their respective businesses, properties,
assets or any of the capital stock of any Intercable Group Entity at law or in
equity, before or by any Governmental Authority, which would reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
To the knowledge of the Company, no such claim, action, suit, proceeding or
investigation is threatened.
(b) Except as described in Schedule 3.13, as of the date hereof there is no
claim, action, suit, proceeding or, to the knowledge of the Company,
investigation pending (or to the knowledge of the Company threatened) against,
or affecting, any Intercable Group Entity or any of their respective properties
before or by any Governmental Authority which in any manner challenges or seeks
to prevent, enjoin, alter or materially delay the consummation of the
Transactions or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option.
3.14 Material Contracts. (a) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.14 or in
any SEC Document filed with the SEC between December 31, 1992 and the date
hereof (including documents incorporated by reference therein) and except for
the Spacelink Agreement, as of the date hereof none of the Intercable Group
Entities is a party to or bound by:
(i) any partnership, joint venture or other similar agreement or
arrangement material to the Intercable Group Entities, taken as a whole;
(ii) any agreement relating to the acquisition or disposition of any
business (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise),
except for agreements relating to the acquisition or disposition of cable
television systems for a purchase price less than $5,000,000 in any one
case or $25,000,000 in the aggregate;
(iii) any agreement relating to indebtedness for borrowed money or the
deferred purchase price of property (in either case, whether incurred,
assumed, guaranteed or secured by any asset), except for the Loan
Agreements and any such other agreements with an aggregate outstanding
principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000;
(iv) any agreement that limits the freedom of any Intercable Group
Entity to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any area
or which would so limit the freedom of any Intercable Group Entity after
the Closing Date (or the exercise by Purchaser of the Control Option) other
than (A) reasonable and customary agreements not to compete in the cable
television, SMATV or similar businesses for a period of not greater than
five years entered into in connection with the sale or other disposition of
such businesses and (B) provisions in Franchise Agreements that restrict
Intercable Group Entities from providing certain services to customers in
the franchise area; or
(v) any other agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan not made in
the ordinary course of business that is material to the Intercable Group,
taken as a whole and that has not been disclosed in a Schedule to this
Agreement.
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(b) Each agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be
disclosed in Schedule 3.12 or 3.14 to this Agreement (i) is a valid and binding
agreement in all material respects of the relevant Intercable Group Entity and,
to the knowledge of the Company, the other parties thereto and (ii) is in full
force and effect. Except as described in Schedule 3.14, neither the relevant
Intercable Group Entity nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any other party
thereto is in default or breach in any respect under the terms of any such
agreement, commitment, arrangement or plan required to be disclosed in Schedule
3.14, other than defaults or breaches which would not, individually or in the
aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.15 Insurance Coverage. The Company has furnished to the Purchaser a list
of all insurance policies and fidelity bonds relating to the assets, business,
operations, employees, officers or directors of the Intercable Group Entities.
There is no material claim by any Intercable Group Entity pending under any of
such policies or bonds as to which coverage has been questioned, denied or
disputed by the underwriters of such policies or bonds. All premiums payable
under all such policies and bonds have been paid timely and the Company and the
Subsidiaries have otherwise complied in all material respects with the terms and
conditions of all such policies and bonds. Such policies and bonds are of the
type and in amounts customarily carried by Persons conducting businesses similar
to those of the Intercable Group Entities.
3.16 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders; No Defaults. (a) None of the
Intercable Group Entities is in violation of, and has since May 31, 1991,
violated, any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree except for violations that have not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed pursuant to Section 3.12 or Schedule 3.14, none of
the Intercable Group Entities is in default under, and no condition exists that
with notice or lapse of time or both would constitute a default under, any
agreement or other instrument binding upon any Intercable Group Entity or any
license, franchise, permit or similar authorization held by any Intercable Group
Entity, which defaults or potential defaults would reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
3.17 Environmental Matters. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.17,
there are no Environmental Liabilities which would reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17, there has been no Phase I or
Phase II environmental site audit or assessment conducted of which the Company
has knowledge in relation to the current or prior business of any Intercable
Group Entity or any property or facility now or previously owned or leased by
any Intercable Group Entity which has not been delivered to the Purchaser at
least five days prior to the date hereof.
(c) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.17, none of the Intercable Group
Entities owns or leases or has owned or leased any property, or conducts or has
conducted any operations, in Connecticut or New Jersey.
(d) For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following
meanings:
"Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state, local and
foreign statutes, laws, judicial decisions, regulations, ordinances, rules,
judgments, orders, decrees, codes, plans, injunctions, permits, agreements
and governmental restrictions, whether now or hereafter in effect, relating
to human health, the environment or to emissions, discharges or releases of
pollutants, contaminants, Hazardous Substances or wastes into the
environment, including without limitation ambient air, surface water,
groundwater or land or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing,
distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of
pollutants, contaminants, Hazardous Substances or wastes or the clean-up or
other remediation thereof.
"Environmental Liabilities" means any and all liabilities of or
relating to any Intercable Group Entity, whether vested or unvested,
contingent or fixed, actual or potential, known or unknown, which (i) arise
under or relate to matters covered by Environmental Laws and (ii) relate to
actions occurring or conditions existing on or prior to the Closing Date.
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"Hazardous Substances" means any toxic, radioactive, caustic or
otherwise hazardous substance, including petroleum, its derivatives,
by-products and other hydrocarbons, or any substance having any constituent
elements displaying any of the foregoing characteristics, including,
without limitation, any substance regulated under Environmental Laws.
3.18 Intellectual Property. Each Intercable Group Entity owns or possesses
adequate licenses or other rights to use all Intellectual Property Rights
necessary to conduct the business now operated by it. Except as disclosed in
Schedule 3.18, the Company has no knowledge of any infringement by any
Intercable Group Entity of, or conflict by any Intercable Group Entity with, any
Intellectual Property Rights of others which is likely to be sustained and, if
such infringement or conflict were sustained, would reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.19 Taxes. Except as set forth in the Balance Sheets, Schedule 3.19
hereto, or as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect (a) the Intercable Group Entities
have filed, been included in or sent, and will, prior to the Closing Date, file,
be included in or send all material returns, declarations and reports and
information returns and statements required to be filed or sent by or relating
to any of them prior to the Closing Date relating to any Taxes (as defined
below) with respect to any income, properties or operations of any and all of
the Intercable Group Entities prior to the Closing Date (collectively, the
"Returns"); (b) as of the time of filing, the Returns correctly reflected (and,
as to any Returns not filed as of the date hereof, will correctly reflect) in
all material respects the facts regarding the income, business, assets,
operations, activities and status of the Intercable Group Entities and any other
information required to be shown therein; (c) the Intercable Group Entities have
timely paid or made provision for all Taxes that have been shown as due and
payable on the Returns that have been filed; (d) the Intercable Group Entities
have made or will make provision for all Taxes payable for any periods that end
on or before the Closing Date for which no Returns have yet been filed and for
any periods that begin before the Closing Date and end after the Closing Date to
the extent such Taxes are attributable to the portion of any such period ending
at the Closing Date; (e) the charges, accruals and reserves for taxes reflected
on the books of the Intercable Group Entities are adequate to cover the Tax
liabilities that have accrued or are payable by the Intercable Group Entities;
(f) none of the Intercable Group Entities is delinquent in the payment of any
material Taxes; (g) no deficiency for any material Taxes has been proposed,
asserted or assessed in writing against any of the Intercable Group Entities (or
any member of any affiliated or combined group of which any of the Intercable
Group Entities is or has been a member for which any of the Intercable Group
Entities could be liable); and (h) none of the Intercable Group Entities is or
has been a party to any tax sharing agreement with any corporation which, as of
the Closing Date, is not a member of the affiliated group of which the Company
or Spacelink is a member. "Tax" means with respect to any person (A) any net
income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise,
profits, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp,
occupation, premium, property, value-added or windfall profit tax, custom duty
or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any kind
whatsoever, together with any interest and any penalty, addition to tax or
additional amount imposed by any taxing authority (domestic or foreign) on such
person, (B) any liability of any Intercable Group Entity for the payment of any
amount of the type described in clause (A) as a result of being a member of an
affiliated or combined group or being a party to any arrangement or agreement
whereby liability of any Intercable Group Entity was determined or taken into
account by reference to the liability of any other Person for any period and (C)
any liability of any Intercable Group Entity for the payment of any amounts of
the type described in clauses (A) or (B) as a result of any express or implied
obligation to indemnify any other Person.
3.20 Transactions with Affiliates. (a) Except as disclosed on Schedule
3.20 or in the SEC Documents filed with the SEC prior to the date hereof, no
Intercable Group Entity is, or since May 31, 1991, has been, a party to a
material agreement or transaction with any of its Affiliates (other than other
Intercable Group Entities).
(b) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.20 or pursuant to transactions
disclosed in the Current SEC Filings:
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(i) no officer or director of any Intercable Group Entity (other than
the Cable Partnerships) is employed by, or renders or supplies services to,
any JI Group Entity (A) for which the JI Group Entities since May 31, 1992
paid, or are reasonably expected to pay, more than $20,000 per year or (B)
on terms which do not require such JI Group Entity to pay fair market value
for such services, and
(ii) no officer or director of any JI Group Entity is employed by, or
renders or supplies services to, any Intercable Group Entity (other than
the Cable Partnerships) (A) for which the Intercable Group Entities since
May 31, 1992 paid, or are reasonably expected to pay, more than $20,000 per
year or (B) on terms which do not require such Intercable Group Entity to
pay fair market value for such services.
(c) Schedule 3.20 lists all property or assets (whether real or personal,
tangible or intangible) that are owned, leased or licensed by a JI Group Entity
and are necessary for use in connection with the businesses conducted by any of
the Intercable Group Entities.
(d) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.20 or in the SEC Documents filed with
the SEC prior to the date hereof, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the
officers or directors of any Intercable Group Entity, or their relatives, owns
directly or indirectly, individually or collectively, a material interest in any
Person (other than a JI Group Entity) which is a material customer or supplier
of (or has any material existing contractual relationship with) any Intercable
Group Entity or owns any property used in the business of any Intercable Group
Entity.
3.21 Directors and Officers. Schedule 3.21 identifies all directors and
officers of the Company at the date hereof. At the date hereof, none of such
directors or officers has indicated to an officer of the Company that he or she
intends to resign or retire within one year after the Closing Date as a result
of the Transactions or the exercise by Purchaser of the Control Option.
3.22 Employee Benefit Plans. (a) Schedule 3.22(a) identifies each Employee
Plan. The Company has furnished to the Purchaser copies of the Employee Plans
(and, if applicable, related trust agreements) and all amendments thereto and
written interpretations thereof.
(b) No Employee Plan is a Multiemployer Plan, Title IV Plan or "defined
benefit plan" as defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA.
(c) No "prohibited transaction", as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, has occurred with respect to any Employee Plan or any
other employee benefit plan or arrangement maintained by any Intercable Group
Entity or any of its ERISA Affiliates which is covered by Title I of ERISA,
excluding transactions effected pursuant to a statutory or administrative
exemption and excluding transactions that would not reasonably be expected to
have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. No Intercable
Group Entity nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred, or reasonably expects
to incur prior to the Closing Date, any material liability under Title IV of
ERISA arising in connection with the termination of, or a complete or partial
withdrawal from, any plan covered or previously covered by Title IV of ERISA.
(d) Each Employee Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section
401(a) of the Code is so qualified and has been so qualified during the period
from its adoption to date; each trust created under any such Plan is exempt from
tax under Section 501(a) of the Code and has been so exempt during the period
from creation to date. The Company has provided the Purchaser with the most
recent determination letter of the Internal Revenue Service relating to each
such Employee Plan. Except as described in Schedule 3.22(a), each Employee Plan
has been maintained in substantial compliance with its terms and with the
requirements prescribed by any and all applicable statutes, orders, rules and
regulations, including but not limited to ERISA and the Code.
(e) Schedule 3.22(e) identifies each material Benefit Arrangement. The
Company has furnished to the Purchaser copies or descriptions of each such
Benefit Arrangement. Each such Benefit Arrangement has been maintained in
substantial compliance with its terms and with the requirements prescribed by
any and all applicable statutes, orders, rules and regulations, except for such
noncompliance that would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
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(f) The Expected Postretirement Benefit Obligation (as defined in Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106) in respect of active, retired and
former employees of the Intercable Group Entities does not in the aggregate
exceed $1,000,000 and, except as set forth on Schedule 3.22(f), no condition
exists that would prevent the Intercable Group Entities from amending or
terminating any plan providing health, medical or life insurance benefits in
respect of any such active, retired or former employee.
(g) Except as set forth in Schedule 3.22(g), there is no contract,
agreement, plan or arrangement covering any employee or former employee of any
Intercable Group Entity that, individually or collectively, could give rise to
the payment of any amount that would not be deductible pursuant to the terms of
Section 280G of the Code.
(h) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.22(h), and except for bonuses not to
exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate, no current or former director, officer or
employee of any Intercable Group Entity will become entitled to any bonus,
retirement, severance, job security or similar benefit from the Intercable Group
Entities, or any enhancement of any such benefit, solely as a result of the
consummation of the Transactions or the exercise by Purchaser of the Control
Option. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby nor the exercise by
Purchaser of the Control Option will constitute a "Change of Control" for
purposes of the Jones Intercable, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan or otherwise
result in the acceleration of vesting of stock options under any stock option
plan of the Company in effect at the Closing Date.
(i) For purposes of this Agreement,the following terms have the following
meanings:
"Benefit Arrangement" means any employment, severance or similar
contract, arrangement or policy, or any other contract, plan, policy or
arrangement (whether or not written) providing for severance benefits,
insurance coverage (including any self-insured arrangements), workers'
compensation, disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits,
vacation benefits, retirement benefits, deferred compensation,
profit-sharing, bonuses, stock options, stock appreciation rights or other
forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation
or benefits that (i) is not an Employee Plan, (ii) is entered into or
maintained, as the case may be, by any of the Intercable Group Entities or
any of its Affiliates and (iii) covers any employee or former employee of
any Intercable Group Entity.
"Employee Plan" means any "employee benefit plan", as defined in
Section 3(3) of ERISA, that (i) is subject to any provision of ERISA, (ii)
is maintained, administered or contributed to by any of the Intercable
Group Entities or any of its Affiliates and (iii) covers any employee or
former employee of any Intercable Group Entity.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended, and any successor statute thereto, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
"ERISA Affiliate" of any entity means any other entity which, together
with such entity, would be treated as a single employer under Section 414
of the Code.
"Multiemployer Plan" means each Employee Plan that is a multiemployer
plan, as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA.
"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
"Title IV Plan" means an Employee Plan, other than any Multiemployer
Plan, subject to Title IV of ERISA.
3.23 Finders' Fees. Except for the fees payable pursuant to Section 5.12
or as disclosed in Schedule 3.23, there is no investment banker, broker, finder
or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to act on
behalf of any Intercable Group Entity who might be entitled to any fee or
commission from Purchaser or any Intercable Group Entity in connection with the
Transactions, or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option.
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3.24 Spacelink. (a) In connection with the consummation of the Closing,
(i) the Company makes to the Purchaser the representations and warranties set
forth in Exhibit I (in addition to the representations and warranties described
in this Article 3) and (ii) each Schedule to this Agreement will be deemed to
include the Spacelink Schedule having a corresponding number to each such
Schedule.
(b) The parties acknowledge that in connection with the Spacelink
Transaction, a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company will acquire substantially
all of the assets, and assume substantially all of the liabilities, of
Spacelink. For purposes of the representations and warranties made at and as of
the Closing Date pursuant to Section 6.2, references to the "Intercable Group"
include such assets and liabilities.
(c) The representations and warranties of Spacelink set forth in the
Spacelink Agreement (i) are similar in all material respects to the
representations and warranties of Intercable set forth in this Article 3, as
qualified by the Spacelink Schedules and (ii) to the knowledge of the Company
are true and correct in all material respects. As of the date hereof, to the
knowledge of the Company, the representations and warranties set forth in
Exhibit I will be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the
Closing Date.
(d) The Spacelink Agreement includes the covenants set forth in Exhibit J.
(e) In the event the Alternative Transaction is consummated, the Spacelink
Agreement will be terminated and this Section 3.24, and Exhibits I and J hereto,
will have no force or effect.
3.25 Representations. The representations and warranties of the Company
contained in this Agreement, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions
contained therein relating to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, are true
and correct with only such exceptions as would not in the aggregate reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
3.26 Use of Proceeds. The Company intends that the proceeds received by it
in connection with the sale to Purchaser of the Shares will be used to (i) repay
short-term indebtedness of the Company, (ii) purchase cable television systems
or (iii) purchase short-term investments.
ARTICLE 4
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company that:
4.1 Organization and Existence. The Purchaser is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Canada and
has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted.
4.2 Corporate Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance by
the Purchaser of this Agreement, the Shareholders Agreement, the Supply and
Services Agreement and the Secondment Agreement are within the corporate powers
of the Purchaser and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
on the part of the Purchaser. This Agreement constitutes, and at Closing the
Shareholders Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement and the Secondment
Agreement will constitute, valid and binding agreements of the Purchaser.
4.3 Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of the Company's
representations and warranties contained in Section 3.3, the execution, delivery
and performance by the Purchaser of this Agreement require no action by
Purchaser or BCE Inc. or in respect of, or filing by Purchaser or BCE Inc. with,
any governmental body, agency or official other than (i) compliance with any
applicable requirements of the Exon-Florio Act and (ii) any such action or
filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not reasonably be
expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the business,
assets, results of operations, properties or condition (financial or otherwise)
of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.
4.4 Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Purchaser of this Agreement, the Shareholders Agreement and the Supply and
Services Agreement and the Secondment Agreement do not
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(i) violate the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of Purchaser or (ii)
assuming compliance with the matters referred to in Section 4.3 and the accuracy
of the Company's representations and warranties contained in Section 3.3,
violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree or (iii) require any consent or other action by any Person under, or
constitute a default under, any agreement or instrument binding upon the
Purchaser, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), to the extent that any
such violation, failure to obtain any such consent or take such other action
would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate,
material to the business, assets, results of operations, properties or condition
(financial or otherwise) of the Purchaser.
4.5 Finders' Fees. Except for the fees payable pursuant to Section 5.12,
there is no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has
been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of the Purchaser who might be
entitled to any fee or commission from any Intercable Group Entity upon
consummation of the Transactions or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control
Option.
4.6 Purchase for Investment. The Purchaser is purchasing the Shares for
investment for its own account and not with a view to, or for sale in connection
with, any public distribution thereof. Any transfer of Shares by the Purchaser
will be made in compliance with the Securities Act.
4.7 Litigation. As of the date hereof there is no claim, action, suit,
proceeding or, to the knowledge of Purchaser, investigation pending (or to the
knowledge of the Purchaser threatened) against, or affecting, the Purchaser, its
Affiliates or any of its or their properties before or by any Governmental
Authority which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or
materially delay consummation of the Transactions.
4.8 Financial Statements. The audited pro-forma consolidated balance sheet
of the Purchaser as of December 31, 1993 and the related pro-forma consolidated
statements of income and cash flows the year then ended, previously delivered to
the Company, present fairly, in all material respects, the pro-forma
consolidated financial position of the Purchaser as of such date and its
pro-forma consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the year then
ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada,
applied on a consistent basis.
4.9 Compliance with Laws and Court Orders. Neither the Purchaser nor any
of its Subsidiaries is in violation of, nor has any of them since May 31, 1991,
violated any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree that would reasonably be expected to prevent or materially delay the
consummation of the Transactions.
4.10 Disclosure in Joint Proxy Statement. The information to be supplied
by Purchaser in writing specifically for use in the joint proxy statement to be
filed by the Company and Spacelink with the SEC pursuant to Section 5.1, any
amendments and supplements thereto and any reports required to be filed with the
SEC will not, when first mailed to the shareholders of the Company and at the
time the shareholders of the Company and Spacelink vote on the Intercable
Proposals and the Spacelink Proposals, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.
ARTICLE 5
PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS
5.1 Stockholder Meetings; Proxy Material. (a) The Company shall cause a
meeting of its stockholders to be duly called and held as soon as reasonably
practicable for the purpose of voting on the following matters (the "Intercable
Proposals"):
(i) a proposal to approve the acquisition by the Company of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink in exchange for the Spacelink
Shares and the assumption by the Company of all liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities to dissenting shareholders), as contemplated by the
Spacelink Agreement, and
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(ii) a proposal to approve the issuance by the Company of the Shares
to the Purchaser, as contemplated by this Agreement. The Directors of the
Company shall, subject to their fiduciary duties as advised by counsel,
recommend approval of the Intercable Proposals by the Company's
stockholders.
(b) Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, Spacelink has agreed to cause a
meeting of its stockholders to be duly called and held as soon as reasonably
practicable for the purpose of voting on the approval of the following matters
(the "Spacelink Proposals"):
(i) a proposal to approve (x) the acquisition by the Company of
substantially all of the assets of Spacelink in exchange for the Spacelink
Shares and the assumption by the Company of all liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities to dissenting shareholders), (y) the dissolution of
Spacelink and (z) the distribution by Spacelink to its shareholders (other
than dissenting shareholders) of all of the shares of Capital Stock then
held by Spacelink, in each case as contemplated by the Spacelink Agreement,
and
(ii) a proposal to approve the Alternative Transaction (as defined in
the Transaction Agreement). Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, the
Directors of Spacelink have agreed to, subject to their fiduciary duties as
advised by counsel, recommend approval of the Spacelink Proposals by
Spacelink's stockholders.
(c) In connection with such meetings, the Company (i) will promptly prepare
and file with the SEC, will use its reasonable efforts to have cleared by the
SEC and will thereafter mail to its stockholders as promptly as practicable a
joint proxy statement/prospectus and all other proxy materials for such meeting,
(ii) will use its reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary approvals by its
stockholders of the matters submitted for approval to such stockholders and
(iii) will otherwise comply with all legal requirements applicable to such
meeting.
(d) The Company will not file, amend or supplement any SEC Transaction
Document, and pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement will not allow Spacelink to
file, amend or supplement any SEC Transaction Document, without prior
consultation with the Purchaser and its counsel. The Company shall notify the
Purchaser promptly of the receipt by the Company, or to its knowledge Spacelink,
of any comments from the SEC for amendments or supplements to any SEC
Transaction Document or for additional information and will supply the Purchaser
with copies of all correspondence between the Company or, to the extent
available to the Company, Spacelink and their respective representatives, on the
one hand, and the SEC or the members of its staff or any other governmental
officials, on the other hand, with respect to any SEC Transaction Document.
5.2 Certain Pre-Closing Transactions. (a) Pursuant to the Spacelink
Agreement, Spacelink has agreed to distribute to its shareholders the Spacelink
Shares and 2,859,240 shares of Common Stock immediately following consummation
of the Spacelink Transaction.
(b) On or prior to the Closing Date, following the approval by the
stockholders of the Company of the Intercable Proposals, the Board of Directors
of the Company will cause the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company,
substantially in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto, to be adopted, provided
that nothing contained in this Agreement shall require such actions to be taken
prior to the time that all of the conditions set forth in Article 6 (other than
those related to such actions) have been satisfied or waived.
5.3 Conduct Prior to Closing. (a) Except as contemplated by this
Agreement, from the date hereof until the Closing Date, the Company shall, and
will cause each of the other Intercable Group Entities to, conduct its
businesses in the ordinary course consistent with past practice and to use its
reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business organizations and
relationships with third parties and to keep available the services of its
present officers and employees. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, from the date hereof until the Closing Date, without the consent of
the Purchaser or except as required to consummate the Transactions in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement, the Company will
not take, or agree to take, or permit any other Intercable Group Entity to take
or agree to take, directly or indirectly, any of the following actions:
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(i) authorize, sell, distribute or otherwise issue, or grant rights
with respect to, New Securities, Employee Options or Subsidiary Securities
(or any stock appreciation or similar interests or rights with respect to
such securities) except for (A) routine grants of Employee Options (or
stock appreciation rights) approved after the date hereof by the
compensation committee of the Board in an amount not to exceed options to
purchase (and stock appreciation rights in respect of 2,000,000) shares of
Class A Common Stock in the aggregate, (B) any issuances of Capital Stock
pursuant to the terms of Employee Options or the Convertible Debentures,
(C) authorizations, sales, distributions or other issuances of Subsidiary
Securities to Persons that are wholly-owned Intercable Group Entities
(except in connection with sales of Subsidiary Securities permitted by
subparagraphs (v) and (vi) of this subsection 5.3(a)) or (D) Permitted
Equity Issuances,
(ii) repurchase, redeem or exchange any shares of Capital Stock, other
than (A) repurchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class A Common Stock
where all holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to participate on a
pro rata basis, (B) repurchases of Class A Common Stock in the open market,
provided that at any time the aggregate number of shares of Class A Common
Stock repurchased during the immediately preceding 12 months may not exceed
5% of the aggregate number of shares of Capital Stock outstanding on the
immediately preceding December 31 (calculated on a fully diluted basis
assuming the conversion of all options and the exercise of other rights),
and (C) as contemplated by the terms of any New Securities,
(iii) amend the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the Company,
(iv) (A) in the case of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries,
incur Debt if after the incurrence of such Debt, Net Debt would exceed the
Permitted Amount and (B) in the case of the Cable Partnerships, incur
long-term Debt not in the ordinary course of business,
(v) acquire or sell any interest in a cable television system that is
not owned by a Cable Partnership for a purchase price exceeding $50,000,000
in any single transaction (or series of related transactions), and
$250,000,000 in the aggregate for acquisitions and $250,000,000 in the
aggregate for sales,
(vi) acquire or sell any interest in a business (other than a cable
television system) having a purchase price exceeding $5,000,000 in any
single transaction (or series of related transactions), and $50,000,000 in
the aggregate for acquisitions and $50,000,000 in the aggregate for sales,
(vii) enter into (whether by acquisition or otherwise) a line of
business other than (A) the Core Business in the United States of America,
England and Spain, (B) the provision of audio programming services to radio
stations and cable television systems, (C) manufacturing and marketing of
computer and facsimile security products and software, and the manufacture
of printed circuit board assembly using surface mount or through-hole
technology for the computer, communications, business equipment, finance,
medical and scientific industries, (D) the acquisition and distribution of
entertainment, informational, educational and other programming services in
connection with the provision of cable television or multi-media services
to customers of a System and (E) the provision of local origination
programming services to customers of a System (whether required by a
Franchise Agreement or otherwise),
(viii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to, as a
result of a law, rule or regulation of a Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, England or any other jurisdiction
where the Intercable Group conducts a material portion of its business, (A)
prevent Purchaser from exercising the Control Option or from otherwise
obtaining control of the Company, (B) require Purchaser to divest or
otherwise limit Purchaser's ability to exercise full rights of ownership
over the Control Option or any shares of Capital Stock (whether acquired
upon exercise of the Control Option or otherwise) or (C) require, after the
exercise of the Control Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material
business or assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct of
Intercable Group's business, provided that (1) if on the date hereof the
activities conducted by any BCE Group Entity are subject to any such law,
rule or regulation (based on interpretations in effect on the date hereof)
that has, or would reasonably be expected to have, one or more of the
effects described in
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clauses (A), (B) or (C), or if after the date hereof Purchaser or any of
its Affiliates enters into a new line of business and at such time there is
a law, rule or regulation that has, or would reasonably be expected to
have, one or more of the effects described in clauses (A), (B) or (C), then
in each case this subparagraph (viii) will not apply to actions of the
Intercable Group that would reasonably be expected to have such effects
under such law, rule or regulation and (2) after the Option Termination
Date this subparagraph (viii) will only apply to actions that would
reasonably be expected to require Purchaser to divest, or otherwise limit
its ability to exercise full rights of ownership over, any shares of
Capital Stock,
(ix) (A) sell substantially all of the assets of the Company, (B)
adopt a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, (C) engage in a
merger, consolidation, share exchange or other business combination
involving the Company (except in connection with an acquisition for cash
that is permitted by subparagraphs (v) and (vi) of this Section 5.3(a)),
(D) engage in a recapitalization, stock split or similar reconstitution of
the Capital Stock or (E) file a petition by or on behalf of the Company or
any Subsidiary, or the taking of similar action, under any bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or similar law,
(x) declare or make any provision for payment of, or the setting aside
of assets with respect to, any dividend or other distribution of any
property other than cash by the Company with respect to any shares of
Capital Stock, and
(xi) agree to, or enter into, any amendment to a Related Agreement;
provided, however, any transaction approved by Purchaser pursuant to the
Company's request will not count towards the aggregate transaction amounts
described in subparagraphs (v) and (vi) above. If the Company wishes to
take an action described in subparagraphs (i) through (xi) above, the
Company will deliver to Purchaser a written notice describing in reasonable
detail the action proposed to be taken and expressly requesting Purchaser's
consent to such action pursuant to this subsection 5.3(a). Such notice will
be accompanied by such additional information as is reasonably required to
enable Purchaser to evaluate such proposed action. Upon receipt of such
notice, Purchaser will have ten Business Days to exercise its right not to
consent to such proposed action. If no response is received by the Company
from Purchaser prior to the expiration of such time period, the proposed
action will be deemed to have been approved by Purchaser.
(b) The Company will not, and will not permit any Intercable Group Entity
to, take or agree to take any action that would knowingly make any
representation and warranty set forth in Article 3 inaccurate in any respect at,
or as of any time prior to, the Closing Date. The Purchaser will not take or
agree to take any action that would knowingly make any representation and
warranty set forth in Article 4 inaccurate in any respect at, or as of any time
prior to, the Closing Date.
(c) From the date hereof until the Closing, the Company will regularly
advise and consult with the Purchaser as to the business of the Intercable Group
Entities and to its knowledge the business of Spacelink and its Subsidiaries,
which consultation will include the review of (i) strategic, operating and
financial plans, including plans for acquisitions and sales of cable television
systems (both as they relate to Partnership Systems and Owned Systems), (ii)
equity, debt, joint venture and other financing strategies, (iii) business plans
for operations, marketing and technology deployment and (iv) personnel,
compensation and related policy decisions. From the date hereof until the
Closing, the Company will deliver to the Purchaser copies of any agreements
described in Section 3.14(a) that are entered into by an Intercable Group Entity
after the date hereof.
(d) As soon as available, the Company shall furnish the Purchaser with a
consolidated balance sheet and related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for (i) all fiscal quarters ending after
November 30, 1993 but prior to the Closing Date, and (ii) when available, for
the fiscal year ended May 31, 1994. All such financial statements will be (and
will be accompanied by a statement by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company
that, in the opinion of management of the Company such financial statements have
been) prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a basis consistent with the audited financial statements of the
Company at, and for the period ended, May 31, 1993, will fairly present, in all
material respects and in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles applied on a consistent basis (except as may be indicated in the
notes thereto), the consolidated
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financial condition, results of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows
for the applicable periods then ended (subject to normal year-end audit
adjustments in the case of any unaudited interim financial statements). The
Company will furnish to the Purchaser similar financial statements of Spacelink
as soon as delivered to the Company pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement.
(e) As soon as available and in any event within 20 calendar days after the
end of each monthly accounting period ending prior to the Closing, the Company
shall furnish the Purchaser with (i) a management report with respect to
operating revenues, operating expenses, capital expenditures and related
information in such detail as such management report is prepared for the use of
the management of the Company, consistent with past practice and (ii) as soon as
delivered to the Company pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, a similar
management report for such period prepared for use of the management of
Spacelink.
(f) Purchaser acknowledges that prior to the date hereof certain services
have been provided by the Intercable Group Entities to the JI Group Entities,
and by the JI Group Entities to the Intercable Group Entities. Purchaser agrees
that the services described in the Current SEC Filings may continue to be
provided during the period from the date hereof to the Closing Date, on terms
and conditions consistent with past practice. Except for transactions described
in the immediately preceding sentence or contemplated by this Agreement or any
of the Related Agreements, the Company agrees that prior to Closing neither it
nor any Intercable Group Entity will engage in any material transaction, or
enter into any material agreement, with any JI Group Entity unless the terms of
such transaction are fully and fairly disclosed to, and approved by, Purchaser.
(g) From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing or the
termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1, the Company agrees that
the Purchaser shall be entitled to designate an observer to attend meetings of
the Board of Directors of the Company, provided that such observer shall be
excluded from such meetings at all times during which the Board of Directors is
discussing or considering a transaction between the Company and the Purchaser,
or any other matter for which the attendance of such observer would not be in
the best interests of the stockholders as determined by the Chairman of the
Board or the independent directors. The Company shall provide such observer with
the same notice of meetings of the Board of Directors as that provided to
directors of the Company.
5.4 Interim Financing. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, if the Company believes that prior to the Closing its sources of
funds may be insufficient to meet its projected cash requirements, the Company
will discuss with the Purchaser the potential sources of financing to fund such
projected shortfall. If after such discussions the Company reasonably believes
that equity financing is its preferred alternative, the Company may sell up to
1,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, provided that prior to any such sale
it first offers such shares to the Purchaser pursuant to the procedures set
forth in paragraph (b) below.
(b) In the event the Company wishes to sell shares pursuant to this Section
5.4, the Company will deliver a written notice (a "Sale Notice") to the
Purchaser setting forth the number of shares of Class A Common Stock proposed to
be sold (the "Notice Shares"), the proposed purchase price per share (the
"Notice Price") and the other terms and conditions of such sale. Purchaser shall
have the right for ten Business Days from the date of receipt of a Sale Notice
(the "Notice Period") to agree to purchase any or all Notice Shares at the
Notice Price, by delivery of written notice to the Company. If Purchaser so
notifies the Company of its intent to purchase any Notice Shares, the closing
for the purchase and sale of such Notice Shares will take place not more than
five Business Days after the delivery of such notice to the Company. If
Purchaser fails to notify the Company prior to the expiration of the Notice
Period of its intent to purchase all Notice Shares, the Company will have the
right, for a period of 20 Business Days after the expiration of the Notice
Period, to sell any Notice Shares that Purchaser has not purchased or agreed to
purchase to any Person in the open market, and otherwise to any Person that is
not primarily engaged in the cable television or telecommunications business in
the United States, Canada or Mexico, at a price per share not less than 90% of
the Notice Price, provided that if during such period the Company wishes to sell
shares at a price per share less than such amount, the Company will deliver an
amended Sale Notice to the Purchaser setting forth the
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amended Notice Price. The provisions of the immediately preceding three
sentences shall apply to any such amended Sale Notice, except that the Notice
Period will be five Business Days.
(c) Any shares of Class A Common Stock sold to the Purchaser pursuant to
this Section 5.4 will be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement
under the Securities Act and will be subject to the registration rights to be
granted to the Purchaser pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Shareholders Agreement.
5.5 Access to Information. (a) From the date hereof until the earlier of
the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, the Company will (i)
give, and will cause each other Intercable Group Entity to give, the Purchaser,
its counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other authorized representatives
full access to the offices, properties, books and records of the Intercable
Group Entities, (ii) furnish, and will cause each other Intercable Group Entity
to furnish, to the Purchaser, its counsel, financial advisors, auditors and
other authorized representatives such financial and operating data and other
information as such Persons may reasonably request and (iii) instruct the
employees, counsel and financial advisors of the Intercable Group Entities to
cooperate with the Purchaser in its investigation of the Intercable Group
Entities. From the date hereof until the earlier of the consummation of the
Spacelink Transaction or the termination of this Agreement, pursuant to the
Spacelink Agreement the Company will cause Spacelink (i) to give, and to cause
each Subsidiary of Spacelink to give, the Purchaser, its counsel, financial
advisors, auditors and other authorized representatives full access to the
offices, properties, books and records of Spacelink and its Subsidiaries, (ii)
to furnish, and to cause each Subsidiary of Spacelink to furnish, to the
Purchaser, its counsel, financial advisors, auditors and other authorized
representatives such financial and operating data and other information as such
Persons may reasonably request and (iii) instruct the employees, counsel and
financial advisors of Spacelink and its Subsidiaries to cooperate with the
Purchaser in its investigation of Spacelink and its Subsidiaries.
(b) Any investigations described in paragraph (a) by the Purchaser and its
representatives will be conducted so as not to unreasonably disrupt the business
operations of the Intercable Group Entities or Spacelink and its Subsidiaries,
as the case may be. No investigation by the Purchaser or other information
received by the Purchaser shall operate as a waiver or otherwise affect any
representation, warranty or agreement given or made under this Agreement.
5.6 Notices of Certain Events. From the date hereof until the earlier of
the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, the Company and the
Purchaser shall promptly notify each other of:
(i) any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that
the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with any of
the Transactions or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option;
(ii) any notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority
(other than routine correspondence) in connection with any of the
Transactions or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option;
(iii) any actions, suits, claims, investigations or proceedings
commenced or, to its knowledge threatened against, relating to or involving
or otherwise affecting the Intercable Group Entities, Spacelink or any of
its Subsidiaries, or the Purchaser, as applicable, that, if pending on the
Closing Date, would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 3.13 or
4.7, as applicable, or that relate to the consummation of the Transactions
or the exercise by the Purchaser of the Control Option; and
(iv) any material adverse developments affecting the business of the
Company, other than developments affecting the cable television industry
generally.
5.7 Reasonable Efforts. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement, each of the Purchaser and the Company
will use their reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and
to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable
laws and regulations to satisfy the conditions to the other party's obligations
under this Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement, as the case may be, provided
that nothing herein will be construed as requiring the Purchaser to take any
action in connection with the consummation of the Spacelink Transaction. The
Purchaser and the
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Company agree to execute and deliver such other documents, certificates,
agreements and other writings and to take such other actions as may be necessary
or desirable in order to consummate or implement expeditiously the Transactions
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Spacelink Agreement.
(b) The Company and the Purchaser shall cooperate with one another (i) in
determining whether any action by or in respect of, or filing with, any
governmental body, agency, official or authority is required, or any actions,
consents, approvals or waivers are required to be obtained from parties to any
material contracts, in connection with the consummation of the Transactions and
(ii) in taking such actions or making any such filings, furnishing information
required in connection therewith and seeking to obtain any such actions,
consents, approvals or waivers in a timely manner.
5.8 Public Announcements. The Company and the Purchaser agree to consult
with each other before issuing (or allowing their Affiliates or Subsidiaries to
issue) any press release with respect to any of the Transactions and, except as
may be required by applicable law or any listing agreement with any national
securities exchange, will not issue any such press release or make any such
public statement prior to such consultation.
5.9 Other Offers. (a) From the date hereof until the earlier of the
Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement, no Restricted Person will,
directly or indirectly, (i) take any action to solicit, initiate or encourage
any Acquisition Proposal or (ii) subject, in the case of the Company, to the
fiduciary duties of the Board of Directors under applicable law as advised by
counsel to the Company, with a view to pursuing an Acquisition Proposal with any
Person (x) engage in negotiations with, or (y) disclose any nonpublic
information relating to any Intercable Group Entity to, or (z) afford access to
the properties, books or records of any Intercable Group Entity to, any such
Person. From the date hereof until the earlier of the Closing Date or the
termination of this Agreement, the Company will promptly notify the Purchaser
after receipt by a Restricted Person of (A) any Acquisition Proposal or (B)
actual notice that any person is giving serious consideration to making an
Acquisition Proposal or (C) any request for nonpublic information relating to
any Intercable Group Entity or for access to the properties, books or records of
any Intercable Group Entity by any person that has made, or a Restricted Person
reasonably believes is considering making, an Acquisition Proposal and will keep
the Purchaser fully informed of the status and details of any such Acquisition
Proposal, notice or request. Nothing in this Section 5.9 shall prevent a
Restricted Person from discussing, negotiating and otherwise pursuing
transactions for which no consent of Purchaser is required under Section 5.3(a),
or as contemplated by Section 5.4.
(b) "Acquisition Proposal" means a bona fide offer or proposal for, or
indication of interest in, a merger or other business combination involving the
Company, Spacelink or any other Intercable Group Entity or the acquisition of
any substantial equity interest in, or a substantial portion of the assets of,
the Company or any other Intercable Group Entity, other than the Transactions.
(c) "Restricted Persons" means the Company and any other Intercable Group
Entity and their respective officers, directors, employees or other agents.
5.10 Break-Up Fee. (a) In the event that the Company enters into an
agreement relating to a Material Financing Transaction prior to 45 days after
any termination of this Agreement (other than a termination pursuant to clause
(i), (iii) or (iv) of Section 8.1), the Company will pay to the Purchaser an
amount in cash equal to $5,000,000.
(b) "Material Financing Transaction" means any transaction (other than the
Transactions) pursuant to which (i) the Company issues (or is obligated to issue
pursuant to the terms of a convertible or similar security) more than 1,000,000
shares of its common stock at a price greater than $26.125 per share (not
including any shares issued pursuant to Section 5.4), (ii) the Company sells
substantially all of its assets to a third party, or (iii) the Company
consummates a merger, recapitalization, restructuring or other business
combination involving the Company and a Person other than the Purchaser or an
Affiliate thereof pursuant to which any class of common stock of the Company is
valued at a price greater than $26.125 per share.
5.11 No Other Cable Business Discussions. (a) Until the earlier of the
Closing Date and the termination of this Agreement, none of the Purchaser or any
Subsidiary of the Purchaser, and the officers,
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directors, employees or other agents of the Purchaser or any such Subsidiary
will, directly or indirectly, (i) take any action to solicit, initiate or
encourage any Cable Acquisition Proposal (as defined below) or (ii) with a view
to pursuing a Cable Acquisition Proposal with any Person, engage in
negotiations, or exchange information, with any such Person or its directors,
officers, employees or agents. The Purchaser will promptly notify the Company
after receipt by it of (A) a Cable Acquisition Proposal or (B) actual notice
from a third party that it is seriously considering making or is interested in
receiving a Cable Acquisition Proposal. The Purchaser will keep the Company
fully informed of the status and details of any such Cable Acquisition Proposal
or notice.
(b) "Cable Acquisition Proposal" means any bona fide offer or proposal for,
or indication of interest in, (x) a merger or other business combination
involving the Purchaser (or any Subsidiary of the Purchaser) and any of the
companies listed on Schedule 5.11 hereto or any Subsidiary of any such companies
or (y) the acquisition of any equity interest in, or a substantial portion of
the assets of, any such companies or Subsidiaries.
5.12 Fees and Expenses. At the Closing, the Company will pay (i) a
financial advisory fee of $2,000,000 to Jones Financial Group, Inc. and (ii)
$600,000 to the Purchaser to cover expenses incurred by it in connection with
this Agreement.
5.13 Confidentiality. The Purchaser and its Affiliates will hold in
confidence and not use, and will use its reasonable efforts to cause their
respective officers, directors, employees, accountants, counsel, consultants,
advisors and agents to hold in confidence and not use, unless compelled to
disclose by judicial or administrative process or by other requirements of law,
all documents and information concerning the Intercable Group or any Spacelink
Group Entity furnished to or acquired by the Purchaser or its Affiliates in
connection with the consummation of the Transactions, except to the extent that
such information can be shown to have been (i) previously known by the Purchaser
on a nonconfidential basis, (ii) in the public domain through no fault of the
Purchaser or (iii) later lawfully acquired by the Purchaser on a non-
confidential basis from sources other than the Company or any of its Affiliates.
The obligation of the Purchaser and its Affiliates to hold any such information
in confidence shall be satisfied if they exercise the same care with respect to
such information as they would take to preserve the confidentiality of their own
similar information. If this Agreement is terminated, the Purchaser and its
Affiliates will, and will use their reasonable efforts to cause their respective
officers, directors, employees, accountants, counsel, consultants, advisors and
agents to, destroy or deliver to the Company, upon request, all documents and
other materials, and all copies thereof, obtained by the Purchaser or its
Affiliates or on their behalf from any Intercable Group Entity or any Spacelink
Entity in connection with this Agreement that are subject to such confidence.
5.14 Spacelink Agreement. (a) The Company will consult with the Purchaser
as to all material matters arising under the Spacelink Agreement and will
furnish the Purchaser with copies of all correspondence, notices and other
written communications between the Company or any of its respective counsel or
other agents on the one hand, and Spacelink or any of its respective counsel or
other agents on the other hand.
(b) The Company will not amend or waive any provision of the Spacelink
Agreement without the consent of the Purchaser. The Company will consult with
the Purchaser as to any breach by Spacelink under the Spacelink Agreement and
will take any action reasonably requested by the Purchaser in connection with
any such breach.
ARTICLE 6
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
6.1 Conditions to Obligations of the Purchaser and the Company. The
obligations of the Company to sell, and the Purchaser to purchase, the Shares
under this Agreement are each subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent
legally permissible, waiver by each such party at or prior to the Closing of the
following conditions:
(a) The shareholders of the Company will have approved the Intercable
Proposals, and the shareholders of Spacelink will have approved the
Spacelink Proposals.
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(b) Unless an Alternative Transaction Notice is delivered pursuant to
the Transaction Agreement, the Spacelink Transaction will have been
consummated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Spacelink
Agreement (or such other terms and conditions as are acceptable to each of
the Company and the Purchaser in their respective sole direction).
(c) The United States Government shall have completed its national
security review under the Exon-Florio Act and shall have concluded that no
Presidential action to suspend or prohibit the transactions contemplated
hereby is warranted.
(d) There shall not then be in effect any order enjoining or
restraining consummation of the Transactions, and there shall not then be
instituted or pending any action or proceeding brought by a Governmental
Authority before any federal or state court or other Governmental Authority
challenging the acquisition of the Shares by the Purchaser or otherwise
seeking to restrain or prohibit consummation of the Transactions or seeking
to impose any material limitation on any material provision of this
Agreement or the Spacelink Agreement.
(e) The House of Representatives or the Senate of the United States
Congress shall not have passed after the date hereof any bill that would
reasonably be expected to have any of the effects described in clauses (i),
(ii) or (iii) of Section 6.2(f).
(f) All actions by, in respect of or filings with any Governmental
Authority required to permit the consummation of the Transactions shall
have been taken or obtained, as the case may be, and shall be in full force
and effect, other than such actions or filings as to which the failure to
make or obtain would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(g) Each of the Related Agreements shall have been executed and
delivered by each party thereto.
(h) The Intercable Group Entities shall have received all third party
consents required to consummate each of the Transactions, in each case in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser and the
Company, other than such consents the failure of which to obtain would not
reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
Material Adverse Effect.
6.2 Conditions to Obligation of the Purchaser. The obligation of the
Purchaser to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction or, to the
extent legally permissible, waiver by the Purchaser, of the following further
conditions:
(a) The Company shall have performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement and the
Spacelink Agreement on or prior to the Closing Date and Spacelink shall
have performed in all material respects all obligations required to have
been performed by it under the Spacelink Agreement (including the covenants
set forth in Exhibit J) on or prior to the Closing Date.
(b) The representations and warranties of the Company contained in
this Agreement (including the representations and warranties set forth in
Exhibit I, and as qualified by the Spacelink Schedules) and in any
certificate delivered by the Company pursuant hereto shall be true in all
material respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and as of
such date, except to the extent that such representations and warranties
expressly relate to an earlier date.
(c) The Purchaser shall have received a certificate signed on behalf
of the Company by an executive officer of the Company confirming the
matters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 6.2.
(d) The Purchaser shall have received an opinion of Elizabeth Steele,
counsel to the Company, dated the Closing Date, substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit G.
(e) The Purchaser shall have received all documents it may reasonably
request relating to the existence of the Company and other Intercable Group
Entities and the authority of the Company for this Agreement, the Spacelink
Agreement and the Related Agreements, all in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to the Purchaser.
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(f) There shall not then be in effect any order enjoining or
restraining the exercise by Purchaser of the Control Option, and there
shall not then be instituted or pending any action or proceeding brought by
a Governmental Authority before any federal or state court or other
Governmental Authority that seeks to (i) prevent the Purchaser from
exercising the Control Option, (ii) require the Purchaser to divest, or
otherwise limit Purchaser's ability to exercise full rights of ownership
over, any of the Shares, the Control Option or any of the shares of Common
Stock that may be acquired upon exercise of the Control Option or (iii)
require, after the exercise of the Control Option, the Intercable Group to
divest any material business or assets or would impose a material
limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's business.
(g) The actions described in Section 5.2(b) will have been completed
and the JI Group Entities will have (i) transferred to the Company all
logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names and other names owned, leased
or licensed by a JI Group Entity that are used or held for use by an
Intercable Group Entity in connection with the conduct of its business,
(ii) transferred to the Company all rights of Jones Programming Services,
Inc. under programming agreements pursuant to which the Intercable Group
Entities carry programming on their Systems and (iii) agreed on reasonable
terms to continue to make available to the Intercable Group Entities such
other Intellectual Property Rights owned, leased or licensed by a JI Group
Entity that are used or held for use by an Intercable Group Entity in
connection with the conduct of its business.
(h) The Company will have entered into a written contract with Jones
Interactive Systems, Inc. for information management and data processing
services, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser.
(i) The Option Agreements shall have been executed and delivered by
each party thereto as contemplated by the Transaction Agreement.
(j) The Board will have taken such action as is necessary to increase
the number of directors of the Company to thirteen and shall have elected
three Investor Nominees and three Joint Nominees, each as defined in and
contemplated by the Shareholders Agreement.
6.3 Conditions to Obligation of the Company. The obligation of the Company
to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent
legally permissible, waiver by the Company, of the following further conditions:
(a) The Purchaser shall have performed in all material respects all of
its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to the
Closing Date.
(b) The representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in
this Agreement and in any certificate delivered by the Purchaser pursuant
hereto shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing
Date, as if made at and as of such date, except to the extent that such
representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date.
(c) The Company shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of
the Purchaser by the Chief Executive Officer of the Purchaser confirming
the matters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 6.3.
(d) The Company shall have received an opinion of Martine Turcotte,
counsel to the Purchaser, dated the Closing Date, substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit H.
(e) The Company shall have received all documents it may reasonably
request relating to the existence of the Purchaser and the authority of the
Purchaser for this Agreement and the Related Agreements, all in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company.
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ARTICLE 7
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Survival. (a) The covenants, agreements, representations and
warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any
certificate delivered pursuant hereto shall survive the Closing until one year
after the Closing Date, provided that (i) the covenants and agreements contained
in Article V shall not survive the Closing, except for those contained in
Sections 5.8 and 5.13 and (ii) the representations and warranties contained in
Sections 3.5(c) and 3.19 shall survive for the full period of all applicable
statutes of limitation (giving effect to any extension, waiver or mitigation
thereof). Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any covenant, agreement,
representation or warranty in respect of which indemnity may be sought under
this Agreement shall survive the time at which it would otherwise terminate
pursuant to the preceding sentence, if notice of the inaccuracy or breach
thereof giving rise to such right of indemnity shall have been given to the
party against whom such indemnity may be sought prior to such time in accordance
with Section 7.3.
(b) The representations and warranties contained in the Investment
Agreement dated March 25, 1994 between the Purchaser and the Company shall
survive until one year after the Closing Date.
7.2 Indemnification. (a) Subject to the limitations set forth in this
Article 7, the Company hereby indemnifies the Purchaser against and agrees to
hold it harmless from any and all damage, loss, liability and expense other than
consequential damages (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of
investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with any
action, suit or proceeding) ("Damages") incurred or suffered by the Purchaser
arising out of any misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or
agreement made or to be performed by the Company pursuant to this Agreement,
provided that (i) the Company shall not be liable under this Section 7.2(a)
unless the aggregate amount of Damages with respect to all matters referred to
in this Section 7.2(a) exceeds $2,500,000, and then only to the extent of such
excess and (ii) the Company's maximum liability under this Section 7.2(a) shall
not exceed the Purchase Price.
(b) Subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7, the Purchaser
hereby indemnifies the Company against and agrees to hold it harmless from any
and all Damages incurred or suffered by the Company arising out of any
misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be
performed by the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, provided that (i) the
Purchaser shall not be liable under this Section 7.2(b) unless the aggregate
amount of Damages with respect to all matters referred to in this Section 7.2(b)
exceeds $2,500,000, and then only to the extent of such excess.
(c) Any indemnification payment made hereunder by the Company to Purchaser
shall be grossed-up to take into account the amount of any such payment that
would be indirectly borne by the Purchaser (and its Subsidiaries) by reason of
the ownership interest of the Purchaser (and its Subsidiaries) in the Company,
reflected as a percentage of the outstanding securities of the Company held by
the Purchaser (and its Subsidiaries) at the time of such payment (excluding any
securities acquired after such time as the Purchaser has knowledge of the facts
giving rise to the underlying claim).
7.3 Notices. The party claiming indemnification under Section 7.2 (the
"Indemnified Party") will give reasonably prompt written notice to the party
against whom indemnification is sought (the "Indemnifying Party") of (i) the
commencement of any third party suit, action or proceeding in respect of which
the Indemnified Party may seek indemnification hereunder or (ii) any other claim
in respect of which the Indemnified Party may seek indemnification hereunder.
Any written notice delivered by an Indemnified Party pursuant to this Section
7.3 shall set forth the basis of the claim for indemnification (including
reference to the specific details regarding the manner in which the covenants,
agreements, representations or warranties are alleged to have been breached).
7.4 Actual Knowledge Limitation. A party shall not have any liability
under Section 7.2 for Damages incurred or suffered by the other party to the
extent that (i) such party delivered to such other party prior to Closing a
written notice describing one or more misrepresentations or breaches by such
party and stating that as a result of such misrepresentations or breaches such
other party is under no obligation to consummate the
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Closing, (ii) such other party elected to consummate the Closing after receipt
of such written notice and (iii) such Damages arise out of such
misrepresentations or breaches.
7.5 Third-Party Claims. If the claim for indemnification arises from a
claim by a third party, the Indemnifying Party may, and at the request of the
Indemnified Party shall, participate in and control the defense of any such
suit, action or proceeding at its own expense. The Indemnifying Party shall not
be liable hereunder for any settlement effected without its consent of any
claim, litigation or proceeding in respect of which indemnity may be sought
hereunder. Each party shall render reasonable assistance to the other party in
connection with the defense or prosecution of a claim subject to this Section
7.5, including affording the Indemnifying Party and its representatives the
right of access during normal business hours to pertinent books, records and
other information that may be reasonably requested.
ARTICLE 8
TERMINATION
8.1 Grounds for Termination. This Agreement shall be terminated if the
Closing shall not have been consummated on or before December 30, 1994, unless
such date is extended by mutual agreement, and may be terminated at any time
prior to the Closing:
(i) by mutual written agreement of the Company and the Purchaser;
(ii) by either the Company or the Purchaser if there shall be any law
or regulation that makes consummation of the Transactions illegal or
otherwise prohibited or if consummation of the Transactions would violate
any nonappealable final order, decree or judgment of any court or other
Governmental Authority having competent jurisdiction; or
(iii) by the Purchaser if there shall be any law or regulation that
makes the exercise of the Control Option illegal or otherwise prohibited or
if the exercise of the Control Option would violate any nonappealable final
order, decree or judgment of any court or other Governmental Authority
having competent jurisdiction.
The party desiring to terminate this Agreement shall give notice of such
termination to the other party.
8.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as permitted by
Section 8.1, termination shall be without liability of either party (or any
stockholder, director, officer, employee, agent, consultant or representative of
such party) to the other party to this Agreement, provided that if such
termination shall result from (i) the willful failure of a party to fulfill a
condition to the performance of the obligations of the other party or to perform
a covenant of this Agreement or (ii) a knowing breach by a party hereto of any
representation or warranty contained herein, such party shall be fully liable
for any and all Damages incurred or suffered by the other party as a result of
such failure or breach. The provisions of Sections 5.8, 5.10, 5.13, 5.4(b) (if
any shares of Class A Common Stock have been purchased pursuant to Section 5.4)
and 9.3 shall survive any termination hereof pursuant to Section 8.1.
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ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any party
hereunder shall be in writing (including facsimile transmission) and shall be
given,
if to the Purchaser, to:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Bureau 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Fax: 514-392-2262
with a copy to:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Bureau 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: 514-392-2342
if to the Company, to:
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: President
Fax: (303) 784-8503
with a copy to:
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: (303) 799-1644
All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on
the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5 p.m. in the
place of receipt and such day is a business day in the place of receipt.
Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have
been received until the next succeeding business day in the place of receipt.
9.2 Amendments and Waivers. (a) Any provision of this Agreement may be
amended or waived prior to the Closing Date if, but only if, such amendment or
waiver is in writing and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party
to this Agreement, or in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the
waiver is to be effective.
(b) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative.
9.3 Expenses. Except as provided in Section 5.12, all costs and expenses
incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Related Agreements shall be
paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
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9.4 Successors and Assigns. (a) The provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns, and to the extent applicable executors, administrators
and legal representatives.
(b) Neither the Company nor the Purchaser may assign, delegate or otherwise
transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other parties hereto, provided that the Purchaser may
assign its rights, but not its obligations, to any entity which at the time of
such assignment is, and thereafter during the term of this Agreement remains,
(i) controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Purchaser and (ii) not primarily
engaged in, or a Subsidiary of the Purchaser primarily engaged in, the direct
operation or management of (x) cable television systems located in North
America, (y) wireline local communications services located in the United States
of America or (z) educational programming services, other than Purchaser and any
Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a JI Group Entity (each a
"Restricted Business"). The parties hereto acknowledge that the foregoing
provisions are not intended to restrict the Purchaser from assigning its rights
hereunder to a Subsidiary of the Purchaser that is a holding company of an
entity or entities primarily engaged in a Restricted Business.
9.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the law of the State of Colorado, without regard to the
conflicts of law rules of such state.
9.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the
signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
9.7 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning of interpretation of
this Agreement.
9.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Related Agreements
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter of this Agreement and the Related Agreements and supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings, both oral and written, between the parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the Related Agreements. No
provision of this Agreement is intended to confer upon any Person other than the
parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.
9.9 Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
9.10 Schedules. Inclusion of, or reference to, matters in a schedule to
this Agreement does not constitute an admission of what is material or the
materiality of such matter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed by their respective authorized officers as of the day and year
first above written.
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ DEREK H. BURNEY
Title: Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer & President
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By: /s/ GLENN R. JONES
Title: Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
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ANNEX J
(FOR USE BY JONES AND INTERNATIONAL
OR THEIR SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES)
OPTION AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF (CLOSING DATE), 1994
BETWEEN
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
AND
(NEWCO)
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. Definitions......................................................... J-1
ARTICLE II
GRANT OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 2.1. Grant of the Control Option......................................... J-4
ARTICLE III
EXERCISE OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 3.1. Exercise Periods.................................................... J-4
SECTION 3.2. Exercise of Control Option.......................................... J-4
SECTION 3.3. Purchase Price For the Optioned Shares.............................. J-5
SECTION 3.4. Determination of Market Value....................................... J-6
SECTION 3.5. Closing............................................................. J-7
SECTION 3.6. Termination of Control Option....................................... J-7
SECTION 3.7. Adjustment Upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger................. J-7
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.1. No Proxies for or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares................... J-7
SECTION 4.2. Further Assurances.................................................. J-8
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GRANTOR
SECTION 5.1. Valid Title......................................................... J-8
SECTION 5.2. Corporate Existence................................................. J-8
SECTION 5.3. Binding Effect...................................................... J-8
SECTION 5.4. Governmental Authorization.......................................... J-8
SECTION 5.5. Non-Contravention................................................... J-8
SECTION 5.6. Finder's Fees....................................................... J-9
SECTION 5.7. Validity, Perfection and Priority of Security Interest.............. J-9
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
SECTION 6.1. Corporate Existence................................................. J-9
SECTION 6.2. Binding Effect...................................................... J-9
SECTION 6.3. Governmental Authorization.......................................... J-9
SECTION 6.4. Non-Contravention................................................... J-9
SECTION 6.5. Finder's Fees....................................................... J-10
SECTION 6.6. Acquisition for Purchaser's Account................................. J-10
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ARTICLE VII
CHANGE IN LAW
SECTION 7.1. Change in Law....................................................... J-10
SECTION 7.2. Right of First Offer................................................ J-10
SECTION 7.3. Closing Procedures.................................................. J-11
ARTICLE VIII
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 8.1. Survival............................................................ J-11
SECTION 8.2. Indemnification..................................................... J-11
SECTION 8.3. Procedures.......................................................... J-12
ARTICLE IX
PLEDGE OF OPTIONED SHARES
SECTION 9.1. The Security Interest............................................... J-12
SECTION 9.2. Delivery of Collateral.............................................. J-12
SECTION 9.3. Further Assurances.................................................. J-12
SECTION 9.4. Right to Vote and Receive Dividends on Collateral................... J-13
SECTION 9.5. Limitation on Duty of Purchaser in Respect of Collateral............ J-13
SECTION 9.6. Termination of Security Interest; Release of Collateral............. J-13
SECTION 9.7. Successors and Assigns.............................................. J-13
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 10.1. Termination......................................................... J-13
SECTION 10.2. Successors and Assigns.............................................. J-13
SECTION 10.3. Specific Performance................................................ J-14
SECTION 10.4. Notices............................................................. J-15
SECTION 10.5. Expenses............................................................ J-15
SECTION 10.6. Amendments and Waivers.............................................. J-15
SECTION 10.7. Governing Law....................................................... J-15
SECTION 10.8. Counterparts; Effectiveness......................................... J-15
SECTION 10.9. Headings............................................................ J-16
SECTION 10.10. Entire Agreement.................................................... J-16
SECTION 10.11. Separability........................................................ J-16
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE I Option Price
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A Exercise Period Notice
EXHIBIT B Exercise Notice
EXHIBIT C Offer Notice
EXHIBIT D Acceptance Notice
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OPTION AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of (Closing Date), 1994 between (BELL CANADA
International Inc., a Canadian corporation) ("Purchaser"), and (NEWCO), a
(Delaware) corporation ("Grantor").
(NOTE:THIS DRAFT DOES NOT INCLUDE MECHANICS FOR PURCHASER BEING A FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION ACTING AS AGENT FOR BCI)
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser is
purchasing (i) (7,500,000) shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Intercable,
Inc., a Colorado corporation (the "Company"), for an aggregate purchase price of
($206,250,000), (ii) shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Education
Networks, Inc., a Colorado corporation, for an aggregate purchase price of
$18,000,000, (iii) shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Lightwave, Ltd.,
a Colorado corporation, for an aggregate purchase price of $5,000,000 and
(iv) shares of Class A Common Stock of Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., a
Colorado corporation, for an aggregate purchase price of $ ;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto acknowledge that Purchaser would not enter into
the Stock Purchase Agreement (as defined below) unless Grantor also granted the
option set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, in order to induce the Purchaser to enter into this Agreement,
Grantor has agreed to grant a continuing security interest in and to the
Optioned Shares to secure its obligations under this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the
following meanings:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with such Person.
"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or other day on
which commercial banks are authorized to close in Montreal, Canada or
Denver, Colorado.
"Capital Stock" means, at any time, Common Stock, Class A Common Stock
and any other authorized capital stock of the Company.
"Change in Law" means on or after the date of this Agreement the
adoption of any applicable treaty, law, rule or regulation, or any change
in any applicable treaty, law, rule or regulation, or any change in the
interpretation or administration thereof by any Governmental Authority
(whether by opinion, order, policy statement or other similar documents),
or any directive of any Governmental Authority.
"Class A Common Stock" means the Class A Common Stock of the Company,
par value $0.01 per share.
"Collateral" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 9.1(a).
"Common Stock" means the Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.01
per share.
"Control Option" means the option to purchase the Optioned Shares
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
"Dollars" and sign "$" means United States dollars.
"Event" means the death or Incapacity of Glenn R. Jones. For purposes
of this Agreement, "Incapacity" shall be deemed to exist if Glenn R. Jones
becomes physically or mentally incapacitated and is therefore unable for a
period of six consecutive months, or for an aggregate of 12 months in any
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24 consecutive month period, to perform his duties as Chief Executive
Officer with the Company. Any question as to the existence of Incapacity
shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician
mutually acceptable to Grantor and Purchaser. If Grantor and Purchaser
cannot agree as to a qualified independent physician, each shall appoint
such a physician and those two physicians shall select a third who shall
make such determination. The determination of Incapacity made by any such
physician shall be final and conclusive for all purposes of this Agreement.
"Exon-Florio Act" means Section 721 of Title VII of the Defense
Production Act of 1950, as amended, together with the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign court, judicial, executive, or legislative
instrumentality, or any agency, authority, commission, board or official
thereof, including, without limitation, any franchising authority.
"HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended.
"Intercable Group" means, at any time, the Company and each Person
that is a Subsidiary of the Company at such time.
"Intercable Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in
the Intercable Group at such time.
"Jones" means Glenn R. Jones, a resident of Colorado, or in the event
he is not then alive or legally competent, his executor, the administrator
of his estate or his legal representative (including, without limitation,
his guardian, conservator or other similar fiduciary).
"Jones Bankruptcy Event" means (i) Grantor, Jones or Jones
International shall commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking
liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its
debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or
hereafter in effect or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver,
liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or substantially all
of its property, or shall consent to any such relief or to the appointment
of or taking possession by any such official in an involuntary case or
other proceeding commenced against it, or shall make a general assignment
for the benefit of creditors, or shall fail generally to pay its debts as
they become due, or shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the
foregoing, (ii) an involuntary case or other proceeding shall be commenced
against Grantor, Jones or Jones International seeking liquidation,
reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts under any
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or
seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or
other similar official of it or substantially all of its property, and such
involuntary case or other proceeding shall remain undismissed and unstayed
for a period of 90 days or (iii) an order for relief shall be entered
against Grantor, Jones or Jones International under the federal bankruptcy
laws as now or hereafter in effect.
"Jones International" means Jones International, Ltd., a Colorado
corporation.
"Lien" means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage,
lien, pledge, charge, security interest, encumbrance or other adverse claim
of any kind in respect of such property or asset.
"Option Price" means, at any time, the Option Price described on
Schedule I at such time.
"Optioned Shares" means the shares of Common Stock owned by
Grantor on the date hereof and delivered to Purchaser pursuant to Section
9.1 (as the same may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.7).
"Optionor" means Grantor and the grantor under the Related Option
Agreement.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political
subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Purchase Price" means the aggregate amount payable to Grantor in
connection with the purchase of the Optioned Shares, as calculated pursuant
to Section 3.3.
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"Related Option Agreement" means the Option Agreement dated as of the
date hereof between Purchaser and .
"Resignation Event" means the resignation of Glenn R. Jones as Chief
Executive Officer of the Company.
"Secured Obligations" means the obligations of Grantor to deliver the
Optioned Shares at the Closing, free and clear of any Lien and any other
limitation or restriction under this Agreement.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Security Interest" means the security interest in the Collateral
granted hereunder securing the Secured Obligations.
"Shareholders Agreement" means the Shareholders Agreement dated as of
the date hereof among the Purchaser, the Company, Jones and International.
"SPA Closing" means the closing under the Stock Purchase Agreement.
"Stock Purchase Agreement" means the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as
of May 31, 1994 between the Company and Purchaser.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which
securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such
Person, (ii) any partnership of which such Person is, directly or
indirectly, a general or managing partner or (iii) any other entity that
is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such Person. The parties hereto
acknowledge that (i) Glenn R. Jones and Jones International are not
Subsidiaries of any Intercable Group Entity and (ii) BCE Inc. is not a
Subsidiary of Purchaser.
(b) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth
opposite such term:
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Acceptance Notice............................................. 7.2
Additional Securities......................................... 7.3
BCI........................................................... 3.2
Closing....................................................... 3.2
Collateral.................................................... 9.1
Damages....................................................... 8.2
Eligible Assignee............................................. 10.2
Exercise Notice............................................... 3.2
Exercise Period............................................... 3.1
Final Determination........................................... 3.4
Indemnified Party............................................. 8.3
Grantor's Notice.............................................. 3.1
Market Value.................................................. 3.4
Offer Notice.................................................. 7.2
Offer Price................................................... 7.2
Restricted Business........................................... 10.2
Termination Time.............................................. 3.6
Trigger Date.................................................. 3.3and 7.2
Withdrawal Period............................................. 3.4
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(c) Unless otherwise defined herein, or unless the context otherwise
requires, all terms used herein which are defined in the New York Uniform
Commercial Code as in effect on the date hereof shall have the meanings therein
stated.
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ARTICLE II
GRANT OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 2.1. Grant of Control Option.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Grantor hereby
grants to Purchaser an irrevocable option to purchase all, but not less than
all, of the Optioned Shares.
(b) In consideration of the grant by Grantor of the Control Option,
Purchaser hereby pays to Grantor an amount in cash equal to $19.00 per Optioned
Share.
(c) Amounts paid by Purchaser pursuant to this Section 2.1 shall not be
deducted from the Purchase Price payable at the Closing.
ARTICLE III
EXERCISE OF THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 3.1. Exercise Periods. (a) The Control Option may be exercised
either as provided in Section 7.2(c), or by Purchaser at any time during any of
the following periods (each, an "Exercise Period"):
(i) the period commencing on the day of an Event and ending 270 days
after Purchaser receives written notice from or on behalf of any Optionor
of the occurrence of an Event;
(ii) the period commencing on the day of a Resignation Event and
ending 90 days after Purchaser receives a written notice from (or on behalf
of) any Optionor of the occurrence of a Resignation Event;
(iii) the period commencing on the day that Purchaser receives a
written notice from (or on behalf of) Grantor requesting that Purchaser
exercise the Control Option (the "Grantor's Notice"), which notice may be
delivered only on or after the fifth anniversary of the SPA Closing, and
ending 180 days after such day;
(iv) the period commencing on the seventh anniversary of the SPA
Closing and ending on the eighth anniversary of the SPA Closing; and
(v) the period commencing on the day of a Jones Bankruptcy Event and
ending 30 days after Purchaser receives written notice of the occurrence of
a Jones Bankruptcy Event.
provided that no Exercise Period will expire if immediately preceding such
expiration there is in effect a law, regulation or order that stays or otherwise
prohibits Purchaser from delivering an Exercise Notice after (or as a result of)
the occurrence of a Jones Bankruptcy Event.
(b) The notices delivered pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) will
be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. A Grantor's Notice delivered
pursuant to clause (iii) will be effective only if a similar notice is
simultaneously delivered to Purchaser under the Related Option Agreement. Once
delivered to Purchaser, a Grantor's Notice will be irrevocable.
(c) Subject to the termination provisions of Section 3.6, the parties
acknowledge that at any given time there may be more than one Exercise Period in
effect at such time.
SECTION 3.2. Exercise of Control Option. (a) Purchaser may exercise the
Control Option at any time during an Exercise Period by delivery to Grantor of
an irrevocable written notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the
"Exercise Notice"). Purchaser has no obligation to deliver an Exercise Notice
and may allow the Control Option to expire and terminate without purchasing the
Optioned Shares. The Control Option may only be exercised simultaneously with
the exercise of the option granted under the Related Option Agreement and the
Closing hereunder will only take place simultaneously with the closing of the
exercise of the option granted under the Related Option Agreement.
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(b) The closing for the exercise of the Control Option (the "Closing") will
take place not more than 20 Business Days after the date that the Exercise
Notice is delivered to Grantor, provided that (x) if it is necessary to
determine Market Value pursuant to Section 3.4(b), the Closing will be postponed
as provided in Section 3.4(c) and (y) so long as Purchaser is using its
reasonable efforts to consummate the Closing promptly, and subject to Section
3.6 hereof, Purchaser may postpone the Closing until such time as the following
conditions have been satisfied or waived by Purchaser:
(i) The waiting period (including any extension thereof resulting from
additional inquiries, if any) under the HSR Act applicable to the purchase
of the Optioned Shares by Purchaser shall have expired or been earlier
terminated.
(ii) All other actions by, in respect of or filings with any
Governmental Authority in the United States, England or Spain, or any other
country where the Intercable Group conducts material business, required to
permit the consummation of the Closing shall have been taken or obtained,
as the case may be, and shall be in full force and effect.
(iii) There shall not then be in effect any applicable law, rule or
regulation or any judgment, injunction, order or decree that has one or
more of the effects described in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of the following
paragraph (iv), provided that if after the date hereof Bell Canada
International Inc. ("BCI") or any of its Affiliates enters into a new line
of business and at such time there is a law, rule or regulation that has,
or is reasonably expected to have, one or more of such effects, then this
clause (iii) will not apply to any such law, rule or regulation.
(iv) There shall not then be instituted or pending any action or
proceeding before any federal or state court or other Governmental
Authority brought by a Governmental Authority challenging the consummation
of the Closing or seeking to (a) prevent Purchaser from exercising the
Control Option, (b) require Purchaser to divest, or otherwise limit
Purchaser's ability to exercise full rights of ownership over, the shares
of Capital Stock owned by Purchaser and its Affiliates, the Control Option
or the Optioned Shares or (c) require, after the exercise of the Control
Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material business or assets or
would impose a material limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's
business, provided that if after the date hereof BCI or any of its
Affiliates enters into a new line of business and at such time there is a
law, rule or regulation that has, or is reasonably expected to have, one or
more of the foregoing effects, then this clause (iv) will not apply to
actions or proceedings that seek to enforce such law, rule or regulation.
(v) The Intercable Group Entities shall have received all material
third party consents required to be obtained in connection with the
Closing, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Purchaser.
(vi) The representations and warranties of Grantor contained in
Article V shall be true at and as of the date of the Closing, as if made at
and as of such date.
SECTION 3.3. Purchase Price For the Optioned Shares.
(a) The purchase price per Optioned Share will be calculated as follows:
(i)(A) if the Trigger Date occurs prior to or on the (18th)(1) day
after the date hereof, % of the Market Value of a share of Class A
Common Stock on the applicable Trigger Date, or (B) if the Trigger Date
occurs after such (18th) day, the sum of (x) two-thirds of the Option Price
on the applicable Trigger Date and (y) one-third of 120% of the Market
Value of a share of Class A Common Stock on the applicable Trigger Date(2),
in each case reduced by
(ii) the amount (or in the case of property other than cash, fair
market value) of any dividends and distributions other than stock dividends
paid, declared or otherwise distributed by the Company in respect of the
Optioned Shares between the date hereof and the date of Closing. In the
event any such dividends or distributions are made in property other than
cash, the fair market value of such dividends or distributions will be
determined pursuant to the valuation procedures described in Section
3.4(b).
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(b) The applicable "Trigger Date" will depend on the Exercise Period under
which Purchaser is delivering an Exercise Notice and will be earliest of the
following days:
(i) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clauses (i) or (ii)
of Section 3.1(a), the day of an Event or Resignation Event, as the case
may be;
(ii) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (iii) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day on which Grantor
delivers a Grantor's Notice;
(iii) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (iv) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day on which Purchaser
delivers an Exercise Notice; or
(1) Insert day which is six months after closing.
(2) As an example of the calculation described in clause (i)(B), if on
the applicable Trigger Date the Option Price were $50 per Share and the
Market Value of a share of Class A Common Stock were $60 per share, the
purchase price would be 2/3 of $50 ($33.3333) plus 1/3 of 120% of $60
($24), or $57.3333 (computed to four decimal places).
(iv) in the case of an Exercise Period described in clause (v) of
Section 3.1(a), the day immediately preceding the day of a Jones Bankruptcy
Event.
SECTION 3.4. Determination of Market Value. (a) For purposes of this
Agreement, "Market Value" of a share of Class A Common Stock means, on any
Trigger Date, the average of the daily closing prices on the NASDAQ National
Market System (or other principal exchange on which shares of Class A Common
Stock are listed or approved for trading) for the shares of Class A Common Stock
for the 20 consecutive trading days immediately prior to the Trigger Date. The
daily closing price for each such trading day shall be the closing price, if
reported, or, if the closing price is not reported, the average of the closing
"bid" and "asked" prices as reported by NASDAQ (or other principal exchange). If
the daily closing price per share of Class A Common Stock is determined during a
period following the declaration of a dividend, distribution, recapitalization,
reclassification or similar transaction, then the Market Value shall be properly
adjusted to take into account exdividend trading.
(b) In the event that the shares of Class A Common Stock are not traded on
a national securities exchange, promptly after delivery of an Exercise Notice
Grantor and Purchaser shall in good faith negotiate the Market Value on the
applicable Trigger Date. If they are unable to reach agreement within 10
Business Days, each of Grantor and Purchaser shall promptly select a nationally
recognized independent investment banking firm to determine the Market Value of
a share of Class A Common Stock, which will be based on a public market
valuation of the Company and its Subsidiaries as if the Class A Shares were
traded on the NASDAQ National Market System and a non-controlling block of
approximately 1,000,000 Class A Shares had been purchased on the Trigger Date by
a willing institutional purchaser. If 20 Business Days after their selection
such firms cannot agree as to such Market Value, each firm will submit to
Grantor and Purchaser a proposed Market Value and within 10 Business Days they
shall mutually select a third nationally recognized independent investment
banking firm which shall be engaged to make such determination, which Market
Value shall be within the range of values proposed by the two investment banking
firms. Such third investment banking firm shall make such determination (the
"Final Determination") by written notice to Grantor and Purchaser within 20
Business Days of its engagement and its judgment as to all matters relating to
its determination shall be binding upon the parties hereto. Each party will pay
the fees and expenses of the initial investment banking firm hired by such
party. The fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the third investment banking firm
shall be paid equally by Grantor and Purchaser, provided that if Purchaser
withdraws an Exercise Notice pursuant to the following paragraph (c), Purchaser
shall pay the fees and expenses of such third investment banker.
(c) At any time prior to 10 Business Days after the receipt by Purchaser of
a written determination of the Market Value pursuant to the immediately
preceding paragraph (b) (the "Withdrawal Period"), Purchaser shall have the
right to withdraw its Exercise Notice by written notice to Grantor.
Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, in the event the investment
banking firm selected by Purchaser submits a
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proposed Market Value pursuant to such paragraph (b), Purchaser may withdraw its
Exercise Notice only for 10 Business Days after the receipt by Purchaser of such
proposed Market Value, provided that if (but only if) the Final Determination is
greater than 110% of such proposed Market Value, Purchaser will have 10 Business
Days after the receipt by Purchaser of such Final Determination to withdraw its
Exercise Notice. If Purchaser does not withdraw such Exercise Notice pursuant to
this paragraph (c), Purchaser will notify Grantor within five Business Days
after the expiration of such Withdrawal Period as to the time and place of the
Closing, which shall be not more than 20 Business Days after the expiration of
such Withdrawal Period, provided that, subject to Section 3.6, Purchaser may
postpone such closing until such time as the conditions described in Section
3.2(b) have been satisfied or waived by Purchaser.
SECTION 3.5. Closing. (a) At the Closing, Grantor shall deliver to
Purchaser a certificate or certificates or other documentation representing the
Optioned Shares, accompanied by stock powers duly executed in blank or other
appropriate assignment documentation reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser.
(b) At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Grantor an amount in cash
equal to the purchase price for such Optioned Shares, calculated pursuant to
Section 3.3(a). Such purchase price will be paid by wire transfer to a bank
account designated by Grantor not later than five Business Days prior to the
Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the mutual agreement of Purchaser
and Grantor, all or a portion of the Purchase Price may be paid in shares of
common stock of BCE Inc.
SECTION 3.6. Termination of Control Option. (a) The Control Option shall
terminate at 5:00 p.m. Denver time when the first Exercise Period described in
clauses (i), (iii) or (iv) of Section 3.1 expires (the "Termination Time"),
provided that, subject to the following paragraph (b), the Control Option will
not terminate if Purchaser has previously delivered to Grantor an Exercise
Notice. The Control Option shall also terminate (A) at such time as Purchaser
withdraws an Exercise Notice pursuant to Section 3.4(c), or (B) if the Closing
has been postponed pursuant to Section 3.2(b), ten Business Days after Grantor
has delivered written notice to Purchaser stating that it believes Purchaser is
not using its reasonable efforts to consummate the Closing promptly (which
notice will set forth the basis for such claim) and Purchaser has failed to use
its reasonable efforts prior to the expiration of such period to cure the
problem identified by Grantor. The Control Option will not terminate upon the
expiration of the Exercise Periods described in clauses (ii) and (v) of Section
3.1.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (i) if an
Exercise Period is extended pursuant to the proviso in Section 3.1(a), the
Termination Time will occur twenty Business Days after such stay or prohibition
has been lifted and Purchaser has received notice of such action and (ii) each
Exercise Notice shall terminate, and be of no further force or effect, 18 months
after its delivery, unless a Closing shall have occurred by such time.
SECTION 3.7. Adjustment Upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger. If any
change in the Company's capital stock shall occur by reason of stock dividends,
stock splits, mergers, consolidations, recapitalizations, combinations,
conversions, exchanges of shares, dividends or other changes in the corporate or
capital structure of the Company, the number and kind of shares or securities
subject to the Control Option and the Purchase Price shall be adjusted so that
Purchaser shall receive upon exercise of the Control Option the number and class
of shares or other securities or property that Purchaser would have received in
respect of the Optioned Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Control Option
if the Control Option had been exercised immediately prior to such event.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.1. No Proxies for or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares. Except as
contemplated by this Agreement, until the Termination Time, Grantor shall not,
directly or indirectly, (i) grant any proxies (other than a revocable proxy
granted in connection with a meeting of stockholders) or enter into any voting
trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of any
Optioned Shares, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of,
or enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or understanding
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with respect to the direct or indirect sale, assignment, transfer, encumbrance
or other disposition of, any Optioned Shares or (iii) seek or solicit any
transaction or arrangement described in clauses (i) and (ii). Grantor will
notify Purchaser promptly (and provide all details reasonably requested by
Purchaser) if Grantor is approached or solicited, directly or indirectly, by any
person with respect to any of the foregoing. Nothing herein shall be deemed to
prevent or restrict (x) Grantor or its Affiliates from voting its shares in its
sole discretion on all matters, except as otherwise agreed to between Grantor,
its Affiliates and Purchaser in the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise or (ii)
any Affiliate of Grantor from taking or refraining from taking any other action
not provided herein or otherwise agreed to between Grantor, its Affiliates and
Purchaser in the Shareholders Agreement or otherwise.
SECTION 4.2. Further Assurances. Purchaser and Grantor will each execute
and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all further documents and
instruments and use their reasonable best efforts to secure such consents and
take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary in order to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or to enable Purchaser to enjoy
all benefits and rights of the Optioned Shares.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF GRANTOR
Grantor represents and warrants to Purchaser that, except as disclosed in
the Schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement, as of the date hereof and, in the
case of Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.6 the date of the Closing:
SECTION 5.1. Valid Title. Grantor is the sole record and beneficial owner
of the Optioned Shares, free and clear of any Lien (other than the Security
Interest) and any other limitation or restriction (including any limitation or
restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of or transfer any
Optioned Share). At the Closing, Grantor will convey good and valid title to the
Optioned Shares, free and clear of any Lien and any such limitation or
restriction (other than offer and sale restrictions imposed by securities laws).
SECTION 5.2. Corporate Existence. Grantor is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Colorado
and has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses,
authorizations, permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its
business as now conducted. Grantor is duly qualified to do business as a foreign
corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where such
qualification is necessary, except for those jurisdictions where the failure to
be so qualified would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material
adverse effect on the condition or business of Grantor. Grantor has heretofore
delivered to Purchaser true and complete copies of its articles of incorporation
and bylaws as currently in effect.
SECTION 5.3. Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by
Grantor of this Agreement are within Grantor's corporate power and have been
duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Grantor. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Grantor, and assuming the
accuracy of Purchaser's representations and warranties herein, is a valid and
binding agreement of Grantor.
SECTION 5.4. Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of
Purchaser's representations and warranties herein, the execution, delivery and
performance by Grantor of this Agreement requires no action by Grantor in
respect of, or filing by Grantor with, any Governmental Authority other than (i)
compliance with any applicable requirements of the HSR Act and (ii) any such
action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not reasonably
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on
the business, assets, results of operations, properties or condition (financial
or otherwise) of Grantor.
SECTION 5.5. Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Grantor of this Agreement do not: (i) violate the articles of incorporation or
by-laws of Grantor, (ii) assuming the accuracy of Purchaser's representations
and warranties herein and compliance with the matters referred to in Section
5.4, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order
or decree binding on Grantor, (iii) assuming the accuracy of Purchaser's
representations and warranties herein, require any consent or other action by
any Person under, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or other
instrument
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binding upon Grantor, or (iv) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien
on any material asset of Grantor, except in the case of clauses (ii), (iii) and
(iv), to the extent that any such violation, failure to obtain any such consent
or other action, default, right, loss or Lien would not reasonably be expected
to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the
business, assets, results of operations, properties or financial condition of
Grantor.
SECTION 5.6. Finder's Fees. Except as disclosed to Purchaser, there is no
investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary which has been retained
by or is authorized to act on behalf of Grantor or its Affiliates who might be
entitled to any fee or commission from Purchaser or any Intercable Group Entity
in connection with the grant or exercise of the Control Option.
SECTION 5.7. Validity, Perfection and Priority of Security Interest. (a)
Upon the delivery of the certificates representing the Optioned Shares to
Purchaser in accordance with Section 9.2, Purchaser will have a valid and
perfected security interest in the Collateral subject to no prior Lien. No
registration, recordation or filing with any governmental body, agency or
official is required in connection with (i) the execution or delivery of this
Agreement or necessary for the validity or enforceability hereof (except as
covered in Sections 5.4 and 5.5) or (ii) for the perfection or enforcement of
the Security Interest. Neither Grantor nor any of its Affiliates has performed
or will perform any acts which would prevent Purchaser from enforcing any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement or which would materially limit Purchaser
in any such enforcement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
parties hereto acknowledge that in matters relating to Franchise Agreements (as
defined in the Shareholders Agreement) and material contracts, an Affiliate of
Grantor will not be in breach of the immediately preceding sentence if it is in
compliance with its obligations under Section 5.2 of the Shareholders Agreement
concerning such matters.
(b) The chief executive office of Grantor is located at its address set
forth in Section 10.4. Under the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the
State in which such office is located, no local filing is required to perfect a
security interest in collateral consisting of general intangibles other than any
such collateral arising from or relating to farm products.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER
Purchaser represents and warrants to Grantor that as of the date hereof
and, in the case of Sections 6.5 and 6.6 the date of the Closing:
SECTION 6.1. Corporate Existence. Purchaser is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Canada and
has all corporate powers and all material governmental licenses, authorizations,
permits, consents and approvals required to carry on its business as now
conducted.
SECTION 6.2. Binding Effect. The execution, delivery and performance by
Purchaser of this Agreement are within Purchaser's powers and have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Purchaser. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser and, assuming the
accuracy of Grantor's representations and warranties herein, is a valid and
binding Agreement of Purchaser.
SECTION 6.3. Governmental Authorization. Assuming the accuracy of Grantor's
representations and warranties herein, the execution, delivery and performance
by Purchaser of this Agreement and the purchase by Purchaser of the Optioned
Shares requires no action by Purchaser in respect of, or filing by Purchaser
with, any Governmental Authority other than (i) compliance with any applicable
requirements of the HSR Act and the Exon-Florio Act, and (ii) any such action or
filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not reasonably be
expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect
on, the business, assets, results of operation, properties or financial
condition of Purchaser.
SECTION 6.4. Non-Contravention. The execution, delivery and performance by
Purchaser of this Agreement do not (i) violate the certificate of incorporation
or by-laws of Purchaser, (ii) assuming the accuracy of Grantor's representations
and warranties herein and compliance with the matters referred to in Section
6.3, violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order
or decree, (iii) assuming
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the accuracy of Grantor's representations and warranties herein, require any
consent or other action by any Person under, or constitute a default under, any
material agreement or instrument binding upon Purchaser or (iv) result in the
creation or imposition of any Lien on any material asset of Purchaser, except in
the case of clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv), to the extent that any such violation,
failure to obtain any such consent or other action, default, right, loss or Lien
would not reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a
material adverse effect on, the business, assets, results of operations,
properties or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Purchaser.
SECTION 6.5. Finder's Fees. There is no investment banker, broker, finder
or other intermediary which has been retained by or is authorized to act on
behalf of Purchaser who might be entitled to any fee or commission from Grantor
or its Affiliates in connection with the grant or exercise of the Control
Option.
SECTION 6.6. Acquisition for Purchaser's Account. The Optioned Shares to
be acquired upon exercise of the Control Option will be acquired by Purchaser
for its own account and not with a view to the public distribution thereof and
will not be transferred except in compliance with the Securities Act.
ARTICLE VII
CHANGE IN LAW
SECTION 7.1. Change in Law. (a) If a Change in Law after the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and prior to the delivery of an Exercise Notice would
be reasonably likely to (i) prevent Purchaser from exercising the Control
Option, (ii) require Purchaser to divest, or otherwise limit Purchaser's ability
to exercise full rights of ownership over, the shares of Capital Stock owned by
Purchaser and its Affiliates, the Control Option or the Optioned Shares or (iii)
after the exercise of the Control Option, require the Intercable Group to divest
any material business or assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct
of Intercable Group's business, Purchaser may elect to dispose of the Control
Option and any other securities of the Intercable Group Entities owned by
Purchaser and its Affiliates pursuant to the terms and procedures of this
Article VII.
(b) Purchaser acknowledges that it will have no rights under this Article
VII if after the date hereof Purchaser or any of its Subsidiaries enters into a
new line of business and at such time there is a law, rule or regulation that
has one or more of the effects described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the
preceding paragraph (a).
SECTION 7.2. Right of First Offer. (a) In the event Purchaser wishes to
dispose of the Control Option after the occurrence of an event described in
Section 7.1, Purchaser shall, by written notice to Grantor, first offer the
Control Option to Grantor at a price equal to the aggregate consideration paid
by Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.1, plus interest from the date of this
Agreement to and including the date the Control Option is purchased by Grantor
(or an Affiliate of Grantor), at a rate per annum equal to 12%, compounded
annually (the "Offer Price"). Any such written notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit C hereto (the "Offer Notice"), but will be effective only if a similar
notice is simultaneously delivered by Purchaser under the Related Option
Agreement.
(b) For a period of 270 days after receipt of the Offer Notice, Grantor
(or, if Grantor elects not to purchase the Control Option, any of its
Affiliates, including the Company) may, by a written notice to Purchaser in the
form attached as Exhibit D hereto (an "Acceptance Notice"), elect to purchase
the Control Option at the Offer Price and, if it so elects, may also purchase
all (but not less than all) of (i) the shares of Common Stock and Class A Common
Stock then held by Purchaser and its Subsidiaries at a price per share equal to
the Market Value of such shares (calculated pursuant to Section 3.4 and assuming
that the Trigger Date is the day immediately preceding the day the Offer Notice
is delivered) and (ii) any other debt or equity securities of the Intercable
Group Entities then held by the Purchaser and its Subsidiaries at a price equal
to the fair market value of such securities on the day immediately preceding the
day on which the Offer Notice is delivered (such value to be determined pursuant
to the valuation procedures described in Section 3.4(b)).
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(c) If Grantor and its Affiliates (including the Company) fail to elect to
purchase the Control Option within 270 days after receipt of the Offer Notice,
then Purchaser may, for a period of 360 days following the expiration of such
time period, sell (or enter into an agreement to sell) the Control Option to a
third party, provided that in the event of any such sale the third party
purchaser must simultaneously exercise the Control Option and deliver the Option
Price to Grantor in exchange for the Optioned Shares (in such event, the
"Trigger Date" will be the day which is 270 days after receipt by Grantor of an
Offer Notice).
(d) If Grantor fails to elect to purchase the Control Option at the Offer
Price and Purchaser shall not have sold or entered into an agreement to sell the
Control Option prior to the expiration of the 360 day period specified in
paragraph (c) above, Purchaser must, prior to selling the Control Option, again
offer the Control Option to Grantor pursuant to the terms and procedures of this
Section 7.2.
(e) In the event Purchaser elects to exercise its rights under Sections 7.1
and 7.2, Purchaser and Grantor will use reasonable efforts to identify a
suitable partner to purchase the Control Option and the shares of Class A Common
Stock held by Purchaser. Purchaser will consult with Jones before selling the
Control Option to a third party and will consider Jones' views as to the
suitability of potential purchasers.
SECTION 7.3. Closing Procedures. (a) The delivery of an Acceptance Notice
will constitute a contract between Purchaser and Grantor (and any Affiliate of
Grantor that delivers the Acceptance Notice) for the purchase and sale of (i)
the Control Option at the Offer Price, and (ii) if applicable, the securities
described in clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 7.2(b) (the "Additional
Securities") at the price described therein.
(b) If Grantor (or its Affiliate) timely delivers an Acceptance Notice, the
closing for the purchase and sale of the Control Option and the Additional
Securities will take place 20 Business Days after delivery of such Acceptance
Notice.
(c) The purchase price for the Control Option and the Additional Securities
will be paid by wire transfer in immediately available funds to a bank account
designated by Purchaser not less than five Business Days prior to Closing.
(d) At any closing hereunder, Purchaser will deliver to the purchaser good
and valid title to the Control Option and the Additional Securities, free and
clear of any Lien.
ARTICLE VIII
SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 8.1. Survival. The covenants, agreements, representations and
warranties of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement or in any
certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith
shall survive the Closing until one year after the date of the Closing, provided
that the representation and warranty contained in Section 5.1 shall survive
indefinitely. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any covenant, agreement,
representation or warranty in respect of which indemnity may be sought under
this Agreement shall survive the time at which it would otherwise terminate
pursuant to the preceding sentence, if notice of the inaccuracy or breach
thereof giving rise to such right of indemnity shall have been given to the
party against whom such indemnity may be sought prior to such time. Any such
notice shall set forth the basis of the claim for indemnification (including
reference to the specific details regarding the manner in which the covenants,
agreements, representations or warranties are alleged to have been breached).
SECTION 8.2. Indemnification. (a) Grantor hereby indemnifies Purchaser
against and agrees to hold it harmless from any and all damage, loss, liability
and expense other than consequential damages (including, without limitation,
reasonable expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
in connection with any action, suit or proceeding) ("Damages") incurred or
suffered by Purchaser arising out of any misrepresentation or breach of
warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be performed by Grantor pursuant to
this Agreement.
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(b) Purchaser hereby indemnifies Grantor against and agrees to hold it
harmless from any and all Damages incurred or suffered by Grantor arising out of
any misrepresentation or breach of warranty, covenant or agreement made or to be
performed by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
SECTION 8.3. Procedures. The party seeking indemnification under Section
8.2 (the "Indemnified Party") agrees to give prompt notice to the party against
whom indemnity is sought (the "Indemnifying Party") of the assertion of any
claim, or the commencement of any suit, action or proceeding in respect of which
indemnity may be sought under such Section. The Indemnifying Party may, and at
the request of the Indemnified Party shall participate in and control the
defense of any such suit, action or proceeding at its own expense. The
Indemnifying Party shall not be liable under Section 8.2 for any settlement
effected without its consent of any claim, litigation or proceeding in respect
of which indemnity may be sought hereunder.
ARTICLE IX
PLEDGE OF OPTIONED SHARES
SECTION 9.1. The Security Interest. In order to secure the performance of
the Secured Obligations in accordance with the terms thereof, and to secure the
performance of all the obligations of Grantor hereunder:
(a) Grantor hereby assigns and pledges to Purchaser and grants to Purchaser
a security interest in the Optioned Shares, and all of its rights and privileges
with respect to the Optioned Shares, and all income and profits thereon (other
than dividends paid by the Company in respect of the Optioned Shares prior to
any exercise by the Purchaser of its remedies hereunder, which will paid over to
Grantor as provided in Section 9.4) and all proceeds of the foregoing, and any
and all property referred to in Section 9.1(b) (the "Collateral").
(b) In the event any change in the Company's capital stock described in
Section 3.7 shall occur, Grantor will immediately pledge and deposit with
Purchaser any securities (and any share certificates or other instruments
evidencing such securities) issued by the Company in respect of the Optioned
Shares, and all income and profits thereon (other than dividends paid by the
Company in respect of the Optioned Shares prior to any exercise by the Purchaser
of its remedies hereunder), as additional security for the Secured Obligations.
All such securities, share certificates, instruments and other property
constitute Collateral and are subject to all provisions of this Agreement.
(c) The Security Interest is granted as security only and shall not subject
Purchaser to, or transfer or in any way affect or modify, any obligation or
liability of Grantor with respect to any of the Collateral or any transaction in
connection therewith.
(d) In the event Grantor fails to perform any Secured Obligation, Purchaser
shall be entitled to exercise all rights of a secured party under the Uniform
Commercial Code (whether or not in effect in the jurisdiction where the rights
are exercised) and such other rights as may otherwise be provided to a secured
party under applicable law.
SECTION 9.2. Delivery of Collateral. All certificates representing Optioned
Shares (or securities described in Section 9.1(b)) delivered to Purchaser by
Grantor pursuant hereto shall be in suitable form for transfer by delivery, or
shall be accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in
blank, with signatures appropriately guaranteed, and accompanied by any required
transfer tax stamps, all in form and substance satisfactory to Purchaser.
SECTION 9.3. Further Assurances. (a) Grantor agrees that it will, at
Purchaser's expense and in such manner and form as Purchaser may reasonably
require, execute, deliver, file and record any financing statement, specific
assignment or other paper and take any other action that may be necessary or
desirable, or that Purchaser may request, in order to create, preserve, perfect
or validate the Security Interest or to enable Purchaser to exercise and enforce
its rights hereunder with respect to any of the Collateral. To the extent
permitted by applicable law, Grantor hereby authorizes Purchaser to execute and
file, in the name of Grantor or otherwise, Uniform Commercial Code financing
statements (which may be carbon, photographic, photostatic or other
reproductions of this Agreement or of a financing statement relating to this
Agreement)
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which Purchaser in its reasonable discretion may deem necessary or appropriate
to further perfect the Security Interest.
(b) Grantor agrees that it will not change (i) its name, identity or
corporate structure in any manner or (ii) the location of its chief executive
office unless it shall have given Purchaser not less than 30 days' prior notice
thereof.
SECTION 9.4. Right to Vote and Receive Dividends on Collateral. (a) Until
such time (if ever) that Purchaser shall have exercised any of its remedies in
respect of the Collateral, Grantor shall retain all voting rights with respect
to the Optioned Shares and shall have the right to receive all dividends paid by
the Company in respect of the Collateral and Purchaser shall take all such
action as Grantor may deem necessary or appropriate to give effect to such
right. All such dividends which are received by Purchaser shall be received in
trust for the benefit of Grantor and shall promptly be paid over to Grantor.
(b) In the event Purchaser exercises any of its remedies in respect of the
Collateral, Purchaser shall thereafter be entitled to receive all dividends paid
by the Company in respect of the Collateral, but there will be no Option Price
adjustment pursuant to Section 3.3(a)(ii) in respect of any such dividends
retained by Purchaser.
SECTION 9.5. Limitation on Duty of Purchaser in Respect of
Collateral. Beyond the exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof,
Purchaser shall have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control
or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or
as to the preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights
pertaining thereto. Purchaser shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care
in the custody and preservation of the Collateral in its possession if the
Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which it accords
its own property, and shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage
to any of the Collateral, or for any diminution in the value thereof, by reason
of the act or omission of any agent or bailee selected by Purchaser in good
faith.
SECTION 9.6. Termination of Security Interest; Release of Collateral. The
Security Interest granted hereunder shall terminate, and all rights to the
Collateral shall revert to the Grantor, at the Termination Time (unless
Purchaser has purchased the Optioned Shares). Upon any such termination of the
Security Interests or release of Collateral, Purchaser will execute and deliver
to Grantor such documents as Grantor shall reasonably request to evidence the
termination of the Security Interest or the release of such Collateral, as the
case may be.
SECTION 9.7. Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Article IX are
for the benefit of Purchaser and Grantor and their respective successors and
assigns, and in the event of an assignment permitted by Section 10.2 of all or
any of the Secured Obligations, the rights hereunder, to the extent applicable
to the indebtedness so assigned, may be transferred with such indebtedness.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 10.1. Termination. (a) This Agreement will terminate automatically
and will be of no further force or effect at the Termination Time.
(b) The termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1 shall be
without liability of any party (or any stockholder, director, officer, employee,
agent, consultant or representative of such party) to any other party to this
Agreement, provided that no such termination shall relieve any party for any
liability such party may have for a material willful breach hereof.
SECTION 10.2. Successors and Assigns. (a) The provisions of this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors. No party may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer any
of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of
the other parties hereto, provided that (i) Purchaser may assign its rights, but
not its obligations, hereunder to any Eligible Assignee, (ii) Purchaser may
assign its rights and obligations hereunder as provided in Article VII
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and (iii) Purchaser may assign its rights (but not its obligations) hereunder at
any time after the delivery by it of an Exercise Notice to Grantor if at the
time of any such assignment pursuant to this clause (iii) the assignee will
purchase the Optioned Shares pursuant to Section 3.5.
(b) For purposes of this Agreement, "Eligible Assignee" means any entity
which at the time of such assignment is, and thereafter during the term of this
Agreement remains, (i) controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Purchaser and
(ii) not primarily engaged in, or a Subsidiary of the Purchaser primarily
engaged in, the direct operation or management of (x) cable television systems
located in North America, (y) wireline local communications services located in
the United States of America or (z) educational programming services, other than
Purchaser and any Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a JI Group Entity
(each a "Restricted Business"). The parties hereto acknowledge that the
foregoing provisions are not intended to restrict the Purchaser from assigning
its rights hereunder to a Subsidiary of the Purchaser that is a holding company
of an entity or entities primarily engaged in a Restricted Business.
SECTION 10.3. Specific Performance. The parties agree that (i) Purchaser
would be irreparably damaged if for any reason Grantor failed to sell the
Optioned Shares upon exercise of the Control Option or to perform any of
Grantor's other obligations under this Agreement, and that Purchaser would not
have an adequate remedy at law for money damages in such event and (ii) Grantor
would be irreparably damaged if for any reason Purchaser failed to maintain the
Collateral in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or to perform any of
Purchaser's other obligations under this Agreement, and that Grantor would not
have an adequate remedy at law for money damages in such event. Accordingly,
each party shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive and other
equitable relief to enforce the performance of this Agreement by the other
party. This provision is without prejudice to any other rights that each party
may have against the other party for any failure to perform their obligations
under this Agreement.
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SECTION 10.4. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered
in person, by cable, telegram or telex, or by registered or certified mail
(postage prepaid, return receipt requested):
if to Grantor:
(name of Grantor)
(address)
Fax:
Attention:
with a copy to:
Jones International, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80155
Fax: 303-784-8510
Attention: Glenn R. Jones and General Counsel
if to Purchaser:
(Bell Canada International Inc.)
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2262
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2342
Attention: General Counsel
Any notice delivered after business hours or on any day which is not a Business
Day shall be deemed for purposes of computing any time period hereunder to have
been delivered on the succeeding Business Day.
SECTION 10.5. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with
this Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
SECTION 10.6. Amendments and Waivers. (a) Any provision of this Agreement
may be amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing
and is signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party to this Agreement, or
in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be
effective.
(b) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies
provided by law.
SECTION 10.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the law of the State of Delaware, without regard
to the conflicts of law rules of such state.
SECTION 10.8. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be signed in
any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same
effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon
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the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective when each party
hereto shall have received counterparts hereof signed by all of the other
parties hereto.
SECTION 10.9. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
SECTION 10.10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and
written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
SECTION 10.11. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall
be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability
of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first above written.
(NEWCO)
By:____________________________________
Title:
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
By:____________________________________
Title:
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CHANGES REQUIRED IF
ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTION IS CONSUMMATED
1. The following new definitions are added:
"Spacelink Option Agreement" means the Option Agreement dated as of
the date hereof between Purchaser and (name of Spacelink Newco.)
"Spacelink Bankruptcy Event" has the meaning set forth in the
Spacelink Option Agreement.
2. All references to "Related Option Agreement" become "Related Option
Agreements," which is defined to include the Spacelink Option Agreement.
3. The definition of Shareholders Agreement is revised to include Spacelink
as a party.
4. In Section 3.1(a), after each of the three references to "Jones
Bankruptcy Event," add "or Spacelink Bankruptcy Event."
5. In Section 3.2, at the end of the last sentence, add the following: ",
provided that for purposes of this sentence, if the Exercise Period is triggered
by a Jones Bankruptcy Event, "Related Option Agreements" does not include the
Spacelink Option Agreement.
6. In Section 3.3(b)(iv) and Exhibit A, after "Jones Bankruptcy Event", add
"or Spacelink Bankruptcy Event."
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SCHEDULE I
THE OPTION PRICE
The Option Price on any Trigger Date will be based on the following table:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
SPA CLOSING BASE PRICE
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<S> <C>
181st day
after SPA Closing................................. 28.50
1......................................... 40.32
2......................................... 45.16
3......................................... 50.58
4......................................... 56.65
5......................................... 63.44
6......................................... 71.06
7......................................... 79.58
8......................................... 89.13
</TABLE>
The Option Price on any Trigger Date will equal the sum of:
(i) the Base Price on the anniversary of the SPA Closing immediately
preceding the Trigger Date, and
(ii) a pro rata portion (based on the number of days elapsed between
the most recent anniversary of the SPA Closing and the Trigger Date) of the
difference between such Base Price and the Base Price on the immediately
succeeding anniversary of the SPA Closing.
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EXHIBIT A
(FORM OF EXERCISE PERIOD NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Bell Canada International Inc.):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the
Agreement. This Grantor's Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
3.1 of the Agreement.
Grantor hereby irrevocably notifies Purchaser that (an Event has occurred
on (date) and an Exercise Period has commenced pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(i)
of the Agreement. Such Exercise Period will expire on 270 days from receipt by
you of this Grantor's Notice.)(3) (a Resignation Event has occurred on (date)
and an Exercise Period has commenced pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(ii) of the
Agreement. Such Exercise Period will expire on , which is 90 days
from receipt by you of this Grantor's Notice.)(4) (pursuant to subsection
3.1(a)(iii) of the Agreement, Grantor hereby requests that Purchaser determine
whether it wishes to exercise the Control Option on or prior to ,
which is 180 days from receipt by you of this Grantor's Notice.)(5) (a Jones
Bankruptcy Event has occurred on (date) and an Exercise Period has commenced
pursuant to subsection 3.1(a)(v) of the Agreement. Such Exercise Period will
expire on , which is 30 days from receipt by you of this
Grantor's Notice.)(6)
If Purchaser wishes to exercise the Control Option pursuant to the terms
and conditions of the Agreement, please respond by delivery of an Exercise
Notice in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Agreement prior to the expiration
of the Exercise Period.
(NEWCO)
By:_________________________________
(3) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(i) Grantor's Notice.
(4) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(ii) Grantor's Notice.
(5) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(iii) Grantor's Notice.
(6) Insert if Section 3.1(a)(v) Grantor's Notice.
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EXHIBIT B
(FORM OF EXERCISE NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Newco):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement" dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning set forth in the
Agreement. This Exercise Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
3.2 of the Agreement and in response to your Exercise Period Notice dated as of
(date).
Purchaser hereby (irrevocably elects to exercise the Control Option and
purchase the Optioned Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $ .
Schedule I hereto sets forth our calculation of the purchase price per share
pursuant to Sections 3.3 and 3.4(a) of the Agreement. Please contact us so that
we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and place for closing.) (elects to
exercise to Control Option and purchase the Optioned Shares at a price to be
determined pursuant to Section 3.3 and the procedures described in Section
3.4(b) of the Agreement. Please contact us so that we may attempt to negotiate
the Market Value of within 10 Business Days of the date hereof.)(7)
Please contact us so that we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and
place for closing.
(BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.)
By:_________________________________
(7) Use second option only if a Market Value must be determined pursuant to
Section 3.4(b).
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EXHIBIT C
(FORM OF OFFER NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Newco):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the
Agreement. This Offer Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 7.2
of the Agreement.
Purchaser wishes to dispose of the Control Option and hereby irrevocably
offers to sell the Control Option to Grantor (or, if Grantor elects not to
purchase the Control Option, any of its Affiliates, including the Company) for
the Offer Price (as defined in the Agreement), which we calculate to be
$ as of the date of this Offer Notice.
If Grantor (or its Affiliate) wishes to purchase the Control Option for the
Offer Price, please respond by delivery of an Acceptance Notice in accordance
with subsection 7.2(b) of the Agreement on or prior to that date which is 270
days from receipt by you of this Offer Notice.
(Bell Canada International Inc.)
By:_________________________________
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EXHIBIT D
(FORM OF ACCEPTANCE NOTICE)
(Date)
To (Bell Canada International Inc.):
Reference is made to the Option Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
, 1994 between (Bell Canada International Inc.) and (Newco).
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning set forth in the
Agreement. This Acceptance Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section
7.2 of the Agreement and in response to Purchaser's Offer Notice dated as of
(date).
Grantor hereby irrevocably agrees to exercise the Control Option and
purchase the Optioned Shares for the Offer Price, which we calculate to be
$ as of the date hereof. (Grantor also hereby elects to purchase (i)
all shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock and (ii) any other debt or
equity securities of the Intercable Group Entities held by Purchaser and its
Subsidiaries on the date hereof for an aggregate purchase price to be determined
pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the Agreement.)(8)
Please contact us so that we may agree on a mutually acceptable time and
place for closing (and the purchase price of the additional securities)*.
(NEWCO)
By:_________________________________
(8) Insert if appropriate.
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ANNEX K
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF (CLOSING DATE), 1994
AMONG
GLENN R. JONES,
JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD.,
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
AND
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
NOTE: AT CLOSING, THE SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES WILL AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
AGREEMENT.
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1 Definitions.......................................................... K-1
ARTICLE II
GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY
SECTION 2.1 Board of Directors................................................... K-6
2.2 Class A Directors.................................................... K-7
2.3 Common Directors..................................................... K-7
2.4 Nomination and Vacancies............................................. K-7
2.5 Certain Shareholder Agreements....................................... K-7
2.6 Investor Consent Rights.............................................. K-8
2.7 Termination of Rights................................................ K-10
2.8 Tag-Along Right and Third Party Offers............................... K-11
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS
SECTION 3.1 Investment Commitment................................................ K-11
3.2 Consultation on Business Strategies.................................. K-12
3.3 Obligation to Refer Business Opportunities........................... K-12
3.4 Supplier Arrangements................................................ K-13
3.5 Programming Services................................................. K-14
3.6 Transactions with Affiliates......................................... K-15
3.7 Information.......................................................... K-16
3.8 Preemptive Rights.................................................... K-16
3.9 Registration Rights.................................................. K-18
3.10 Confidentiality...................................................... K-19
3.11 Certain Brokerage Fees............................................... K-19
3.12 Purchases of Additional Shares of Capital Stock...................... K-19
3.13 Termination of Article III........................................... K-19
ARTICLE IV
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND OFFER PROCEDURES
SECTION 4.1 Transfer Restrictions................................................ K-20
4.2 Sales of Class A Shares by Jones..................................... K-20
4.3 Purchases of Class A Shares by Bell International Group Entities..... K-21
4.4 General Offer Procedures............................................. K-22
4.5 Termination of Article IV............................................ K-22
ARTICLE V
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CONTROL OPTION
SECTION 5.1 Issuances of Common Shares During the Option Period.................. K-22
5.2 Consents and Approvals for Exercise of Control Option................ K-23
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5.3 Further Assurances................................................... K-23
5.4 No Proxies or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares........................ K-23
5.5 Deemed Exercise...................................................... K-23
5.6 Trading in Class A Shares............................................ K-23
5.7 Certain Information.................................................. K-24
5.8 Termination of Article V............................................. K-24
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
SECTION 6.1 Representations and Warranties of Jones.............................. K-24
6.2 Representations and Warranties of International...................... K-24
6.3 Representations and Warranties of Investor........................... K-25
6.4 Representations and Warranties of the Company........................ K-25
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 7.1 Termination.......................................................... K-26
7.2 Successors and Assigns; Assignment................................... K-26
7.3 Specific Performance................................................. K-26
7.4 Notices.............................................................. K-27
7.5 Expenses............................................................. K-28
7.6 Amendments and Waivers............................................... K-28
7.7 Governing Law........................................................ K-28
7.8 Counterparts; Effectiveness.......................................... K-28
7.9 Headings............................................................. K-28
7.10 Entire Agreement..................................................... K-28
7.11 Separability......................................................... K-28
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE I List of Affiliate Agreements
SCHEDULE II List of Cable Partnerships
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A Registration Rights
EXHIBIT B Form of Sale Offer Notice
EXHIBIT C Form of Purchase Notice
EXHIBIT D Form of Purchase Offer Notice
EXHIBIT E Form of Sale Notice
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AGREEMENT dated as of (Closing Date), 1994 among GLENN R. JONES, a resident
of Colorado, JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD., a Colorado corporation
("International"), BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC., a Canadian corporation
("Investor"), and JONES INTERCABLE, INC., a Colorado corporation (the
"Company").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on March 25, 1994 Investor, through its wholly owned subsidiary
Bell Canada International BVI III Limited, purchased 2,500,000 Class A Shares
(as defined below) at a price of $22.00 per share, or $55,000,000 in the
aggregate;
WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, (i) Investor is
purchasing from the Company 7,500,000 Class A Shares at a price of $27.50 per
share, or $206,250,000 in the aggregate and (ii) certain affiliates of Glenn R.
Jones are granting to Investor an option to purchase the Optioned Shares (as
defined below); and
WHEREAS, in connection with such transactions the parties hereto wish to
enter into certain arrangements concerning the operation and governance of the
Company and other related matters;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1. Definitions. (a) The following terms, as used herein, have the
following meanings:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with such Person.
"Affiliate Agreements" means the agreements described on Schedule I as
in effect on the date hereof.
"Allocated Expenses" means for any period the fees payable (without
regard to any Cable Partnership's right to defer or limit actual payment)
to the Company or a Consolidated Subsidiary by the Cable Partnerships to
compensate the Company or such Consolidated Subsidiary for that portion
(computed by the Company consistently with respect to all Cable
Partnerships) of its general overhead and administrative expenses,
including all of its direct and indirect expenses allocable to the
operation of the Cable Partnerships' business, including, but not limited
to, home office rent, supplies, telephone, travel and copying charges, and
salaries of full and part-time employees.
"Annualized Operating Cash Flow" means, for any fiscal quarter of the
Company, the product of (i) four and (ii) the total revenues (excluding the
gain on the sale of any assets to the extent included therein) of the
Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries for such quarter, adjusted for
Owned Systems acquired or sold during such period, plus MLP Distributions
and Interest Income, less the sum of (A) operating expenses of the Company
and its Consolidated Subsidiaries for such quarter, excluding non-cash
items, adjusted for Owned Systems acquired or sold during such period, (B)
general and administrative expenses of the Company and its Consolidated
Subsidiaries for such quarter, excluding non-cash items, in each case, (C)
CATV Fund Fees, net of taxes, and (D) payments of Taxes on operating
income, provided that Management Fees, Allocated Expenses and Interest
Income shall be included in the foregoing amounts only to the extent
actually received in cash during such quarter.
"BCE Group Entity" means, at any time, BCE Inc., Investor and (i) any
entity of which securities or other ownership interests having ordinary
voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons
performing similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or
controlled by BCE Inc. at such time and (ii) any other entity that is,
directly or indirectly, controlled by BCE Inc. at such time.
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"Bell International Group Entity" means, at any time, Investor and (i)
any entity of which securities or other ownership interests having ordinary
voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons
performing similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or
controlled by Investor at such time and (ii) any other entity that is,
directly or indirectly, controlled by Investor at such time.
"Bell International Shareholder" means, at any time, any Bell
International Group Entity that owns shares of Capital Stock at such time.
"Board" means the board of directors of the Company.
"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, Sunday or other day on
which commercial banks are authorized to close in Montreal, Canada or
Denver, Colorado.
"Buy-Out Price" means the purchase price for the Owned Securities, as
determined pursuant to Section 2.8(c) and (d). "Cable Partnership" means,
at any time, any partnership listed on Schedule II hereto that is an
Intercable Group Entity at such time.
"Capital Stock" means, at any time, the Common Shares, the Class A
Shares and any other shares of authorized capital stock of the Company.
"CATV Fund Fees" means cash distributions (other than MLP
Distributions and Management Fees) from the Cable Partnerships to the
Company in its capacity as general partner of the Cable Partnerships,
including, without limitation, distributions from cash flow, distributions
from the sale or refinancing of Systems owned by a Cable Partnership and
distributions upon dissolution of a Cable Partnership (whether or not such
distributions are recognized for income statement purposes).
"Class A Directors" means the members of the Board elected by the
holders of the Class A Shares.
"Class A Shares" means the shares of Class A Common Stock, par value
$0.01 per share, of the Company.
"Closing Date" means the date of this Agreement.
"Common Directors" means the members of the Board elected by the
holders of the Common Shares.
"Common Shares" means the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share, of the Company.
"Consolidated Subsidiaries" means, at any date, those Subsidiaries of
the Company whose accounts would be consolidated with those of the Company
if consolidated financial statements were prepared as of such date in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
"Control Option" means the options to purchase the Optioned Shares
pursuant to the Option Agreements.
"Convertible Debt" means the 7.5% Convertible Debentures due June 1,
2007 of the Company.
"Core Business" means, at any time, the following lines of business:
(i) cable television services, (ii) wireline local communications services
(including exchange, access and value-added services, such as call waiting,
call forwarding and similar services) in geographic markets where the
Company or a Subsidiary of the Company owns a cable television business at
such time and (iii) physical cable or wireline delivery of multi-media
services (including inter-active services) over broadband networks in
geographic markets where the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company
provides cable television or wireline local communications services at such
time. "Core Business" does not include (A) the provision of personal
communications services (as defined by the Federal Communications
Commission at 47 C.F.R. 99.5 on the date hereof), but includes the lease
(or other provision) of wireline or broadband networks used in connection
with the operation of the Core Business to providers of personal
communications services and (B) the creation, development, production,
acquisition, packaging and sale (but not physical delivery) of
entertainment, informational, educational and other programming services or
software, including inter-active, multi-media and CD ROM services.
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"Debt" of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries means at any
date, without duplication, (i) all obligations of such Persons for borrowed
money, (ii) all obligations of such Persons evidenced by bonds, debentures,
notes or other similar instruments, (iii) all obligations of all such
Persons to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except
trade accounts payable and current liabilities arising in the ordinary
course of business, (iv) all obligations of all such Persons as lessee
which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, (v) all Debt of others secured by a Lien on any asset of all
such Persons, whether or not such Debt is otherwise an obligation of such
Persons, (vi) all guarantees, endorsements and other contingent obligations
with respect to Debt, or to otherwise assure the owner of any of such Debt
against loss with respect thereto and (vii) obligations to repurchase
assets previously sold. "Debt" does not include any Convertible Debentures.
"Dollars" or "$" means United States dollars.
"Employee Options" means any options to purchase Class A Shares
granted to employees, officers or directors of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries pursuant to any employee benefit plan (including a stock
option, stock purchase or stock bonus plan) approved by the Board.
"Event Date" means, after the Option Termination Date, the earlier of
(i) the date on which Investor's Ownership Percentage is less than 20% and
(ii) the date on which the JI Group sells the Control Block to a Control
Purchaser after the Bell International Group Entities have declined to
accept an offer from a Control Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.8.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission or its successor.
"Financial Services Agreement" means the Financial Services Agreement
dated as of the date hereof between the Company and Jones Financial Group,
Inc.
"Franchise Agreement" means any franchise, agreement, permit, license
or other authorization granted by any Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, including all laws, regulations and
ordinances relating thereto, which authorizes the construction or operation
of a System or the reception and transmission of signals by microwave, and
shall include, without limitation, all FCC licenses and all certificates of
compliance, if any, and cable television registration statements (or
similar documents) which are required to be issued by or filed with the
FCC.
"Governmental Authority" means any local, county, state, commonwealth,
federal or foreign court, judicial, executive, or legislative
instrumentality, or any agency, authority, commission, board or official
thereof, including, without limitation, any franchising authority.
"HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended.
"Intercable Group" means, at any time, the Company and each Person
that is a Subsidiary of the Company at such time.
"Intercable Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in
the Intercable Group at such time.
"Interest Income" means, for any period, the sum of interest paid to
the Company with respect to (a) deferrals of Management Fees or Allocated
Expenses owed to the Company, (b) loans and advances made by the Company to
the Cable Partnerships and (c) cash on deposit in interest bearing
accounts.
"Investor Nominee" means any nominee designated to the Board by
Investor pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(i) and 2.3(ii) (which does not include
any Joint Nominee).
"Investor's Ownership Percentage" means, at any time, the ratio of (i)
the aggregate number of shares of Capital Stock owned by Investor and the
other Bell International Group Entities (and, in the case of calculations
pursuant to Section 3.12(a), any other BCE Group Entity) at such time to
(ii) the aggregate number of shares of Capital Stock outstanding at such
time, in each case calculated on a fully
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diluted basis and assuming the conversion of all securities convertible or
exchangeable into shares of Capital Stock and the exercise of all options,
warrants and other rights to acquire shares of Capital Stock, whether or
not vested. In the case of sales or issuances of New Securities, Investor's
Ownership Percentage will be calculated immediately preceding such sale or
issuance.
"JI Group" means, at any time, Jones, International, each grantor
under the Option Agreements and each other Person that is a Subsidiary of
Jones or International at such time, other than any Person that is an
Intercable Group Entity at such time.
"JI Group Entity" means, at any time, each Person included in the JI
Group at such time.
"JI Shareholder" means, at any time, any JI Group Entity that owns
shares of Capital Stock at such time.
"Jones" means Glenn R. Jones, a resident of Colorado, or in the event
he is not then alive or legally competent, his executor, the administrator
of his estate or his legal representative (including, without limitation,
his guardian, conservator or other similar fiduciary).
"Jones Employment Agreement" means the Employment Agreement dated as
of the date hereof between Glenn R. Jones and the Company.
"Jones Family Member" means any member of the immediate family of
Glenn R. Jones (as defined in Rule 16a-1 under the Exchange Act), or a
trust for the benefit of such members.
"Jones Nominee" means any nominee designated to the Board by Jones
pursuant to Section 2.3(i) (which does not include any Joint Nominee).
"Lien" means, with respect to any property or asset, any mortgage,
lien, pledge, charge, security interest, encumbrance or other adverse claim
of any kind in respect of such property or asset. For the purposes of this
Agreement, a Person shall be deemed to own subject to a Lien any property
or asset which it has acquired or holds subject to the interest of a vendor
or lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other
title retention agreement relating to such property or asset.
"Management Fees" means, for any period, management fees earned by the
Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries during such period for management
services provided to the Cable Partnerships pursuant to the terms of the
relevant partnership agreements.
"Material Adverse Effect" means, with respect to any Person, a
material adverse effect on the financial condition, business, assets or
results of operations of such Person and its Subsidiaries, taken as a
whole.
"MLP Distributions" means, for any period, the cash distributions made
by Jones Intercable Investors, L.P. to the Company in respect of the Class
A Units owned by the Company.
"Net Debt" means, at any time, Debt at such time, less cash and cash
equivalents of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries at such time.
"New Securities" means any shares of Capital Stock, and securities of
any type whatsoever that are, or may become, exercisable to purchase, or
convertible or exchangeable into, shares of Capital Stock, in each case
that are issued after the date hereof, provided that "New Securities" does
not include Employee Options.
"Option Agreements" means the Option Agreements dated as of the
Closing Date between Investor (or its agent) and each of and
.
"Option Period" means the period from the date hereof to the Option
Termination date.
"Option Termination Date" means the earlier of (i) the date on which
the Control Option terminates pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Option
Agreements, or otherwise, or (ii) the date on which Investor purchases the
Optioned Shares pursuant to the Option Agreements.
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"Optioned Shares" means the Common Shares subject to the Option
Agreements.
"Owned System" means any System that is owned and operated by an
Intercable Group Entity other than a Cable Partnership.
"Permitted Amount" means, at any date, the product of (i) seven and
(ii) Annualized Operating Cash Flow for the most recently ended fiscal
quarter of the Company prior to, or on, such date.
"Permitted Equity Issuances" means sales by the Company prior to, but
not at, the Commitment Termination Time of Class A Shares for cash where
the proceeds from any such sale will be used to finance the purchase by the
Company (or its Subsidiary) of any System owned by a Cable Partnership.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political
subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
"Related Agreements" means the Financial Services Agreement, the Jones
Employment Agreement, the Supply and Services Agreement and the Secondment
Agreement.
"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Secondment Agreement" means the Secondment Agreement dated as of the
date hereof between Investor and the Company.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Shareholder" means, at any time, any Bell International Shareholder
or JI Shareholder at such time.
"Shareholder Nominees" means the Jones Nominees, Investor Nominees and
Joint Nominees.
"Stock Purchase Agreement" means the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as
of May 31, 1994 between Investor and the Company.
"Subsidiary" means, as to any Person, (i) any entity of which
securities or other ownership interests having ordinary voting power to
elect a majority of the board of directors or other persons performing
similar functions are, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such
Person, (ii) any partnership of which such Person is, directly or
indirectly, a general or managing partner and (iii) any other entity that
is, directly or indirectly, controlled by such Person. By way of example,
the parties hereto acknowledge that (i) Glenn R. Jones and International
are not Subsidiaries of any Intercable Group Entity and (ii) BCE Inc. is
not a Subsidiary of Investor.
"Subsidiary Securities" means any shares of capital stock of a
Subsidiary of the Company, and securities of any type whatsoever that are,
or may become, exercisable to purchase, or convertible or exchangeable
into, shares of such capital stock.
"Supply and Services Agreement" means the Supply and Services
Agreement dated as of the date hereof between Investor and the Company.
"System" means a cable television or SMATV system owned or operated by
an Intercable Group Entity serving subscribers within a geographical area
covered by one or more Franchise Agreements from the same head end facility
(or two or more related head end facilities).
"Taxes" means, for any Person, taxes, assessments, or other
governmental charges or levies imposed upon such Person, its income or any
of its properties, franchises or assets.
"Transfer" means, with respect to any securities, any direct or
indirect sale, assignment, transfer, grant of a participation in, pledge,
gift or other disposition thereof, without regard to whether such
disposition is for consideration.
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(b) Each of the following terms is defined in the Section set forth
opposite such term:
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Commitment Termination Time.......................................... 3.1
Control Block........................................................ 2.8
Control Purchaser.................................................... 2.8
Convertible Debenture................................................ 3.1
Eligible Assignee.................................................... 7.1
Independent Director................................................. 2.2
Investor Programming................................................. 3.5
Joint Nominee........................................................ 2.2
Jones Programming.................................................... 3.5
Market Value......................................................... 3.8
Offer Period......................................................... 4.2
Offer Price.......................................................... 4.2
Offered Shares....................................................... 4.2
Offering Party....................................................... 3.3
Offeror.............................................................. 4.2
Opportunity.......................................................... 3.3
Owned Securities..................................................... 2.8
Proposed Price....................................................... 4.3
Purchase Conditions.................................................. 3.8
Purchase Notice...................................................... 4.2
Purchase Number...................................................... 4.3
Purchaser............................................................ 4.3
Purchase Offer Notice................................................ 4.3
Qualifying Merger.................................................... 3.12
Qualifying Tender Offer.............................................. 3.12
Rights Notice........................................................ 3.8
Sale Notice.......................................................... 4.3
Sale Offer Notice.................................................... 4.2
Special Issue........................................................ 3.8
Trigger Date......................................................... 3.8
Unrelated Directors.................................................. 3.6
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(c) All accounting determinations hereunder shall be made, and all
financial calculations required to be made hereunder shall be prepared, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time
to time, applied on a basis consistent with the most recent audited consolidated
financial statements of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries.
ARTICLE II
GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY
2.1. Board of Directors. (a) The Board shall consist of 13 directors: nine
members of the Board will be Common Directors and four members of the Board will
be Class A Directors. Such directors will be nominated, elected and removed in
accordance with the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the Company and the
terms of this Agreement.
(b) The Board shall have an executive committee, an audit committee and a
compensation committee. Except to the extent required by applicable law,
Investor will be entitled to have at least one Investor Nominee on each
committee of the Board at all times.
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(c) The Company will use reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain in
effect $25,000,000 of directors and officers liability insurance coverage for
any period in which an Investor Nominee, Jones Nominee or a Joint Nominee is a
member of the Board, provided that such insurance may be obtained at reasonable
cost. In the event the Company believes such insurance cannot be obtained at
reasonable cost, the Company will consult with Investor as to an appropriate
replacement policy.
2.2. Class A Directors. (a) The parties hereto agree that the four Class A
Directors will be designated as follows:
(i) Investor will be entitled, but not required, to designate one
director, and
(ii) Jones and Investor will designate three directors that are each
an Independent Director mutually acceptable to both parties (each a "Joint
Nominee").
(b) An "Independent Director" is a person who is free from any relationship
that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment by such person as
a member of the Board. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, unless
the Board has unanimously determined otherwise, a person will not be an
Independent Director if such person:
(i) is, or has been, a director or officer of, employed by or a
consultant to, any Intercable Group Entity, JI Group Entity or BCE Group
Entity, provided that this provision does not apply to Independent
Directors that are elected for successive terms of office,
(ii) is, or since January 1, 1993 has been, an officer, director,
general partner or more than 5% shareholder (by either vote or value) of a
Person that has, or since January 1, 1993 has had, a material business
relationship with any Intercable Group Entity, JI Group Entity or BCE Group
Entity,
(iii) is, or has been, a more than 5% shareholder (by either vote or
value) of any Intercable Group Entity, JI Group Entity or BCE Group Entity,
or is an officer or director of any such shareholder, or
(iv) is a member of the immediate family (as defined in Rule 16a-1
under the Exchange Act) of any person described in clauses (i), (ii) or
(iii).
2.3. Common Directors. The parties hereto agree that the nine Common
Directors will be designated as follows:
(i) Jones will be entitled, but not required, to designate seven
directors, and
(ii) Investor will be entitled, but not required, to designate two
directors.
2.4. Nomination and Vacancies. (a) In the event that Investor or Jones
chooses to designate one or more nominees to the Board pursuant to Article II,
the Company will use its reasonable efforts to (i) include each such nominee in
the group of nominees proposed by management of the Company for election to the
Board, (ii) recommend to the shareholders of the Company each such nominee's
election to the Board and (iii) solicit proxies for each such nominee from all
holders of voting securities entitled to vote thereon.
(b) In the event that any Shareholder Nominee vacates his seat on the
Board, whether by resignation, death, removal or otherwise, the Board will as
promptly as practicable hold a meeting of the Board and, subject to its
fiduciary duties, will fill any such vacancy with a person designated by the
Shareholder (or Shareholders in the case of a Joint Nominee) entitled to
designate such Shareholder Nominee, provided that if such Shareholder Nominee
was an Independent Director, such designated person must also be an Independent
Director.
2.5. Certain Shareholder Agreements. (a) Each Bell International
Shareholder will vote or cause to be voted all shares of Capital Stock owned or
controlled by it at any regular or special meeting of shareholders of the
Company, or in any written consent executed in lieu of such a meeting of
shareholders,
(i) in favor of any Jones Nominees and Joint Nominees designated as
provided in this Article II,
(ii) to remove any Jones Nominee (with or without cause) requested to
be removed by Jones pursuant to Section 2.4, and
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(iii) to seek the election of such number of Jones Nominees as is
necessary to constitute a majority of the members of the Board.
(b) Each JI Shareholder will vote or cause to be voted all shares of
Capital Stock owned or controlled by it at any regular or special meeting of
shareholders of the Company, or in any written consent executed in lieu of such
a meeting of shareholders,
(i) subject to Section 2.5(a)(iii), in favor of any Investor Nominees
and Joint Nominees designated as provided in this Article II,
(ii) to remove any Investor Nominee (with or without cause) requested
to be removed by Investor pursuant to Section 2.4, and
(iii) to cause the Company to comply with the provisions of Section
2.6.
(c) Each Shareholder will cause all shares of Capital Stock owned or held
of record by it to be represented, in person or by proxy, at all meetings of
shareholders of the Company of which such Shareholder has actual notice, so that
such shares of Capital Stock may be counted for the purpose of determining the
presence of a quorum at such meetings.
(d) Without the written consent of Jones no Bell International Shareholder
will, and without the written consent of Investor no JI Shareholder will, (i)
solicit any proxies or consents in connection with any matter to be voted upon,
or sought to be voted upon, by the shareholders of the Company except in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the approval of the Board, (ii)
become a participant in any such solicitation or (iii) except as contemplated by
this Agreement, become a part of a voting group or deposit shares in a voting
trust. The provisions of the immediately preceding sentence will terminate (x)
as to Bell International Shareholders on the Option Termination Date if Investor
(or its agent) purchases the Control Option under the Option Agreements and (y)
as to JI Shareholders on the Option Termination Date if Investor (or its agent)
does not purchase the Control Option under the Option Agreements. Nothing herein
shall restrict any Shareholder from granting revocable proxies in connection
with meetings of shareholders of the Company.
2.6. Investor Consent Rights. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 2.7,
the Company will not take or agree to take, and will not permit any Subsidiary
to take or agree to take, directly or indirectly, any of the following actions
without the prior written consent of Investor or pursuant to the procedures
described in paragraph (c) below:
(i) authorize, sell, distribute or otherwise issue, or grant rights
with respect to, New Securities, Employee Options or Subsidiary Securities
(or any stock appreciation or similar interests or rights with respect to
such securities) except for (A) routine grants of Employee Options (or
stock appreciation rights) approved after the date hereof by the
compensation committee of the Board in an amount not to exceed options to
purchase (and stock appreciation rights in respect of) 2,000,000 Class A
Shares in the aggregate, (B) any grant of options pursuant to Section 4 of
the Jones Employment Agreement, (C) any issuances of Capital Stock pursuant
to the terms of Employee Options or the Convertible Debt and the
Convertible Debentures and the options granted pursuant to Section 4 of the
Jones Employment Agreement, (D) authorizations, sales, distributions or
other issuances of Subsidiary Securities to Persons that are wholly-owned
Intercable Group Entities (except in connection with sales of Subsidiary
Securities permitted by subparagraphs (v) and (vi) of this Section 2.6),
and (E) Permitted Equity Issuances,
(ii) repurchase, redeem or exchange any shares of Capital Stock, other
than (A) repurchases, redemptions or exchanges of Class A Shares where all
holders of Class A Shares are entitled to participate on a pro rata basis,
(B) repurchases of Class A Shares in the open market, provided that at any
time the aggregate number of Class A Shares repurchased during the
immediately preceding 12 months may not exceed 5% of the aggregate number
of shares of Capital Stock outstanding on the immediately preceding
December 31 (calculated on a fully diluted basis assuming the conversion of
all options and the exercise of other rights), and (C) as contemplated by
the terms of any New Securities,
(iii) amend the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the Company,
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(iv) (A) in the case of the Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries,
incur Debt if after the incurrence of such Debt, Net Debt would exceed the
Permitted Amount and (B) in the case of the Cable Partnerships, incur
long-term Debt not in the ordinary course of business,
(v) acquire or sell any interest in a cable television system that is
not owned by a Cable Partnership for a purchase price exceeding $50,000,000
in any single transaction (or series of related transactions), and
$250,000,000 in the aggregate for acquisitions and $250,000,000 in the
aggregate for sales,
(vi) acquire or sell any interest in a business (other than a cable
television system) for a purchase price exceeding $5,000,000 in any single
transaction (or series of related transactions), and $50,000,000 in the
aggregate for acquisitions and $50,000,000 in the aggregate for sales,
(vii) enter into (whether by acquisition or otherwise) a line of
business other than (A) the Core Business in the United States of America,
England and Spain, (B) the provision of audio programming services to radio
stations and cable television systems, (C) manufacturing and marketing of
computer and facsimile security products and software, and the manufacture
of printed circuit board assembly using surface mount or through-hole
technology for the computer, communications, business equipment, finance,
medical and scientific industries, (D) the acquisition and distribution of
entertainment, informational, educational and other programming services in
connection with the provision of cable television or multi-media services
to customers of a System and (E) the provision of local origination
programming services to customers of a System (whether required by a
Franchise Agreement or otherwise),
(viii) take any action that would reasonably be expected to, as a
result of a law, rule or regulation of a Governmental Authority organized
within the United States of America, England or any other jurisdiction
where the Intercable Group conducts a material portion of its business, (A)
prevent Investor from exercising the Control Option or from otherwise
obtaining control of the Company, (B) require Investor to divest or
otherwise limit Investor's ability to exercise full rights of ownership
over the Control Option or any shares of Capital Stock (whether acquired
upon exercise of the Control Option or otherwise) or (C) require, after the
exercise of the Control Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material
business or assets or impose a material limitation on the conduct of
Intercable Group's business, provided that (1) if on the date hereof the
activities conducted by any BCE Group Entity are subject to any such law,
rule or regulation (based on interpretations in effect on the date hereof)
that has, or would reasonably be expected to have, one or more of the
effects described in clauses (A), (B) or (C), or if after the date hereof
Investor or any of its Affiliates enters into a new line of business and at
such time there is a law, rule or regulation that has, or would reasonably
be expected to have, one or more of the effects described in clauses (A),
(B) or (C), then in each case this subparagraph (viii) will not apply to
actions of the Intercable Group that would reasonably be expected to have
such effects under such law, rule or regulation, (2) after the Option
Termination Date this subparagraph (viii) will only apply to actions that
would reasonably be expected to require Investor to divest, or otherwise
limit its ability to exercise full rights of ownership over, any shares of
Capital Stock and (3) the Company shall not be in breach of this clause
(viii) in matters relating to Franchise Agreements and material contracts
if it is in compliance with its obligations under Section 5.2 concerning
such matters.
(ix) (A) sell substantially all of the assets of the Company, (B)
adopt a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, (C) engage in a
merger, consolidation, share exchange or other business combination
involving the Company (except in connection with an acquisition for cash
that is permitted by subparagraphs (v) and (vi) of this Section 2.6), (D)
engage in a recapitalization, stock split or similar reconstitution of the
Capital Stock or (E) file a petition by or on behalf of the Company or any
Subsidiary, or the taking of similar action, under any bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization or similar law,
(x) declare or make any provision for payment of, or the setting aside
of assets with respect to, any dividend or other distribution of any
property other than cash by the Company with respect to any shares of
Capital Stock, and
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(xi) agree to, or enter into, any amendment to a Related Agreement.
(b) For purposes of this Section 2.6, transactions occurring after the date
of the Stock Purchase Agreement will count towards any amounts described in
paragraph (a) above, provided that any transaction approved by Investor pursuant
to the Company's request will not count towards the aggregate transaction
amounts described in subparagraphs (v) and (vi) of such paragraph (a).
(c) If the Company wishes to take an action described in paragraph (a) of
this Section 2.6, the Company will deliver to Investor a written notice
describing in reasonable detail the action proposed to be taken and expressly
requesting Investor's consent to such action pursuant to this Section 2.6. Such
notice will be accompanied by such additional information as is reasonably
required to enable Investor to evaluate such proposed action. Upon receipt of
such notice, Investor will have ten Business Days to exercise its right not to
consent to such proposed action. If no response is received by the Company from
Investor prior to the expiration of such time period, the proposed action will
be deemed to have been approved by Investor.
(d) The parties hereto acknowledge that the provisions of paragraph (a)
above are not intended to apply to JI Group Entities.
2.7. Termination of Rights. (a) The rights and obligations in this Article
II will terminate as provided in this Section 2.7 and in Section 7.1.
(b) If at any time prior to the Option Termination Date (x) Investor and
the other Bell International Group Entities own in the aggregate less than
10,000,000 shares of Capital Stock (adjusted for stock splits and stock
dividends declared after the date hereof) and (y) Investor's Ownership
Percentage is less than 15%, then:
(i) Investor's right to designate the Joint Nominees pursuant to
Section 2.2(a)(ii) and two Common Directors pursuant to Section 2.3 will
terminate, and after such time Investor will have the right to designate
only one Class A Director pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(i); and
(ii) the consent rights of Investor described in Section 2.6(a) will
terminate except as to the matters described in clauses (iii), (viii) and
(ix) thereof.
(c) Upon the occurrence of an Event Date, until such time as Investor's
Ownership Percentage is less than 15%:
(i) Investor's right to designate the Joint Nominees pursuant to
Section 2.2(a)(ii) and one Common Director pursuant to Section 2.3 will
terminate, and after such time Investor will have the right to designate
only one Class A Director pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(i) and one Common
Director pursuant to Section 2.3; and
(ii) the consent rights of Investor described in Section 2.6(a) will
terminate except as to the matters described in clause (viii) thereof.
(d) If at any time after the Option Termination Date Investor's Ownership
Percentage is less than 15%, but equal to or greater than 10%, then:
(i) in addition to the termination provisions described in
subparagraph (c)(i) above, Investor's right to designate a second Common
Director pursuant to Section 2.3 will terminate, and after such time
Investor will have the right to designate only one Class A Director
pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(i); and
(ii) the consent rights of Investor described in Section 2.6(a) will
terminate except as to the matters described in clause (viii) thereof.
(e) If Investor does not purchase the Optioned Shares pursuant to the
Option Agreements, then:
(i) until such time as the JI Group Entities own in the aggregate less
than a majority of the outstanding Common Shares, Jones will be entitled to
designate all Common Directors that are not designated by Investor pursuant
to this Article II (and after such time such directors will be nominated
without regard to this Agreement), and
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(ii) until such time as Investor's right to designate the Joint
Nominees terminates pursuant to Section 2.7(c), Jones will be entitled to
designate the Joint Nominees pursuant to Section 2.2(a)(ii) (and after such
time such directors will be designated without regard to this Agreement).
2.8 Tag-Along Right and Third Party Offers. (a) Subject to the transfer
rights of JI Shareholders under Section 4.1(c), after the Option Termination
Date but prior to the eighth anniversary of the date hereof, the JI Group
Entities will not sell (or enter into an agreement or option to sell), directly
or indirectly, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, a
majority of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock (the "Control Block") to
a Person that is not a JI Group Entity (the "Control Purchaser"), unless (i) the
Control Purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as a JI
Shareholder or (ii) prior to any such sale such Control Purchaser offers to
purchase for cash all (but not less than all) of the shares of Capital Stock,
and other debt or equity securities, issued by the Intercable Group Entities to,
and then held by, the Bell International Group Entities (the "Owned Securities")
at the Buy-Out Price pursuant to the procedures of this Section 2.8.
(b) After the eighth anniversary of the date hereof, if the JI Group
Entities sell, directly or indirectly, in one transaction or a series of related
transactions, the Control Block to a Control Purchaser, prior to any such sale
such Control Purchaser may, but is not required to, offer to purchase for cash
all (but not less than all) of the Owned Securities at the Buy-Out Price.
(c) A Control Purchaser that offers to purchase the Owned Securities for
the Buy-Out Price pursuant to this Section 2.8 will deliver a written offer
notice to Investor. After the delivery of such notice, the Control Purchaser and
Investor will attempt to negotiate a Buy-Out Price that is mutually
satisfactory. If in connection with the purchase of the Control Block the
Control Purchaser (or an Intercable Group Entity) is also offering to purchase
from the public any class of Owned Securities, the Buy-Out Price for such Owned
Securities will be such offer price.
(d) If the Control Purchaser and Investor are unable to agree on a mutually
satisfactory Buy-Out Price, the Control Purchaser and the relevant JI Group
Entity will make a public announcement that the Control Purchaser is negotiating
to purchase the Control Block. In such event, the Buy-Out Price for each class
of Owned Securities will be equal to the Market Value of such class of Owned
Securities, calculated pursuant to Section 3.8(h) and (i) and assuming that the
Trigger Date is the tenth trading day immediately after the day of such public
announcement.
(e) After the Market Value of each class of Owned Securities has been
determined, if the Control Purchaser wishes to proceed with the proposed
transaction to purchase the Control Block and the Owned Securities, it will (or
after the eight anniversary of the Closing Date, it may), by written notice to
Investor, irrevocably offer to purchase all of the Owned Securities at the
Buy-Out Price. If Investor fails to deliver a written acceptance notice within
10 Business Days after receipt of such written offer from the Control Purchaser,
Investor will be deemed to have declined an offer from a Control Purchaser,
including for purposes of determining whether an Event Date has occurred.
(f) The purchase and sale of the Owned Securities will take place
simultaneously with the purchase of the Control Block. The purchase price for
the Owned Securities purchased pursuant to this Section 2.8 will be paid by wire
transfer in immediately available funds to a bank account designated by the
relevant Bell International Group Entity not less than three Business Days prior
to closing.
(g) At any closing hereunder, the relevant Bell International Group Entity
will deliver to the Control Purchaser good and valid title to the Owned
Securities, free and clear of any Lien.
ARTICLE III
COVENANTS
3.1. Investment Commitment. (a) Investor will purchase for cash 30% of any
Class A Shares sold by the Company to unaffiliated third parties after the date
hereof, at a price per share equal to the price per share received by the
Company from such third parties in connection with any such sales (net of
selling
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commissions and underwriter's discounts), provided that the obligation of
Investor under this Section 3.1 will terminate at such time (the "Commitment
Termination Time") as the aggregate purchase price of all equity securities, and
securities that are convertible or exchangeable into equity securities
(including any Convertible Debentures), purchased by the Bell International
Group Entities from the Company or any Intercable Group Entity prior to, on or
after the date hereof (including any New Securities purchased pursuant to this
Section 3.1) equals $400,000,000. The parties hereto acknowledge that after
taking into account the purchase of 2,500,000 Class A Shares on March 25, 1994
pursuant to the Investment Agreement dated as of such date between the Company
and Investor, and 7,500,000 Class A Shares on the date hereof pursuant to the
Stock Purchase Agreement, the Bell International Group Entities have purchased
from the Company Class A shares having an aggregate purchase price of
($261,250,000), and that Investors's remaining investment commitment is
($138,750,000).
(b) In the event the Company proposes to offer and sell any Class A Shares
prior to the termination of the purchase commitment described in paragraph (a),
it will give Investor not less than ten Business Days' written notice of its
intention, describing the material terms of the proposed sale, including the
manner of sale and a range of proposed prices and numbers of Class A Shares to
be sold to unaffiliated third parties and to Investor. The Company will deliver
to Investor copies of all prospectuses and other related offering and closing
documents prepared by the Company and its advisors in connection with the
proposed sale and will keep Investor informed as to material developments during
the offering process. The closing for the purchase and sale of any Class A
Shares purchased by Investor pursuant to this Section 3.1 will take place on the
later to occur of (i) the date on which such third parties purchase Class A
Shares, (ii) the date on which the Purchase Conditions have been satisfied, or
waived by Investor in its sole discretion (provided that if Investor has not
purchased the Class A Shares 40 days after the third party closing, the Company
may sell such shares to a third party) or (iii) such other time as Investor and
the Company agree. Except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, any Class
A Shares purchased by Investor under this Section 3.1 will be purchased pursuant
to the same terms and conditions as the unaffiliated third parties.
(c) At Investor's request, Investor may purchase for $50,000,000 in cash a
Convertible Debenture, provided that the Company may postpone such purchase
until such time as it wishes to sell any New Securities. For purposes of this
Section 3.1, "Convertible Debenture" means a convertible unsecured subordinated
debenture of the Company having terms and conditions that would be obtained from
the Company by an unaffiliated institutional investor at the time of such
purchase pursuant to a public offering (such terms and conditions to be mutually
agreed by the parties), provided that (i) such debenture will convert
automatically into Class A Shares two years after the date of issuance, unless
earlier converted at the option of the holder and (ii) the indenture relating to
such debenture will contain the consent rights set forth in Section 2.6 and the
termination provisions set forth in Sections 2.7 and 7.1.
3.2. Consultation on Business Strategies. (a) The Company will regularly
advise and consult with Investor as to the business of the Company and its
Subsidiaries, which consultation will include the review of (i) strategic,
operating and financial plans, including plans for acquisitions and sales of
cable television systems (both as they relate to owned and managed systems),
(ii) equity, debt, joint venture and other financing strategies, (iii) business
plans for operations, marketing and technology deployment and (iv) personnel,
compensation and related decisions.
(b) Each year, management of the Company will present to the Board for
approval a business plan that includes the elements described in paragraph (a)
of this Section 3.2.
3.3. Obligation to Refer Business Opportunities. (a) Subject to the
provisions of this Section 3.3, each of Investor, Jones and International will
refer, and will cause each of their Subsidiaries to refer, to the Company
business opportunities in the following lines of business:
(i) any business that is primarily engaged in a Core Business in the
United States of America at such time,
(ii) any business that is primarily engaged in wireline local
communications services (including exchange, access and value-added
services, such as call waiting, call forwarding and similar services) in
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geographic markets in the United States where the Company does not own or
operate a cable television or wireline local communications business at
such time, and has a fair market value less than the then market
capitalization (equity and long-term debt) of the Company at such time, and
(iii) such other businesses as may be agreed in writing by Investor
and Jones from time to time. The parties hereto acknowledge that the
foregoing businesses do not include (x) inter-active or multi-media
services, or programming networks or (y) competitive access provider
services similar to those provided by Jones Lightwave, Ltd. and its
Subsidiaries.
(b) Investor, Jones and International will not, and will cause each of
their Subsidiaries not to, purchase, finance or otherwise participate in the
acquisition of a business described in paragraph (a) of this Section 3.3 (an
"Opportunity") without first complying with the following procedures:
(i) The Person referring the Opportunity (an "Offering Party") will
notify the Company of the Opportunity, and deliver to the Company a report
setting forth in reasonable detail the material terms and conditions of
such Opportunity.
(ii) The Company will then promptly convene a special meeting of the
Board to consider whether the proposed Opportunity is in the best interests
of the Company.
(iii) If the Board determines that the Company should pursue the
Opportunity, the Company will so notify the Offering Party (and each of
Jones and Investor), and thereafter none of the Offering Party, any Bell
International Group Entity (or a Subsidiary thereof) nor any JI Group
Entity will pursue, or participate in, such Opportunity, provided that the
Offering Party will be free to pursue, or participate in, such Opportunity
if (A) the Company is unable to raise financing in respect of such
Opportunity (unless the Offering Party is a Bell International Group Entity
(or a Subsidiary thereof) and Investor exercised its consent rights under
Section 2.6 in respect of any such proposed financing, in which case the
Offering Party may not pursue or participate in such Opportunity), (B) the
Company is unable to pursue or participate in such Opportunity because a
law, rule or regulation of a Governmental Authority prevents (or materially
restricts) the participation by the Intercable Group in such Opportunity or
(C) the Company otherwise subsequently elects not to pursue, or participate
in, such Opportunity. Nothing in this subparagraph (iii) will affect the
consent rights of Investor in Section 2.6.
(iv) If the Board fails to approve the pursuit by the Company of an
Opportunity or the Company otherwise elects not to pursue such Opportunity,
the Offering Party will be free to pursue such Opportunity without any
further obligation to the Company, provided that the Offering Party may not
pursue, or participate in, any such Opportunity if (A) the Offering Party
is a Bell International Group Entity (or a Subsidiary thereof) and Investor
exercised its consent rights under Section 2.6 in respect of such
Opportunity or (B) the Offering Party is a JI Group Entity and a majority
of the Jones Nominees that are not Independent Directors voted against the
pursuit by the Company of such Opportunity.
(c) Each Shareholder agrees to keep confidential (as provided in Section
3.10) any Opportunities that it receives notice of pursuant to this Section 3.3.
If an Offering Party is permitted to pursue an Opportunity pursuant to this
Section 3.3, Shareholders that are not Affiliates of such Offering Party, and
Subsidiaries of such Shareholders, will not be permitted to pursue, or
participate in, such Opportunity unless they lawfully acquire knowledge of such
Opportunity from sources other than the Offering Party or an Affiliate of such
Offering Party. In the event an Opportunity is offered by a Bell International
Group Entity (or a Subsidiary thereof), and Investor elects to exercise its
consent rights under Section 2.6 in respect of such Opportunity, the JI Group
Entities will be free to pursue such Opportunity.
(d) The Company will use reasonable efforts to keep Investor and Jones
informed as to the geographic markets served by the cable television and
wireline local communications businesses owned or operated by the Intercable
Group Entities.
(e) The provisions of this Section 3.3 will terminate on the Option
Termination Date.
3.4. Supplier Arrangements. The Company will give Investor, International
and their respective Affiliates the first opportunity to supply services,
compatible network equipment and systems to the Company on
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competitive terms and conditions which will, at the Company's discretion, be
made pursuant to competitive bidding or other processes. Nothing herein will
adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain services, equipment and systems
on open and competitive terms.
3.5. Programming Services. Notwithstanding any other provision in this
Agreement to the contrary: (a) The JI Group Entities shall have the right to
distribute, on a full-time (or, if requested from time to time by Jones or
International, part-time, to be extended or restored, as applicable, to
full-time upon his or its request), daily basis, programming packaged (as
opposed to brokered) by, created by or created primarily for a JI Group Entity
("Jones Programming") on such number of channels (not to exceed six at any one
time) on the Systems as Jones or International may designate from time to time
(with the Mind Extension University programming to be carried on a VHF channel
(i.e., channel 2 through 12)). The Bell International Group Entities shall have
the right to distribute, on a full-time (or, if requested from time to time by
Investor, part-time to be extended or restored, as applicable to full time upon
Investor's request), daily basis, programming packaged (as opposed to brokered)
by, created by or created primarily for a Bell International Group Entity
("Investor Programming") on such number of channels (not to exceed two at any
one time) on the Systems as Investor may designate from time to time.
(b) Prior to exercising its distribution right with respect to any
programming under this Section 3.5, the relevant JI Group Entity or Bell
International Group Entity (each a "Programmer") will present to the Board a
reasonably detailed business plan that, among other things, describes (i) the
general content of such programming, (ii) the marketing strategy for such
programming, including service level (such as basic, tier or a la carte) and
(iii) pricing for such service levels. The Jones Programming and the Investor
Programming shall be carried and priced by the Intercable Group Entities on such
level or levels of services as such programming is intended to be carried under
the business plan for such programming.
(c) Notwithstanding the rights granted pursuant to paragraph (a) above:
(i) the Intercable Group Entities shall not be required to delete from
any System any programming acquired from any third-party programmer prior
to the expiration of the term of the program carriage agreement with such
third-party programmer in order to carry any Investor Programming or Jones
Programming,
(ii) in the event there is insufficient channel capacity to carry
Jones Programming or Investor Programming, carriage of such Jones
Programming or Investor Programming on a System shall be given priority
over any third party programming not then carried by such System and over
any third party programming then carried by the System at such time as the
initial or then current renewal term, as applicable, is scheduled to
expire, provided that (x) such priority shall not apply to off-air
programming carried by the four major broadcast networks or mandated by
law, or the 20 most widely viewed third party programs as then carried by
the System at the time as reported by (NAME OF APPLICABLE TRADE
PUBLICATION), and (y) in addition to the foregoing requirements, the
Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to add Jones Programming and
Investor Programming to the Systems whenever opportunities to do so arise,
(iii) in the event there is insufficient channel capacity to carry
both the Jones Programming and Investor Programming, Jones Programming will
be given priority over carriage of Investor Programming,
(iv) Jones, International and Investor, as the case may be, shall give
the Company at least four months' prior notice of any proposed commencement
or termination of use of any channel and
(v) the Bell International Group Entities shall have no rights under
this Section 3.5 to distribute programming that has substantially similar
content as any Jones Programming.
(d) During the Validation Period (as defined herein), the license fee
payable by the Intercable Group Entities for any unit of Jones Programming
(excluding Mind Extension University, Health Care Network, Jones Computer
Network and Product Information Network) or Investor Programming ("New
Programming") shall be such license fee as the Programmer establishes in good
faith based on its reasonable estimate of the market value of such New
Programming. A Programmer shall notify the Company and the Independent
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Directors in writing promptly following the end of the Validation Period whether
the Programmer has entered into an agreement providing for (a) the distribution
of such New Programming by a cable television operator or other distributor of
video programming (a "Distributor") having at least 400,000 subscribers
("Validating Distributor") and (b) the payment of a license fee by such
Validating Distributor at a rate equal to or greater than the license fee
payable by the Intercable Group Entities ("Validating Programming Agreement").
If no Validating Programming Agreement has been entered into during the
Validation Period, the Company or any Independent Director may, by written
notice given within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company and the
Independent Directors of the above-referenced notification, require that such
Programmer reduce the license fee payable by the Intercable Group Entities for
such New Programming to the greater of (i) a license agreement approved by the
Independent Directors, (ii) the average license fee charged by the applicable
Programmer to all Distributors for such New Programming and (iii) the Agreed
Rate in effect at such time. For purposes of this Section 3.5, "Agreed Rate"
means, at any time, the rate set forth in the Affiliate Agreement between Mind
Extension University, Inc. and the Company dated December 28, 1993, as amended
as of June 1, 1994. Thereafter, the license fee payable by the Intercable Group
Entities for such New Programming shall be subject to such adjustments as are
similar to adjustments in the license fee permitted by the Validating
Programming Agreement or, if there is no such agreement in effect, by the
programming agreement pursuant to which such New Programming is carried by the
largest Distributor serving fewer than 400,000 subscribers. A Programmer may
elect at any time to terminate carriage of such unit of New Programming upon not
less than ninety days prior written notice to the Company if it does enter into
a Validating Programming Agreement during the Validation Period. "Validation
Period" shall mean, as to any New Programming, the fifteen (15) month period
commencing with the first month with respect to which a license fee is payable
by an Intercable Group Entity for the right to distribute such New Programming.
(e) The Intercable Group Entities shall carry Jones Programming and
Investor Programming on the Systems for a period of 15 years after the date
hereof (or the expiration date of the applicable programming agreement with the
Company) in accordance with this Section 3.5, provided that if Investor does not
purchase the Optioned Shares pursuant to the Option Agreements, the rights of
the Bell International Group Entities will terminate on the Option Termination
Date.
(f) No JI Group Entity nor any Bell International Group Entity may sell or
assign (other than to an Affiliate) its unused right of distribution to the
Systems pursuant to this Section 3.5, provided that in the event any Programming
is being distributed pursuant to this Section 3.5, such Programming will
continue to have the distribution rights provided herein if the relevant JI
Group Entity sells or assigns (i) any network or networks carried on a System or
any such Programming or (ii) any entity directly or indirectly owning or
controlling such network(s) or Programming. In the event of any such sale or
assignment by a JI Group Entity or a Bell International Group Entity, the
continuing distribution rights of such Programming will count towards the number
of channels permitted to be designated by such JI Group Entity or Bell
International Group Entity pursuant to paragraph (a) above.
(g) Each of Investor and International shall use reasonable best efforts to
cause its designees to the Board, subject to their fiduciary duties under
applicable law as advised by counsel, to approve the carriage by the Intercable
Group Entities of the other party's Programming in accordance with this Section
3.5.
3.6. Transactions with Affiliates. (a) Investor acknowledges that prior to
the date hereof certain services have been provided by the Intercable Group
Entities to the JI Group Entities and by the JI Group Entities to the Intercable
Group Entities. Investor agrees that the services described in the Affiliate
Agreements or the Current SEC Filings (as defined in the Stock Purchase
Agreement) may continue to be provided for a period of eight years following the
date hereof, on terms and conditions consistent with those described in such
Current SEC Filings or as set forth in the Related Agreements.
(b) Except for transactions described in Section 3.5 or paragraph (a) of
this Section 3.6, or undertaken pursuant to the terms of the Related Agreements
or the Affiliate Agreements, each Shareholder agrees that neither it nor any of
its Affiliates will engage in any transaction, or enter into, amend in any
material respect or renew any agreement, with an Intercable Group Entity unless
the material terms of such transaction are fully and fairly disclosed to the
Board, and approved by a majority of the Unrelated Directors.
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(c) For purposes of this Agreement "Unrelated Directors" means:
(i) in the case of a transaction or agreement between an Intercable
Group Entity and a JI Group Entity, the three Investor Nominees and the
three Joint Nominees,
(ii) in the case of a transaction or agreement between a BCE Group
Entity and an Intercable Group Entity, the directors that are not Investor
Nominees, and
(iii) in the case of a transaction or agreement among an Intercable
Group Entity, a JI Group Entity and a BCE Group Entity, the directors that
are Independent Directors.
3.7. Information. (a) The Company will permit Investor (or a representative
of Investor) to visit and inspect any of the properties of any Intercable Group
Entity, including the books of account and other records of such Intercable
Group Entity (and make copies thereof and take extracts therefrom), and to
discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with the relevant officers and, after
notice to the Company, its independent public accountants and counsel, all at
such reasonable times and as often as Investor may reasonably request.
(b) As soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the close of
each quarterly accounting period ending after the date hereof, the Company will
deliver to Investor the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of the end
of such quarterly period, and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for such quarterly period and for the
elapsed portion of the fiscal year ended with the last day of such quarterly
period, and in each case setting forth comparative figures for the related
periods in the prior fiscal year, all of which shall be certified by the Chief
Financial Officer of the Company to have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles (subject to normal year-end audit
adjustments).
(c) As soon as available and in any event within 90 days after the close of
each fiscal year of the Company, the Company will deliver to Investor the
consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of the end of such fiscal year and
the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash
flows for such fiscal year, in each case setting forth comparative figures for
the preceding fiscal year, and certified by Arthur Andersen & Co., or other
independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing to have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
(d) The Company will provide Investor with such assistance as Investor
reasonably requests from officers, employees and auditors of the Company to
enable Investor to account for its investment in the Company in its financial
statements, including assistance in the calculation and presentation of any
adjustments required to reflect generally accepted accounting principles in
Canada.
(e) The Company will furnish to Investor copies of (i) all reports,
registration statements, proxy statements or other filings made by an Intercable
Group Entity with the SEC, promptly after any such filing and (ii) all reports,
notices or other written communications (other than routine correspondence and
responses to routine inquiries) sent to holders of equity or debt securities of,
or lenders to, the Company, promptly after any such communications are sent.
3.8. Preemptive Rights. (a) The Company hereby grants to Investor the
preemptive right to purchase Investor's Ownership Percentage of any New
Securities which the Company may propose to sell or otherwise issue from time to
time (other than Class A Shares issued pursuant to any Convertible Debt or
Convertible Debentures). The procedures described in this Section 3.8 do not
apply to purchases of Class A Shares by Investor pursuant to Section 3.1.
Investor may exercise its preemptive right with respect to any or all of the New
Securities offered to Investor pursuant to this Section 3.8.
(b) In the event the Company proposes to sell or otherwise issue any New
Securities it shall give Investor not less than 30 days' prior written notice (a
"Rights Notice") of its intention, describing the material terms of the proposed
sale, including the type of New Securities proposed to be issued, the manner of
sale and a range of proposed prices and number of shares (including
over-allotments) or other securities to be sold or issued. If the New Securities
are traded, or proposed to be traded, on a national securities exchange, the
high and low end of such range will be no greater than 110%, or lower than 90%,
of the midpoint. Investor shall
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have 20 days (10 days in the case of New Securities to be offered by the Company
pursuant to a shelf registration statement) from the date of receipt of a Rights
Notice to agree to purchase up to Investor's Ownership Percentage of such New
Securities, by delivery of written notice to the Company. If the Company
determines that the price or number of New Securities to be sold or issued is
not within the range specified in the Rights Notice, or that there have been
other material changes to the transaction described in the Rights Notice, the
Company will promptly deliver an amended Rights Notice to Investor, setting
forth the revised ranges for the price and number of securities to be offered,
or any other revised material terms. Investor will have 10 Business Days after
receipt of any such amended Rights Notice to agree to purchase up to its
Investor's Ownership Percentage of such New Securities, upon the revised terms
and conditions set forth in the amended Rights Notice, by delivery of a written
notice to the Company.
(c) In the case of any New Securities sold for cash, the price for any New
Securities purchased by Investor pursuant to this Section 3.8 will be the
proceeds received by the Company in connection with such sale, net of selling
commissions and underwriters discounts. In the case of any issuance of New
Securities for consideration other than cash, including issuances in connection
with an acquisition of a business (a "Special Issue"), the price at which
Investor shall purchase such New Securities shall be the Market Value of such
New Securities, calculated as described in paragraph (h) below where the
applicable "Trigger Date" is the tenth trading day immediately after the public
announcement of the agreement giving rise to the Special Issue (or if there is
no public announcement the date the transaction agreement is executed and
delivered). In the case of a Special Issue, Investor shall have five Business
Days after the determination of the Market Value to determine whether or not to
purchase Investor's Ownership Percentage of such New Securities.
(d) Except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, any New Securities
purchased by Investor under this Section 3.8 will be purchased pursuant to the
same terms and conditions as such New Securities are issued to third parties,
provided that so long as Investor is using its reasonable efforts to consummate
the closing promptly, Investor may postpone such closing until such time as the
Purchase Conditions have been satisfied or waived by Investor, provided further
that if such Purchase Conditions have not been satisfied or waived within 90
days after the third party closing, Investor's rights to purchase such New
Securities hereunder will terminate and the Company will be free to sell such
New Securities without regard to Investor's rights under this Section 3.8.
(e) In the event Investor fails to exercise its preemptive right in
accordance with the terms of this Section 3.8, the Company shall have 120 days
after the latest of (i) 20 days after delivery of a Rights Notice, (ii) 10
Business Days after delivery of an amended Rights Notice, (iii) if applicable,
the expiration of the five Business Day period described in paragraph (c) above,
or (iv), if applicable, 20 days after the expiration of the 90 day period
referred to in Section 3.8(d), to sell, or enter into an agreement to sell
(containing customary conditions), the New Securities proposed to be sold in the
Rights Notice (or the amended Rights Notice), at a price and upon general terms
no more favorable to the purchasers thereof than specified in such notice. In
the event the Company has not sold, or entered into such an agreement to sell,
such New Securities prior to or within said 120-day period, the Company shall
not thereafter issue or sell any such New Securities without first offering such
securities to Investor in the manner provided above.
(f) In the case of Employee Options granted by the Company, Investor's
preemptive rights will be exercisable following each calendar year. Promptly
after December 31 of each calendar year, the Company will deliver to Investor a
list of the Employee Options granted during such calendar year. For a period of
30 days after receipt of such list, Investor will have the right to purchase
from the Company a number of Class A Shares equal to the product of (i) the
highest level of Investor's Ownership Percentage during the calendar year in
question and (ii) the aggregate number of Class A Shares into which such
Employee Options are exercisable. The purchase price for such purchases of Class
A Shares will be the Market Value of the Class A Shares, calculated as described
in paragraph (h) below where the applicable "Trigger Date" is December 31 of the
calendar year in question.
(g) All sales pursuant to this Section 3.8 shall be made pursuant to
arrangements reasonably determined by the Company in order to ensure compliance
with the Securities Act.
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(h) For purposes of this Agreement, "Market Value" of a share of any
security means the average of the daily closing prices on the NASDAQ National
Market System (or other principal exchange on which shares of such security is
listed or approved for trading) for the shares of such security for the 20
consecutive trading days immediately prior to the applicable Trigger Date. The
daily closing price for each such trading day shall be the closing price, if
reported, or, if the closing price is not reported, the average of the closing
"bid" and "asked" prices as reported by NASDAQ (or other principal exchange). If
the daily closing price per share of such New Security is determined during a
period following the declaration of a dividend, distribution, recapitalization,
reclassification or similar transaction, then the Market Value shall be properly
adjusted to take into account ex-dividend trading.
(i) In the event that a New Security is not traded on a national securities
exchange, promptly after delivery of a Rights Notice Investor and the Company
shall in good faith negotiate the Market Value of such New Security. If they are
unable to reach agreement within 10 Business Days, each of Investor and the
Company shall promptly select a nationally recognized independent investment
banking firm to determine the Market Value of such New Security. If 20 Business
Days after their selection such firms cannot agree as to such Market Value,
within 10 Business Days they shall mutually select a third nationally recognized
independent investment banking firm which shall be engaged to make such
determination, which Market Value shall be within the range of values suggested
by the two investment banking firms. Such third investment banking firm shall
make such determination by written notice to Grantor and Purchaser within 20
Business Days of its engagement and its judgment as to all matters relating to
its determination shall be binding upon the parties hereto. Each party will pay
the fees and expenses of the initial investment banking firm hired by such
party. The fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the third investment banking firm
shall be paid equally by the Company and Investor.
(j) For purposes of this Agreement, "Purchase Conditions" means:
(i) The waiting period (including any extension thereof resulting from
additional inquiries, if any) under the HSR Act applicable to the purchase
by Investor of the subject securities shall have expired or been earlier
terminated.
(ii) All other actions by, in respect of or filings with any
Governmental Authority required to permit the consummation of the closing
shall have been taken or obtained, as the case may be, and shall be in full
force and effect.
(iii) There shall not then be in effect any applicable law, rule or
regulation or any judgment, injunction, order or decree that has one or
more of the effects described in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of the following
paragraph (iv).
(iv) There shall not then be instituted or pending any action or
proceeding before any federal or state court or other Governmental
Authority brought by a Governmental Authority challenging the consummation
of the closing or seeking to (a) prevent Investor from exercising the
Control Option, (b) require Investor to divest, or otherwise limit
Investor's ability to exercise full rights of ownership over, the shares of
Capital Stock owned by Investor and its Affiliates, the Control Option or
the Optioned Shares or (c) require, after the exercise of the Control
Option, the Intercable Group to divest any material business or assets or
would impose a material limitation on the conduct of Intercable Group's
business.
(v) The Intercable Group Entities shall have received all material
third party consents, if any, required to be obtained in connection with
the closing, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Investor.
3.9. Registration Rights. The Company grants to Investor and each other BCE
Group Entity that has agreed to be bound by the terms of this Agreement the
registration rights set forth in Exhibit A. If Investor exercises the Control
Option, the Company will grant to the JI Group Shareholders registration rights
on the same terms and conditions as the rights set forth in Exhibit A.
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3.10. Confidentiality. Each party to this Agreement will hold in confidence
and not use, and will use its reasonable efforts to cause its respective
Affiliates, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, accountants, counsel,
consultants, advisors and agents to hold in confidence and not use, unless
compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative process or by other
requirements of law, all documents and information received from the other
parties to this Agreement (and Affiliates of such other parties) in connection
with any information exchange contemplated by this Agreement, except to the
extent that such information can be shown to have been (i) previously known by
such party on a nonconfidential basis, (ii) in the public domain through no
fault of such party or (iii) later lawfully acquired by such party on a
non-confidential basis from sources other than another party to this Agreement
(or an Affiliate of such other party). The obligation of each party to hold any
such information in confidence shall be satisfied if they exercise the same care
with respect to such information as they would take to preserve the
confidentiality of their own similar information.
3.11. Certain Brokerage Fees. The parties hereto acknowledge that any
brokerage or similar fees payable pursuant to the partnership agreements of the
Cable Partnerships will be paid to an Intercable Group Entity. The provisions of
this Section 3.11 will terminate on the Option Termination Date if Investor does
not exercise the Control Option.
3.12. Purchases of Additional Shares of Capital Stock. (a) After the
Closing, the Bell International Group Entities and the JI Group Entities shall
be entitled to purchase additional shares of Capital Stock in the open market or
otherwise, and the Company will not interfere with or otherwise take action to
restrict such purchases, provided that in the event any BCE Group Entity
proposes to take an action that would increase Investor's Ownership Percentage
above 79%, Investor will conduct (or cause another BCE Group Entity to conduct)
(i) a Qualifying Tender Offer or (ii) a Qualifying Merger to implement such
increase.
(b) Prior to or on the tenth anniversary of the Option Termination Date,
"Qualifying Tender Offer" means a tender offer that has the following elements:
(i) the offer is for all of the outstanding shares of Capital Stock not owned by
a BCE Group Entity, (ii) the offer is for cash, (iii) the offeror has received a
written opinion from a nationally recognized investment bank that such price is
fair to the holders of Capital Stock from a financial point of view, (iv) the
offer has a minimum condition that 51% of the outstanding shares of Capital
Stock not owned by a BCE Group Entity shall have been validly tendered and (v)
the offer will provide that it will be extended for ten Business Days after the
offeror has publicly announced that such minimum condition has been satisfied.
After the tenth anniversary of the Option Termination Date, "Qualifying Tender
Offer" means a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Capital Stock
not owned by a BCE Group Entity.
(c) Prior to the time that Investor or its Affiliates have purchased shares
of Capital Stock pursuant to a Qualifying Tender Offer, "Qualifying Merger"
means a merger or similar transaction that has been approved by (i) a majority
of the members of a special committee consisting of all the Independent
Directors (which special committee may hire outside advisors if it so chooses)
and (ii) the holders of a majority of the shares of Capital Stock not
beneficially owned by a BCE Group Entity. After Investor or any of its
Affiliates have purchased shares of Capital Stock pursuant to a Qualifying
Tender Offer, "Qualifying Merger" means a merger or similar transaction.
(d) The parties hereto acknowledge that in the event the JI Group Entities
elect not to purchase the Control Option pursuant to Section 7.2(b) of the
Option Agreements, the Company will be given the opportunity to make such
purchase on the same terms and conditions as the JI Group Entities under such
Section 7.2(b).
3.13. Termination of Article III. (a) The provisions set forth in Section
3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12 will terminate as provided therein.
(b) The provisions of Sections 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8 will terminate on
the Event Date.
(c) The provisions of Section 3.10 will survive any termination of this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE IV
TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND OFFER PROCEDURES
4.1. Transfer Restrictions. (a) No Bell International Shareholder and no JI
Group Shareholder will Transfer any shares of Capital Stock or New Securities to
an Affiliate of such transferor unless such Affiliate has agreed to be bound by
the terms of this Agreement as a Shareholder and has delivered an executed
counterpart of this Agreement to the Company, Jones and Investor, provided that
after the Option Termination Date this Section 4.1 will apply only to Transfers
of shares of Common Stock.
(b) During the Option Period, without the consent of Investor each of Jones
and International will not, and will cause each other JI Group Entity not to,
sell any Class A Shares or Common Shares that are not Optioned Shares except (i)
to other JI Group Entities pursuant to paragraph (a) above, (ii) to Jones Family
Members that have agreed to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as a JI
Shareholder, (iii) pursuant to pledges to financial institutions to secure bona
fide borrowings by such JI Group Entity (provided that any foreclosure
transferee's interest in such shares will be subject to the provisions of this
Agreement), (iv) to BCE Group Entities or (v) pursuant to the procedures set
forth in Section 4.2. Nothing in this paragraph (b) will be construed as
restricting a JI Group Entity from making gifts to charitable institutions,
family members or other Persons.
(c) If Investor does not purchase the Control Option pursuant to the Option
Agreements, between the Option Termination Date and an Event Date no JI Group
Shareholder will Transfer any shares of Common Stock to a Person that is not a
JI Group Entity or a BCE Group Entity unless (i) such Transfer is pursuant to an
underwritten public offering or Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act,
(ii) such transferee has agreed to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as if
such transferee was a JI Shareholder and has delivered an executed counterpart
of this Agreement to the Company and Investor or (iii) such Transfer is pursuant
to a pledge to a financial institution to secure bona fide borrowings by such
Person (provided that any foreclosure transferee's interest in such shares of
Common Stock will be subject to the provisions of this Agreement). In addition
to the foregoing, during such period of time the JI Group Entities may Transfer
up to an aggregate of 200,000 Common Shares to charitable institutions and
pursuant to gifts; to the extent any such Transfers exceed 50,000 individually
or 200,000 in the aggregate, such Transfers may only be made if the charitable
institution or donee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as a JI
Shareholder.
(d) Any attempt by a JI Group Entity or a Bell International Group Entity
to effect a Transfer of shares of Capital Stock (including the Optioned Shares)
not in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the Option Agreements
shall be null and void and neither the Company nor any transfer agent shall give
any effect in the Company's stock records to such attempted Transfer.
4.2. Sales of Class A Shares by Jones. (a) During the Option Period, the JI
Group Entities may sell up to an aggregate of 15,000 Class A Shares in any
single calendar month without any obligation to offer such shares to Investor.
(b) During the Option Period, if any JI Group Entity wishes to sell (x) a
number of Class A Shares that, when added to the sales of all JI Group Entities
during such calendar month, exceeds 15,000 or (y) any Common Shares that are not
Optioned Shares, such sale shall be made pursuant to the following procedures:
(i) The relevant JI Group Entity (the "Offeror") shall deliver to
Investor an irrevocable written notice in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the "Sale Offer Notice") specifying the number of Class A Shares
or Common Shares offered for sale by such Offeror (the "Offered Shares")
and the average of the closing "bid" and "asked" prices for Class A Shares
or Common Shares, as the case may be, as reported by the NASDAQ for the
Business Day immediately preceding the Business Day on which the Sale Offer
Notice is delivered (the "Offer Price"). During the Offer Period (as
defined below), Investor will have the right to purchase (at its election)
100% or 50% of the Offered Shares at a price per share equal to the Offer
Price by delivery to the Offeror of a written notice in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C (the "Purchase Notice"). For purposes of this Section
4.2, the "Offer Period" means the period beginning at the time Investor
receives the Sale Offer Notice and ending 24 hours after such time,
provided that the Offer Period will end five Business Days after such time
if the sum of (x) the aggregate
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proposed purchase price of the Offered Shares and (y) any other amounts
paid by Investor to any JI Group Entity pursuant to this Section 4.2 during
the 30 days immediately preceding delivery of the Sale Offer Notice,
exceeds $10,000,000.
(ii) If Investor fails to deliver a Purchase Notice to the Offeror on
or prior to the expiration of the Offer Period, the Offeror will have the
right, for a period of 30 calendar days after receipt of the Sale Offer
Notice, to sell the Offered Shares in the open market or to any Person that
is not primarily engaged in the cable television or telecommunications
business in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
(iii) If Investor timely delivers a Purchase Notice to the Offeror,
(x) the closing for the purchase and sale of the Offered Shares covered by
such Purchase Notice will take place five Business Days after the delivery
of such Purchase Notice pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section
4.4, provided that Investor will have 30 days to close such purchase in
cases where the Offer Period is five Business Days, (y) the Offeror will
have the right to sell any remaining Offered Shares (A) to any person that
is not primarily engaged in the cable television or telecommunications
business in the United States, Canada or Mexico or (B) in the open market
and (z) Investor will purchase in the open market a number of Class A
Shares equal to the number of Offered Shares purchased pursuant to such
Purchase Notice, at a price per share not to exceed the Offer Price to the
extent such Class A Shares are available for purchase at such price during
the 60 calendar days after the delivery by Investor of a Purchase Notice.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, without Investor's prior written consent
during the Option Period the JI Group Entities may not sell more than 900,000
Class A Shares in the aggregate during any period of twelve consecutive calendar
months, calculated on a cumulative basis and adjusted for prior sales of Class A
Shares by the JI Group Entities. If the JI Group Entities wish to sell more than
an aggregate of 900,000 Class A Shares in any such twelve month period for tax,
estate planning or other unanticipated bona fide liquidity needs, the JI Group
Entities will have the right to sell such Class A Shares; Jones and such JI
Group Entity will consult with Investor and the Company as to the proposed plan
of distribution and such JI Group Entity shall use its reasonable best efforts
to develop a plan of orderly disposition of such Class A Shares. Such plan shall
take into account any projected offerings by the Company of Capital Stock during
the next 12 month period.
4.3. Purchases of Class A Shares by Bell International Group
Entities. During the Option Period, the Bell International Group Entities may
purchase up to an aggregate of 15,000 Class A Shares in any single calendar
month without any obligation to offer to purchase such Class A Shares from any
other Shareholder. During the Option Period, if any Bell International Group
Entity wishes to purchase a number of Class A Shares that, when added to the
purchases of all Bell International Group Entities during such calendar month,
exceeds 15,000, Investor or the relevant Bell International Group Entity (the
"Purchaser") will first offer to purchase of such Class A Shares from Jones (or
any JI Group Entity designated by Jones) pursuant to the following procedures:
(i) Purchaser shall deliver to Jones an irrevocable written notice in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the "Purchase Offer Notice")
specifying the number (the "Purchase Number") of Class A Shares that
Purchaser is offering to purchase, and the average of the closing "bid" and
"asked" prices for Class A Shares as reported by NASDAQ for the Business
Day immediately preceding the Business Day on which the Purchase Offer
Notice is delivered (the "Proposed Price"). For a period of 48 hours after
receipt of a Purchase Offer Notice, Jones (and any JI Group Entity
designated by Jones) will have the right to sell to Purchaser an aggregate
number of Class A Shares equal to (but not less than) the Purchase Number,
at a price per share equal to the Proposed Price, by delivery to Investor
of a written notice in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (the "Sale
Notice").
(ii) If Jones (or his designee) fails to deliver a Sale Notice to
Purchaser prior to the expiration of the 48 hour time period specified in
paragraph (i), Purchaser will have the right, for a period of 30 calendar
days after delivery of the Purchase Offer Notice, to purchase a number of
Class A Shares equal to or less than the Purchase Number.
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(iii) If Jones (or his designee) timely delivers a Sale Notice to
Purchaser, (x) the closing for the purchase and sale of the Class A Shares
will take place five Business Days after delivery of such Sale Notice
pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 4.4 and (y) Purchaser will
purchase in the open market a number of Class A Shares equal to the
Purchase Number at a price per share not to exceed the Proposed Price to
the extent such Class A Shares are available for purchase at such price
during the 60 calendar days after the receipt by Investor of a Sale Notice.
4.4. General Offer Procedures. (a) The delivery of a Purchase Notice or a
Sale Notice will constitute a contract between the relevant Bell International
Group Entity and the relevant JI Group Entity for the purchase and sale of (i)
in the case of a Purchase Notice, the Offered Shares at a price per share equal
to the Offer Price, and (ii) in the case of a Sale Notice, a number of Class A
Shares equal to the Purchase Number at a price per share equal to the Proposed
Price.
(b) So long as Investor is using its reasonable efforts to consummate a
closing under this Article IV promptly, Investor may postpone a closing pursuant
to Section 4.2 (but not Section 4.3) until such time as the following conditions
have been satisfied or waived by Investor:
(i) The waiting period (including any extension thereof resulting from
additional inquiries, if any) under the HSR Act applicable to the purchase
by Investor of the subject securities shall have expired or been earlier
terminated.
(ii) All other actions by, in respect of or filings with the Federal
Communications Commission (or similar federal agency), if any, required to
permit the consummation of the closing shall have been taken or obtained,
as the case may be, and shall be in full force and effect.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Purchase Conditions have not been
satisfied or waived within 40 days after the delivery of a Purchase Notice, the
relevant Offeror will be free to sell the Offered Shares without restriction.
(d) The purchase price for any Class A Shares purchased pursuant to
Sections 4.2 or 4.3 will be paid by wire transfer in immediately available funds
to a bank account designated by the relevant JI Group Entity not less than three
Business Days prior to closing, provided that upon the mutual agreement of
Investor and such JI Group Entity all or a portion of the purchase price may be
paid in shares of common stock of BCE Inc. or another BCE Group Entity.
(e) At any closing hereunder, the relevant JI Group Entity will deliver to
Investor good and valid title to the Class A Shares or other shares of Capital
Stock being sold, free and clear of any Lien.
(f) The parties hereto recognize that the offer periods in Sections 4.2 and
4.3 are short and that written communications will be delivered by facsimile
transmission. Any party delivering a notice pursuant to Sections 4.2 and 4.3
will use reasonable efforts to contact by telephone a representative of the
other party to notify him or her of the content of such notice.
4.5. Termination of Article IV. The provisions of Sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4
will terminate on the Option Termination Date and the provisions of Section 4.1
will terminate as provided therein.
ARTICLE V
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CONTROL OPTION
5.1. Issuances of Common Shares During the Option Period. (a) During the
Option Period, without the prior written consent of Investor the Company will
not sell or otherwise issue any Common Shares, or grant any rights that are, or
may become, exercisable to purchase, or convertible or exchangeable into, Common
Shares except (i) pursuant to employee options granted to Glenn R. Jones or (ii)
to Investor.
(b) During the Option Period, Investor will have the right to purchase (or
cause to be purchased) an option on any Common Shares, or any options to
purchase Common Shares, owned by any JI Group Entity, on the same terms and
conditions as set forth in the Option Agreements, provided that Investor shall
purchase
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(or cause to be purchased) such option no later than 30 days after receipt by
Investor of a notice from a JI Group Entity that it owns, or has options to
purchase, any Common Shares that are not Optioned Shares.
5.2. Consents and Approvals For Exercise of Control Option. (a) During the
Option Period, the Company, Investor and Jones will, and to the extent necessary
will cause their respective Subsidiaries, counsel and other advisors to,
cooperate in identifying, and from time to time at the request of Investor
cooperate in obtaining, all consents and approvals of, giving all notices to,
and making all filings required by any Intercable Group Entity with, any
Governmental Authority organized within a country where the Intercable Group
conducts business or third party that are necessary in connection with the
exercise by Investor of the Control Option.
(b) During the Option Period, if any Intercable Group Entity renews an
existing Franchise Agreement, or in connection with an acquisition seeks a
consent or approval under a Franchise Agreement, the Company will use reasonable
efforts at such time to obtain any consents or approvals that are required under
such Franchise Agreement in connection with the exercise by Investor of the
Control Option.
(c) During the Option Period, the Company will not make, nor allow any
Intercable Group Entity to make, a material acquisition without first (i)
reviewing the likely effect of the exercise of the Control Option on any
Franchise Agreements, contracts or other rights proposed to be acquired in
connection with such acquisition and (ii) discussing the results of such review
with a representative of Investor.
(d) During the Option Period, without the prior written consent of
Investor, no Intercable Group Entity will enter into a new credit (or other
financing) agreement or other contract (other than Franchise Agreements)
material to the Intercable Group if such agreement or contract contains a
provision that would, as a result of the exercise by Investor of the Control
Option, (i) require any consent or other action by any Person, (ii) give rise to
an event of default, right of termination, cancellation or acceleration
thereunder or (iii) cause a loss of any material benefit to which an Intercable
Group Entity is entitled.
5.3. Further Assurances. In the event Investor exercises its right to
purchase the Optioned Shares, the Company, Jones, International and Investor
will each execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all further
documents and instruments and use their reasonable efforts to secure such
consents and take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary in
order to consummate the exercise of the Control Option and the purchase of the
Optioned Shares, and to enable Investor to thereafter enjoy all benefits and
rights in respect of the Optioned Shares, provided that this Section 5.3 will
not apply to approvals that Investor and its Affiliates may need from
Governmental Authorities in Canada or in any country in which the Company does
not conduct business.
5.4. No Proxies or Encumbrances on Optioned Shares. Except as contemplated
by this Agreement and the Option Agreements, without the consent of Investor no
JI Group Entity will, directly or indirectly, (i) grant any proxies (other than
a revocable proxy granted in connection with a meeting of stockholders) or enter
into any voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the
voting of any Optioned Shares, (ii) sell, assign, transfer, encumber or
otherwise dispose of, or enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or
understanding with respect to the direct or indirect sale, assignment, transfer,
encumbrance or other disposition of, any Optioned Shares or (iii) seek or
solicit any transaction or arrangement described in clauses (i) and (ii). Jones
or International will notify Investor promptly (and provide all details
reasonably requested by Investor) if Jones or International is approached or
solicited, directly or indirectly, by any Person with respect to any of the
foregoing. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent or restrict Jones,
International or any other JI Group Entity from voting the Optioned Shares in
its sole discretion on all matters, except as otherwise agreed in this
Agreement.
5.5. Deemed Exercise. For all purposes of this Agreement, Investor will be
deemed to have exercised the Control Option and purchased the Optioned Shares if
a financial institution acting as agent of Investor exercises the Control Option
and purchases the Optioned Shares pursuant to the terms of the Option
Agreements.
5.6. Trading in Class A Shares. Neither Investor, Jones, International nor
the Company, nor any of their respective Subsidiaries, nor any Persons acting on
behalf or at the direction of such Persons, shall purchase or
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sell, or cause to be purchased or sold, any Class A Shares during any period
during which they know that "Market Value" is being determined pursuant to the
Option Agreements.
5.7. Certain Information. (a) Investor (or any of its successors) will
notify the Company and Jones if any equity interests in Investor become owned by
any Person that is not a BCE Group Entity. Jones will notify Investor if any
equity interests in International (or any of its successors) become owned by a
Person that is not a JI Group Entity.
(b) Following the end of the applicable fiscal year:
(i) Investor will deliver to International its audited financial
statements,
(ii) International will deliver to Investor a certificate stating that
its assets exceeded its liabilities at the end of such fiscal year, that it
is paying its obligations when due and that it is not aware of any
circumstance that is likely to give rise to a Jones Bankruptcy Event (as
defined in the Option Agreements) during the immediately succeeding fiscal
year.
5.8 Termination of Article V. The provisions of this Article V will
terminate on the Option Termination Date.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
6.1. Representations and Warranties of Jones. Jones represents and warrants
to Investor and the Company that as of the date hereof:
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Jones
is within his legal capacity. This Agreement constitutes a valid and
binding agreement of Jones.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by Jones of this Agreement
requires no action of Jones by or in respect of, or filing by Jones with,
any Governmental Authority organized within the United States of America,
England or Spain other than any such action or filing as to which the
failure to make or obtain would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Jones.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance by Jones of this Agreement does
not (i) violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction,
order or decree binding on Jones or (ii) require any consent or other action by
any Person under, or constitute a default under, any agreement or other
instrument binding upon Jones or any license, permit or other similar
authorization held by Jones, except to the extent that any such violation,
failure to obtain any such consent or other action, or default, would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect on Jones.
6.2. Representations and Warranties of International. International
represents and warrants to Investor and the Company that as of the date hereof:
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by
International is within International's corporate power and has been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of International. This
Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of International.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by International of this
Agreement requires no action of International by or in respect of, or filing by
International with, any Governmental Authority organized within the United
States of America, England or Spain other than any such action or filing as to
which the failure to make or obtain would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on International.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance by International of this
Agreement does not (i) violate the articles of incorporation or bylaws of
International, (ii) violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment,
injunction, order or decree binding on International or (iii) require any
consent or other action by any Person
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under, or constitute a default under, any agreement or other instrument binding
upon International or any license, permit or other similar authorization held by
International, except in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) to the extent that
any such violation, failure to obtain any such consent or other action, or
default, would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect on International.
6.3. Representations and Warranties of Investor. Investor represents and
warrants to each of Jones, International and the Company that as of the date
hereof:
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Investor
is within Investor's corporate power and has been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Investor. This Agreement constitutes a
valid and binding agreement of Investor.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of this Agreement
require no action by Investor or in respect of, or filing by Investor with, any
governmental body, agency or official other than any such action or filing as to
which the failure to make or obtain would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Investor.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of this Agreement
do not (i) violate the articles of incorporation or bylaws of Investor or (ii)
violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction, order or
decree binding on Investor or (iii) require any consent or other action by any
Person under, or constitute a default under, any agreement or instrument binding
upon Investor or any license, permit or other similar authorization held by
Investor except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), to the extent that any
such violation, failure to obtain any such consent or take such other action, or
default, would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect on Investor.
6.4. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents
and warrants to Investor, Jones and International that as of the date hereof:
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the
Company is within the Company's corporate power and has been duly authorized by
all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement
constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Company.
(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this
Agreement requires no action of any Intercable Group Entity by or in respect of,
or filing by any Intercable Group Entity with, any Governmental Authority
organized within the United States of America, England or Spain other than any
such action or filing as to which the failure to make or obtain would not,
individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect on the Intercable Group Entities.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this
Agreement do not (i) violate (x) the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the
Company or (y) the articles of incorporation, by-laws, partnership agreement or
other organizational document (as applicable) of any other Intercable Group
Entity, (ii) violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, injunction,
order or decree binding on the Company, (iii) require any consent or other
action by any Person under, constitute a default under, or give rise to any
right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any right or obligation of
the Company or any other Intercable Group Entity or cause a loss of any benefit
to which the Company or any other Intercable Group Entity is entitled under any
agreement or other instrument binding upon the Company or any other Intercable
Group Entity or any Franchise Agreement, license, permit or other similar
authorization held by the Company or any other Intercable Group Entity or (iv)
result in the creation of any Lien on any asset of the Company or any Intercable
Group Entity, except in the case of clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv), to the extent
that any such violation, failure to obtain any such consent or other action,
default, right, loss or Lien would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Intercable Group
Entities.
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ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1. Termination. The provisions of this Agreement will terminate, and be
of no further force and effect:
(i) if Investor purchases the Optioned Shares pursuant to the Option
Agreements, on the Option Termination Date, provided that the provisions of
Sections 2.5(d), 3.5, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.12 will survive any such termination,
or
(ii) if Investor does not purchase the Optioned Shares pursuant to the
Option Agreements, on the date after the Option Termination Date when
Investor's Ownership Percentage is less than 10%, provided that the
provisions of Sections 2.5(d), 3.5, 3.9 and 3.10 will survive any such
termination.
7.2. Successors and Assigns; Assignment. (a) The provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns, and to the extent applicable heirs,
executors, administrators and legal representatives.
(b) Except as otherwise provided herein, neither the Company nor any
Shareholder may assign, delegate or otherwise Transfer any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of all of the
other parties hereto, provided that (i) any party hereto may pledge its interest
in this agreement to a financial institution to secure a bona fide borrowing by
such party in connection with a pledge by such party of its general intangible
interests (provided that any foreclosure transferees's interest will be subject
to the provisions of this Agreement), (ii) Investor and any other Bell
International Shareholder may assign its rights, but not its obligations, to any
Eligible Assignee and (iii) Investor may assign its rights and obligations to
any purchaser of the Control Option that has paid for the Optioned Shares
pursuant to Article VII of the Option Agreements at any time after such
purchaser has delivered to the Company, Jones and International an executed
counterpart of this Agreement and agreed to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement as if such Person was Investor, provided that Sections 3.3 and 3.4
will terminate at the time of any such assignment to such purchaser.
(c) For purposes of this Agreement, "Eligible Assignee" means any entity
which at the time of such assignment is, and thereafter during the term of this
Agreement remains (i) controlled, directly or indirectly, by Investor and (ii)
not primarily engaged in, or a Subsidiary of Investor primarily engaged in, the
direct operation or management of (x) cable television systems located in North
America, (y) wireline local communications services located in the United States
of America or (z) educational programming services, other than Investor and any
Person that is an Intercable Group Entity or a JI Group Entity (each a
"Restricted Business"). The parties hereto acknowledge that the foregoing
provisions are not intended to restrict Investor from assigning its rights
hereunder to a Subsidiary of Investor that is a holding company of an entity or
entities primarily engaged in a Restricted Business.
7.3. Specific Performance. Each party hereto agrees that a Shareholder
could be irreparably damaged if any party failed to perform any obligation under
this Agreement, and that such Shareholder would not have an adequate remedy at
law for money damages in such event. Accordingly, each Shareholder shall be
entitled to specific performance and injunctive and other equitable relief to
enforce the performance of this Agreement. This provision is without prejudice
to any other rights that such Shareholder may have against any party for any
failure by such party to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
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7.4. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered
in person, by facsimile transmission, or by registered or certified mail
(postage prepaid, return receipt requested):
if to Jones:
Glenn R. Jones
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80155
Fax:
if to International:
Jones International, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80155
Fax: (303) 799-4675
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
if to Investor:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2262
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Bell Canada International Inc.
1000, rue de la Gauchetiere West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4Y8
Fax: 514-392-2342
Attention: General Counsel
if to the Company, to:
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: President
Fax: (303) 784-8503
with a copy to:
Jones Intercable Inc.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Attention: General Counsel
Fax: (303) 799-1644
All such notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed received on
the date of receipt by the recipient thereof if received prior to 5 p.m. in the
place of receipt and such day is a business day in the place of receipt.
Otherwise, any such notice, request or communication shall be deemed not to have
been received until the next succeeding business day in the place of receipt.
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7.5. Expenses. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with this
Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.
7.6. Amendments and Waivers. (a) Any provision of this Agreement may be
amended or waived if, but only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and is
signed, in the case of an amendment, by each party to this Agreement, or in the
case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective.
(b) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or
privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or
partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies
provided by law.
7.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
and governed by the law of the State of Colorado, without regard to the
conflicts of law rules of such state.
7.8. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Agreement may be signed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect
as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This
Agreement shall become effective when each party hereto shall have received
counterparts hereof signed by all of the other parties hereto.
7.9. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning of interpretation of
this Agreement.
7.10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and
supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both oral and written,
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
7.11. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement shall be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the
date set forth above.
____________________________________
GLENN R. JONES, individually
JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
By:_________________________________
Name:
Title:
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By:_________________________________
Name:
Title:
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By:_________________________________
Name:
Title:
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SCHEDULE I
LIST OF AFFILIATE AGREEMENTS
1. Transponder License Agreement between Jones Space Segment, Inc. and Jones
Intercable, Inc., dated February 2, 1993.
2. Affiliate Agreement between Mind Extension University, Inc. and Jones
Intercable, Inc., dated December 28, 1993, as amended , 1994.
3. Cable Affiliate Agreement between Galactic Radio, Inc. and Jones Programming
Services, Inc., dated May 1, 1990.
4. Office Lease between Jones Properties Inc. and Jones Intercable Inc., dated
June 8, 1984.
5. Short Form Lease, dated June 8, 1984, and amendment, dated November 30, 1989,
between Jones Properties, Inc. and Jones Intercable, Inc.
6. Sublease Agreement between the Jones Group, Ltd. and Jones Intercable, Inc.,
dated August 25, 1987.
7. Sublease Agreement between Jones International, Ltd. and Jones Intercable,
Inc., dated August 25, 1987.
8. Sublease Agreement between Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and Jones Intercable, Inc.,
dated August 25, 1987.
AFFILIATE AGREEMENTS IN PROCESS
1. Agreement between Jones Interactive, Inc. and Jones Intercable, Inc. for the
provision of certain support services.
2. Affiliate Agreement between Jones Computer Networks, Inc. and Jones
Intercable, Inc. for carriage of programming.
3. Affiliate Agreement between Product Information Networks and Jones
Intercable, Inc. for carriage of programming.
4. Affiliate Agreement between Healthcare Network and Jones Intercable, Inc. for
carriage of programming.
5. Agreement between Jones International, Ltd. or an affiliate thereof and Jones
Intercable, Inc. for development of customer billing service.
6. Option Agreement between affiliate of Jones International, Ltd. and Jones
Intercable, Inc. regarding purchase of Terrace Building.
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SCHEDULE II
LIST OF CABLE PARTNERSHIPS
I. Limited Partnerships
1. Jones Cable Income Fund 1-A, Ltd.
2. Jones Intercable Income Fund 1-B, Ltd.
3. Jones Cable Income Fund 1-C, Ltd.
4. Cable TV Fund 11-A, Ltd.
5. Cable TV Fund 11-B, Ltd.
6. Cable TV Fund 11-C, Ltd.
7. Cable TV Fund 11-D, Ltd.
8. Cable TV Fund 12-A, Ltd.
9. Cable TV Fund 12-B, Ltd.
10. Cable TV Fund 12-C, Ltd.
11. Cable TV Fund 12-D, Ltd.
12. Cable TV Fund 14-A, Ltd.
13. Cable TV Fund 14-B, Ltd.
14. Cable TV Fund 15-A, Ltd.
15. IDS/Jones Growth Partners 87-A, Ltd.
16. IDS/Jones Growth Partners 89-B, Ltd.
17. IDS/Jones Growth Partners II, L.P.
18. Jones Intercable Investors
19. Jones Spacelink Income/Growth Fund 1-A, Ltd.
20. Spacelink Fund 3, Ltd.
21. Jones Spacelink Fund 4, Ltd.
22. Jones Spacelink Fund 5, Ltd.
23. Jones Spacelink Income Partners 87-1, L.P.
24. Jones Growth Partners, L.P.
25. Jones Growth Partners II, L.P.
II. Joint Ventures
1. Jones Cable Income Fund 1-B/C Venture
2. Cable TV Joint Fund 11
3. Cable TV Fund 12-BCD Venture
4. Cable TV Fund 14-A/B Venture
5. IDS Jones Joint Venture Partners
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EXHIBIT A
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definitions. (a) Terms defined in the Shareholders Agreement
(the "Agreement") dated as of , 1994 among Glenn R. Jones, Jones
International, Ltd., Bell Canada International Inc. ("Investor") and Jones
Intercable, Inc. (the "Company") are used herein as therein defined.
(b) For purposes of this Exhibit A, the following terms have the following
meanings:
"BCE Shareholder" means, at any time, any BCE Group Entity that owns
shares of Capital Stock at such time and has agreed to be bound by the
terms of the Agreement.
"Registrable Securities" means any shares of Capital Stock owned by
Investor and any other BCE Group Entity.
"Selling Shareholder" means Investor and any other BCE Shareholder
that elects to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to a Demand
Registration or a Piggy-Back Registration.
"Underwriter" means a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable
Securities as principal and not as part of such dealer's market-making
activities.
(c) For purposes of this Exhibit A, each of the following terms is defined
in the Section set forth opposite such term:
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Demand Registration.................................................. 2.1
Indemnified Party.................................................... 4.3
Indemnifying Party................................................... 4.3
Inspectors........................................................... 3.1(g)
Piggy-Back Registration.............................................. 2.2
Records.............................................................. 3.2(g)
Rule 144............................................................. 5.2
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ARTICLE II
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
SECTION 2.1. Demand Registration. (a) At any time after the date hereof,
one or more Selling Shareholders may make a written request for registration
under the Securities Act of all or part of the Registrable Securities owned by
such Selling Shareholder (a "Demand Registration"), provided that the Company
shall not be obligated to effect (i) any Demand Registration covering less than
500,000 shares of Registrable Securities, (ii) more than one Demand Registration
pursuant to the provisions of this Section 2.1 in any nine-month period and
(iii) more than six Demand Registrations during the term of this Exhibit A. Any
request for a Demand Registration will specify the aggregate number of shares of
Registrable Securities proposed to be sold by the Selling Shareholder and will
also specify the intended method of disposition thereof.
(b) A registration will not count as a Demand Registration until it has
become effective. In addition, if more than 50% of the aggregate number of
Registrable Securities requested to be registered pursuant to this Section 2.1
are excluded from the offering in accordance with Section 2.3, such offering
will not count as a Demand Registration.
(c) If the offering of such Registrable Securities pursuant to such Demand
Registration is an underwritten offering, the Selling Shareholders shall select
the book-running managing Underwriter and any
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additional investment bankers and managing Underwriters to be used in connection
with the offering, provided that such Underwriters and investment bankers must
be reasonably satisfactory to the Company.
SECTION 2.2. Piggy-Back Registration. If during the term of this Agreement,
the Company proposes to file a registration statement under the Securities Act
with respect to an offering of any shares of Capital Stock (i) for the Company's
own account (other than a registration statement on Form S-4 or S-8 (or any
substitute form that may be adopted by the SEC)) or (ii) for the account of any
of its respective securityholders, then the Company shall give written notice of
such proposed filing to each Selling Shareholder as soon as practicable (but in
no event less than 10 days before the anticipated filing date), and such notice
shall offer each Selling Shareholder the opportunity to register such number of
shares of Registrable Securities as each Selling Shareholder may request on the
same terms and conditions as the proposed offering (a "Piggy-Back
Registration"). A Selling Shareholder will have five business days after receipt
of any such notice to notify the Company as to whether it wishes to participate
in a Piggy-Back Registration and, if so, the number of Registrable Securities
proposed to be included in such offering. The Company shall use its best efforts
to cause the managing Underwriters of a proposed underwritten offering to permit
the Registrable Securities to be included in a Piggy-Back Registration to be
included on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of the
Company included therein.
SECTION 2.3. Reduction of Offering. Notwithstanding anything contained
herein, if the book-running managing Underwriter of an offering described in
Section 2.1 or Section 2.2 states that, in its good faith judgment (i) the size
of the offering that the Selling Shareholder, the Company and any other Persons
intend to make or (ii) the combination of securities that the Selling
Shareholder, the Company and such other Persons intend to include in such
offering are such that the success of the offering is reasonably likely to be
materially and adversely affected by the inclusion of the Registrable
Securities, then:
(a) if the size of the offering is the basis of such Underwriter's opinion,
the aggregate amount of Registrable Securities to be offered for the account of
the Selling Shareholders shall be reduced to the extent necessary to reduce the
total amount of securities to be included in such offering to the amount
recommended by such Underwriter, provided that (x) in the case of a Demand
Registration, the amount of Registrable Securities to be offered for the account
of the Selling Shareholders shall be reduced only after the amount of securities
to be offered for the account of the Company and any other Persons that are not
Selling Shareholders has been reduced to zero, and (y) in the case of a
Piggy-Back Registration, if securities are being offered for the account of
Persons other than the Company, then the proportion by which the aggregate
amount of such Registrable Securities intended to be offered for the account of
the Selling Shareholders is reduced shall not exceed the proportion by which the
amount of such securities intended to be offered for the account of such other
Persons is reduced; and
(b) if the combination of securities to be offered is the basis of such
Underwriter's opinion, the Registrable Securities to be included in such
offering shall be reduced as described in clause (a) above, except that in the
case of a Piggy-Back Registration, if the actions described in sub-clause (y) of
the proviso in such clause (a) would, in the judgment of the managing
Underwriter, be insufficient to substantially eliminate the adverse effect that
inclusion of the Registrable Securities requested to be included would have on
such offering, such Registrable Securities will be excluded from such offering.
SECTION 2.4. Registration Expenses. In connection with any Demand
Registration or Piggy-Back Registration, the Company shall pay the following
expenses incurred in connection with such registration: (i) all SEC, stock
exchange and National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. registration and
filing fees, (ii) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky
laws (including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel in connection with
blue sky qualifications of the Registrable Securities), (iii) printing expenses,
(iv) fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the
Registrable Securities on the NASDAQ National Market System (or, if no shares of
Capital Stock are listed for trading on such system, such other principal
exchange or market where shares of Capital Stock are listed or otherwise
admitted for trading), (v) fees and expenses of counsel and independent
certified public accountants for the Company (including fees and expenses
associated with the delivery of special audits or comfort letters), (vi) the
reasonable fees and expenses of any additional experts retained by the Company
in connection with
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such registration and (vii) internal expenses of the Company (including salaries
and expenses of officers and employees). The Selling Shareholder shall pay any
underwriting fees, discounts or commissions attributable to the sale of
Registrable Securities.
ARTICLE III
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 3.1. Filings; Information. Whenever the Selling Shareholder
requests that any Registrable Securities be registered pursuant to Article II
hereof, the Company will use its reasonable efforts to effect the registration
and sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the requested method
of disposition thereof as promptly as reasonably practicable, and in connection
with any such request:
(a) The Company will as expeditiously as possible prepare and file with the
SEC a registration statement on any form for which the Company then qualifies
and which counsel for the Company shall deem appropriate and available for the
sale of the Registrable Securities to be registered thereunder in accordance
with the intended method of distribution thereof, and use its reasonable efforts
to cause such filed registration statement to become and remain effective for a
period of not more than six months (or such shorter period which will terminate
when all Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement have been
sold (but not before the expiration of the period referred to in Section 4(3) of
the Securities Act and Rule 174 thereunder, if applicable)) after the date of
the original filing or such other period as is necessary to comply with the
provisions of the Securities Act, provided that if the Company shall furnish to
the Selling Shareholder a certificate signed by the Company's Chairman,
President or any Vice-President stating that in his good faith judgment it would
be detrimental or otherwise disadvantageous to the Company or its shareholders
for such a registration statement to be filed as expeditiously as possible, the
Company shall have a period of not more than 180 days within which to file such
registration statement measured from the date of the Company's receipt of the
Selling Shareholder's request for registration in accordance with Section 2.1.
(b) The Company will, if requested, prior to filing such registration
statement or any amendment or supplement thereto, furnish to the Selling
Shareholder and each applicable managing Underwriter, if any, copies thereof,
and thereafter furnish to the Selling Shareholder and each such Underwriter, if
any, such number of copies of such registration statement, amendment and
supplement thereto (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents
incorporated by reference therein) and the prospectus included in such
registration statement (including each preliminary prospectus) as the Selling
Shareholder or each such Underwriter may reasonably request in order to
facilitate the sale of the Registrable Securities.
(c) After the filing of the registration statement, the Company will
promptly notify the Selling Shareholder of any stop order issued or, to the
Company's knowledge, threatened to be issued by the SEC and take all reasonable
actions required to prevent the entry of such stop order or to remove it if
entered.
(d) The Company will use reasonable efforts to register or otherwise
qualify the Registrable Securities for offer and sale under such other
securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the
Selling Shareholder reasonably requests, and to do any and all other acts and
things that may be necessary or advisable to consummate the requested
disposition of the Registrable Securities, provided that the Company will not be
required to (i) qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it
would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this paragraph (d), (ii)
subject itself to taxation in any such jurisdiction or (iii) consent to general
service of process in any such jurisdiction.
(e) The Company will as promptly as practicable notify the Selling
Shareholder, at any time when a prospectus relating to the sale of the
Registrable Securities is required by law to be delivered in connection with
sales by an Underwriter or dealer, or the occurrence of any event requiring the
preparation of a supplement or amendment to such prospectus so that, as
thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Registrable Securities, such
prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading and promptly make available to the Selling Shareholder and
to the Underwriters any such supplement or amendment. The Selling Shareholder
agrees
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that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event
of the kind described in the preceding sentence, the Selling Shareholder will
forthwith discontinue the offer and sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to
the registration statement covering such Registrable Securities until receipt by
the Selling Shareholder and the Underwriters of the copies of such supplemented
or amended prospectus. In the event the Company shall give such notice, the
Company shall extend the period during which such registration statement shall
be maintained effective as provided in Section 3.1(a) hereof by the number of
days during the period from and including the date of the giving of such notice
to the date when the Company shall make available to the Selling Shareholder
such supplemented or amended prospectus.
(f) The Company will enter into customary agreements (including an
underwriting agreement having representations and closing documents consistent
with underwriting agreements heretofore entered into by the Company) and take
such other actions as are reasonably required in order to expedite or facilitate
the sale of such Registrable Securities.
(g) The Company will make available for inspection by the Selling
Shareholder, any Underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such
registration statement and any attorney, accountant or other professional
retained by the Selling Shareholder or Underwriter (collectively, the
"Inspectors"), all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents
and properties of the Company (collectively, the "Records") as shall be
reasonably necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence
responsibility, and cause the Company's officers, directors and employees to
supply all information reasonably requested by any Inspectors in connection with
such registration statement. Records which the Company determines, in good
faith, to be confidential and which it notifies the Inspectors are confidential
shall not be disclosed by the Inspectors unless (i) the disclosure of such
Records is necessary to avoid or correct a misstatement or omission in such
registration statement or (ii) the release of such Records is ordered pursuant
to a subpoena or other order from a court of competent jurisdiction. The Selling
Shareholder agrees that it will, upon learning that disclosure of such Records
is sought in a court of competent jurisdiction, give notice to the Company and
allow the Company, at its expense, to undertake appropriate action to prevent
disclosure of the Records deemed confidential.
(h) The Company will furnish to the Selling Shareholder and each
Underwriter a signed counterpart, addressed to the Selling Shareholder or such
Underwriter, of (i) an opinion or opinions of counsel to the Company and (ii) a
comfort letter or comfort letters from the Company's independent public
accountants, each in customary form and covering such matters of the type
customarily covered by opinions or comfort letters, as the case may be, as the
Selling Shareholder or the managing Underwriter reasonably requests.
(i) The Company will otherwise use its reasonable efforts to comply with
all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, and make available to its
security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement
covering a period of 12 months, beginning within three months after the
effective date of the registration statement, which earnings statement shall
satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and the rules and
regulations of the SEC thereunder.
(j) The Company will use its reasonable efforts to cause all such
Registrable Securities to be listed on each securities exchange or trading
system on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed.
The Company may require the Selling Shareholder to furnish in writing to
the Company such information regarding the Selling Shareholder, the plan of
Distribution of the Registrable Securities and other information as the Company
may from time to time reasonably request or as may be legally required in
connection with such registration.
ARTICLE IV
INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION
SECTION 4.1. Indemnification by the Company. The Company agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless, to the extent permitted by law, the Selling
Shareholder, its officers and directors, and each Person, if any, who controls
the Selling Shareholder within the meaning of either Section 15 of the
Securities Act or Section 20 of
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the Exchange Act from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and
liabilities caused by any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
material fact contained in any registration statement or prospectus relating to
the Registrable Securities (as amended or supplemented if the Company shall have
furnished any amendments or supplements thereto) or any preliminary prospectus,
or caused by any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
misleading, except insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities are
caused by (i) any such untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement
or omission based upon information furnished in writing to the Company by or on
behalf of the Selling Shareholder expressly for use therein or (ii) the Selling
Shareholder's failure to comply with a prospectus delivery requirement imposed
on it under applicable law, if any, including any failure to deliver, after
delivery of a preliminary prospectus, a prospectus containing corrected,
modified or amended disclosure with respect to any material fact. The Company
also agrees to indemnify any Underwriters of the Registrable Securities, their
officers and directors and each person who controls such Underwriters on
substantially the same basis as that of the indemnification of the Selling
Shareholder provided in this Section 4.1.
SECTION 4.2. Indemnification by the Selling Shareholder. The Selling
Shareholder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers and
directors, and each Person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning
of either Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act to
the same extent as the foregoing indemnify from the Company to the Selling
Shareholder, but only with reference to information relating to the Selling
Shareholder or the plan of distribution furnished in writing by or on behalf of
the Selling Shareholder expressly for use in any registration statement or
prospectus relating to the Registrable Securities, or any amendment or
supplement thereto, or any preliminary prospectus. The Selling Shareholder also
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any Underwriters of the Registrable
Securities, their officers and directors and each Person who controls such
Underwriters on substantially the same basis as that of the indemnification of
the Company provided in this Section 4.2
SECTION 4.3. Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. In case any proceeding
(including any governmental investigation) shall be instituted involving any
Person in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to Section 4.1 or
Section 4.2, such Person (the "Indemnified Party") shall promptly notify the
Person against whom such indemnity may be sought (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing and the Indemnifying Party, upon the request of the Indemnified Party,
shall assume the defense of such proceeding and retain counsel reasonably
satisfactory to such Indemnified Party to represent such Indemnified Party and
any others that Indemnifying Party may designate in such proceeding, any
Indemnified Party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, but the fees
and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party
unless (i) the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have mutually
agreed to the retention of such counsel or (ii) the named parties to any such
proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnified Party
and the Indemnifying Party and representation of both parties by the same
counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests
between them. It is understood that the Indemnifying Party shall not, in
connection with any proceeding or related proceedings in the same jurisdiction,
be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys
(in addition to any local counsel) at any time for all such Indemnified Parties,
and that all such reasonable fees and expenses shall be reimbursed as they are
incurred. In the case of any such separate firm for the Indemnified Parties,
such firm shall be designated in writing by the Indemnified Parties and shall be
reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall
not be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its prior
written consent, but if settled with such consent, or if there be a final
judgment for the plaintiff, the Indemnifying Party shall indemnify and hold
harmless such Indemnified Parties from and against any loss or liability (to the
extent stated above) by reason of such settlement or judgment. Notwithstanding
the foregoing sentence, if at any time an Indemnified Party shall have requested
an Indemnifying Party to reimburse the Indemnified Party for fees and expenses
of counsel as contemplated by the third sentence of this paragraph, the
Indemnifying Party agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of any
proceeding effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is
entered into more than 30 business days after receipt by such Indemnifying Party
of the aforesaid request and (ii) such Indemnifying Party shall not have
reimbursed the Indemnified Party in accordance with such request prior to the
date of such settlement. No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written
consent of the Indemnified
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Party, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect
of which any Indemnified Party is or could have been a party and indemnity could
have been sought hereunder by such Indemnified Party, unless such settlement
includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability
arising out of such proceeding.
SECTION 4.4. Contribution. (a) If the indemnification provided for in this
Article IV is unavailable to the Indemnified Parties in respect of any losses,
claims, damages or liabilities referred to herein, then each such Indemnifying
Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the
amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (i) as between the Company and the Selling
Shareholder on the one hand and the Underwriters on the other, in such
proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the
Company and the Selling Shareholder on the one hand and the Underwriters on the
other from the offering of the Registrable Securities, or if such allocation is
not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect
not only the relative benefits but also the relative fault of the Company and
the Selling Shareholder on the one hand and of the Underwriters on the other in
connection with the statements or omissions which resulted in such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities, as well as any other relevant equitable
considerations and (ii) as between the Company on the one hand and the Selling
Shareholder on the other, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the
relative fault of the Company and of the Selling Shareholder in connection with
such statements or omissions, as well as any other relevant equitable
considerations.
(b) The relative benefits received by the Company and the Selling
Shareholder on the one hand and the Underwriters on the other shall be deemed to
be in the same proportion as the total proceeds from the offering (net of
underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting expenses) received
by the Company and the Selling Shareholder bear to the total underwriting
discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters, in each case as set
forth in the table on the cover page of the prospectus. The relative fault of
the Company and the Selling Shareholder on the one hand and of the Underwriters
on the other shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether
the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omissions or
alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the
Company and the Selling Shareholder or by the Underwriters. The relative fault
of the Company on the one hand and of the Selling Shareholder on the other shall
be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged
untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state
a material fact relates to information supplied by such party, and the parties'
relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or
prevent such statement or omission.
(c) The Company and the Selling Shareholder agree that it would not be just
and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.4 were determined by
pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for
such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account
of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding
paragraph. The amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party as a result of the
losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to in the immediately proceeding
paragraph shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth
above, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Party
in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article IV, no Underwriter shall be
required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total
price at which the Registrable Securities underwritten by it and distributed to
the public were offered to the public exceeds the amount of any damages which
such Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or
alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission, and the Selling
Shareholder shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the
amount by which the total price at which the Registrable Securities were offered
to the public exceeds the amount of any damages which the Selling Shareholder
has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue
statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent
misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act)
shall be entitled to contribute from any person who was not guilty of such
fraudulent misrepresentation.
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ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1. Participation in Underwritten Registrations. No Selling Shareholder
may participate in any underwritten registered offering pursuant to a Piggy-Back
Registration unless it (a) agrees to sell its securities on the basis provided
in any underwriting arrangements approved by the Person entitled to approve such
arrangements and (b) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of
attorney, indemnifies, underwriting agreements and other documents reasonably
required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements and this Exhibit A.
5.2. Rule 144. The Company covenants that it will file any reports required
to be filed by it under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and that it will
take such further action as the Selling Shareholder may reasonably request to
the extent required from time to time to enable it to sell Registrable
Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation
of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as such Rule
may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter
adopted by the SEC ("Rule 144"). Upon the request of the Selling Shareholder,
the Company will deliver to it a written statement as to whether it has complied
with such reporting requirements.
5.3. Restrictions on Public Sale by the Selling Shareholder. To the extent
not inconsistent with applicable law, if any Registrable Securities are included
in a Demand Registration or a Piggy-Back Registration, the Selling Shareholder
will agree not to effect any public sale or distribution of the issue being
registered or a similar security of the Company, or any securities convertible
into or exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, including a sale
pursuant to Rule 144, during the 14 days prior to, and during the 90-day period
beginning on, the effective date of such registration statement (except as part
of such registration), if and to the extent requested by the managing
Underwriter or Underwriters in the case of an underwritten offering.
5.4. Restrictions on Public Sale by the Company. The Company agrees, if and
to the extent requested by the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in the case
of an underwritten offering, not to effect any public sale or distribution of
any securities similar to those being registered in accordance with a Demand
Registration or a Piggy-Back Registration, or any securities convertible into or
exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, during the 14 days prior to,
and during the 90-day period beginning on, the effective date of any
registration statement (except as part of such registration as permitted by
Article II) or the commencement of a public distribution of Registrable
Securities.
5.5. Successors and Assigns. In addition to the assignment rights granted
pursuant to Section 7.2, the Selling Shareholders may transfer the rights and
obligations under this Exhibit A to an unaffiliated third party that has not
issued debt or equity interests to, nor invested in or lent money to, Persons
primarily engaged in the cable television, telecommunications or educational
programming businesses other than the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, in
connection with a transfer to such third party of all shares of Capital Stock
owned by all BCE Shareholders.
5.6. Termination. The registration rights granted under this Exhibit A will
terminate on the tenth anniversary of the Option Termination Date.
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EXHIBIT B
(FORM OF SALE OFFER NOTICE)
(Date)
Bell Canada International Inc.
To Bell Canada International Inc.:
Reference is made to the Shareholders Agreement, dated as of (closing date)
1994, among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd., Bell Canada International
Inc. and Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used but
not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. This Sales
Offer Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 4.2(a) of the
Agreement.
The undersigned hereby irrevocably offers to sell to you (Class
A/Common) Shares at a price per share of $ , which is equal to the
average of the (closing "bid" and "asked" prices) for (Class A/Common) Shares on
the Business Day immediately preceding the date on which this Sale Offer Notice
is being delivered to you. The aggregate purchase price for the Offered Shares
is $ .
If you wish to purchase the Offered Shares pursuant to Sections 4.2(a) and
4.4 of the Agreement, please respond by delivery of a Purchase Notice to the
undersigned prior to the expiration of the Offer Period, which is (time) on
(date).
(Name of JI Group Entity)
By:________________________________
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EXHIBIT C
(FORM OF PURCHASE NOTICE)
(Date)
(Name of Glenn Jones Group Entity)
To_______________:
Reference is made to the Shareholders Agreement dated as of (Closing Date),
1994, among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd., Bell Canada International
Inc. and Jones Intercable Inc. (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used but not
defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Agreement. This Purchase Notice
is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 4.2(a) of the Agreement and in
response to your Sale Offer Notice dated .
The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise the right to purchase
(50%/100%) of the Offered Shares for an aggregate purchase price of
$ .
The closing for the purchase and sale of the Offered Shares pursuant to
this Purchase Notice shall take place pursuant to the procedures set forth in
Section 4.4. Please contact us so that we may agree on wire transfer
arrangements and a mutually acceptable time and place for closing.
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By:_________________________________
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EXHIBIT D
(FORM OF PURCHASE OFFER NOTICE)
(Date)
Glenn R. Jones
To Glenn R. Jones:
Reference is made to the Shareholders Agreement, dated as of (closing date)
1994, among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd., Bell Canada International
Inc. and Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used but
not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. This Purchase
Offer Notice is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Agreement.
The undersigned hereby irrevocably offers to purchase from you (or any JI
Group Entity designated by you) Class A Shares at a price per share of
$ , for an aggregate purchase price of $ .
If you (or any JI Group Entity) wishes to sell Class A Shares pursuant to
the foregoing offer and Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of the Agreement, please respond by
delivery of a Sale Notice to the undersigned no later than (time) on (date).
(Name of Bell International Group Entity)
By: ____________________________________
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EXHIBIT E
(FORM OF SALE NOTICE)
(Date)
(Name of Bell International Group Entity)
To (Name of Bell International Group Entity):
Reference is made to the Shareholders Agreement dated as of (Closing Date),
1994, among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd., Bell Canada International
Inc. and Jones Intercable Inc. (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms used but not
defined herein have the meaning set forth in the Agreement. This Sale Notice is
being delivered to you pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Agreement and in response
to your Purchase Offer Notice dated .
The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to sell to you Class A Shares for
an aggregate purchase price of $ .
The closing for the purchase and sale of the Class A Shares pursuant to
this Sale Notice shall take place pursuant to the procedures set forth in
Section 4.4. Please contact us so that we may agree on wire transfer
arrangements and a mutually acceptable time and place for closing.
(Name of JI Group Entity)
By:________________________________
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ANNEX L
SUPPLY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF (CLOSING DATE), 1994
BETWEEN
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
AND
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
SUPPLY AND SERVICES AGREEMENT made and entered into as of (Closing Date),
1994, between Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI"), a Canadian corporation,
and Jones Intercable, Inc. ("Jones"), a Colorado corporation.
WHEREAS Jones is in the business of providing cable television service,
which is to include fixed wire telecommunications services, in the United States
of America and desires to have the benefit of the experience, knowledge, trained
personnel and supervision capabilities of BCI by way of the provision of certain
technical services and equipment; and
WHEREAS BCI has agreed, so far as it is able, to provide or procure the
provision of such services and equipment upon the terms and conditions hereafter
contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires, the following
terms shall have the meaning set opposite, namely:
"Affiliate(s)" An affiliate of a specified person is any person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by
or under common control with the specified person;
"Agreement" this Agreement, including its recitals and
appendix, as amended from time to time;
"Business Day" any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a day
on which commercial banks are authorized to close
in Montreal, Canada or Denver, Colorado;
"Secondment Agreement" the Secondment Agreement dated the date hereof
between Jones and BCI;
"Shareholders
Agreement" the Shareholders Agreement dated the date hereof
among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd, BCI
(and Jones Spacelink Ltd) in respect of Jones;
The expression "person" as used herein includes any individual,
corporation, company, partnership or other entity. The singular includes the
plural and vice versa. All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall
have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Shareholders Agreement.
References herein to clauses shall be taken as referring to clauses in this
Agreement. Headings to clauses are for information only and shall not affect the
construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
Where any obligation in this Agreement is expressed to be performed by any
Affiliate of BCI, then BCI shall procure that any such obligation be performed
and observed by such Affiliate on the terms and conditions set out hereafter and
shall be liable for any failure to do so as if the same were obligations of BCI.
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2. ANNUAL FEE
In consideration for BCI providing Jones with access to the expert advice
of personnel from BCI and BCI's Affiliates for the equivalent of three (3)
man-years on an annual basis, BCI shall be entitled to and Jones agrees and
undertakes to pay to BCI, an annual fee of U.S.$2,000,000 during the term of
this Agreement. For greater clarity, such fee shall be in addition to any
employment costs payable by Jones to BCI for the personnel being seconded
pursuant to the Secondment Agreement and shall be payable in its entirety
whether or not Jones avails itself of the expert advice of personnel from BCI
and BCI's Affiliates. Such amount shall be payable by way of quarterly payments
of US $500,000 each, payable respectively on the first Business Day of January,
April, July, and October of each year without any deduction, set-off or
counterclaim. Such amount shall be in addition to any fee payable to BCI for any
other services rendered or any equipment supplied by or on behalf of BCI or any
Affiliate thereof, as the case may be, pursuant to Clause 3 hereof.
3. SUPPLIER ARRANGEMENTS
Jones will give BCI and its Affiliates the first opportunity to supply
services, compatible network equipment and systems to it on competitive terms
and conditions which will, at Jones' discretion, be made pursuant to competitive
bidding or other processes. Nothing herein will adversely affect Jones' ability
to obtain services, equipment and systems on open and competitive terms. BCI
hereby acknowledges that Jones has also granted to Jones International, Ltd. the
same right on the same terms and conditions as BCI.
4. PAYMENT TERMS
Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, the fee or price
(as the case may be) payable in relation to the provision of any services or the
supply of any equipment, shall be paid in full in U.S. dollars to BCI or any
Affiliate thereof (as the case may be) within 30 days of the date of BCI's or
its Affiliate's invoice.
5. LIABILITY CLAUSE
5.1. BCI shall ensure that and shall procure that BCI's Affiliate(s) ensure
that all services shall be provided by BCI or any Affiliate thereof, as the case
may be, with reasonable care and skill and shall be of a standard normally
adopted and practiced by BCI or the relevant Affiliate of BCI with respect to
its own business and affairs, provided that, (i) BCI and the relevant Affiliates
of BCI shall not be liable on account of anything done by them in good faith in
accordance with or pursuant to the direction of Jones, and (ii) neither BCI nor
any Affiliate thereof, shall be liable to Jones for any error of judgment or for
any loss suffered by Jones in connection with the subject matter of this
Agreement (howsoever any such loss may have occurred) unless such loss arises
from gross negligence, bad faith, fraud, intentional misconduct or willful
default in the performance or non-performance by BCI or any Affiliate thereof of
its obligations or duties under or pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
5.2. Each party shall be liable hereunder only for direct damages incurred
by the other and in no event shall either party be liable for any consequential
or indirect damages.
6. ASSIGNMENT
Each party hereto agrees not to assign or dispose of any of its rights and
obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party,
provided, however, that BCI may effect an assignment of its rights hereunder to
an Eligible Assignee upon mere written notice to Jones.
7. WAIVER
The waiver, express or implied, by either party hereto of any right
hereunder or of any failure to perform or breach hereof by the other party
hereto shall not constitute or be deemed as a waiver of any other right
hereunder or of any failure to perform or breach hereof by such other party,
whether of a similar or dissimilar nature thereto.
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8. NO PARTNERSHIP
Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute either party as partner, agent
or representative of the other. Neither BCI nor any Affiliate of BCI shall have
any authority to negotiate, enter into or amend or terminate contracts on behalf
of Jones.
9. NOTICES
Any notice or communication under or in connection with this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, or by post or by
facsimile to the respective addresses or facsimile numbers given below or such
other address or facsimile number as the recipient may notify to the sender in
writing. Proof of posting or despatch shall be deemed to be proof of receipt:
(a) in the case of a letter sent by post, 48 hours after posting and
in the case of a letter delivered personally upon delivery to the relevant
addressee;
(b) in the case of facsimile on the date on which the facsimile is
transmitted by the sender;
(i) to BCI: 1100 de la Gauchetiere Street West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec H3B 4Y8
Facsimile: (514) 392-2342
Attention: General Counsel
(ii) to Jones: 9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood,Colorado 80155-3309
U.S.A.
Facsimile: (303) 799-1644
Attention: General Counsel
10. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to the conflicts of law rules of
such State.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall be effective on the date first above written and shall
terminate on the Event Date.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement consists of these terms and conditions thereto and
supersedes all proposals, oral or written, and all negotiations, conversations
or discussions heretofore had between the parties in relation to the subject
matter of this Agreement. No understandings or agreements, verbal or otherwise,
exist between the parties except as herein expressly set out.
13. NON-SOLICITATION
Jones agrees not to enter into any agreement or arrangement, directly or
indirectly, written or verbal with any consultant, agent, employee or
independent contractor of BCI or any Affiliate thereof who provides services
directly to Jones hereunder for a period of thirty (30) months following his or
her completion of such services, unless authorized in advance by BCI in writing.
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14. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision, in whole or in part,
of this Agreement shall not in any way affect the validity or enforceability of
any other parts or provisions thereof; provided, however, that the parties
hereto shall use their best efforts to achieve the purpose of the invalid or
unenforceable provision or part thereof by a new valid and enforceable
stipulation.
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
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ANNEX M
SECONDMENT AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF (CLOSING DATE), 1994
BETWEEN BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
AND
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
SECONDMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into as of (Closing Date), 1994,
between Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI"), a Canadian corporation, and
Jones Intercable, Inc. ("Jones"), a Colorado corporation. WHEREAS Jones is in
the business of providing cable television service, which is to include fixed
wire telecommunications services, in the United States of America and desires to
have the benefit of the experience, knowledge, trained personnel and supervision
capabilities of BCI by way of the secondment of certain personnel; and
WHEREAS BCI has agreed, so far as it is able, to provide or procure the
provision of such personnel upon the terms and conditions hereafter contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement unless the context otherwise requires, the following
terms shall have the meaning set opposite, namely:
"Affiliate(s)" An affiliate of a specified person is any person
directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by
or under common control with the specified person;
"Agreement" this Agreement, including its recitals and
appendix, as amended from time to time;
"Business Day" any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a day
on which commercial banks are authorized to close
in Montreal, Canada or Denver, Colorado;
"Employment Costs" the actual costs directly incurred by BCI or any
Affiliate thereof, as the case may be, in respect
of the employment of each seconded employee,
including but not limited to, the salary, benefits,
bonuses, payroll and payroll related taxes,
employer's pension contributions, subsistence
and/or other allowances, private health scheme
contributions and any relocation or expatriate
costs, plus all reasonable administrative expenses
relating thereto;
"Intellectual
Property" patents, copyrights, designs, know-how and other
intellectual property rights which are protectable
at law, whether registered or unregistered and
including applications for any of the same;
"Shareholders
Agreement" the Shareholders Agreement dated the date hereof
among Glenn R. Jones, Jones International, Ltd, BCI
(and Jones Spacelink, Ltd) in respect of Jones;
The expression "person" as used herein includes any individual,
corporation, company, partnership or other entity. The singular includes the
plural and vice versa. All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall
have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Shareholders Agreement.
References herein to clauses shall be taken as referring to clauses in this
Agreement. Headings to clauses are for information only and shall not affect the
construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
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Where any obligation in this Agreement is expressed to be performed by any
Affiliate of BCI, then BCI shall procure that any such obligation be performed
and observed by such Affiliate on the terms and conditions set out hereafter and
shall be liable for any failure to do so as if the same were obligations of BCI.
2. SECONDMENT SERVICES
2.1. BCI shall have the right to second an agreed number of qualified
personnel of BCI or any Affiliate thereof, at appropriate levels of
responsibility into various business disciplines of Jones (collectively, the
"Secondment Services"). More particularly, without restricting the generality of
the foregoing, BCI shall have the right to second persons for up to 10
positions. Such positions shall be mutually agreed from time to time by BCI and
Jones and shall initially include the positions described in Schedule A attached
hereto;
2.2. Subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 2.1, the parties
acknowledge and agree that:
2.2.1 BCI and Jones shall collaborate on the purpose, scope and
expected duration of the secondment of personnel and the identity of the
employees to be seconded and BCI shall provide such information regarding
the Employment Costs and terms and conditions of employment relating to
such employees as Jones may reasonably require;
2.2.2 One (1) of the employees to be seconded to Jones will interface
with Jones Financial Group, Inc. to identify and pursue investment
opportunities for Jones;
2.2.3 Each seconded employee shall remain an employee of BCI or any
Affiliate thereof, as the case may be, and notwithstanding any provision of
this Agreement, nothing herein shall make any such employee an employee of
Jones provided, however, that each seconded employee shall be managed by
Jones, shall perform such duties and provide such services at such times
and at such places as Jones may from time to time reasonably require, shall
carry out such reasonable directions as may be given to him or her from
time to time by Jones and shall act in accordance with and subject to the
reasonable instructions of Jones;
2.2.4 Subject to the terms and conditions of Clause 2.3 of this
Agreement, BCI shall itself, or, as the case may be, shall procure, that
any Affiliate of BCI shall, in relation to each seconded employee, pay such
employee's Employment Costs;
2.2.5 Jones shall take the same degree of care in respect of such
seconded employee as if he or she were an employee of Jones and, in any
event, no greater than required by applicable laws of the United States of
America;
2.2.6 BCI shall have the right upon reasonable notice to inspect
during normal business hours the working environment of a seconded
employee;
2.2.7 BCI or the relevant Affiliate of BCI shall retain the absolute
right to discipline and dismiss any seconded employee and Jones shall not
and shall not purport to exercise any such right, provided that at any time
Jones may require BCI to procure that any seconded employee cease to
provide services to Jones and leave any premises owned or occupied by Jones
if Jones in its reasonable discretion believes that the seconded employee
has committed any act or omission which would entitle Jones to dismiss such
employee had he or she been employed by Jones on the terms and conditions
under which he or she is employed by BCI or a BCI Affiliate, or if Jones in
its reasonable discretion believes that such employee has conducted himself
or herself in a manner which is contrary to or otherwise not in the best
interest of Jones;
2.2.8 If Jones requires that any seconded employee cease providing
services to Jones during the duration of secondment in accordance with
Clause 2.2.7 of this Agreement, or if any such employee is unable due to
illness, accident or other incapacity to perform his or her duties, BCI
shall use all reasonable endeavours to provide a substitute employee, but
shall be under no obligation to do so. Jones shall provide BCI with all
reasonable assistance as is necessary to enable the disciplinary process of
BCI or the relevant Affiliate of BCI to operate in respect of any seconded
employee.
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2.2.9 To the extent that such employees are not covered by an
equivalent policy of BCI or the relevant Affiliate of BCI (and that the
cost thereof is not included in Employment Costs of such employee), Jones
shall ensure that all seconded employees are insured in the same manner as
its own employees in comparable positions against all insurable risks
(other than insurance which, by its terms or by law, is not available to
persons who are not employees) arising while any seconded employee is
attending at the premises or other facilities of Jones pursuant to this
Agreement;
2.3. Jones shall reimburse BCI or any Affiliate thereof, as the case may
be, within 30 days of the date of BCI's or its Affiliate's invoice, all
Employment Costs in respect of each seconded employee appointed in accordance
with Clause 2 of this Agreement, calculated and apportioned on a daily basis.
Such invoices shall be submitted to Jones on a monthly basis;
2.4. BCI shall use its best endeavours to notify Jones, not less than 30
days prior to the implementation thereof, of any change in the Employment Costs
of any seconded employee (and the effective date thereof) during the period of
secondment and thereafter the amounts payable by Jones under Clause 2.3 shall be
adjusted accordingly. Jones shall have the right to require BCI to procure that
any seconded employee cease to provide services to Jones in the event that the
Employment Costs of such employee have substantially increased beyond those
originally contemplated under Clause 2.2.1. BCI shall use all reasonable
endeavours to provide a substitute employee, but shall not be under any
obligation to do so;
2.5. Each party will ensure that it keeps accurate records of the amounts
charged and paid (including the method of calculation) pursuant to Clauses 2.3
and 2.4 and, at the other's expense, will allow the other all reasonable access
thereto.
2.6. Jones may within 60 days of the end of each full year of this
Agreement or, if earlier, within 60 days of termination of this Agreement
require that the Employment Costs charged to Jones in relation to employees
seconded pursuant to Clause 2.1 during the preceding year be subject to audit in
order to establish whether the Employment Costs of such seconded employees have
been calculated correctly. Such audit shall be carried out by the auditors of
BCI (the "Auditors") in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting
principles. The parties shall give the Auditors all reasonable assistance. If
the Auditors shall reasonably determine that the amounts charged to Jones
exceeded by five percent (5%) the actual relevant Employment Costs, then BCI
shall, or shall procure that the relevant Affiliate of BCI shall, repay any
excess to Jones. Where the Auditors determine that the amounts so charged
exceeded such Employment Costs by five percent (5%), the reasonable professional
costs of the Auditors shall be borne by BCI, failing which the professional
costs of the Auditors shall be borne by Jones.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Any Intellectual Property developed or created by any employee of BCI or
any Affiliate thereof, while on secondment to Jones which directly relates to or
concerns the business of Jones from time to time, shall confer on Jones the same
rights in respect thereof as would have accrued to Jones had the relevant
employee been in the employment of Jones at the relevant time. BCI shall use its
reasonable efforts to procure that the said employee shall at the written
request and expense of Jones do all things which, in the reasonable opinion of
Jones, may be necessary or desirable to vest all such Intellectual Property in
favour of Jones. Any other Intellectual Property developed or created by an
employee shall belong at all times to that person's employer.
4. LIABILITY CLAUSE
4.1. BCI shall ensure that and shall procure that BCI's Affiliate(s) ensure
that the Secondment Services shall be provided by BCI or any Affiliate thereof,
as the case may be, or any such seconded employee with reasonable care and skill
and shall be of a standard normally adopted and practiced by BCI or the relevant
Affiliate of BCI or expected of such employees with respect to its own business
and affairs, provided that, (i) BCI and the relevant Affiliates of BCI shall not
be liable on account of anything done by them or any seconded employee in good
faith in accordance with or pursuant to the direction of Jones, and (ii) neither
BCI nor any Affiliate thereof, shall be liable to Jones for any error of
judgment or for any loss suffered by Jones in connection with the subject matter
of this Agreement (howsoever any such loss may have occurred) unless such loss
arises from gross negligence, bad faith, fraud, intentional misconduct or
willful default in the
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performance or non-performance by BCI or any Affiliate thereof or any seconded
employee of its obligations or duties under or pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
4.2. Each party shall be liable hereunder only for direct damages incurred
by the other and in no event shall either party be liable for any consequential
or indirect damages.
5. ASSIGNMENT
Each party hereto agrees not to assign or dispose of any of its rights and
obligations under this Agreement without the prior consent of the other party,
provided, however, that BCI may effect an assignment of its rights hereunder to
an Eligible Assignee upon mere written notice to Jones.
6. WAIVER
The waiver, express or implied, by either party hereto of any right
hereunder or of any failure to perform or breach hereof by the other party
hereto shall not constitute or be deemed as a waiver of any other right
hereunder or of any failure to perform or breach hereof by such other party,
whether of a similar or dissimilar nature thereto.
7. NO PARTNERSHIP
Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute either party as partner, agent
or representative of the other. Neither BCI nor any Affiliate of BCI nor, unless
otherwise agreed to, any employee seconded to or providing services to Jones
hereunder shall have any authority to negotiate, enter into or amend or
terminate contracts on behalf of Jones.
8. NOTICES
Any notice or communication under or in connection with this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, or by post or by
facsimile to the respective addresses or facsimile numbers given below or such
other address or facsimile number as the recipient may notify to the sender in
writing. Proof of posting or despatch shall be deemed to be proof of receipt:
(a) in the case of a letter sent by post, 48 hours after posting and
in the case of a letter delivered personally upon delivery to the relevant
addressee;
(b) in the case of facsimile on the date on which the facsimile is
transmitted by the sender:
(i) to BCI: 1000 de la Gauchetiere Street West
Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec H3B 4Y8
Facsimile: (514) 392-2342
Attention: General Counsel
(ii) to Jones: 9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood,Colorado 80155-3309
U.S.A.
Facsimile: (303) 799-1644
Attention: General Counsel
9. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to the conflicts of law rules of
such State.
10. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall be effective on the date first above written and shall
terminate on the Event Date.
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11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement consists of these terms and conditions thereto and
supersedes all proposals, oral or written, and all negotiations, conversations
or discussions heretofore had between the parties in relation to the subject
matter of this Agreement. No understandings or agreements, verbal or otherwise,
exist between the parties except as herein expressly set out.
12. NON-SOLICITATION
Jones agrees not to enter into any agreement or arrangement, directly or
indirectly, written or verbal with any consultant, agent, employee or
independent contractor of BCI or any Affiliate thereof who provides services
directly to Jones hereunder for a period of thirty (30) months following his or
her completion of such services, unless authorized in advance by BCI in writing.
13. SEVERABILITY
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision, in whole or in part,
of this Agreement shall not in any way affect the validity or enforceability of
any other parts or provisions thereof; provided, however, that the parties
hereto shall use their best efforts to achieve the purpose of the invalid or
unenforceable provision or part thereof by a new valid and enforceable
stipulation.
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By:___________________________________
Name:
Title:
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SCHEDULE "A"
Subject to the mutual agreement of BCI and Jones, and subject to changing
business conditions, the following positions are currently contemplated for BCI
secondees:
Engineering/technical: At least four fairly senior positions to assist in
network design, telephony architecture, and project management:
Vice President of Network Development, reporting to Group
VP/Technology, Chris Bowick.
Two Senior Engineering positions, to work in conjunction with
Intercable engineering personnel and the VP of Network Development.
Director of Technical Education, reporting to Intercable's Group
VP/Human Resources, Ray Vigil.
System Engineers, reporting to System General Managers or System
Engineers, from time to time in Intercable's larger systems.
Regulatory: A regulatory affairs director would be responsible for
Intercable's dealings with local municipalities and the state Public Utility
Commissions, with the goal of obtaining the ability to offer telephony in
Intercable's local marketplaces:
Director of Regulatory Affairs, reporting to Group VP/Marketing or
President, depending upon qualifications and fit.
Operations: Positions in the areas of new business development (especially
telephony) both at the corporate office and in a few of Intercable's larger
operations. The position at the corporate office will work with the Director of
Regulatory Affairs; in the pursuit of telephony products:
Director of New Business/Telephony Development, reporting to Group
VP/Marketing or President, depending upon qualifications and fit.
Manager(s) of New Business/Telephony Development, reporting to System
General Managers in Alexandria, Albuquerque, Chicago.
Marketing: Positions in marketing research and implementation:
Senior Research Analyst, reporting to the Group VP/Marketing.
Finance: A person in finance, with responsibilities running from
assisting in bank relations, acquisition and disposition due diligence and
analysis, coordination with Jones Financial Group, Inc., and cash
management:
Assistant Treasurer/Director of Finance, reporting to Group
VP/Finance, Kevin Coyle.
Management Information Systems: MIS individuals with billing systems
experience, with a special emphasis on telephony operations:
Senior Information Systems Specialists (2), reporting to either the
President of Intercable's MIS company or one of his direct reports.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Intercable's Articles of Incorporation, as amended, permit indemnification
of its officers and directors, provided, however, that no indemnification is
permitted if the officer or director is adjudicated as having been guilty of
willful misconduct in the performance of his duties for the company. The
foregoing indemnification is in addition to, and not exclusive of, all other
rights to which any officer or director may be entitled, including rights to
indemnification under the Colorado corporation law.
Intercable has agreed to indemnify Messrs. Thrall and Feltovich, pursuant
to Indemnification Agreements dated as of March 14, 1994, against all liability
incurred in any actual or threatened action, suit, arbitration, alternate
dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, administrative hearing or any other
proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, to which
either of them is made (or threatened to be made) a party because of their
status as a director of Intercable if the director so named or threatened to be
named (i) conducted himself in good faith, (ii) reasonably believed in the case
of conduct in his official capacity, that his conduct was in Intercable's best
interests, or in all other cases, that his conduct was at least not opposed to
Intercable's best interests, and (iii) in the case of any criminal proceeding,
he had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
indemnification provided to Messrs. Thrall and Feltovich includes the payment on
behalf of such indemnitees of expenses incurred by them in connection with any
proceeding in which either of them is named or threatened to be named, which
expenses may be paid as they are incurred and prior to any final adjudication
with respect to the indemnitee's actual entitlement to indemnification.
The Articles of Incorporation of Spacelink provide that Spacelink will
indemnify any person who was or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he is or
was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation against expenses,
judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by him in connection with such proceeding if he acted in good faith and
in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the
corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. With respect to any action
brought or threatened to be brought by or in the right of the corporation to
procure a judgment in its favor, the corporation will indemnify its officers,
directors, employees and agents against expenses actually and reasonably
incurred by them in connection with defense or settlement of such action or suit
if the indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to
be in the best interests of the corporation, but no indemnification shall be
made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such indemnitee has
been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of
his duty to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in
which the action is brought determines that, despite the adjudication of
liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly
and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses. Expenses shall be
paid in advance of the final disposition of any action upon receipt of an
undertaking by or on behalf of the indemnitee to repay such amounts unless it is
ultimately determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by Spacelink. The
foregoing indemnification is not exclusive of any other rights to which those
indemnified may be entitled under any other contract, agreement or law.
Spacelink has agreed to indemnify Messrs. Amman and Henderson pursuant to
Indemnification Agreements dated as of April 18, 1994, on terms identical to
those described above for Messrs. Thrall and Feltovich. The obligations of
Spacelink under these Indemnification Agreements will be assumed by Intercable
upon the closing of the Spacelink Agreement, if such occurs.
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ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The following exhibits, which are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of
Regulation S-K, are filed herewith or, as noted, incorporated by reference
herein:
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2.1 -- Amendment to Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and
Liquidation dated as of October 20, 1994, by and between the
Registrant and Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
2.2 -- Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 20,
1994, between Bell Canada International Inc. and the Registrant.
5 -- Opinion as to the legality of the securities being registered.
7 -- Opinion of Elizabeth M. Steele, Vice President/General Counsel of the
Registrant, as to the liquidation preference of the Registrant's
Class A Common Stock (included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5
hereto).
8 -- Opinion regarding tax matters.
13 -- Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 1994.
23.1 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants.
23.2 -- Consent of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc.
23.3 -- Consent of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
23.4 -- Consent of Salomon Brothers Inc.
23.5 -- Consent of Elizabeth M. Steele, Vice President/General Counsel of the
Registrant (included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5 hereto).
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ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
(1) Prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder
through use of a prospectus which is a part of this Registration Statement, by
any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of
Rule 145(c), the Registrant undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will
contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with
respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to
the information called for by the other items of the applicable form.
(2) Every prospectus: (i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (1)
immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section
10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities
subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration
statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for
purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each
such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for
information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to
Item 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this form, within one business day of
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receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class
mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in
documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement
through the date of responding to the request.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a
post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the
company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and
included in the registration statement when it became effective.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(a) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement
or any material change to such information in the registration
statement;
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed
to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the
registrant's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of any
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-4 and has duly caused this Pre-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 33-54527 to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Englewood
and the State of Colorado on the 26th day of October, 1994.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By: /s/ GLENN R. JONES
(Glenn R. Jones)
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 33-54527 has been
signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ GLENN R. JONES Chairman of the Board and October 26, 1994
(Glenn R. Jones) Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive
Officer)
*/s/ JAMES B. O'BRIEN President and Director October 26, 1994
(James B. O'Brien)
/s/ KEVIN P. COYLE Group Vice President/Finance October 26, 1994
(Kevin P. Coyle) (Principal Financial
Officer)
/s/ LARRY W. KASCHINSKE Controller (Principal October 26, 1994
(Larry W. Kaschinske) Accounting Officer)
*/s/ JAMES J. KREJCI Director October 26, 1994
(James J. Krejci)
*/s/ PATRICK J. LOMBARDI Director October 26, 1994
(Patrick J. Lombardi)
*/s/ RAYMOND L. VIGIL Director October 26, 1994
(Raymond L. Vigil)
Director
(George J. Feltovich)
Director
(Howard O. Thrall)
*By: /s/ ELIZABETH M. STEELE
Elizabeth M. Steele
Attorney-in-Fact
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JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
PROXY SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned, having received the Notice of Special Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on , 1994 and the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus dated , 1994 (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus"),
hereby appoint(s) and and each of them, proxies of the undersigned
(with full power of substitution) to attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders
of Jones Intercable, Inc. ("Intercable") to be held , 1994, and all
adjournments and postponements thereof (the "Meeting").
The undersigned hereby confer(s) upon the proxies and each of them,
discretionary authority to consider and act upon such business matters or
proposals as may properly come before the Meeting in respect to which the
undersigned would be entitled to vote or act and with all powers the undersigned
would possess, if personally present, and especially (but without limitation) to
vote:
1. Approval of an Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation
dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended, with Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
("Spacelink") pursuant to which Intercable will acquire substantially all of
the assets of Spacelink (other than certain shares of Intercable's Common
Stock presently owned by Spacelink), assume all the liabilities of Spacelink
(other than liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders) and issue
3,900,000 shares of Intercable's Class A Common Stock to Spacelink.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
2. Approval of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994, as
amended, with Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") pursuant to which (i)
Intercable will issue up to 7,414,300 shares of Intercable Class A Common
Stock for $27.50 per share, or an aggregate of $203,893,250; (ii) BCI will
agree to invest up to an additional $141,106,750 for shares of Class A Common
Stock of Intercable to maintain its 30% equity interest in the event
Intercable makes future offerings of Intercable Class A Stock; (iii) BCI
would be entitled to designate for nomination up to three persons separately
and up to three persons jointly (with Glenn R. Jones) for election to the
Intercable Board and to designate certain personnel to be retained by
Intercable, at Intercable's expense; and (iv) BCI would obtain certain
contractual rights to approve major corporate actions of Intercable,
including certain issuances of additional equity securities, amendments to
Intercable's Articles of Incorporation and bylaws, certain acquisitions and
dispositions, incurrence of certain long-term debt and certain corporate
reorganization, all as more fully described in the accompanying Proxy
Statement and Prospectus.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
3. IN THEIR DISCRETION ON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
Shares represented by all properly executed proxies will be voted in
accordance with instructions appearing on the proxy. IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS, PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS 1 AND 2 AND IN THE
DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDERS AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS.
Dated , 1994
Signature
Signature
Please sign as name(s) appears on
the stock certificate.
(If joint account, both owners
should sign.)
MARK HERE FOR ADDRESS CHANGE AND NOTE BELOW: / /
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JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
PROXY SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned, having received the Notice of Special Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on , 1994 and the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus dated , 1994 (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus"),
hereby appoint(s) and and each of them, proxies of the undersigned
(with full power of substitution) to attend the Special Meeting of Shareholders
of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink") to be held , 1994, and all
adjournments and postponements thereof (the "Meeting").
The undersigned hereby confer(s) upon the proxies and each of them,
discretionary authority to consider and act upon such business matters or
proposals as may properly come before the Meeting in respect to which the
undersigned would be entitled to vote or act and with all powers the undersigned
would possess, if personally present, and especially (but without limitation) to
vote:
1. Approval of the sale of substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other
than certain shares of Common Stock of Jones Intercable, Inc. presently owned
by Spacelink) and subsequent dissolution of Spacelink, pursuant to an
Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation (the "Spacelink
Agreement"), dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended, between Jones Intercable,
Inc. ("Intercable") and Spacelink. Pursuant to the Spacelink Agreement, (i)
Intercable will acquire substantially all of the assets of Spacelink (other
than certain shares of Common Stock of Intercable presently owned by
Spacelink) and assume all the liabilities of Spacelink (other than
liabilities with respect to Dissenting Shareholders), in exchange for
3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock; (ii) Spacelink will
dissolve and distribute all of the shares of Intercable Common Stock and
Intercable Class A Common Stock held by Spacelink to its shareholders, on a
pro-rata basis; and (iii) Jones International, Ltd. ("International"), a
Colorado corporation, has agreed that a portion of the Intercable Class A
Common Stock that would have been received by it upon the dissolution of
Spacelink will instead be allocated to the other shareholders of Spacelink,
excluding International, its subsidiaries and Mr. Glenn R. Jones.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
2. Approval of a grant to Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") of an option to
acquire all of the Intercable Common Stock held by Spacelink (the "Spacelink-
BCI Option Agreement"). Approval of the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement also
constitutes approval, without any further vote, of the sale of the optioned
shares of Intercable Common Stock if the option is exercised by BCI. The
Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would be effective only if the Spacelink
Transaction (Proposal 1 above) does not close, and if the conditions
contained in the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement are met or waived. If the
Spacelink Agreement closes, the Spacelink-BCI Option Agreement would not
become effective.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
3. IN THEIR DISCRETION ON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
FOR / / AGAINST / / ABSTAIN / /
Shares represented by all properly executed proxies will be voted in
accordance with instructions appearing on the proxy. IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC
INSTRUCTIONS, PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS 1 AND 2 AND IN THE
DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDERS AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS.
Dated , 1994
Signature
Signature
Please sign as name(s) appears on
the stock certificate.
(If joint account, both owners
should sign.)
MARK HERE FOR ADDRESS CHANGE AND NOTE BELOW: / /
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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2.1 -- Amendment to Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation
dated as of October 20, 1994, by and between the Registrant and Jones Spacelink,
Ltd.
2.2 -- Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 20, 1994,
between Bell Canada International Inc. and the Registrant.
5 -- Opinion as to the legality of the securities being registered.
7 -- Opinion of Elizabeth M. Steele, Vice President/General Counsel of the Registrant,
as to the liquidation preference of the Registant's Class A Common Stock
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5 hereto).
8 -- Opinion regarding tax matters.
13 -- Quarterly Report to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 1994.
23.1 -- Consent of Aurther Andersen LLP, independent public accountants.
23.2 -- Consent of Dillon, Read & Co. Inc.
23.3 -- Consent of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
23.4 -- Consent of Salomon Brothers Inc.
23.5 -- Consent of Elizabeth M. Steele, Vice President/General Counsel of the Registrant
(included in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5 hereto).
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EXHIBIT 2.1
AMENDMENT TO EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION
THIS AMENDMENT TO EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND
LIQUIDATION is made as of the 20th day of October, 1994, by and between Jones
Intercable, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Intercable"), and Jones Spacelink,
Ltd., a Colorado corporation ("Spacelink").
RECITALS
A. Intercable and Spacelink have entered into the Exchange
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation, dated as of May 31, 1994
(the "Exchange Agreement"), pursuant to which Intercable has agreed to purchase
and Spacelink has agreed to sell substantially all of the assets of Spacelink
upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein.
B. Intercable and Spacelink desire to make certain amendments to
the Exchange Agreement.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree that the provisions of the Exchange Agreement designated
below shall be amended as follows:
1. Paragraphs B and C of the Recitals to the Exchange Agreement
are amended to read as follows:
B. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement, Intercable desires to acquire from Spacelink, and Spacelink
desires to transfer to Intercable, substantially all of the assets of
Spacelink used or useful in connection with Spacelink's business in
exchange for shares of capital stock of Intercable.
C. Spacelink intends to distribute to its shareholders,
among other things, the shares of capital stock of Intercable acquired
pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise held by Spacelink as part of
the contemplated liquidation and dissolution of Spacelink.
2. Section 1.1(a), defining the term "Tax Ruling," is amended to
read as follows:
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"Tax Ruling" means a private letter ruling issued by the
Internal Revenue Service to Intercable, Spacelink, Jones
International, Ltd., and Glenn R. Jones holding, inter alia, that the
acquisition of substantially all of the Assets (other than Excluded
Assets) by Intercable pursuant to this Agreement will be recognized as
a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(C) or Section
368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and that no gain or loss will be recognized
by Spacelink under Section 361 upon the transfer of the Assets to
Intercable or distribution of the shares of capital stock of
Intercable held by Spacelink in liquidation to its shareholders.
3. Section 2.2(a), pertaining to the definition of the term
"Excluded Assets," is amended to read as follows:
(a) 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock held by
Spacelink on the Closing Date, unless the election to transfer such
shares to Intercable is made pursuant to Section 2.6 hereof;
4. Section 2.4, establishing the Purchase Price, is amended to
read as follows:
2.4 Purchase Price. The consideration payable to Spacelink
for the Assets shall be 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common
Stock and, if the election provided for in Section 2.6 hereof is made,
2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock. The term "Shares" shall
mean 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock if no such
election is made and shall mean 3,900,000 shares of Intercable Class A
Common Stock and 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock if such
election is made. Such shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock and
Intercable Common Stock shall be registered under the Securities Act
in connection with the liquidation and distribution contemplated by
Section 5.11(b). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of Shares
payable to Spacelink shall be increased or decreased by such number of
Shares as is necessary to permit the rounding of fractional shares
pursuant to Section 5.11(c).
5. The Exchange Agreement is amended by adding the following new
Section 2.6:
2.6 Election to Transfer Common Stock. At the election
of Jones International, Ltd. given by notice to Intercable and
Spacelink in writing at any time at or prior to Closing, Spacelink
shall transfer to Intercable, as part of the Assets, the 2,859,240
shares of Intercable Common Stock held by it. If such election is
made, Intercable shall cancel all of such
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shares of Intercable Common Stock received from Spacelink at Closing
and, as part of the purchase price payable to Spacelink pursuant to
Section 2.4 hereof, issue to Spacelink 2,859,240 shares of newly
issued shares of Intercable Common Stock.
6. Section 5.11, providing for a tax-free reorganization and a
plan of liquidation, is amended to read as follows:
5.11 Tax-Free Reorganization; Plan of Liquidation. (a)
Intercable and Spacelink shall use their reasonable best efforts to
cause the transactions contemplated hereby to be recognized as a
tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(C) or Section
368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and any other applicable state or federal
law.
(b) Spacelink hereby covenants and agrees that,
immediately following the Closing, it will take steps to effect its
complete liquidation and distribute all of its assets (excluding the
Reserve but including all capital stock of Intercable), subject to the
provisions of Section 5.11(c), to its shareholders, other than
Dissenting Shareholders. Dissenting Shareholders shall not be
entitled to receive any consideration described in Sections 5.11(b)(i)
or (ii) for their shares of Capital Stock. For each share of Capital
Stock held immediately prior to the Closing, each shareholder of
Spacelink (other than Dissenting Shareholders) shall receive the
following:
(i) 0.03570 shares of Intercable Common Stock; plus
(ii) 0.04869 shares of Intercable Class A Common Stock.
In addition, each Minority Shareholder shall receive 0.04814 shares of
the Intercable Class A Common Stock which would otherwise have been
received by Jones International, Ltd. Jones International Ltd. agrees
to be bound by such allocation.
The exchange ratios described above were calculated as shown
in Exhibit B on the assumption that all of the options held by
Minority Shareholders to acquire Intercable Class A Common Stock were
exercised. If all of such options are not exercised, the exchange
ratios shall be adjusted in the manner shown in Exhibit B.
(c) No fractional shares shall be distributed in
the liquidation distribution pursuant to Sections 5.11(b)(i) or (ii)
hereof. Any fractional share to which a shareholder of Spacelink
would
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otherwise have been entitled shall be rounded up or down to the
nearest whole share.
(d) Promptly after the Closing, Spacelink shall
execute and file Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State
of the State of Colorado. Upon satisfaction of all of its obligations
to Dissenting Shareholders and the distribution of all of its assets
to shareholders in complete liquidation pursuant to Section 5.11(b),
Spacelink shall transfer to Intercable any cash remaining in the
Reserve established pursuant to Section 2.2(c), together with any of
the shares of capital stock of Intercable which would otherwise have
been distributed to Dissenting Shareholders.
7. Section 6.1(c), setting forth a condition to the obligations
of Spacelink and Intercable, is amended as follows:
(c) The Shares (including for purposes of this Section
6.1(c) the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock to be
distributed to shareholders of Spacelink pursuant to Section 5.11
hereof) have been approved for listing on the NASDAQ National Market
System;
8. Section 6.2(d), setting forth a condition to the obligations
of Spacelink, is amended to read as follows:
(d) The Shares (including for purposes of this Section
6.2(d) the 2,859,240 shares of Intercable Common Stock to be
distributed to shareholders of Spacelink pursuant to Section 5.11
hereof) shall have been registered under the Securities Act.
9. Schedule 3.10 to the Exchange Agreement, entitled "Absence of
Certain Changes," is amended to read in the manner set forth in Exhibit A
hereto.
10. Exhibit B to the Exchange Agreement, entitled "Summary of
Exchange Ratio," is amended to read in the manner set forth in Exhibit B
hereto.
11. Paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the General Assignment, Bill of
Sale and Assumption Agreement is amended to read as follows:
1. 2,859,240 shares of Common Stock of Jones Intercable,
Inc., held by Seller on the date hereof.*
____________________
*Delete paragraph and renumber subsequent paragraph if election to
transfer such shares to Intercable made pursuant to Section 2.6 of
the Exchange Agreement.
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12. Effect of Amendment. All terms, provisions, covenants,
representations, warranties, agreements and conditions contained in the
Exchange Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except as expressly
amended hereby and shall not otherwise be deemed waived, modified or amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has executed and delivered this
Amendment to Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation on
the date first above written.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC., a Colorado
corporation
By____________________________
Title: _______________________
JONES SPACELINK, LTD., a Colorado
corporation
By____________________________
Title: _______________________
JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD. (for purposes
of Sections 2.6 and 5.11(b)(ii) of the
Exchange Agreement)
By____________________________
Title: _______________________
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The undersigned hereby consents
to the Amendment to the Exchange
Agreement set forth herein:
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.,
a Canadian corporation
By_____________________________
Title:_________________________
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EXHIBIT B
SUMMARY OF EXCHANGE RATIOS
Jones Spacelink, Ltd., Shares Outstanding as follows:
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CLASS A SHARES
Minority Shares............ 11,689,052
JI, Glenn Jones............ 65,976,148
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Total............ 77,665,200
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CLASS B SHARES
Jones International........ 415,000
Options Outstanding
Minority Options............ 1,374,483
Glenn Jones................. 636,514
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Total............. 2,010,997
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Total Shares Outstanding (including options) = 80,091,197; Total Minority
Shares (1,374,483 + 11,689,052) is 13,063,535.
Distribution to Minority Shareholders as follows:
- Pro Rata Share of Common Stock of Intercable
13,063,535
---------- = .16311 x 2,859,240 = 466,366
80,091,197
Minority receives 466,366 + 13,063,535 = .03570 shares
- Minority to receive 1,265,000 Shares of 3,900,000.
628,878 / 13,063,535 = .04814
636,122 / 13,063,535 = .04869
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1,265,000 / 13,063,535 = .09683 shares
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- Assuming 40,000 options are not exercised:
Total Shares Outstanding 80,051,197
Total Minority Shares 13,023,535
- Common Stock of Intercable
.162691% x 2,859,240 = 465,170
Minority receives 465,170 + 13,023,535 = .03572
- Class A Shares
Minority to receive 1,265,000 out of 3,900,000
1,265,000 / 13,023,535 = .09713
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EXHIBIT 2.2
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT dated as of October 20, 1994 between Bell Canada
International Inc., a Canadian corporation (the "Purchaser") and Jones
Intercable, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the "Company").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the parties have heretofore entered into a Stock Purchase
Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994, (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Agreement as provided
for herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions; References. Unless otherwise specifically
defined herein, each term used herein which is defined in the Agreement shall
have the meaning assigned to such term in the Agreement. Each reference to
"hereof", "hereunder", "herein" and "hereby" and each other similar reference
and each reference to "this Agreement" and each other similar reference
contained in the Agreement shall from and after the date hereof be to the
Agreement as amended hereby.
SECTION 2. Amendment of Section 1.1 of the Agreement. In Section 1.1
of the Agreement, (i) the definition of "Spacelink Agreement" is amended to add
", as amended as of October 20, 1994" at the end of such definition and (ii)
the definition of "Spacelink Shares" is amended by substituting "3,900,000" for
"4,100,000" and adding "(together with any shares of Common Stock transferred
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Spacelink Agreement)" at the end of such
definition.
SECTION 3. Amendment of Section 2.1 of the Agreement. In Section 2.1
of the Agreement, the number "7,500,000" is amended to be "7,414,300", and the
following sentence is added:
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"The parties agree that the number of shares purchased by the
Purchaser at Closing, together with any shares purchased pursuant to
Section 5.4, will equal approximately 30% of the outstanding Capital
Stock, calculated on a fully diluted basis."
SECTION 4. Amendment of Section 5.2 of the Agreement. In Section 5.2
of the Agreement, the clause ", unless Jones International has made an election
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Spacelink Agreement," is added between the word
"and" and the number "2,859,240".
SECTION 5. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the law of the State of Colorado, without regard
to the conflicts of law rules of such state.
SECTION 6. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Amendment may be signed
in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the
same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same
instrument. This Amendment shall become effective as of the date hereof when
each party shall have received a duly executed counterpart hereof signed by the
other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to
be duly executed as of the date first above written.
BELL CANADA INTERNATIONAL INC.
By /s/ MARTINE TURCOTTE
Title: General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
By /s/ ELIZABETH M. STEELE
Title: Vice President/General Counsel
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EXHIBIT 5
(Jones Intercable, Inc. Letterhead)
October 25, 1994
Jones Intercable, Inc.
9697 E. Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Re: Issuance by Jones Intercable, Inc. of up to 3,900,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, and distribution
of 2,859,240 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share of
Jones Intercable, Inc. by Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
Gentlemen:
I have acted as counsel for Jones Intercable, Inc., a Colorado
corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the issuance of the
above-referenced shares of Class A Common Stock and distribution of the
above-referenced shares of Common Stock of the Company, which are the subject
of a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act").
The 3,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company will
be issued to Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink") pursuant to an Exchange
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation between the Company and
Spacelink dated as of May 31, 1994, as amended (the "Agreement"). Also
pursuant to the Agreement, Spacelink will dissolve and will distribute to its
shareholders the aforesaid shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company and
the 2,859,240 shares of Common Stock of the Company, which are presently held
by Spacelink.
In connection with this opinion, I have examined and am familiar
with originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to my satisfaction,
of such
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Jones Intercable, Inc.
October 25, 1994
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documents as I have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinions
set forth herein, including (i) the Registration Statement and amendments
thereto in the form filed by the Company with the Commission, (ii) the Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company, as in effect on the date hereof and
(iii) resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company relating to the
filing of the Registration Statement, the proposed issuance and/or distribution
of the shares described above and related matters. In my examination, I have
relied upon certificates, statements and representations of the Company and
others.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, I am of the opinion that:
1. The 3,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of the
Company to be issued to Spacelink, as contemplated by the Agreement and the
Registration Statement, will be duly and validly authorized and issued shares
of Class A Common Stock of the Company, fully paid and non-assessable. In
addition, the 2,859,240 shares of Common Stock of the Company presently held by
Spacelink and which will be distributed to the Spacelink shareholders have been
duly and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common
Stock of the Company.
2. Pursuant to Section 7-106-401(3) of the Colorado Business
Corporation Act, no distribution may be made if, after giving it effect, a
corporation's total assets would be less than the sum of the total liabilities
plus the amount that would be needed, if the corporation were to be dissolved
at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon
dissolution of shareholders whose preferential rights are superior to those
receiving the distribution. The liquidation preference of the Class A Common
Stock of the Company is a liquidation preference of the kind referred to in the
preceding sentence. Accordingly, under Section 7-108-403(1) of the Colorado
Business Corporation Act, the Company would have an action against the
directors of the Company who vote for or assent to the distribution of the
assets of the Company to its shareholders contrary to the provisions of the
Articles of Incorporation containing such liquidation preference for the Class
A Common Stock.
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Jones Intercable, Inc.
October 25, 1994
Page 3
I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission
as Exhibit 5 to the Registration Statement. I also consent to the reference to
me under the heading "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus included in the
Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Elizabeth M. Steele
Elizabeth M. Steele
General Counsel
EMS/sjl
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EXHIBIT 8
DAVIS, GRAHAM & STUBBS, L.L.C.
A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE
SUITE 4700 SUITE 1200
370 SEVENTEENTH STREET 1225 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.
DENVER, COLORADO 80202 WASHINGTON, D.C. 2006-3919
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE 202-822-8660
POST OFFICE BOX 185 FACSIMILE 202-293-4794
DENVER, COLORADO 80201-0185
TELEPHONE 303-892-9400 TELEX 413726 DGS DVR UD
FACSIMILE 303-893-1379 CABLE DAVGRAM, DENVER
OCTOBER 25, 1994
JONES SPACELINK, LTD.
9697 EAST MINERAL AVENUE
P.O. Box 3309
Englewood, Colorado 80155
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Jones Spacelink, Ltd., a Colorado
corporation ("Spacelink"), in connection with a plan under which Jones
Intercable, Inc., a Colorado Corporation ("Intercable"), would acquire assets
of Spacelink in exchange for shares of Intercable Class A Stock pursuant to the
Exchange Agreement and Plan of Liquidation and Reorganization dated as of May
31, 1994 (the "Spacelink Agreement") between Intercable and Spacelink.
Capitalized terms used in this opinion, unless defined herein, have the
meanings assigned to them in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus contained in
the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, registration number 33-54527.
In connection with this opinion, we have examined originals or copies
of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the Spacelink Agreement, the BCI
Agreement, the Transaction Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 among Glenn R.
Jones, Jones International, Ltd., Bell Canada International Inc. and Spacelink,
and the Ruling Request. We have made such examinations of law as we have deemed
appropriate for purposes of giving the opinion herein expressed. Our opinion
applies only to matters of law.
We express no opinion as to whether the transactions contemplated by
the Spacelink Agreement would qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of
IRC Section 368(a)(1), or on any other matter not expressly set forth herein.
Our opinion is rendered only with respect to laws, and the rules, regulations,
rulings and orders thereunder, that are currently in effect.
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October 25, 1994
Page 2
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that the
discussion captioned "The Spacelink Transaction--Certain Federal Income Tax
Consequences" as set forth in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is correct
in all material respects.
We hereby consent to the references to Davis, Graham & Stubbs, L.L.C.
contained in the Registration Statement, including the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus included therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ DAVIS, GRAHAM & STUBBS, L.L.C.
Davis, Graham & Stubbs, L.L.C.
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EXHIBIT 13
FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
(X) Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 1994
( ) Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ___________
Commission File Number 0-8947
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter
Colorado #84-0613514
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State of incorporation I.R.S. employer I.D.#
9697 East Mineral Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80112
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Address of principal executive office
(303) 792-3111
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Registrant's telephone number
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section l3 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
l934 during the preceding l2 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of Common Stock, as of
October 11, 1994.
4,913,021 - Common Stock, $.01 par value
14,817,088 - Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
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JONES INTERCABLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
I N D E X
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Item 1. Financial Statements
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
August 31, 1994 and May 31, 1994 3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended August 31, 1994 and 1993 5
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended August 31, 1994 and 1993 6
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 1994 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED Jones Intercable, Inc.
BALANCE SHEETS and Subsidiaries
As of August 31 and May 31, 1994
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August 31 May 31
ASSETS (Stated in Thousands)
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 5,847 $ 4,239
RECEIVABLES:
Trade receivables, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $429,300 in August
and $393,900 in May 4,921 5,563
Affiliated entities 17,539 15,611
Other 783 715
INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES:
Property, plant and equipment, at cost 275,990 292,381
Less-accumulated depreciation (117,651) (121,235)
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158,339 171,146
Franchise costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $75,510,300 in August
and $76,113,800 in May 68,894 73,769
Cost in excess of interests in net assets
purchased, net of accumulated amortization
of $5,226,000 in August and $5,918,600 in May 33,585 39,306
Noncompete agreement, net of accumulated
amortization of $766,600 in August and
$737,900 in May 383 412
Subscriber lists, net of accumulated
amortization of $29,713,100 in August and
$30,421,500 in May 16,061 18,524
Investments in domestic cable television
partnerships and affiliates 38,054 34,346
Investments in foreign cable television properties 62,143 57,752
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN CABLE TELEVISION PROPERTIES 377,459 395,255
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DEFERRED TAX ASSET, net of valuation
allowance of $33,692,000 in August and
$37,785,000 in May 3,862 3,862
DEPOSITS, PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS 23,667 23,240
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 434,078 $ 448,485
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The accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED Jones Intercable, Inc.
BALANCE SHEETS and Subsidiaries
As of August 31 and May 31, 1994
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August 31 May 31
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT (Stated in Thousands)
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LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 33,373 $ 37,260
Subscriber prepayments and deposits 5,585 5,275
Subordinated debentures and other debt 280,718 280,907
Credit facility 42,000 63,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 361,676 386,442
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SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000
shares authorized; 16,062,502 shares issued
at August 31 and May 31 161 161
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 5,550,000 shares
authorized; 5,498,539 shares issued
at August 31 and May 31 55 55
Additional paid-in capital 189,745 189,679
Accumulated deficit (103,177) (113,470)
Less: 1,830,932 shares of Common
Stock and Class A Common Stock held in
Treasury, at cost, at August 31 and May 31 (14,382) (14,382)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT 72,402 62,043
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT $ 434,078 $ 448,485
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The accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED Jones Intercable, Inc.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS and Subsidiaries
For the three months ended August 31, 1994 and 1993
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For the Three Months Ended
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August 31, 1994 August 31, 1993
(Stated in Thousands Except Per Share Data)
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REVENUES FROM CABLE TELEVISION OPERATIONS:
Subscriber service fees $ 29,705 $ 28,013
Management fees 4,504 4,360
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TOTAL REVENUES 34,209 32,373
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating expenses 18,596 16,260
General and administrative expenses
(including approximately $877,000 and
$949,000 of related party expenses in 1994
and 1993, respectively) 1,746 2,008
Depreciation and amortization 11,012 10,514
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OPERATING INCOME 2,855 3,591
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense (9,282) (8,669)
Equity in losses of affiliated entities (547) (909)
Interest income 1,141 789
Gain on sale of assets 15,496 -
Other, net 630 (654)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,293 (5,852)
Income tax benefit - -
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 10,293 $ (5,852)
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PRIMARY EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: $ .51 (.34)
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: $ .50
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AVERAGE NUMBER OF CLASS A COMMON AND
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 19,730 17,150
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The accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these statements.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF Jones Intercable, Inc.
CASH FLOWS and Subsidiaries
For the three months ended August 31, 1994 and 1993
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For the Three Months Ended
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August 31, 1994 August 31, 1993
(Stated in Thousands)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 10,293 $ (5,852)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 11,012 10,514
Equity in losses of partnerships 547 909
Class A Stock option expense 66 -
Gain on sale of assets (15,496) -
Decrease in trade receivables 642 32
Decrease (increase) in other receivables, prepaid
expenses and other assets 1,548 (1,320)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued
liabilities and subscriber prepayments and deposits (3,703) (2,341)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 4,909 1,942
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of cable television system 35,587 -
Investment in Mind Extension University (4,242) (3,708)
Purchase of property and equipment (5,620) (3,151)
Investments in cable television partnerships (4,515) (2,359)
Deferred acquisition costs (2,185) -
Other, net 791 792
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 19,816 (8,426)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings 16,500 9,000
Repayment of debt (37,500) -
Proceeds from issuance of Class A Common Stock - 20
Increase in accounts receivable from affiliated entities (1,928) (3,411)
Other, net (189) (42)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (23,117) 5,567
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Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,608 (917)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 4,239 1,131
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 5,847 $ 214
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The accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial
statements are an integral part of these statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED Jones Intercable, Inc.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and Subsidiaries
(1) This Form 10-Q is being filed by Jones Intercable, Inc. (the "Company") in
conformity with the SEC requirements for unaudited financial statements and
does not contain all of the necessary footnote disclosures required for a fair
presentation of the Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations and Statements of
Cash Flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
However, in the opinion of management, this data includes all adjustments,
consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the
Company's financial position at August 31, 1994 and May 31, 1994 and its
results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended August 31, 1994
and 1993. Results of operations for these periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
(2) On November 12, 1993, the Company announced that negotiations had
commenced regarding the possible acquisition by the Company of substantially
all of the assets of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. ("Spacelink") in return for the
issuance of Class A Common Stock of the Company to Spacelink (the "Spacelink
Transaction"). On June 2, 1994, the Company announced that a definitive
agreement had been reached with Spacelink. Pursuant to that agreement, the
Company would issue 4,100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to Spacelink in
exchange for substantially all of the assets of Spacelink. The closing is
subject to a number of conditions, including the approval of the shareholders
of the Company and the approval of the shareholders of Spacelink. As of August
31, 1994, the Company had incurred $2,744,000 of cost relating to this
transaction. Such costs have been deferred and will be considered part of the
purchase price of Spacelink.
(3) The Company and Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") have entered into
an agreement whereby BCI is expected to acquire an approximate 30 percent
equity interest in the Company through the purchase of Class A Common Stock of
the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, BCI is expected to invest
$400,000,000 over time. The original investment is expected to be in two
installments: the purchase by BCI of 2,500,000 newly issued shares of Class A
Common Stock of the Company at $22 per share for $55,000,000, and the purchase
by BCI at closing of 7,500,000 newly issued shares of Class A Common Stock of
the Company at $27.50 per share for approximately $206,000,000, resulting in a
30 percent equity interest in the Company for a total consideration of
approximately $261,000,000. The Company received the $55,000,000 initial
investment, representing an approximate 13% interest in the Company, in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1994. The $55,000,000 was used to reduce amounts
outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility. BCI also has
committed to invest up to an additional $139,000,000 to maintain its 30 percent
interest in the event the Company offers additional Class A Common Stock. BCI
has the right to maintain or increase its ownership by investing amounts beyond
the initial $400,000,000 commitment.
In addition, Jones International, Ltd. ("International"), which is
wholly-owned by Glenn R. Jones, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, has agreed to grant BCI an option to acquire certain shares of the
Common Stock of the Company. Except in limited circumstances, the option will
only be exercisable during the eighth year after closing. Its exercise would
result in BCI holding a sufficient number of shares of the Common Stock of the
Company to enable it to elect 75 percent of the Company's Board of Directors.
BCI also has agreed to invest in a number of affiliates of International which
are engaged in the telecommunications and distribution businesses.
Closing of the BCI transaction, which is subject to certain conditions, is
expected to occur in December 1994.
(4) On January 7, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with Bresnan
Communications Company ("Bresnan") to sell the Company's Gaston County, North
Carolina cable television system (the "Gaston System") to Bresnan for
$36,500,000, subject to normal closing adjustments. Closing on this
transaction occurred July 25, 1994. The Company paid The Jones Group, Ltd.
$912,500 for brokerage services related to this sale. Proceeds from the sale
of the Gaston System were used to repay amounts outstanding on the Company's
credit
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facility. The Company recognized a gain before income taxes of $15,496,400, or
$.88 per share, related to this transaction.
(5) During fiscal 1992 and 1993, the Company invested $10,000,000 in Mind
Extension University, Inc., ("ME/U"), an affiliated company that provides
educational programming through affiliated and unaffiliated cable television
systems, for 25% of the stock of ME/U, which also received certain advertising
avails and administrative and marketing considerations from the Company. The
number of shares of Class A Common Stock of ME/U issued to the Company was
based on the average of two separate independent appraisals of ME/U. In May
1993 and in December 1993, the Board of Directors of the Company also approved
a $10,000,000 advance and a $5,000,000 advance, respectively, to ME/U. Of
these advances, one-half will be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock
of ME/U at a price per share equal to the value of such shares as established
by the next equity investment in ME/U by an unaffiliated party. Any amount not
converted into equity will earn interest at the Company's weighted average cost
of borrowing plus two percent. As of May 31, 1994, all of the $15,000,000 had
been advanced. On May 3, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Company approved
an additional $5,000,000 advance to ME/U on an as-needed basis, interest is at
the Company's weighted average cost of borrowing plus two percent. As of
August 31, 1994, the total amount of $5,000,000 had been advanced. These
advances have been reflected as investments in cable television partnerships
and affiliates on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their
expected long-term nature. At August 31, 1994, the Company's aggregate
investment in ME/U totaled $30,000,000.
(6) In fiscal 1993, the Company entered into a license agreement with Jones
Space Segment, Inc. ("Space Segment"), an affiliate of International, to use a
non-preemptible transponder on a domestic communications satellite that Space
Segment currently leases. The Company paid Space Segment $2,400,000 over a
twelve-month period beginning on or about December 15, 1992, the delivery date
of the transponder. On November 9, 1993, the Company extended the term of the
license agreement through December 31, 1994 on the same terms and conditions as
the previous agreement. The Company and Space Segment subsequently terminated
the 1993 license agreement and entered into a new license agreement. Under the
new license agreement, the Company, Jones Infomercial Networks, Inc. ("PIN")
and Jones Computer Network, Ltd. ("JCN"), affiliates of International, have a
license to use the transponder for their respective purposes. Under the terms
of the new agreement, the Company agreed to pay Space Segment $200,000 per
month from January 1994 through March 1994 and the Company and PIN each agreed
to pay $100,000 per month beginning April 1994 and until the launch of JCN, in
September 1994. Thereafter the Company, PIN and JCN will each pay $66,667 per
month. Space Segment has the right to terminate the license at any time upon
30 days' written notice to the Company. The Company recognized $300,000 and
$500,000 of rental expense related to these lease agreements during the three
months ended August 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
(7) The Company owns a 38% interest in Jones Global Group, Ltd. ("Jones Global
Group"), a Colorado corporation of which 62% is owned by International. On
July 22, 1994, Jones Global Group and certain of Jones Global Group's
wholly-owned subsidiaries transferred all of their interests in their
cable/telephony properties in the United Kingdom to Bell Cablemedia plc, a
public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, in
exchange for 3,663,584 American Depository Shares ("ADSs") representing
18,317,920 Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia. Also on July 22, 1994, the
Company and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries transferred all of their
interests in their cable/telephony properties in the United Kingdom to Bell
Cablemedia in exchange for 6,035,648 ADSs representing 30,178,240 Ordinary
Shares of Bell Cablemedia. As a result of these transactions, the Company and
Jones Global Group no longer own any direct interest in cable/telephony
properties in the United Kingdom.
Prior to the closing of these transactions, Bell Cablemedia was indirectly
owned 80% by BCI and 20% by Cable and Wireless plc ("C&W"). The Company's and
Jones Global Group's agreement to contribute their United Kingdom holdings to
Bell Cablemedia was contingent upon the successful completion of Bell
Cablemedia's initial public offering, which closed on July 22, 1994. The
initial offering price for the ADSs was $17.00 per ADS. As part of the initial
offering, Jones Global Group sold 1,100,000 ADSs providing net cash proceeds of
$17,547,888.
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The ADSs received by the Company are "restricted securities" within the
meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act"), and the Company will not be able to sell its ADSs unless an
exemption from registration under the Securities Act is available or unless its
ADSs are registered by a subsequent registration statement. Bell Cablemedia,
BCI, C&W, the Company and Jones Global Group have agreed that, until after
January 10, 1995, they will not sell or otherwise dispose of any ADSs or
Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia (except for those ADSs received by Jones
Global Group that were sold as part of the ADS Offerings) without prior written
consent of the lead U.S. underwriters of the ADS Offerings.
After giving effect to Bell Cablemedia's acquisition of the United Kingdom
holdings of the Company and Jones Global Group and the closings of the ADSs
Offerings on July 22, 1994, BCI indirectly owns approximately 42.2%, C&W
indirectly owns approximately 12.8%, the Company owns approximately 9.7% and
Jones Global Group owns approximately 4.2% of the issued and outstanding shares
of Bell Cablemedia. Based upon the quoted market price of $24.13 per ADS at
October 12, 1994, the quoted market value of the Company's direct investment
totaled approximately $145,640,000. The Company's indirect investment, through
its 38% ownership of Jones Global Group, totaled $23,507,000. Due to the
affiliated nature of the transaction and the Company's indirect continuing
interest in the UK properties, the investment in Bell Cablemedia is reflected
at the Company's cost. At August 31, 1994, the Company's net investment in
Bell Cablemedia totaled approximately $54,119,363.
The Company paid an advisory fee of pound sterling 414,854 (approximately
$632,600) to Jones Financial Group in fiscal 1995 for its services to the
Company in connection with the aforementioned United Kingdom transactions.
Jones Global Group paid an advisory fee of pound sterling 251,812
(approximately $384,000) to Jones Financial Group for its services to Jones
Global Group in connection with the aforementioned United Kingdom transactions.
Jones Financial Group is owned by International and Glenn R. Jones.
Jones Spanish Holdings, Inc. ("Spanish Holdings") is an affiliate
indirectly owned 38% by the Company and 62% by International. The Company has
made advances totaling $164,200 during the first quarter of fiscal 1995, and
has advanced a total of $7,928,200 as of August 31, 1994 to fund Spanish
Holdings' activities to date. These advances have been reflected as investments
in foreign cable television properties on the Company's Consolidated Balance
Sheets due to their long-term nature, with interest charged at the Company's
weighted average cost of borrowing. The Company's net investment in all of its
Spanish activities was approximately $8,023,800 at August 31, 1994. In June
1994, Spanish Holdings agreed to transfer all of its interests in its
cable/telephony properties in Spain to Bell Cablemedia in exchange for 190,148
ADSs representing 950,740 Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia. The closing of
this transaction occurred October 13, 1994. The ADSs to be received by Spanish
Holdings will be restricted securities within the meaning of Rule 144 under the
Securities Act, and Spanish Holdings will agree not to sell or otherwise
dispose of any ADSs or Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia until after January
10, 1995.
(8) On June 18, 1993, the Company filed two shelf registration statements with
the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the offering of $500,000,000
of Senior Debt Securities, Senior Subordinated Debt Securities and Subordinated
Debt Securities and the offering of 6,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of
the Company. These registration statements are effective, but no securities
have been sold pursuant thereto except for 2,500,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock sold to BCI in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1994. The proceeds from
these offerings would be added to the general funds of the Company and may be
used to make acquisitions of cable television systems or interests therein.
(9) Net income (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Common Stock is
based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods.
Common stock equivalents were not significant to the computation of primary
earnings (loss) per share. Conversion of the Convertible Subordinated
Debentures to Class A Common Stock was assumed for calculation of fully diluted
earnings per share and is not presented for the period in which the calculation
was anti-dilutive.
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(10) For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company
considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents. No amounts were paid or received
relating to income taxes during the three months ended August 31, 1994 and
1993. Approximately $11,628,000 and $11,039,100 of interest expense was paid
during the three months ended August 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively. No
material non-cash investing or financing transactions were recorded during the
first three months of fiscal 1994 and 1993.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Company historically has grown by acquiring, constructing and managing
cable television systems for the account of public limited partnerships that it
has sponsored. In addition to acquisitions through Company-managed limited
partnerships, the Company has acquired systems and franchises for its own
account, which have been financed primarily through borrowed funds. The
Company currently plans to focus the majority of its acquisition efforts on
acquiring cable television systems for its own account, subject to the
availability of debt and/or equity financing. No more systems will be acquired
for the managed partnerships.
On November 12, 1993, the Company announced that negotiations had
commenced regarding the possible acquisition by the Company of substantially
all of the assets of Spacelink in return for the issuance of Class A Common
Stock of the Company to Spacelink (the "Spacelink Transaction"). On June 2,
1994, the Company announced that a definitive agreement had been reached with
Spacelink. Pursuant to that agreement, the Company would issue 4,100,000
shares of Class A Common Stock to Spacelink in exchange for substantially all
of the assets of Spacelink. The closing is subject to a number of conditions,
including the approval of the shareholders of the Company and the approval of
the shareholders of Spacelink.
The Company and Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") have entered into
an agreement whereby BCI is expected to acquire an approximate 30 percent
equity interest in the Company through the purchase of Class A Common Stock of
the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, BCI is expected to invest
$400,000,000 over time. The original investment is expected to be in two
installments: the purchase by BCI of 2,500,000 newly issued shares of Class A
Common Stock of the Company at $22 per share for $55,000,000, and the purchase
by BCI at closing of 7,500,000 newly issued shares of Class A Common Stock of
the Company at $27.50 per share for approximately $206,000,000 resulting in a
30 percent equity interest for a total consideration of approximately
$261,000,000. The Company received the $55,000,000 initial investment,
representing an approximate 13% interest in the Company, in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 1994. The $55,000,000 was used to reduce amounts outstanding under
the Company's revolving credit facility. BCI also was committed to invest up
to an additional $139,000,000 to maintain its 30 percent interest in the event
the Company offers additional Class A Common Stock. BCI has the right to
maintain or increase its ownership by investing amounts beyond the initial
$400,000,000 commitment.
In addition, Jones International, Ltd. ("International"), which is
wholly-owned by Glenn R. Jones, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, would grant BCI an option to acquire certain shares of the Common
Stock of the Company. Except in limited circumstances, the option would only
be exercisable during the eighth year after closing. Its exercise would result
in BCI holding a sufficient number of shares of the Common Stock of the Company
to enable it to elect 75 percent of the Company's Board of Directors. BCI
would also invest in a number of affiliates of International which are engaged
in the telecommunications and distribution businesses.
Closing of the BCI transaction, which is subject to certain conditions, is
expected to occur in December 1994.
The Company purchased property, plant and equipment totaling approximately
$5,620,000 during the three months ended August 31, 1994. Such expenditures
were principally the result of the following: (a) new extension projects, drop
materials, converters and plant rebuild projects in the Alexandria, Virginia,
Anne Arundel, Maryland and North Augusta, South Carolina systems; (b) new
extension projects, drop materials and various maintenance projects in the Pima
County, Arizona and Charles County, Maryland systems; and (c) converters and
drop materials in the Walnut Valley, California system. Estimated capital
expenditures for the
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remainder of fiscal 1995 are approximately $25,000,000. The level of
expenditures will depend, in part, upon the Company's determination as to the
proper scope and timing of such expenditures in light of the rules and
regulations adopted in connection with the 1992 Cable Act, and the Company's
liquidity position.
On January 7, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with Bresnan
Communications Company ("Bresnan") to sell the Company's Gaston County, North
Carolina cable television system (the "Gaston System") to Bresnan for
$36,500,000, subject to normal closing adjustments. Closing on this
transaction occurred July 25, 1994. The Company paid The Jones Group, Ltd.
$912,500 for brokerage services related to this sale. Proceeds from the sale
of the Gaston System were used to repay amounts outstanding on the Company's
credit facility. The Company recognized a gain before income taxes of
$15,496,400, or $.88 per share, related to this transaction.
The Company owns a 38% interest in Jones Global Group, Ltd. ("Jones Global
Group"), a Colorado corporation of which 62% is owned by International. On
July 22, 1994, Jones Global Group and certain of Jones Global Group's
wholly-owned subsidiaries transferred all of their interests in their
cable/telephony properties in the United Kingdom to Bell Cablemedia plc, a
public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, in
exchange for 3,663,584 American Depository Shares ("ADSs") representing
18,317,920 Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia. Also on July 22, 1994, the
Company and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries transferred all of their
interests in their cable/telephony properties in the United Kingdom to Bell
Cablemedia in exchange for 6,035,648 ADSs representing 30,178,240 Ordinary
Shares of Bell Cablemedia. As a result of these transactions, the Company and
Jones Global Group no longer own any direct interest in cable/telephony
properties in the United Kingdom.
Prior to the closing of these transactions, Bell Cablemedia was indirectly
owned 80% by BCI and 20% by Cable and Wireless plc ("C&W"). The Company's and
Jones Global Group's agreement to contribute their United Kingdom holdings to
Bell Cablemedia was contingent upon the successful completion of Bell
Cablemedia's initial public offering, which also closed on July 22, 1994. The
initial offering price for the ADSs was $17.00 per ADS. As part of the initial
offering Jones Global Group sold 1,100,000 ADSs providing net cash proceeds of
$17,547,888.
The ADSs received by the Company are "restricted securities" within the
meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act"), and the Company will not be able to sell its ADSs unless an
exemption from registration under the Securities Act is available or unless its
ADSs are registered by a subsequent registration statement. Bell Cablemedia,
BCI, C&W, the Company and Jones Global Group have agreed that, until after
January 10, 1995, they will not sell or otherwise dispose of any ADSs or
Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia (except for those ADSs received by Jones
Global Group that were sold as part of the ADS Offerings) without prior written
consent of the lead U.S. underwriters of the ADS Offerings.
After giving effect to Bell Cablemedia's acquisition of the United Kingdom
holdings of the Company and Jones Global Group and the closings of the ADS
Offerings on July 22, 1994, BCI indirectly owns approximately 42.2%, C&W
indirectly owns approximately 12.8%, the Company owns approximately 9.7% and
Jones Global Group owns approximately 4.2% of the issued and outstanding shares
of Bell Cablemedia. Based upon the quoted market price of $24.13 per ADS at
October 12, 1994, the quoted market value of the Company's direct investment
totaled approximately $145,640,000. The Company's indirect investment, through
its 38% ownership of Jones Global Group, totaled $23,507,000. Due to the
affiliated nature of the transaction and the Company's indirect continuing
interest in the UK properties, the investment in Bell Cablemedia is reflected
at the Company's cost. At August 31, 1994 the Company's net investment in Bell
Cablemedia totaled approximately $54,119,363.
The Company paid an advisory fee of pound sterling 414,854 (approximately
$632,600) to Jones Financial Group, Ltd. ("Jones Financial Group"), an
affiliate of International, in fiscal 1995 for its services to the Company in
connection with the aforementioned United Kingdom transactions. Jones Global
Group paid an advisory fee of
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pound sterling 251,812 (approximately $384,000) to Jones Financial Group for
its services to Jones Global Group in connection with the aforementioned United
Kingdom transactions.
Jones Spanish Holdings, Inc. ("Spanish Holdings") is an affiliate
indirectly owned 38% by the Company and 62% by International. The Company has
made advances totaling $164,200 during the first quarter of fiscal 1995, and
has advanced a total of $7,928,200 as of August 31, 1994 to fund Spanish
Holdings' activities to date. These advances have been reflected as
investments in foreign cable television properties on the Company's
Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their long-term nature, with interest
charged at the Company's weighted average cost of borrowing. In June 1994,
Spanish Holdings agreed to transfer all of its interests in its cable/telephony
properties in Spain to Bell Cablemedia in exchange for 190,148 ADSs
representing 950,740 Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia. The closing of this
transaction occurred October 13, 1994. The ADSs to be received by Spanish
Holdings will be restricted securities within the meaning of Rule 144 under the
Securities Act, and Spanish Holdings will agree not to sell or otherwise
dispose of any ADSs or Ordinary Shares of Bell Cablemedia until after January
10, 1995.
During fiscal 1992 and 1993, the Company invested $10,000,000 in Mind
Extension University, Inc., ("ME/U") an affiliated company that provides
educational programming through affiliated and unaffiliated cable television
systems, for 25% of the stock of ME/U, which also received certain advertising
avails and administrative and marketing considerations from the Company. The
number of shares of Class A Common Stock of ME/U issued to the Company was
based on the average of two separate independent appraisals of ME/U. In May
1993 and in December 1993, the Board of Directors of the Company also approved
a $10,000,000 advance and a $5,000,000 advance, respectively, to ME/U. Of
these advances, one-half will be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock
of ME/U at a price per share equal to the value of such shares as established
by the next equity investment in ME/U by an unaffiliated party. Any amount not
converted into equity will earn interest at the Company's weighted average cost
of borrowing plus two percent. As of May 31, 1994, all of the $15,000,000 had
been advanced. On May 3, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Company approved
an additional $5,000,000 advance to ME/U on an as-needed basis, interest is at
the Company's weighted average cost of borrowing plus two percent. As of
August 31, 1994, the total amount of $5,000,000 had been advanced. These
advances have been reflected as investments in cable television partnerships
and affiliates on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their
expected long-term nature. At August 31, 1994, the Company's aggregate
investment in ME/U totaled $30,000,000.
On December 8, 1992, the Company entered into a $300,000,000 reducing
revolving credit agreement with a number of commercial banks. The amount of
borrowings available under this agreement remains at $300,000,000 through May
31, 1995, after which availability is reduced quarterly until expiration on
November 30, 2000. Interest on amounts outstanding under the credit facility
range from LIBOR plus 1 3/8% to LIBOR plus 2 1/2% depending upon whether
certain financial ratios have been achieved. For the three months ended August
31, 1994, the Company's effective interest rate on the credit facility was
7.1%. A fee of 1/2% per annum on the unused portion of the new commitment is
also required. Substantially all of the Company's cable television related
assets are pledged as security under the agreement. At August 31, 1994, the
Company had $42,000,000 outstanding under the credit facility, leaving
$258,000,000 of potential availability on this credit facility of which the
Company can access only approximately $43,000,000 due to covenant restrictions.
From time to time, the Company may make loans to its managed limited
partnerships. As of August 31, 1994, the Company had advanced funds to various
managed partnerships and other affiliates of the Company totaling approximately
$17,539,000, an increase of approximately $1,928,000 over the amount advanced at
May 31, 1994. A significant portion of these advances represents funds for
capital expansion and improvements of properties owned by partnerships where
additional credit sources were not then available to the partnerships. These
advances reduce the Company's available cash and its liquidity. The Company
anticipates the repayment of these advances over time. These advances bear
interest at rates equal to the Company's weighted average cost of borrowing.
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In fiscal 1993, the Company entered into a license agreement with Jones
Space Segment, Inc. ("Space Segment"), an affiliate of International, to use a
non-preemptible transponder on a domestic communications satellite that Space
Segment currently leases. The Company paid Space Segment $2,400,000 over a
twelve-month period beginning on or about December 15, 1992, the delivery date
of the transponder. On November 9, 1993, the Company extended the term of the
license agreement through December 31, 1994 on the same terms and conditions as
the previous agreement. The Company and Space Segment subsequently terminated
the 1993 license agreement and entered into a new license agreement. Under the
new license agreement, the Company, Jones Infomercial Networks, Inc. ("PIN")
and Jones Computer Network, Ltd. ("JCN"), affiliates of International, have a
license to use the transponder for their respective purposes. Under the terms
of the new agreement, the Company agreed to pay Space Segment $200,000 per
month from January 1994 through March 1994 and the Company and PIN each agreed
to pay $100,000 per month beginning April 1994 and until the launch of JCN, in
September 1994. Thereafter the Company, PIN and JCN will each pay $66,667 per
month. Space Segment has the right to terminate the license at any time upon
30 days' written notice to the Company. The Company recognized $300,000 and
$500,000 of rental expense related to these lease agreements during the three
months ended August 31, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
On June 18, 1993, the Company filed two shelf registration statements with
the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the offering of $500,000,000
of Senior Debt Securities, Senior Subordinated Debt Securities and Subordinated
Debt Securities and the offering of 6,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of
the Company. These registration statements are effective, but no securities
have been sold pursuant thereto except for 2,500,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock sold to BCI in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1994. The proceeds from
these offerings would be added to the general funds of the Company and may be
used to make acquisitions of cable television systems or interests therein and
for general corporate purposes. At August 31, 1994, the Company has
$279,368,000 of Subordinated Debentures outstanding. These debentures do not
require any cash payments for sinking fund requirements until June 2002. The
Company is in compliance with covenant restrictions regarding these debentures.
The Company intends to expand its business in the future; however, the
Company's ability to expand will be limited by the availability of capital and
the availability of cable television investments suitable for the Company. The
strategic relationship the Company has agreed to enter into with BCI, in which
BCI would purchase a 30 percent interest in the Company, would provide the
funding to further the Company's strategic plans. The Company believes it will
meet its capital needs, service its obligations, and maintain its liquidity
using cash flow from operations, the sale of its own equity or debt securities,
subject to market conditions, and borrowings under the Company's credit
facility.
Regulatory Matters
Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition
Act of 1992 (the "1992 Cable Act"), which became effective on December 4, 1992.
This legislation has caused significant changes to the regulatory environment
in which the cable television industry operates. The 1992 Cable Act generally
allows for a greater degree of regulation of the cable television industry.
Under the 1992 Cable Act's definition of effective competition, nearly all
cable systems in the United States, including those owned and managed by the
Company, are subject to rate regulation of basic cable services. In addition,
the 1992 Cable Act allows the FCC to regulate rates for non-basic service tiers
other than premium services in response to complaints filed by franchising
authorities and/or cable subscribers. In April 1993, the FCC adopted
regulations governing rates for basic and non-basic services. The FCC's rules
became effective on September 1, 1993.
In compliance with these rules, the Company reduced rates charged for
certain regulated services effective September 1, 1993. These reductions
resulted in some decrease in revenues and operating income before depreciation
and amortization; however the decrease was not as severe as originally
anticipated. The Company has undertaken actions to mitigate a portion of these
reductions primarily through (a) new service offerings in some systems, (b)
product re-marketing and re-packaging and (c) marketing efforts directed at
non-subscribers.
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On February 22, 1994, the FCC adopted several additional rate orders
including an order which revised its earlier-announced regulatory scheme with
respect to rates. The FCC's new regulations will generally require rate
reductions, absent a successful cost-of-service showing, of 17% of September
30, 1992 rates, adjusted for inflation, channel modifications, equipment costs,
and increases in programming costs. However, the FCC held rate reductions in
abeyance in certain systems. The new regulations became effective on May 15,
1994, but operators could elect to defer rate reductions to July 14, 1994, so
long as they made no changes in their rates and did not restructure service
offerings between May 15 and July 14.
On February 22, 1994, the FCC also adopted interim cost-of-service
regulations. Rate reductions will not be required where it is successfully
demonstrated that rates for basic and other regulated programming services are
justified and reasonable using cost-of-service standards. The FCC established
an interim industry-wide 11.25% permitted rate of return, and requested
comments on whether this standard and other interim cost-of-service standards
should be made permanent. The FCC also established a presumption that
acquisition costs above a system's book value should be excluded from the rate
base, but the FCC will consider individual showings to rebut this presumption.
The need for special rate relief will also be considered by the FCC if an
operator demonstrates that the rates set by a cost-of-service proceeding would
constitute confiscation of investment, and that, absent a higher rate, the
return necessary to operate and to attract investment could not be maintained.
The FCC will establish a uniform system of accounts for operators that elect
cost-of-service rate regulation, and the FCC has adopted affiliate transaction
regulations. After a rate has been set pursuant to a cost-of-service showing,
rate increases for regulated services will be indexed for inflation, and
operators will also be permitted to increase rates in response to increases in
costs beyond their control, such as taxes and increased programming costs.
The Company has elected to file cost-of-service showings for the following
Company-owned cable television systems: Jefferson County, Colorado; Charles
County, Maryland; Pima County, Arizona; Alexandria, Virginia; and North
Augusta, South Carolina. For these systems, the Company anticipates no further
reductions in revenues or operating income before depreciation and amortization
resulting from the FCC's rate regulations. The Company's Anne Arundel,
Maryland cable television system is subject to effective competition as defined
by the 1992 Cable Act and as a result, is not subject to the rate regulation.
The Company complied with the new benchmark regulations and reduced rates in
its Oxnard and Walnut Valley, California cable television systems. The
annualized reduction of revenues and operating income before depreciation and
amortization in these two systems is approximately $800,000, or 1%, and
approximately $800,000, or 2%, respectively. The Company will continue its
efforts to mitigate the effect of such rate reductions. In addition, as a
result of the Company's managed partnerships' compliance with the 1992 Cable
Act and the corresponding reduction in Partnership revenues, the Company
anticipates an annualized reduction in management fee revenue of approximately
$100,000, or 1%.
The Company's ability to borrow under its credit facility, as discussed
below, is in part a function of the Company's ratio of debt to cash flow.
Based upon the effect of the 1992 Cable Act and the reduction in the Company's
annualized cash flow, the Company's borrowing base has correspondingly been
decreased. However, after consideration of such decreases in revenues and cash
flow, the Company has maintained compliance with the terms of its debt
agreements, as amended, for the three months ended August 31, 1994 and expects
to maintain compliance through fiscal 1995.
The 1992 Cable Act also contains new broadcast signal carriage
requirements, and the FCC has adopted regulations implementing the statutory
requirements. These new rules allow a local commercial broadcast television
station to elect whether to demand that a cable system carry its signal or to
require the cable system to negotiate with the station for "retransmission
consent." A cable system is generally required to devote up to one-third of
its activated channel capacity for the mandatory carriage of local commercial
broadcast stations, and non-commercial television stations are also given
mandatory carriage rights, although such stations are not given the option to
negotiate retransmission consent for the carriage of their signals by cable
systems. Additionally, cable systems also are required to obtain
retransmission consent from all commercial television stations (except for
commercial satellite-delivered independent "superstations"), which do not elect
mandatory
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carriage, commercial radio stations and, in some instances, low-power
television stations carried by cable systems. The retransmission consent rules
went into effect on October 6, 1993. Throughout all cable television systems
owned or managed by the Company, only one broadcast station withheld its
consent to retransmission of its signal, and was no longer carried on October
6, 1993. As of October 11, 1993, however, the broadcast station had given its
consent, and its signal was restored to that cable system.
There have been several lawsuits filed by cable operators and programmers
in Federal court challenging various aspects of the 1992 Cable Act, including
provisions relating to mandatory broadcast signal carriage, retransmission
consent, access to cable programming, rate regulations, commercial leased
channels and public access channels. On April 8, 1993, a three-judge Federal
district court panel issued a decision upholding the constitutionality of the
mandatory signal carriage requirements of the 1992 Cable Act. That decision
was appealed directly to the United States Supreme Court. The United States
Supreme Court vacated the lower court decision on June 27, 1994 and remanded
the case to the district court for further development of a factual record.
The Court's majority determined that the must-carry rules were content neutral,
but that it was not yet proven that the rules were needed to preserve the
economic health of the broadcasting industry. In the interim, the must-carry
rules will remain in place during the pendency of the proceedings in district
court. In 1993, a Federal district court for the District of Columbia upheld
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act concerning rate regulation, retransmission
consent, restrictions on vertically integrated cable television operators and
programmers, mandatory carriage of programming on commercial leased channels
and public, educational and governmental access channels and the exemption for
municipalities from civil damage liability arising out of local regulation of
cable services. The 1992 Cable Act's provisions providing for multiple
ownership limits for cable operators and advance notice of free previews for
certain programming services have been found unconstitutional, and these
decisions have been appealed. In November 1993, the United states Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia held that the FCC's regulations
implemented pursuant to Section 10 of the 1992 Cable Act, which permit cable
operators to ban indecent programming on public, educational or governmental
access channels or leased access channels, were unconstitutional, but the court
has agreed to reconsider its decision. All of these decisions construing
provisions of the 1992 Cable Act and the FCC's implementing regulations have
been or are expected to be appealed.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues. The Company derives its revenues from three primary sources:
subscriber fees from Company-owned cable television systems, management fees
from revenues earned by managed limited partnerships, and fees and
distributions payable upon the sale of cable television properties owned by
managed limited partnerships. Total revenues for the three months ended August
31, 1994 increased $1,836,000, or 6%, from $32,373,000 reported in fiscal 1994
to $34,209,000 reported in fiscal 1995. This increase is reflective of the
Company's purchase of the cable television system serving North Augusta, South
Carolina (the "North Augusta System") in December 1993. The effect of this
acquisition was somewhat mitigated by the effect of the sale of the Company's
Gaston County, North Carolina cable television system (the "Gaston System") on
July 22, 1994. Disregarding the effect of these transactions, total revenues
would have increased $1,069,000, or 3%, for the three month period ending
August 31, 1994.
The Company's subscriber service fees increased $1,692,000, or 6%, from
$28,013,000 in fiscal 1994 to $29,705,000 in fiscal 1995. The net effect of
the purchase of the North Augusta System and the sale of the Gaston System
accounted for approximately $767,000, or 45%, of the increase in subscriber
service fees. In addition, increases in the number of basic subscribers, as
well as increases in revenues from premium service, pay-per-view, advertising
sales and installation of service somewhat mitigated the effect of the
reduction in the Company's basic rates due to the basic rate regulations issued
by the FCC in implementing the 1992 Cable Act.
The Company receives management fees generally equal to 5% of the gross
operating revenues from its managed partnerships. Management fees increased
$144,000, or 3%, from $4,360,000 in fiscal 1994 to $4,504,000 in fiscal 1995.
The growth in management fee revenue is the result of increases in operating
revenues of the Company's managed partnerships. Partnership revenues increased
as a result of increases in
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basic subscribers as well as increases in revenues from pay-per-view,
advertising sales and the installation of service. These increases somewhat
mitigated the effect of the reduction in basic rates in the Company's managed
partnerships due to the FCC's basic rate regulations.
In its capacity as the general partner of its managed partnerships, the
Company also receives revenues in the form of distributions upon the sale of
cable television properties owned by such partnerships. No such revenues were
received during the first three months of fiscal 1995 or 1994.
Expenses. Operating and general and administrative expenses consist
primarily of costs associated with the administration of Company-owned cable
television systems and the administration of the managed partnerships. The
Company is reimbursed by its managed partnerships for costs associated with the
administration of the Partnerships. The principal cost components are salaries
paid to corporate and system personnel, programming expenses, professional
fees, subscriber billing costs, data processing costs, rent for leased
facilities, cable system maintenance expenses and consumer marketing expenses.
Operating expenses increased $2,336,000, or 14%, from $16,260,000 in
fiscal 1994 to $18,596,000 in fiscal 1995. The net effect of the North Augusta
System purchase and the sale of the Gaston System accounted for approximately
$590,000, or 25%, of the increase. Increases in satellite fees and premium
service fees accounted for approximately $899,000 and $584,000 of the increase
in operating expenses. General and administrative expense decreased $262,000,
or 13%, from $2,008,000 in fiscal 1994 to $1,746,000 in fiscal 1995. This
decrease is primarily the result of a decrease in transponder fees paid to
Space Segment, as described above.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $498,000, or 5%, from
$10,514,000 in fiscal 1994 to $11,012,000 in fiscal 1995. This increase is due
primarily to the purchase of the North Augusta System in December 1993.
Interest expense increased $613,000, or 7%, from $8,669,000 in fiscal
1994 to $9,282,000 in fiscal 1995. This increase is due to higher average
outstanding balances and higher effective interest rates on the Company's
revolving credit facility.
Equity in losses of affiliates, which result primarily from depreciation
and amortization expenses, decreased $362,000, or 40%, from $909,000 in fiscal
1994 to $547,000 in fiscal 1995. This decrease was the result of a reduction
in the losses recognized by the Company related to its 25% investment in Mind
Extension University, Inc. and an increase in income recognized by the Company
related to its investment in Jones Intercable Investors, L.P.
Interest income increased $352,000, or 45%, from $789,000 in fiscal 1994
to $1,141,000 in fiscal 1995. This increase is primarily the result of
interest income earned on advances made to the Mind Extension University, Inc.
For the three months ended August 31, 1994, the Company recognized a gain
on the sale of the Gaston System of $15,496,000. No similar transaction was
recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 1994.
The Company recorded net income of $10,293,000 for the three months ended
August 31, 1994, compared to a net loss of $5,852,000 for the first quarter of
fiscal 1994. This change was primarily the result of the $15,496,000 gain
recognized on the sale of the Gaston System in July 1994. The Company
anticipates the continued recognition of operating income prior to depreciation
and amortization charges, but losses resulting from depreciation, amortization
and interest charges may occur in the future. To the extent the Company
recognizes liquidation distributions from its managed partnerships in the
future, such losses may be eliminated; however, there is no assurance as to the
timing or recognition of these distributions.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 10-K.
a) Exhibits
15) Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
27) Financial Data Schedule (Submitted to the SEC for its
information.)
28) Accountants' Review letter, dated October 12, 1994.
28 b) Reports on Form 8-K
Current Report of Form 8-K dated June 6, 1994 reporting (i) the
execution by the Company of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 31, 1994 with Bell Canada International Inc. ("BCI") pursuant to
which BCI is to acquire an approximate 30% equity interest in the
Company and (ii) the execution by the Company of an Exchange
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation with Jones
Spacelink, Ltd. providing for the issuance by the Company of shares
of Class A Common Stock of the Company for substantially all of the
assets of Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 17, 1994 reporting the
execution by the Company and certain of its affiliates of definitive
agreements to contribute all of their interests in their United
Kingdom cable/telephony operations and franchises and their holdings
in Spain to Bell Cablemedia plc.
Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 1994 reporting the
transfer by the Company and certain of its affiliates of all of their
interests in their United Kingdom cable/telephony operations and
franchises to Bell Cablemedia plc.
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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.
JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
/s/ Kevin P. Coyle
Kevin P. Coyle
(Group Vice President/Finance)
Dated: October 14, 1994
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EXHIBIT INDEX
15) Letter Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.
27) Financial Data Schedule (Submitted to the SEC for its
information.)
28) Accountants' Review letter, dated October 12, 1994.
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EXHIBIT 15
(to the Form 10-Q)
October 14, 1994
Jones Intercable, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We are aware that Jones Intercable, Inc., and subsidiaries has
incorporated by reference in its Registration Statement Nos. 33- 25577,
33-3087, 33-41392, 33-45161, 33-47030, 33-52813, 33-54527, 33-54596, 33-64602
and 33-64604 in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 1994, which
includes our report dated October 12, 1994 covering the unaudited interim
financial information contained therein. Pursuant to Regulation C of the
Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a part of the
registration statements prepared or certified by our firm or a report prepared
or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Securities Act of 1933.
Very truly yours,
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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[PERIOD-START] JUN-01-1994
[PERIOD-END] AUG-31-1994
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[DEPRECIATION] (117,651)
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Exhibit 28
(to the Form 10-Q)
REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of Jones Intercable, Inc.:
We have made a review of the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
of JONES INTERCABLE, INC. (a Colorado corporation) and subsidiaries as of
August 31, 1994, and the related condensed consolidated statements of
operations and cash flows for the three-month periods ended August 31, 1994 and
1993. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists primarily of applying analytical review
procedures to the financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible
for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than
an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to
be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Jones Intercable, Inc., and
subsidiaries as of May 31, 1994 (not presented herein), and, in our report
dated August 22, 1994, we expressed an unqualified opinion on that statement.
In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 1994, is fairly stated in all material
respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been
derived.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado,
October 12, 1994
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement No. 33-54527 of our reports dated
August 22, 1994 included in Jones Intercable, Inc.'s 1994 Form 10-K and of our
reports dated August 29,1994 included in Jones Spacelink, Ltd.'s 1994 Form
10-K, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado,
October 26, 1994.
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF DILLON, READ & CO. INC.
We hereby consent to the use of Annex C containing our opinion letter
dated October 20, 1994 to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of
Jones Intercable. Inc. ("Intercable") in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
constituting a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 relating to the
proposed reorganization and liquidation of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and the sale
of Intercable Class A Common Stock to Bell Canada International Inc. and to
the references to our firm in such Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. In giving
this consent, we do not admit and we disclaim that we come within the category
of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission promulgated thereunder.
DILLON, READ & CO. INC
By: /s/ FRANCIS A. L'ESPERANCE
Francis A. L'Esperance
New York, New York
October 21, 1994
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EXHIBIT 23.3
Goldman, Sachs & Co. | 85 Broad Street | New York, New York 10004
Tel: 212-902-1000
GOLDMAN
SACHS
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
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October 25, 1994
Board of Directors
Jones Spacelink, Ltd.
9697 East Mineral Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
Re: Registration Statement (File No. 33-54527) of Jones Intercable, Inc.
Gentlemen:
Attached is our opinion letter dated June 1, 1994 with respect to the $19.00
per Optioned Share in cash to be received by Jones Spacelink, Ltd. in exchange
for granting Bell Canada International Inc. an option to purchase the 2.859
million shares of Common Stock, par value, $.01 per share, of Jones Intercable,
Inc., which Jones Spacelink, Ltd. currently owns.
The foregoing opinion letter is solely for the information and assistance of
the Board of Directors of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. in connection with its
consideration of the transaction contemplated therein and is not to be used,
circulated, quoted or otherwise referred to for any other purpose, nor is it to
be filed with, included in or referred to in whole or in part in any
registration statement, proxy statement or any other document, except in
accordance with our prior written consent.
In that regard, we hereby consent to the reference to the opinion of our Firm
under the captions "Opinion of Financial Advisors" and "The Spacelink
Transaction" and to the inclusion of the foregoing opinion in the
above-mentioned Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not
thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933 or the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
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Exhibit 23.4
CONSENT OF SALOMON BROTHERS INC.
We hereby consent to the use of our name and to the description of our
opinion letter, dated October 20, 1994, under the captions "The Spacelink
Transaction-Opinion of Salomon Brothers" and "The BCI Transaction--Opinion of
Salomon Brothers" in, and to the inclusion of such opinion letter as Annex B
to, the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus constituting a part of the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 relating to the proposed reorganization and
liquidation of Jones Spacelink, Ltd. and the sale of Intercable Class A Common
Stock to Bell Canada International Inc. By giving such consent we do not
thereby admit that we are experts with respect to any part of such Registration
Statement within the meaning of the term "expert" as used in, or that we come
within the category of persons whose consent is required under, the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder.
SALOMON BROTHERS INC.
By: /s/ CAESAR SWEITZER
Managing Director
New York, New York
October 21, 1994
