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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended February 28, 1998
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to_________
Commission File No. 0-21974
UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 84-1116217
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4643 South Ulster Street, #1300
Denver, Colorado 80237
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 770-4001
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the
Registrant, computed by reference to the last sales price of such stock, as of
the close of trading on May 22, 1998 was $17.00.
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's common stock as of May
22, 1998 was:
Class A Common Stock - 26,535,548 shares and
Class B Common Stock - 12,823,324 shares
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
FISCAL 1998 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
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Item 1. Business.......................................................................................... 2
Item 2. Properties........................................................................................ 31
Item 3. Legal Proceedings................................................................................. 31
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................................... 31
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters............................. 32
Item 6. Selected Financial Data........................................................................... 32
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............. 34
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data....................................................... 50
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.............. 50
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant................................................ 96
Item 11. Executive Compensation............................................................................ 99
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.................................... 103
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.................................................... 105
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K................................... 106
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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(a) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
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United International Holdings, Inc. ("UIH" or the "Company") was formed in
1989 as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of developing, acquiring and
managing foreign multi-channel television, programming and telephony operations.
Recognizing the opportunities that exist to bring multi-channel television
services to countries that have few or none, UIH has, since its formation,
focused on and invested in multi-channel television systems outside the United
States. UIH originally focused its efforts in Europe and Israel, where the
economies were sufficiently developed to support the operations and where demand
for service was significant. To capitalize on the opportunities to apply its
expertise in building and operating multi-channel television systems in
developing markets with attractive economic, regulatory and demographic
profiles, UIH has expanded the scope of its operations over time to include
portions of Latin America and the Asia/Pacific region.
In its early years, UIH acquired primarily minority ownership interests in
systems, which it, nonetheless, actively managed. Having successfully built and
developed many multi-channel television systems around the world, UIH began
rationalizing its operations in 1996 to focus on large, majority-owned systems,
with the goal of significantly expanding the scale of its operations and
increasing the Company's financial flexibility. Through a series of
transactions, UIH has acquired controlling interests in the majority of its
large, primary systems, and management believes the Company is well-positioned
to capitalize on the growth opportunities of its operating companies.
The Company has ownership interests in, and provides management services
to, existing multi-channel television and telephony operating and development
systems or programming services in 23 foreign countries. UIH operates systems in
three geographic regions: (i) Europe, primarily through United Pan-Europe
Communications, N.V. ("UPC"), which is one of Europe's largest privately-owned
multiple system operators; (ii) Asia/Pacific, primarily through its indirect
100% ownership interest in CTV Pty Limited and STV Pty Limited (collectively,
"Austar"), which is the largest provider of multi-channel television services in
regional Australia; and (iii) Latin America, primarily through its 34% interest
in VTRH S.A. ("VTRH"), which is the largest multi-channel television
provider in Chile. The Company's operating systems served an aggregate of
approximately 3.2 million subscribers (excluding approximately 3.0 million
programming subscribers) and passed approximately 7.7 million of the
approximately 9.9 million homes in their respective service areas at December
31, 1997. UIH's equity interest as of such date in those subscribers, homes
passed and homes in the Company's service areas was approximately 2.0 million,
4.9 million and 6.1 million, respectively.
The Company believes that the development of the cable television and
programming industries in the United States over the past four decades indicates
the growth potential in markets outside the United States that are, to varying
degrees, far less developed in terms of the availability, geographic reach and
market penetration of multi-channel television services. In addition, recent
technological developments enable the Company to select from a variety of means
of delivering services to cost effectively pursue growth potential in particular
markets and develop systems capable of providing related communications services
such as telephony. Partially in response to telecom deregulation in many of the
Company's markets, the Company has established a telecom and technology group to
evaluate communication opportunities in each of the various markets that the
Company has existing multi-channel television operations. Given the strength of
UIH's existing world-wide multi-channel television business, coupled with the
convergence of telecommunications technologies, the Company believes it is
uniquely positioned to dramatically enhance telephone service, provide greater
access and expand telecommunications systems in many countries.
(b) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
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The Company, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, manages multi-channel
television, telephony, Internet/data services and programming operations in
various foreign countries. For financial information concerning such business
segments, see the footnotes to the Company's financial statements included in
Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
(c) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
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A number of technologies are available for the delivery of multi-channel
television and telecommunications services to a subscriber's home. Cost,
technical effectiveness and the potential for future services are the primary
considerations in selecting the technology most appropriate for a particular
market. Factors such as population density, terrain, construction conditions and
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regulatory controls contribute to the cost and technical effectiveness of a
particular delivery technology. The Company has used a number of the delivery
systems described below (fiber-optic cable, coaxial cable, wireless and other
types of delivery systems) in its existing operating systems, based upon the
needs and conditions of the respective market. The Company's system engineering
and design strategy continues to focus on using the most appropriate type or
types of delivery systems for the markets it serves, also taking into
consideration the ability to provide additional or ancillary services such as
telephony.
CABLE TELEVISION. A cable television system receives satellite and
broadcast television signals by means of high antennae, a microwave relay system
or satellite earth stations, and then amplifies the signals and distributes them
by coaxial or fiber-optic cable to the premises of its subscribers, who pay a
fee for the service. A cable television system may also originate its own
programming.
The physical plant of a cable television system consists of four principal
operating components: (i) the "headend" facility, which receives television and
radio signals with microwave relay systems, special antennae and satellite earth
stations; (ii) the distribution network originating at the headend and extending
throughout the system that consists of coaxial or fiber-optic cables placed on
poles or buried underground and associated electronic equipment; (iii) a "drop
cable" that extends from the distribution network into the subscriber's home and
connects to the subscriber's television set; and, in certain circumstances, (iv)
a converter located in the subscriber's home which is necessary to expand
channel capacity to permit reception of more than 12 channels (unless the
subscriber has a cable-ready television set) or to unscramble scrambled signals.
A significant advantage of cable television over alternative multi-channel
television technologies is that cable has the capacity to transmit a greater
number of channels and a larger amount of data. In addition, cable television
operators can provide interactive services to subscribers such as telephone
service, television shopping services and interactive television programming.
Many of the operating companies in which the Company has an ownership
interest utilize cable television technologies, although in some cases
supplemented by other multi-channel television technologies. Because of cable's
greater channel capacity and ability to handle interactive services, the
Company's existing operating systems typically construct cable delivery systems
when to do so is cost effective as compared to alternative technologies. The
high population density in the franchise areas of the Company's Israel and
Amsterdam systems, for example, makes cable delivery systems very cost effective
to construct and operate.
"WIRELESS" CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS. Multi-channel multi-point distribution
system ("MMDS") and subscription television service ("STVS") have the
capabilities of providing directly to homes, apartment houses, hotels and other
buildings, television signals that provide programming in a manner that is
similar to cable television systems. MMDS uses microwave signals transmitted
from antennae and received by household reception antennae with an unobstructed
line-of-sight to the transmitting antenna. MMDS networks provide video
programming and data transmission to individual subscribers offering a
complement of channels comparable, although not as numerous, to that offered by
cable television systems. MMDS is a more cost-effective way of serving
low-density rural areas than the construction of an underground or aerial cable
distribution network. The Company's Australia, Tahiti, Czech Republic and
Ireland operating systems use MMDS in a majority of their franchise areas.
DIRECT-TO-HOME. Direct-to-home ("DTH") and direct broadcast satellite
("DBS") services provide programming by direct satellite transmission to houses
that have a satellite dish. High powered DTH satellites are designed to enable
broadcasters and programmers to reach the maximum number of television viewers
possible. Programming distributed over a DTH satellite is accessed by households
and also by local cable systems that redistribute that programming through
ground-based cable to households. In addition, the total television audience can
be increased significantly because the satellite's high transmission power
enables households equipped with satellite dishes and related equipment to
receive the programming directly from the satellite. The Company's Australia
systems utilize DTH service for a portion of the systems.
TELEPHONY. As a result of telecom deregulation, various operating entities
within UIH are either now offering or will be offering local and long distance
telephone service. In areas in which the Company already operates a cable
television system, such telephony service can be offered over existing fiber
optic and coaxial cable in a technology known as "cablephone." In other areas,
such as the Company's operations in Monor, Hungary, and Wellington, New Zealand,
the Company's operating units are using a dual coaxial and copper twisted pair
system to provide telephone service. The Company in all cases chooses technology
that is both the most cost efficient and reliable for the particular telephony
project.
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The ability to offer telephone service is influenced to a large degree by
local regulation. In Europe, UPC has full telephony licenses in Norway, Holland,
Belgium and Austria and has a license to offer telephony in the Monor region of
Hungary. In Holland, the Company's 50%-owned subsidiary A2000 Holding N.V. has
launched a telephone service, and the Company anticipates the launch of
telephone service in other of its operating units in Europe. In Chile, the
Company's 34%-owned subsidiary VTRH initiated telephone service in the fall of
1997, with continuing plans to roll out the service to a larger portion of its
subscriber base in 1998. In New Zealand, the Company's 65%-owned subsidiary
Saturn Communications Limited commenced a telephone service offering in April
1998.
DATA SERVICES. With the increasing use of electronic means to communicate
(i.e., the Internet, electronic commerce), the Company has begun to market a
data transmission service to its customers. In many cases the Company's existing
cable television infrastructure is capable of handling such services, and in
every case the provision of data service is taken into account when rebuilding
or upgrading existing plant. In Europe, the Company has been offering "high
speed" data services in several of its operating areas, with transmission rates
considerably in excess of those obtained over a normal twisted pair phone line.
PROGRAMMING. Multi-channel television systems offer various types of
programming, usually marketed as basic service, tier services (expanded basic
service), premium services, pay-per-view programs and packages including several
of the services at combined rates. Basic service usually consists of signals of
broadcast channels and certain signals received from satellites. Multi-channel
television systems also may offer premium services to their subscribers, which
consist of feature films, sporting events and other special features that are
presented without commercial interruption. The operator buys the premium
services from suppliers at a cost usually based on the number of subscribers
receiving the services from the cable operator or develops and furnishes
programming itself. Premium service programming is significantly more expensive
than the basic service programming and consequently is priced separately when
sold to subscribers.
In many of its systems, the Company has recently launched pay-per-view
service, which is a service that allows subscribers to receive single programs,
frequently consisting of motion pictures that have recently completed their
theatrical exhibitions and major sporting events, and to pay for such service on
a program-by-program basis.
Programming is typically licensed from various companies that produce
original programming or have the distribution rights to existing programming.
Programming is generally transmitted to a system's headend facility via
satellite although it may also be supplied by pre-recorded tape. The Company's
primary programming objective is to procure appropriate programming that will
enhance the value of the multi-channel television systems in which the Company
has an ownership interest. Based on industry experience in the United States,
the Company believes that development of attractive programming available only
on a multi-channel television service will stimulate subscription rates and
revenues for its multi-channel television systems.
Programming license agreements typically have terms of three to five years.
Currently, a majority of the basic service programming is supplied to the
operating companies at no cost. The remainder is licensed under a variety of fee
arrangements, ranging from an annual flat fee to a variable fee based upon the
number of subscribers in an operating company's system that receive the
programming service. Most suppliers that in the past have not charged for the
use of their basic service programming have indicated that they will seek some
type of fee arrangement upon renegotiation of the licenses. Unlike the United
States where multi-channel television operators purchase premium services from
programmers and then set the rate charged to its subscribers for such services,
in the European and other markets premium service suppliers set the subscription
rate charged and pay the multi-channel television operator a commission,
typically 40%, for carrying the premium service. Accordingly, multi-channel
television system's profit margins on such premium services are generally
smaller than in the United States.
The Company invests in thematic television channels to be distributed by
operating systems in which the Company has an ownership interest as well as for
sale to other multi-channel television operators in contiguous markets. The data
set forth below reflects these programming services in which the Company has an
interest:
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Malta................. Premium movie channel 25.0% Malta
Hit movies of the 60's, 70's and 80's channel
General entertainment/sports channel
The Czech Republic.... General entertainment/documentary channel 100.0% Czech/Slovak
Children's channel Republics
Spain................. Documentary channel 33.5% Spain/Portugal
Children's channel
Movie channel
Music video channel
Australia............. Documentary, adventure, history and lifestyle programming 25.0% Australia
Children's educational, entertainment and cartoons/family-
oriented drama and entertainment
Music video with local presenters
Drama, comedy, general entertainment, programming and
library movies
Israel................ General entertainment channel 7.0% Israel
Movie channel
Children's channel
Sports channel
Nature, science and art documentaries channel
Hungary............... HBO Hungary
Science and nature channel 50.0% Hungary
Hungarian music channel
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SOURCES OF REVENUE
Multi-channel television system revenues are derived primarily from
subscriber fees and installation charges and, to a lesser extent, from
advertising sales.
A subscriber to a multi-channel television system generally pays an initial
connection charge and a fixed monthly fee for basic service. The amount of the
monthly basic service fee varies from one area to another and typically is a
function, in part, of the number of channels and services included in the basic
service package and the cost of such services to the multi-channel system
operator. In most instances, a separate monthly fee for each premium service and
certain other specific programming, such as pay-per-view services, is charged to
subscribers.
Monthly service fees for basic, tier and premium services generally
constitute the major source of revenue for systems. However, unlike the
experience in the United States, installation charges are a significant source
of operating cash flow for the Company's growing systems and are particularly
important during the construction phase of development. Reconnect charges for
subscribers who previously disconnected are also included in a system's
revenues, but generally are not a major component of revenues.
U.S. multi-channel television system operators have been able to generate
additional revenue through the sale of commercial spots and channel space to
advertisers. As with other forms of advertising, the operator receives a fee
from the advertisers which is based on the volume of advertising and the time of
the day at which it is broadcast. However, most of the countries in which the
Company's existing operating systems are located currently limit or prohibit
system operators from offering advertising services.
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OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
UIH's operating systems are currently a combination of (i) highly-penetrated, mature systems that generate stable cash flow and
which, management believes, have the opportunity to increase revenues and cash flows through the introduction of new services such
as cable telephony, tiered programming, pay-per-view and Internet/data services and (ii) earlier stage businesses that typically
have established leading market positions and large subscriber bases, and whose number of subscribers management believes will
continue to increase primarily through aggressive marketing within their respective service areas. UIH's principal strategies are to
(i) increase the revenues and cash flows of its existing systems; (ii) continue to capitalize on opportunities to rationalize its
operations; (iii) pursue selected new acquisition and development opportunities; and (iv) finance its operating companies primarily
through internally generated cash flow and borrowings by its regional holding and operating companies under existing facilities. The
Company's operations are organized in three geographic regions: Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. For strategic purposes and,
in some cases, because of foreign ownership restrictions, the Company has often initially invested in operating systems with local
strategic partners. In some cases, such as in many of the Company's European and Australian systems, the Company subsequently
acquired its partners' interests in these systems. Below is a summary of the ownership structure of the Company's three regional
holding companies as well as the Company's interests in its operating companies as of February 28, 1998. The Company's interests in
such systems are often held by various holding companies and its voting rights and rights to participate in earnings of such
entities may differ from the interests indicated in the chart below.
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* UIH *
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100% * 100% *
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* UIH Europe, Inc. ("UIHE") * * United International Properties, Inc. ("UIPI") *
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100% * 98% * * 100% *
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* United Pan-Europe Communications * *UIH Asia/Pacific Communications, Inc.* * UIH Latin America, Inc.* * Other UIPI *
* N.V. ("UPC")(1)(2) * * ("UAP")* * * ("UIH LA") * * *
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* * * * Monor Communications *
* 100% * * * Group, Inc. *
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*Austria: * * UIH Australia/Pacific, Inc. * *Brazil: * *Ireland: *
* Telekabel Group * * ("UIH A/P")(6) * * TV Cabo e Comunicacoes ** Tara Television *
* ("Telekabel") 95.0%* *************************************** * de Jundiai, S.A. * * Limited ("Tara") 75.0%*
*Belgium: * * * ("Jundiai") 46.3%* *Spain/Portugal: *
* Radio Public S.A. * * * TV Show Brasil, * * Ibercom, Inc. *
* ("Radio Public") 100.0%* *************************************** * S.A. ("TVSB")(9) 45.0%* * ("IPS") 33.5%*
*Czech Republic: * *Australia: * *Chile: * ***************************
* Kabel Net Group * * CTV Pty Limited ("CTV") and * * VTR Hipercable S.A. *
* ("Kabel Net") 100.0%* * STV Pty Limited ("STV") * * ("VTRH") 34.0%*
* Ceska Programova * * (collectively, "Austar")(7) 100.0%* *Mexico: *
* Spolecnost SRO ("TV Max") 100.0%* * Austar Satellite Pty Limited * * Tele Cable de Morelos, *
*France: * * ("Austar Satellite") 100.0%* * S.A. de C.V. *
* Mediareseaux Marne S.A. * * United Wireless Pty Limited * * ("Megapo") 49.0%*
* ("Mediareseaux") 99.6%* * ("United Wireless") 100.0%* *Peru: * ***************************
*Hungary: * * XYZ Entertainment Pty Limited * * TV Cable, S.R. Ltda * * * Other UAP *
* Kabelkom Holding Company * * ("XYZ Entertainment") 25.0%* * ("Tacna") 100.0%* * *
* ("Kabelkom")(3) 50.0%* *Tahiti: * * Cable Star S.A. * *China: *
*Ireland:(through UII * * Telefenua S.A. * * ("Cable Star") 99.2%* * Hunan International TV *
*partnership(4) * * ("Telefenua")(8) 90.0%* *Latin America * * Communications Company *
* Princes Holdings Ltd. * *New Zealand: * *Programming: * * Limited ("HITV") 49.0%*
* ("Princes Holdings") * * Saturn Communications Limited * * United Family * *Philippines: *
*Israel:(through UII * * ("Saturn") 65.0%* * Communications LLC * * Sun Cable Systems *
*partnership(4) * * * * ("UFC") 50.0%* * ("Sun Cable")(10) 40.0%*
* Tevel Israel International * *************************************** ************************** ***************************
* Communications Ltd.("Tevel")23.3%*
*Malta:(through UII *
*partnership(4)) *
* Melita Cable TV PLC *
* ("Melita") 25.0%*
*Netherlands: *
* A2000 Holding NV (Amsterdam) *
* ("A2000") 50.0%*
* Kabeltelevisie Group *
* (Eindhoven)("KTE") 100.0%*
*Norway: *
* Janco Multicom AS *
* ("Janco")(5) 87.3%*
*Romania: *
* Multicanal Holdings SRL *
* ("Multicanal") 90.0%*
* Control Cable Ventures SRL *
* ("Control Cable") 100.0%*
*Slovak Republic: *
* Trnavatel SRO ("Trnavatel") 75.0%*
* Slovatel SRO ("Kabel Tel") 100.0%*
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(1) On December 11, 1997, UIH through UIHE acquired the remaining 50% interest
in UPC owned by several subsidiaries of Philips Electronics N.V.
(collectively, "Philips"), thereby making UPC an effectively wholly-owned
subsidiary (subject to certain employee equity incentive compensation
arrangements).
(2) For applicable corporate law and tax considerations, in June 1996 the
Company and Philips transferred approximately 8.4% of UPC's issued and
outstanding ordinary shares on a fully diluted basis (to take into account
shares of UPC held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPC) to a foundation
administering UPC's employee equity incentive plan. The options vest over a
three year period. As of December 31, 1997, options representing a total of
approximately 5.5% of UPC's outstanding ordinary shares have been granted
under UPC's equity incentive plan, of which options representing 2.3% of
UPC's outstanding shares have been exercised with notes, including some
unvested options that remain subject to forfeiture. Upon the exercise of
options, the foundation issues depository certificates representing the
beneficial interest in the underlying shares. All of the voting rights of
the underlying shares remain with the foundation, the governing board which
consists of representatives of UPC. The foundation has contractually agreed
to vote the UPC shares as directed by UPC. Employees have the right, under
certain circumstances, to require UPC to purchase their options and
interests in the underlying shares at fair market value. UPC is recording
the difference between the estimated fair market value and the exercise
price per share as a deferred compensation liability for each accounting
period. All of the underlying shares will remain with the foundation until
the time of an initial public offering of the underlying shares of UPC, at
which time such shares will be distributed to the persons who have
exercised the options or such persons may require UPC to repurchase their
options at fair market value. If no public offering is consummated, the
shares held by the foundation will ultimately revert to UPC.
(3) UPC has a 50% legal ownership in Kabelkom, which is reduced by a
preferential claim by Time Warner Entertainment Company ("TWE") to an
economic ownership of 47.2%.
(4) United International Investments ("UII") is a United States general
partnership between UPC and Tele-Communications International, Inc.
("TINTA"). In April and May 1998, UPC signed memorandums of understanding
("MOU") with TINTA to acquire TINTA's interests in Tevel and Melita and to
sell UPC's interest in Princes Holdings to TINTA for a net payment to TINTA
of approximately $71.0 million.
(5) In November 1997, UPC's wholly-owned subsidiary Norkabelgruppen AS
("Norkabel") merged with and into UPC's approximately 70%-owned subsidiary,
Janco Kabel TV to form Janco, in which UPC holds an 87.3% interest. From an
economic perspective, however, UPC has all the rights and obligations of
full ownership of Janco, and UPC consolidates 100% of its financial
results. UPC has the right to acquire, and Janco's other shareholder has
the right to put to UPC, the remaining interest in Janco for a purchase
price of approximately Norwegian kroner("NKr")165.9 million ($21.9 million
at February 28, 1998).
(6) Pursuant to the terms of the indentures governing UIH A/P's senior discount
notes, UIH A/P issued on November 16, 1997 warrants exercisable for 3.4% of
its common stock on a fully diluted basis. The warrants have an aggregate
exercise price of approximately $5.1 million.
(7) UIH A/P holds a combined effective 100% economic interest in CTV and STV,
which operate together under the name Austar, through direct and indirect
holdings of convertible debentures and ordinary shares. UIH A/P holds
approximately 14.9% of the ordinary shares of CTV and STV, which accounts
for an approximately 0.3% economic interest in Austar. UIH A/P also holds
all of CTV's and STV's convertible debentures, which accounts for an
approximately 97.8% economic interest in Austar. Through its holdings of
certain debentures of Salstel Media Holdings Pty Limited ("SMH") and
Salstel Media Investments Pty Limited ("SMI"), which in turn hold ordinary
shares of CTV and STV, UIH A/P has an additional effective 1.9% economic
interest in Austar. Although UIH A/P holds debentures and one share in each
of SMH and SMI, it does not control such entities or have controlling
rights as a shareholder of such entities. Through various agreements, UIH
A/P has the right to nominate all of CTV's and STV's voting directors. CTV,
STV and their respective security holders are parties to agreements that
contain provisions relating to election of directors, governance of the
companies and other matters concerning ownership and operation of the
companies. Under agreements among the security holders, the Company has the
right to nominate all voting directors of CTV and STV. While adoption of
these agreements did not require compulsory notification to the Australian
government, they may be determined by the government to have resulted in a
change of control of CTV and STV in which case, if the government
determines that such change of control is against the national interest,
the voting arrangements may be unwound so that the Company would be
entitled to appoint only one half of the directors of CTV and STV. See
"Regulation--Australia."
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(8) UIH-SFCC Holdings, L.P. ("UIH-SFCC"), a limited partnership wholly owned by
UIH A/P, is the general partner of a limited partnership (the
"Partnership") that owns 100% of the preferred stock of Societe Francaise
des Communications et du Cable S.A. ("SFCC"), representing approximately
40% of the share capital of SFCC. SFCC, the parent company of Telefenua,
owns and operates the multi-channel television system in Tahiti. As holder
of 100% of the preferred stock of SFCC, the Partnership is entitled to
certain preferential distributions by SFCC. Through its general partner's
interest in the Partnership, UIH-SFCC will receive 90% of distributions
made by SFCC until UIH-SFCC has received a return of its investment plus a
20% cumulative compounded annual return, 75% of distributions until it has
received the return of its investment plus a 40% cumulative compound annual
return and 64% of distributions thereafter. Once UIH-SFCC's total equity
investment exceeds $10 million, further equity investments would not be
entitled to the 90% and 75% distributions. Instead, equity investments
above $10 million, to the extent not matched pro rata by UIH A/P's
partners, would increase the 64% that UIH-SFCC receives after the
preferential distributions are made on the first $10 million.
(9) In January 1998, UIH LA increased its ownership interest in TVSB from 40%
to 45%, and in April 1998, UIH LA exercised its option to purchase the
remaining 55% interest in TVSB for approximately $12 million, subject to
receipt of required regulatory approvals.
(10) UAP has loaned Sun Cable $8.3 million as of December 31, 1997 (the "Sun
Cable Loan"). The Sun Cable Loan is structured in such a manner as to give
UAP a 40% equity interest in Sun Cable and its business upon certain
conditions. UAP has also loaned $3.3 million as of December 31, 1997 to Sun
Cable, which is not convertible to equity. While current Philippine law
does not permit foreign ownership in the cable television sector, the
Company believes that a law allowing foreign ownership up to 40% will be
passed in the next 12-24 months. In the event such legislation is passed,
UAP may convert the Sun Cable Loan into a 40% equity stake in Sun Cable. In
April 1998, Sun Cable and SkyCable formed a joint venture, which created
the second largest multiple system operator ("MSO") in the Philippines and
the largest MSO outside Manila. The Company holds an effective 19.6%
interest in this joint venture, which is owned 49% by Sun Cable and 51% by
SkyCable.
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SUMMARY OPERATING DATA
The operating data set forth below reflects the aggregate statistics of the
operating systems in which the Company has an ownership interest.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31, 1997
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UIH UIH UIH
Homes in UIH Equity in Equity in Equity in
Service Homes Basic Basic Paid-in Homes in Homes Basic
Area Passed Subscribers Penetration Ownership Service Area Passed Subscribers
--------- ------ ----------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- -----------
EUROPE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
UPC SYSTEMS:
Netherlands (A2000)
Cable.................. 572,000 565,740 518,160 91.6% 50.0% 286,000 282,870 259,080
Austria
Cable.................. 1,064,000 890,305 435,859 49.0% 95.0% 1,010,800 845,790 414,066
Norway
Cable.................. 529,924 457,551 319,654 69.9% 87.3% 462,624 399,442 279,058
Hungary
Cable.................. 300,000 290,690 266,775 91.8% 50.0% 150,000 145,345 133,388
Israel
Cable.................. 360,000 350,392 241,874 69.0% 23.3% 83,880 81,641 56,357
Ireland
Cable/MMDS............. 355,000 350,989 136,160 38.8% 20.0% 71,000 70,198 27,232
Belgium
Cable.................. 133,000 133,000 127,529 95.9% 100.0% 133,000 133,000 127,529
Netherlands (KTE)
Cable.................. 98,393 95,442 90,671 95.0% 100.0% 98,393 95,442 90,671
Malta
Cable.................. 179,000 153,917 58,033 37.7% 25.0% 44,750 38,479 14,508
Czech Republic
Cable/MMDS/MATV........ 271,100 145,650 51,571 35.4% 100.0% 271,100 145,650 51,571
Romania
Cable.................. 150,000 69,620 40,188 57.7% 90.0-100.0% 143,000 67,498 39,428
Slovak Republic
Cable.................. 36,239 22,193 18,476 83.3% 75.0-100.0% 30,779 18,030 14,987
France
Cable.................. 86,000 28,267 6,758 23.9% 99.6% 85,656 28,154 6,731
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UPC............ 4,134,656 3,553,756 2,311,708 2,870,982 2,351,539 1,514,606
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
OTHER UIH SYSTEMS:
Hungary (Monor Telefon)
Cable/Telephony(3)..... 85,000 144,571 88,455 61.2% 46.3% 39,355 66,936 40,955
Spain/Portugal (IPS)
Programming............ N/A N/A 485,000 N/A 33.5% N/A N/A 162,475
Ireland (Tara)
Programming(4)......... N/A N/A 361,984 N/A 75.0% N/A N/A 271,488
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total Europe......... 4,219,656 3,698,327 3,247,147 2,910,337 2,418,475 1,989,524
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
ASIA/PACIFIC (UAP)
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Australia (Austar)
MMDS/DTH............... 1,635,000 1,589,000 196,205 12.3% 98.0% 1,602,300 1,557,220 192,281
Philippines
Cable.................. 600,000 175,414 66,112 37.7% 39.2% 235,200 68,762 25,916
Tahiti
MMDS................... 31,000 20,128 6,304 31.3% 88.2% 27,342 17,753 5,560
New Zealand
Cable.................. 141,000 23,518 3,059 13.0% 63.7% 89,817 14,981 1,949
Australia (XYZ
Entertainment)
Programming............ N/A N/A 577,205 N/A 24.5% N/A N/A 141,415
Australia (United
Wireless)
Wireless Data.......... N/A N/A N/A N/A 98.0% N/A N/A N/A
China
Microwave Relay(6)..... N/A N/A N/A N/A 48.0% N/A N/A N/A
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UAP............ 2,407,000 1,808,060 848,885 1,954,659 1,658,716 367,121
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
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As of December 31, 1997
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UIH UIH UIH
Homes in UIH Equity in Equity in Equity in
Service Homes Basic Basic Paid-in Homes in Homes Basic
Area Passed Subscribers Penetration Ownership Service Area Passed Subscribers
--------- ------ ----------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LATIN AMERICA (UIH LA)
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Chile
Cable/Telephony........ 2,321,000 1,495,527 372,673 24.9% 34.0% 789,140 508,479 126,709
Mexico
Cable.................. 341,600 173,309 54,349 31.4% 49.0% 167,384 84,921 26,631
Brazil (Jundiai)
Cable.................. 70,000 55,270 20,278 36.7% 46.3% 32,410 25,590 9,389
Brazil (TVSB)
MMDS................... 387,000 387,000 11,232 2.9% 40.0% 154,800 154,800 4,493
Peru
Cable.................. 140,000 33,179 6,644 20.0% 99.2-100.0% 139,120 32,962 6,602
Latin America
Programming(5)......... N/A N/A 1,614,650 N/A 50.0% N/A N/A 807,325
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UIH LA......... 3,259,600 2,144,285 2,079,826 1,282,854 806,752 981,149
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UIH............ 9,886,256 7,650,672 6,175,858 6,147,850 4,883,943 3,337,794
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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As of and for the Year Ended
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December 31, 1997 (In thousands)(1)
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Net Long-
Income Adjusted Term
Revenue (Loss) EBITDA(2) Debt
--------- ---------- --------- -----
EUROPE
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UPC SYSTEMS:
Netherlands (A2000)
Cable.................. $ 50,062 $ (16,695) $ 16,662 $210,215
Austria
Cable.................. 80,603 (5,307) 39,864 121,230
Norway
Cable.................. 45,108 (36,789) 18,199 73,680
Hungary
Cable.................. 25,706 1,389 7,987 --
Israel
Cable.................. 98,419 15,937 50,898 6,564
Ireland
Cable/MMDS............. 34,270 (2,400) 12,586 53,763
Belgium
Cable.................. 19,170 (5,674) 7,491 --
Netherlands (KTE)
Cable.................. 10,199 (764) 6,276 40,350
Malta
Cable.................. 12,038 386 5,049 19,182
Czech Republic
Cable/MMDS/MATV........ 3,500 (10,088) (3,144) --
Romania
Cable.................. 990 269 628 --
Slovak Republic
Cable.................. 768 (678) (401) --
France
Cable.................. 1,257 (3,544) (2,305) --
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UPC............ 382,090 (63,958) 159,790 524,984
-------- --------- -------- --------
OTHER UIH SYSTEMS:
Hungary (Monor Telefon)
Cable/Telephony(3)..... 14,403 (9,594) 7,903 43,614
Spain/Portugal (IPS)
Programming............ 9,958 (7,473) (3,347) 1,098
Ireland (Tara)
Programming(4)......... 51 (5,864) (5,657) 1,691
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total Europe......... 406,502 (86,889) 158,689 571,387
-------- --------- -------- --------
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As of and for the Year Ended
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December 31, 1997 (In thousands)(1)
---------------------------------------------
Net Long-
Income Adjusted Term
Revenue (Loss) EBITDA(2) Debt
--------- ---------- --------- -----
ASIA/PACIFIC (UAP)
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Australia (Austar)
MMDS/DTH............... $ 56,230 $ (87,169) $(16,925) $ 73,635
Philippines
Cable.................. 5,589 (1,315) 1,220 --
Tahiti
MMDS................... 4,118 (4,266) 229 913
New Zealand
Cable.................. 422 (5,787) (6,014) 3,423
Australia (XYZ
Entertainment)
Programming............ 12,846 (7,957) (4,372) --
Australia (United
Wireless)
Wireless Data.......... 470 (3,337) (2,427) --
China
Microwave Relay(6)..... -- (437) (341) --
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UAP............ 79,675 (110,268) (28,630) 77,971
-------- --------- -------- --------
LATIN AMERICA (UIH LA)
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Chile
Cable/Telephony........ 114,318 (20,611) 21,348 122,065
Mexico
Cable.................. 10,483 1,844 2,965 206
Brazil (Jundiai)
Cable ................ 8,571 1,072 2,815 58
Brazil (TVSB)
MMDS................... 6,469 (1,753) 307 --
Peru
Cable.................. 1,462 (1,738) (1,154) --
Latin America
Programming(5)......... 369 (12,490) (12,580) 1,459
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UIH LA......... 141,672 (33,676) 13,701 123,788
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UIH............ $627,849 $(230,833) $143,760 $773,146
======== ========= ======== ========
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<CAPTION>
As of December 31, 1996
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UIH UIH UIH
Homes in UIH Equity in Equity in Equity in
Service Homes Basic Basic Paid-in Homes in Homes Basic
Area Passed Subscribers Penetration Ownership Service Area Passed Subscribers
--------- ------ ----------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EUROPE
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UPC SYSTEMS:
Netherlands (A2000)
Cable................... 562,000 555,459 523,940 94.3% 25.0% 140,500 138,865 130,985
Austria
Cable.................. 838,600 623,100 428,453 68.8% 47.5% 398,335 295,973 203,515
Norway
Cable.................. 277,123 221,441 156,915 70.9% 50.0% 138,562 110,721 78,458
Hungary
Cable.................. 266,000 265,058 247,013 93.2% 23.5% 62,510 62,289 58,048
Israel
Cable.................. 340,000 334,426 231,712 69.3% 11.7% 39,780 39,128 27,110
Ireland
Cable/MMDS............. 452,077 340,993 121,475 35.6% 10.0% 45,208 34,099 12,148
Belgium
Cable.................. 133,000 133,000 127,815 96.1% 50.0% 66,500 66,500 63,908
Netherlands (KTE)
Cable.................. 91,872 89,116 84,660 95.0% 50.0% 45,936 44,558 42,330
Malta
Cable.................. 179,000 145,371 51,500 35.4% 21.3% 38,127 30,964 10,970
Czech Republic
Cable/MMDS/MATV........ 258,600 121,782 35,288 29.0% 50.0% 129,300 60,891 17,644
Romania
Cable.................. 126,000 50,072 30,210 60.3% 25.5-45.0% 32,130 17,070 9,200
Slovak Republic
Cable.................. 36,239 13,435 9,003 67.0% 37.5% 13,590 5,038 3,376
France
Cable................. 133,000 6,780 1,488 21.9% 47.5% 63,175 3,221 707
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Total UPC............ 3,693,511 2,900,033 2,049,472 1,213,653 909,317 658,399
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------
OTHER UIH SYSTEMS:
Hungary (Monor Telefon)
Cable/Telephony(3)..... 85,000 125,000 70,638 56.5% 43.3% 36,805 54,125 30,586
Spain/Portugal (IPS)
Programming............ N/A N/A 184,000 N/A 33.5% N/A N/A 61,640
Ireland (Tara)
Programming(4)......... N/A N/A 70,606 N/A 100.0% N/A N/A 70,606
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Total Europe.......... 3,778,511 3,025,033 2,374,716 1,250,458 963,442 821,231
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------
ASIA/PACIFIC (UAP)
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Australia (Austar)
MMDS/DTH............... 1,621,770 1,529,000 103,447 6.8% 97.4% 1,579,604 1,489,246 100,757
Philippines
Cable.................. 575,000 113,402 40,129 35.4% 40.0% 230,000 45,361 16,052
Tahiti
MMDS................... 31,000 19,584 5,187 26.5% 87.7% 27,187 17,175 4,549
New Zealand
Cable.................. 141,000 14,280 1,697 11.9% 97.4% 137,334 13,909 1,653
Australia (XYZ
Entertainment)
Programming............ N/A N/A 340,000 N/A 24.4% N/A N/A 82,960
Australia (United
Wireless)
Wireless Data.......... N/A N/A N/A N/A 97.4% N/A N/A N/A
China
Microwave Relay(6)..... N/A N/A N/A N/A 49.0% N/A N/A N/A
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UAP............ 2,368,770 1,676,266 490,460 1,974,125 1,565,691 205,971
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31, 1996
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UIH UIH UIH
Homes in UIH Equity in Equity in Equity in
Service Homes Basic Basic Paid-in Homes in Homes Basic
Area Passed Subscribers Penetration Ownership Service Area Passed Subscribers
--------- ------ ----------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LATIN AMERICA (UIH LA)
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Chile
Cable.................. 2,321,000 1,482,000 321,730 21.7% 34.0% 789,140 503,880 109,388
Mexico
Cable.................. 341,600 166,117 54,446 32.8% 49.0% 167,384 81,397 26,679
Brazil (Jundiai)
Cable.................. 70,000 41,889 11,126 26.6% 46.3% 32,410 19,395 5,151
Brazil (TVSB)
MMDS................... 387,000 387,000 12,011 3.1% 40.0% 154,800 154,800 4,804
Peru
Cable.................. 140,000 13,720 3,325 24.2% 97.7-100.0% 137,470 13,425 3,255
Latin America
Programming(5)......... N/A N/A N/A N/A 50.0% N/A N/A N/A
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UIH LA......... 3,259,600 2,090,726 402,638 1,281,204 772,897 149,277
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total UIH........... 9,406,881 6,792,025 3,267,814 4,505,787 3,302,030 1,176,479
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
As of and for the Year Ended
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December 31, 1996 (In thousands)(1)
---------------------------------------------
Net Long-
Income Adjusted Term
Revenue (Loss) EBITDA(2) Debt
--------- ---------- --------- -----
EUROPE
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UPC SYSTEMS:
Netherlands (A2000)
Cable................... $ 44,359 $ (9,941) $ 21,200 $180,607
Austria
Cable.................. 78,010 (1,981) 40,578 --
Norway
Cable.................. 29,279 (15,004) 9,294 69,382
Hungary
Cable.................. 21,732 3,134 8,702 --
Israel
Cable.................. 92,676 15,291 45,830 4,845
Ireland
Cable/MMDS............. 28,608 (4,298) 10,832 52,338
Belgium
Cable.................. 18,699 (1,437) 7,237 --
Netherlands (KTE)
Cable.................. 8,849 (1,393) 5,575 11,118
Malta
Cable.................. 8,767 (3,586) 2,478 15,345
Czech Republic
Cable/MMDS/MATV........ 3,593 (4,937) (3,468) --
Romania
Cable.................. 315 101 212 --
Slovak Republic
Cable.................. 329 (271) (205) --
France
Cable................. 90 (2,412) (2,231) --
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UPC............ 335,306 (26,734) 146,034 333,635
-------- --------- -------- --------
OTHER UIH SYSTEMS:
Hungary (Monor Telefon)
Cable/Telephony(3)..... 11,732 (5,332) 4,906 30,000
Spain/Portugal (IPS)
Programming............ 3,445 (12,732) (9,364) --
Ireland (Tara)
Programming(4)......... -- (2,591) (2,542) --
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total Europe.......... 350,483 (47,389) 139,034 363,635
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As of and for the Year Ended
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December 31, 1996 (In thousands)(1)
---------------------------------------------
Net Long-
Income Adjusted Term
Revenue (Loss) EBITDA(2) Debt
--------- ---------- --------- -----
ASIA/PACIFIC (UAP)
- ------------------
Australia (Austar)
MMDS/DTH............... $ 17,461 $ (44,623) $(19,356) $ 2,961
Philippines
Cable.................. 2,604 (391) 282 --
Tahiti
MMDS................... 3,513 (4,192) (815) 1,257
New Zealand
Cable.................. 188 (4,609) (3,833) --
Australia (XYZ
Entertainment)
Programming............ 6,164 (14,895) (8,974) --
Australia (United
Wireless)
Wireless Data.......... 90 (2,483) (1,740) --
China
Microwave Relay(6)..... N/A N/A N/A N/A
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UAP............ 30,020 (71,193) (34,436) 4,218
-------- --------- -------- --------
LATIN AMERICA (UIH LA)
- ----------------------
Chile
Cable.................. 88,423 (13,487) 13,950 7,131
Mexico
Cable.................. 9,920 2,098 5,949 453
Brazil (Jundiai)
Cable.................. 3,454 (884) 369 97
Brazil (TVSB)
MMDS................... 5,592 (2,112) (582) --
Peru
Cable.................. 830 (1,188) (751) 194
Latin America
Programming(5)......... N/A N/A N/A 1,459
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UIH LA......... 108,219 (15,573) 18,935 9,334
-------- --------- -------- --------
Total UIH............ $488,722 $(134,155) $123,533 $377,187
======== ========= ======== ========
(1) The financial information presented above has been taken from unaudited
financial information of the respective operating companies that were
providing service as of December 31, 1997. Certain information presented
above has been derived from financial statements prepared in accordance
with foreign generally accepted accounting principles which differ from
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, certain amounts
have been converted to U.S. dollars using the December 31, 1997 exchange
rates for the convenience translation, which is not in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles. Operating systems in the
following countries reported to the Company in U.S. dollars: Ireland (Tara
only), Hungary, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Tahiti. Therefore,
the financial information presented above for these countries was not
affected by the convenience translation.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss), as determined using generally
accepted accounting principles which may differ from those used in the
United States, plus net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation,
amortization, minority interest, management fee expense, currency exchange
gains (losses) and other non-operating income (expense) items. Industry
analysts generally consider adjusted EBITDA to be an appropriate measure of
the performance of multi-channel television operations. Adjusted EBITDA
should not be considered as an alternative to net income or to cash flows
or to any other generally accepted accounting principles measure of
performance or liquidity as an indicator of an entity's operating
performance.
(3) The subscriber information presented is for the operating company Monor
Telefon, and the financial information presented is for its parent company
Monor. The Company owns a 48.6% interest in Monor, which holds a 95.27%
interest in the operating company Monor Telefon. The number of homes passed
and basic subscribers includes the sum of cable and telephony statistics in
Monor Telefon's service area; however, the number of homes in service area
does not include any duplication of homes.
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(4) Tara Television offers a free introductory period for its channel. Tara
Television began collecting revenues in August 1997.
(5) UFC launched service in June 1997. UFC offers a free introductory period
for its service; therefore, the number of basic subscribers presented
represents the subscribers under contract at the end of the period.
(6) The Company has a 49% interest in HITV, a joint venture that owns a
microwave relay system in the Hunan Province that transmits two provincial
channels to approximately 400,000 cable television homes in the region.
HITV launched service in July 1997.
OPPORTUNITIES IN FOREIGN MARKETS
EUROPEAN OPERATIONS
Overview
- --------
On December 11, 1997, the Company acquired from Philips its entire interest
in UPC for approximately $223 million (the "UPC Transaction"). Prior to the UPC
Transaction, the Company and Philips each owned 50% of UPC, except for shares
held by a foundation benefiting UPC employees and management, pursuant to UPC's
equity incentive plans. See Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for a complete discussion of the
UPC Transaction. Through UPC, UIH is one of the largest private sector
multi-channel cable television operators in Europe, with interests in
well-established systems, as well as systems under construction, in 11 countries
in Europe and in Israel. UIH effectively holds all of the voting control of UPC
and owns all of its issued and outstanding shares, other than approximately 8.4%
of such shares, which have been registered in the name of a foundation to
support UPC's employee equity incentive plan. UPC's operations consist primarily
of large, developed systems, including systems in Austria, Belgium, The
Netherlands and Norway (the "UPC Established Systems"). With the continued
liberalization of the communications market in Europe, the Company believes UPC
is well-positioned within its markets to exploit anticipated opportunities for
growth in video services, Internet/data services and cable telephony services.
As of December 31, 1997, UPC's affiliated companies passed a total of
approximately 3.6 million homes and had an aggregate of approximately 2.3
million subscribers and, on an equity basis, UPC passed approximately 2.4
million homes and had approximately 1.5 million subscribers.
The UPC Established Systems have been characterized by very high
penetration rates (ranging from 49.0% to 95.9% as of December 31, 1997), low net
churn rates (a monthly average of approximately 0.625% for the year ended
December 31, 1997) and stable positive cash flow. All of the UPC Established
Systems (each of which has been operating for more than ten years) and many of
its other systems have long-term licenses to provide cable television services
in their operating areas. Although the UPC Established Systems have high
penetration rates and low churn rates, the cash flow per subscriber of these
systems is significantly lower than levels achieved in the United States and
many other countries in which UIH operates. UPC is installing fiber optic
two-way digital networks in many of its systems in an attempt to increase
revenue and cash flow per subscriber by offering enhanced communications
services such as impulse pay-per-view, Internet/data services and, when
permitted, cable telephony. UPC also plans to expand its operations by
selectively building out cable infrastructure in certain unserved regions in its
existing markets and, where appropriate, by investing in new development and
acquisition opportunities.
To date, UPC has successfully launched, or has plans to launch, the
following communications services in the UPC Established Systems, which are in
addition to its existing basic cable television service.
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Launch Date/
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Service Expected Launch Date
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<S> <C> <C>
Austria.......................... Expanded basic tier (7 channels) May 1997
Impulse pay-per-view (10 channels) May 1997
Internet/data services September 1997
Cable telephony 1998 - 1999
Belgium.......................... Expanded basic tier (12 channels) October 1996
Internet/data services September 1997
Impulse pay-per-view (1) January 1999
Netherlands/A2000................ Expanded basic tier (11 channels) October 1996
Impulse pay-per-view (5 channels) April 1997
Cable telephony July 1997
Internet/data services October 1997
Netherlands/KTE.................. Expanded basic tier (8 channels) October 1996
Impulse pay-per-view (1) May 1998
Internet/data services 1998 - 1999
Cable telephony 1999
Norway........................... Expanded basic tier (14 channels) 1989
Premium services (3 channels) 1990
Internet/data services 1998
Impulse pay-per-view (1) 1998 - 1999
Cable telephony 1999
</TABLE>
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(1) Number of channels to be determined.
UPC launched cable telephony services in A2000, its 50%-owned system in
Amsterdam, in July 1997. This roll-out has been successful with approximately
2.6% of marketed homes purchasing service as of December 31, 1997. UPC intends
to leverage the cable telephony experience it has gained in Amsterdam as it
expands cable telephony offerings to its other systems.
UPC also has majority interests in systems in the Czech Republic, France,
Romania and the Slovak Republic, which are at various stages of construction and
development (the "UPC Development Projects"), and non-consolidated equity
interests in systems in Hungary, Israel, Ireland and Malta (the "UPC Equity
Investments"). The Company believes these interests have significant value and
UPC is evaluating the potential sale of a portion of, or potentially acquiring a
majority interest in, these and selected other systems in order to do one or
more of the following: (i) rationalize its operations, (ii) reduce debt or (iii)
provide additional capital for the growth of the UPC Established Systems.
Austria: Telekabel
- ------------------
UPC owns 95% of Telekabel, which provides communications services to the
Austrian cities of Vienna, Klagenfurt, Graz, Baden and Wiener Neustadt and is
the largest multi-channel distribution system in Austria with over 40% market
share. Telekabel's largest subsidiary, Telekabel Wien, which serves the city of
Vienna and represents over 87% of Telekabel's total subscribers, is one of the
larger clusters of cable systems in the world, passing approximately 782,800
homes with more than 378,820 subscribers as of December 31, 1997.
UPC is capitalizing on Telekabel's strong market position by expanding
Telekabel's service offerings as its network is upgraded to full two-way
capability. The upgraded network, which passed approximately 339,900 homes or
38% of the total homes passed as of December 31, 1997, allowed Telekabel to
launch an expanded basic (tiered) service, impulse pay-per-view services and
Internet/data services in 1997. The launch of Telekabel's tiered and
pay-per-view services in Vienna was the first launch of such services by an
Austrian cable television company. In addition, Telekabel plans to launch the
initial phase of a cable telephony service in September 1998.
Telekabel owns the complete cable system infrastructure for each of its
systems from the headend to the home. Under Austria's new telecommunications
law, however, the owner of a telecommunications network must permit other users
to access its network if certain thresholds are satisfied. In early 1992,
Telekabel Wien initiated the rebuild and upgrade of its existing cable network
in Vienna. The rebuild and upgrade of the network includes the overlay of trunk
lines with fiber optic technology, as well as the replacement of all 45,000 UHF
amplifiers and 60,000 passive network components. The headend is also being
upgraded concurrently with the installation of 200 additional fiber nodes. The
upgrade is expected to be fully completed by mid-1999 and will allow the
operating systems to have full two-way capability, which will enable Telekabel
to increase its channel capacity from 45 to 85 analog channels. Telekabel's new
high capacity 860 MHz two-way network will also provide sufficient bandwidth in
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the upstream and downstream to provide the capability for future digital
services as well as enhanced video and communications services.
Telekabel's cable systems compete with a DTH service that is available
throughout Austria. Currently, DTH penetration of the Austrian market is
approximately 33%, concentrated primarily in the rural areas of the country;
however, penetration in Vienna is approximately 11%. Telekabel competes with DTH
service on the basis of quality of service and superior programming selection.
Belgium: Radio Public
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Radio Public, a 100%-owned subsidiary of UPC, primarily provides
communications services in selected areas of Brussels and nearby Leuven in
Belgium. Radio Public, which currently has over 95% penetration, plans to grow
through the introduction of new services that are not subject to the price
regulations applicable to basic cable services. In late 1996, Radio Public began
phase one of a three-phase program to upgrade its network through fiber optic
overlay of its trunk lines and replacement of all amplifiers. Phase one is
scheduled to be completed by the end of 1998. The implementation of full two-way
capability will enable Radio Public to increase its channel capacity from 56 to
72 analog channels.
As Radio Public upgrades portions of its network to full two-way
capability, it plans to introduce new services such as impulse pay-per-view.
Radio Public's management believes that there is a strong demand for such
services within its market as evidenced by the success of Radio Public's
expanded basic service, which was launched in October 1996. In the same month,
Radio Public launched a tiered service of nine channels, the first cable
provider in Belgium to launch such a service, by providing subscribers with
advanced analog decoder boxes at a monthly rental. Introduction of Internet/data
service occurred in September 1997. When the upgrade is fully completed in early
1999, Radio Public will also be in a position to introduce cable telephony
services, with impulse pay-per-view services expected to be introduced shortly
thereafter.
Radio Public currently pays copyright fees at the rate of 15% of its basic
services revenue to cover the cost of 15 programs (principally those produced by
public broadcasters). Since 1996, the assembled collecting agencies attempted to
increase copyright fees by 40% but to date, all operators have refused to pay
such an increase. Radio Public believes a limited increase in fees is likely to
occur, and in the past Radio Public has been able to pass such cost increases
through to customers.
With the exception of Etterbeek (15,000 subscribers), where Radio Public
has an agreement with the municipality scheduled to expire in 2016 to operate
the network, Radio Public owns the complete cable system infrastructure for each
of its systems from the headend to the home. Radio Public currently employs
860 MHz distribution technology.
Radio Public currently faces limited competition, the most significant of
which is DTH service. Within Radio Public's service area, however, DTH
competition is limited as local authorities apply a restrictive policy in terms
of building permits and levy taxes on the ownership of satellite dishes. A
second license has been granted to another cable operator in the city of Leuven,
which started operations in 1998. In addition, Radio Public has now applied for
a license outside its current territory in areas where other operators are
present. Radio Public currently competes and will continue to compete primarily
on the basis of the quality and content of its programming packages, as well as
its pricing.
Norway: Janco
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Since its acquisition of control, UPC's strategy for its Norway systems has
been to integrate more fully its operating subsidiaries to take advantage of
economies of scale in implementing the technical, operational and marketing
expertise offered by UPC. In an effort to increase its position in the Norwegian
cable television market, UPC acquired from Helsinki Media in January 1997, 70.2%
of Janco Kabel TV, a cable system with a non-exclusive license to provide cable
television service in Oslo, Norway. In November 1997, UPC merged Norkabelgruppen
AS ("Norkabel") into Janco Kabel TV forming Janco, following which merger UPC
retained an 87.3% interest in Janco. From an economic perspective, UPC has all
the rights and obligations of full ownership of Janco, and UPC consolidates 100%
of Janco's financial results. UPC has the right to acquire on or before July 2,
2001, and Helsinki Media has the right to put to UPC on July 2, 2001, the
remaining interest in Janco, for a purchase price of approximately NKr165.9
million ($22.5 million as of December 31, 1997), subject to certain adjustments
based upon the operating results of Janco. UPC has deposited Dutch guilders
("NLG")47 million ($24.0 million at December 31, 1997) as collateral against the
purchase of the remaining interest in Janco.
As a result of the merger, Janco is Norway's largest cable television
operator with approximately 47% of the total Norwegian cable television market
as of December 31, 1997. Janco owns and operates 16 cable television systems
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located primarily in southeastern Norway and along the southwestern coast, as
well as its main network in Oslo, Norway. The well-established Norwegian cable
television market has high penetration, approximately 70% as of December 31,
1997, primarily due to poor over-the-air reception in much of Norway and
significant demand for television entertainment. UPC's goals are to continue to
increase Janco's subscriber base, to improve revenue per subscriber by providing
additional programming and services and to increase per subscriber revenue in
the former Janco Kabel TV systems to equal or exceed the per subscriber revenue
the Company currently receives from the former Norkabel systems. UPC plans to
launch Internet/data services in 1998 and cable telephony service in 1999.
Janco owns the complete cable system infrastructure for each of its
systems from the headend to the home, except for cable and plant located on
housing association property, which is legally owned by the association. Janco
uses a total of 16 CATV headends and 39 SMATV headends to operate its cable
television systems. Janco's systems have security devices to scramble signals to
prevent unauthorized receipt of its services. UPC's plan is to upgrade the
network in Norway to full two-way capability, with the exception of 75,000 homes
in southern rural areas. Initially, fiber will extend to nodes of 2,000 homes;
however, the network upgrade has been planned such that each node can be split
further to 500 homes at relatively little incremental cost should demand for
services require it.
All Norwegian cable television companies offer similar levels of service;
therefore, Janco competes primarily on the basis of price. The DTH market in
Norway is also beginning to grow, as DTH companies, particularly Telenor, are
competing more effectively on price and entrance costs for subscribers are
declining. Janco's cable television systems also compete with private SMATV
systems. Janco's systems generally offer more channels of programming to
subscribers and provide better picture quality than SMATV systems. UPC believes
that the quantity and quality of SMATV programming offered are important to
Janco's competitive position.
The Netherlands (Amsterdam): A2000
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A2000, a 50/50 joint venture between UPC and U S WEST, currently enjoys
basic penetration rates of approximately 92% in its two systems that serve
Amsterdam, Landsmeer, Purmerend, Zaanstad and Ouder-Amstel and Hilversum, The
Netherlands. As a result of this high penetration and the rate regulation of
basic cable services in A2000's franchise areas, A2000 has focused its efforts
on increasing its per subscriber revenue growth through the introduction of new
services. A2000 has pursued this strategy, launching a nine channel expanded
basic tier in October 1996, impulse pay-per-view services in April 1997, a cable
telephony service in July 1997 and Internet/data services in October 1997.
Approximately 2.6% of A2000's marketed customers have signed up for cable
telephony service as of December 31, 1997. UPC intends to draw on the experience
it has gained in A2000 as it rolls out enhanced communications services in its
other systems.
The basic programming service content is overseen by a programming council
in each municipality. The programming council retains the right to request the
removal or addition of certain programming providers in the basic tier as it
deems necessary. The council has no authority over any services beyond the basic
tier. While tariffs for basic programming services are regulated by local
governmental authorities, the recently amended Dutch Media Act provides that the
maximum tariffs may be determined by Dutch governmental order.
A2000 owns the complete cable system infrastructure for each of its systems
from the headend to the home. A2000 is currently in the process of upgrading its
cable network with a fiber optic overlay and is replacing all of its amplifiers
and passive network components. A2000 had in excess of 165,000 homes rebuilt
with full two-way capability at December 31, 1997, with total rebuild expected
to be complete by the end of the third quarter of 1999. The upgrade of the
headend and network will enable A2000 to increase its channel capacity in its
systems from 45 to 85 channels. A2000's initiation of the new 860 MHz two-way
network should also provide sufficient bandwidth in the upstream and downstream
to allow for the capacity of future digital services, as well as enhanced video
and communications services.
To date, the A2000 systems have maintained stable, high penetration rates
(approximately 92%), and competition from off-air television signals, DTH and
local SMATV systems has been limited. In July 1997, the A2000 systems began
offering cable telephony services on a limited basis in direct competition with
the Dutch PTT ("KPN") and other providers of cable telephony services. UPC
believes that A2000 has negotiated reasonable interconnect agreements, leased
line agreements and other agreements necessary for the cable telephony services
the A2000 systems currently provide.
UPC and U S WEST each currently own 50% of the ordinary share capital of
A2000. A2000 holds 100% ownership in Kabeltelevisie Amsterdam B.V. ("KTA"),
which operates cable systems in Amsterdam, Landsmeer, Purmerend, Zaanstad and
Ouder-Amstel, and holds a 100% ownership in A2000 Hilversum B.V. ("KTH"), which
operates a cable system in Hilversum. The Municipality of Amsterdam owns one
priority share in KTA.
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The boards of A2000, KTA and KTH consist of an even number of directors:
one half appointed by U S WEST and one half appointed by UPC. Certain major
decisions require approval by the shareholders with a qualified majority of at
least 75%. The A2000, KTA and KTH management boards consist of at least a chief
executive officer, appointed by UPC, and a chief financial officer, appointed by
U S WEST, as well as other members appointed by both. Certain major decisions
affecting KTA, such as approval of business plans and annual budgets, require
approval of the majority of the supervisory board of KTA, one member of which is
appointed by the Municipality of Amsterdam.
The Netherlands (Eindhoven): KTE and Combivisie
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In Eindhoven, The Netherlands, UPC operates the KTE system, which has basic
penetration of approximately 95%. In July 1997, UPC acquired Kabeltelevisie Son
en Breugel B.V. ("Son en Breugel"), the 5,000-subscriber system in the Eindhoven
cluster. Effective January 1, 1998, UPC acquired certain assets, including the
cable systems of Combivisie. The Company believes it has thus created a large,
densely-populated system with the critical mass necessary to introduce
economically new communications services. Subsequent to the transaction the
assets and liabilities of both KTE and Combivisie were merged, forming The Cable
Network Brabant Holding BV ("CNBH").
KTE introduced an expanded basic service in October 1996, and expects to
launch impulse pay-per-view services in May 1998 and Internet/data services in
1998 and 1999. UPC intends to roll out these services simultaneously to the
Combivisie system. In addition, UPC plans to introduce the initial phase of
cable telephony services in these systems in early 1999.
KTE owns the complete cable system infrastructure for each of its systems
from the headend to the home. During 1994, KTE upgraded its fiber network by
replacing all of its coaxial trunk with a fiber optic trunk. The new technology
incorporates 860 MHz capability that provides sufficient bandwidth in the
upstream and downstream to allow for the introduction of digital services, as
well as enhanced video and communications services. This upgrade also included
the municipalities for which KTE operates a cable network, representing an
additional 16,000 subscribers. KTE recently completed the replacement of its
amplifiers and passive network components to accommodate full two-way
capability. UPC expects the Combivisie system to be fully two-way capable during
1999.
To date, KTE and Combivisie have maintained a high level of penetration
(approximately 95%) and competition from off-air television signals, DTH and
local SMATV systems has been limited.
UPC Equity Investments (Israel, Ireland, Malta and Hungary)
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UPC has non-consolidated equity investments in systems in Israel, Ireland,
Malta and Hungary. The Company believes that these systems, which in the
aggregate had approximately 703,000 subscribers at December 31, 1997, have
significant value. As part of the Company's focus on rationalizing its
operations, UPC may sell all or a portion of, or acquire majority positions in,
these systems.
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UII, a Colorado general partnership formed in 1991, holds interests in
multi-channel distribution systems in Israel, Ireland and Malta. UPC and TINTA
each hold a 50% partnership interest in UII. As a consequence of a difference in
capital contributions upon the acquisition by UII of its equity interests in the
entities referred to below, the interests of UPC and TINTA in such entities
cannot directly be deduced from the 50% partnership interest. UPC's current
indirect economic interest in these systems is as follows: 20% in the Ireland
system, 23.3% in the Israel system and 25% in the Malta system. In April and May
1998, UPC signed MOUs with TINTA to acquire TINTA's interests in Tevel and
Melita and to sell UPC's interest in Princes Holdings to TINTA for a net payment
to TINTA of approximately $71.0 million.
ISRAEL: TEVEL. Tevel has exclusive cable television broadcasting franchises
for the entire Tel Aviv metropolitan area, the region of Ashdod-Ashkelon (30
miles south of Tel Aviv) and the Jezreel Valley (80 miles northeast of Tel
Aviv). These franchise areas cover approximately 360,000 homes, approximately
24% of the homes in Israel, giving Tevel a substantial share of the Israeli
multi-channel television market. Tevel's growth strategy is to increase its
subscriber base by completing line extensions within existing franchise areas
and to increase penetration rates by offering a wider variety of programming,
including multimedia and Internet/data services. Future growth in revenues will
depend upon increased penetration rates in built and unbuilt franchise areas,
acquisition and distribution of additional programming that will justify
increases in service rates and increased sales of additional services, such as
impulse pay-per-view services.
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Tevel, together with four of the five other Israeli cable television
companies, owns a programming company, Israel Cable Programming Company Limited
("ICP"). ICP purchases programming rights for subsequent sale to cable
television operators in Israel and produces two cable-exclusive channels: a
general entertainment channel and a movie channel. A children's channel, a
sports channel and a channel showing nature, science and art documentaries are
produced by third parties.
The Company believes that the current pricing of Tevel's pay-per-view
services are competitive with the home video cassette rental and motion picture
entertainment alternatives in Israel. The DTH market in Israel is very small, as
the Company estimates only approximately 10,000 households in the country had
satellite dishes as of December 31, 1997. The Company does not believe that
present DTH services compete with Tevel's systems because Israel is not in the
general transmission path of existing European programming satellites and
equipment capable of receiving those distant signals is relatively expensive.
The Israeli government recently declared, however, its intention to open DTH for
competition in late 1998 or early 1999. Such service, if widely available, may
affect Tevel's existing operations and the price structure of its services.
IRELAND: PRINCES HOLDINGS. Princes Holdings, through two wholly-owned
subsidiaries and one 96% owned subsidiary (collectively, the "PHL Operating
Companies"), owns interests in established cable television systems and has
exclusive franchises through 2001 to construct and operate MMDS networks for
areas covering approximately 355,000 homes, or approximately 69% of all
potential MMDS homes in Ireland. Given the strong demand for more programming
options as evidenced by high subscription rates in existing cable television
systems in Ireland, including those owned by Princes Holdings, the Company
believes that the expansion of multi-channel television services into recently
activated franchise areas presents an opportunity for significant growth in the
number of subscribers. As these franchises are developed, Princes Holdings
expects to become the largest multi-channel television provider in Ireland,
holding franchises covering a service area containing over 32% of the country's
television households. Princes Holdings is currently the largest MMDS operator
in Ireland.
Princes Holdings is currently focusing on improving subscriber penetration
through increased marketing and sales efforts. Princes Holdings plans to offer
additional programming and tiered and packaged services over time to increase
the revenues generated from each subscriber.
MALTA: MELITA. Melita holds an exclusive franchise to deliver cable
television services for Malta, a group of islands located in the Mediterranean
Sea between Italy and North Africa with a population of approximately 375,000.
The license expires in 2006 and is renewable upon application to and review by
the government. Melita's network currently passes over 86% (approximately
154,000) of the homes on the island. Because English is widely spoken in Malta,
Melita is able to take advantage of the abundant supply of English language
programming available for licensing from various programming companies.
Melita's growth strategy is to continue to market its services to homes in
its franchise areas, as well as to provide an increased amount of programming to
increase its appeal to subscribers. In 1996, Melita created a "live" sports
channel showing English Premier League Football and in 1997, introduced a second
"live" sports channel featuring Italian soccer, as well as four other new
channels.
HUNGARY: KABELKOM. United Communications International ("UCI") and TWE
formed Kabelkom, a Delaware general partnership, to invest in and further
develop cable opportunities in Hungary. Kabelkom, through its wholly-owned
subsidiary Kabelkom Kabeltelevizio Kft, to date has purchased an ownership
interest in ten existing Hungarian cable television systems located in different
cities throughout the country, with the most recent acquisition occurring in
August 1996. Kabelkom has substantially completed the rebuilding and upgrading
of its cable infrastructures to support increased channel capacity. UPC has
succeeded in increasing revenues per subscriber as it upgrades the systems and
adds new services in step with the growth of Hungary's economy.
In September 1991, Kabelkom launched a pay movie channel (HBO Hungary) to
supply its systems with additional programming as well as for sale to other
cable television operators. The channel currently offers programming consisting
of a broad mix of U.S., European and Hungarian films. Kabelkom licenses HBO
Hungary to other operating systems in addition to the operating systems in which
it has an ownership interest. In February 1995, Kabelkom launched its second
channel of Hungarian language programming, "Spektrum TV," a science and nature
channel. In June 1997, a third channel of Hungarian music was launched.
UPC's ownership interest in Kabelkom was originally held through UCI. In
September 1996, UPC purchased Telewest Europe Group's interest in UCI,
increasing its ownership in Kabelkom from 3.9% to 50%. Generally, UPC and TWE
share distributions in proportion to their respective capital contributions
until each partner has received an amount equal to the capital contributed by it
plus interest on such contributions at an annual rate of 12%. On the basis of
these capital contributions, the respective economic interests currently are
47.2% for UPC and 52.8% for TWE. With respect to ownership in each of the ten
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systems, Kabelkom formed local joint ventures with private enterprises or the
municipality that owned and operated the systems. As of December 31, 1997,
Kabelkom held net ownership interests ranging from 70% to 100% in nine of the
ten local Hungarian cable television systems and a minority interest in the
remaining system.
On April 1, 1998, UPC and TWE signed an MOU for the purpose of
restructuring the assets of Kabelkom. Under the terms of the MOU, UPC will
acquire TWE's 50% ownership interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian cable television
systems and TWE and other partners will acquire UPC's 50% ownership interest in
Kabelkom's Hungarian programming business. In addition, the MOU provides for the
sale of UPC's ownership interest in TV Max, a Czech Republic programming
business, to TWE. The MOU requires UPC to make a net payment to TWE of $9.5
million upon closing which is expected to occur in the second quarter of fiscal
year 1999.
UPC Development Projects
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UPC is currently pursuing various development projects throughout Europe,
including projects in the Czech Republic, France, Romania and the Slovak
Republic. UPC is currently building out its franchises and has initiated cable
television operations in each of these countries. Although these development
projects will require more time to realize returns comparable to the returns
generated by the UPC Established Systems, they provide the potential for UPC to
expand beyond its established base. In pursuing development opportunities, UPC
searches for projects that, once developed, would provide clustering and scale
effects comparable to the UPC Established Systems.
UPC Acquisitions
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Subject, in certain circumstances, to the consent of certain of UPC's
lenders, UPC intends to pursue acquisition opportunities which allow it to
rationalize its operations or which offer the opportunity to create new
clusters. This acquisition strategy would allow UPC to achieve greater economies
of scale. Below is a summary of UPC's recent acquisition activities.
COMBIVISIE. Effective January 1, 1998, UPC acquired certain assets,
including the cable systems of Combivisie for approximately $89.5 million.
Combivisie administered the cable television systems on behalf of 18
municipalities in the region surrounding KTE. The purchase was funded with an
approximately $29 million draw on UPC's Tranche A Facility and approximately $60
million from a credit facility from a bank. Subsequent to the transaction, the
assets and liabilities of both KTE and Combivisie were merged to form CNBH.
On February 20, 1998, CNBH secured a NLG250 million ($123 million at
December 31, 1997) nine-year term facility. The CNBH facility bears interest at
the applicable LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 0.60% to 1.60% per annum, and is
secured by, among other things, an encumbrance over CNBH's assets and a pledge
by Cable Network Netherlands Holding of its shares of CNBH. The facility was
used to refinance the existing KTE facility, to complete the Combivisie
acquisition and for the development and exploitation of enhanced cable TV
services, data services and telephony services.
JANCO. In January 1997, UPC acquired from Helsinki Media 70.2% of Janco
Kabel TV, a cable system with a non-exclusive license to provide cable
television service in Oslo, Norway. In November 1997, UPC merged Norkabel into
Janco Kabel TV to form Janco. As a result of such merger, UPC holds an 87.3%
interest in Janco. Janco's articles of association grant certain minority rights
to Helsinki Media. From an economic perspective, however, UPC has all the rights
and obligations of full ownership of Janco, and UPC consolidates 100% of Janco's
financial results. UPC has the right to acquire on or before July 2, 2001, and
Helsinki Media has the right to put to UPC on July 2, 2001, the remaining
interest in Janco for a purchase price of approximately NKr165.9 million ($22.5
million as of December 31, 1997), subject to certain adjustments based upon the
operating results of Janco. UPC has deposited NLG47 million ($24.0 million at
December 31, 1997) as collateral against the purchase of the remaining interest
in Janco. As a result of this merger, UPC has a leading position in the
Norwegian cable television market with service in most of Norway's largest
cities. At December 31, 1997, pro forma for the merger, Janco passed
approximately 457,600 homes and served approximately 319,700 subscribers,
representing a basic penetration rate of 70%. UPC plans to expand offerings in
the Norwegian market to include other broadband communications products such as
Internet/data services and cable telephony services.
SON EN BREUGEL. In July 1997, UPC acquired the Son en Breugel cable
television system located near UPC's KTE system for approximately NLG5.9 million
($2.9 million as of December 31, 1997). The Son en Breugel system has
approximately 5,000 subscribers and has been integrated into KTE.
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UPC Dutch Asset Rationalization
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On April 2, 1998, UPC and N.V. NUON Energie-Onderneming voor Gelderland
("NUON"), a Netherlands energy company, signed a definitive agreement to merge
all of their Netherlands broadband cable television and telecommunication
companies and activities into a newly-formed company, United Telekabel Holding
N.V. ("UTH"). UPC will contribute its wholly owned interest in CNBH, its 50%
ownership interest in A2000 and its wholly-owned interest in Son en Breugel for
a 51% interest in UTH. NUON will contribute its ownership interests in N.V.
Telekabel Beheer for a 49% interest in UTH. Closing of the transaction is
subject to certain conditions precedent including third party consents and
shareholder approval. Upon closing, a correction payment will be made by either
UPC or NUON to balance the ownership interests based upon agreed valuation
methodology. Further, both parties will be committed to minimum funding levels
or become subject to future dilution. The closing agreements provide UPC with a
call option to acquire 50% of NUON's ownership interest in UTH and provide NUON
with a put option to sell 50% of its ownership interest in UTH. The call and put
options are in effect for a two-year period starting one year after the closing
of the transaction which is expected to occur before July 1, 1998.
Other Europe
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UIH also holds interests in several other operations in Europe. These
operations include (i) a 48.6% interest in Monor, a company that is building a
fiber-optic telecommunications network in the Monor region of Hungary with
approximately 145,000 homes passed and approximately 62,000 telephony
subscribers and 26,000 cable television subscribers as of December 31, 1997;
(ii) a 33.5% interest in a programming venture in Spain that had approximately
485,000 subscribers as of December 31, 1997 and (iii) a 75% interest in a
programming venture in Ireland that had approximately 362,000 subscribers as of
December 31, 1997.
ASIA/PACIFIC OPERATIONS
Overview
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The Company, through its 98%-owned subsidiary UAP, is a leading provider of
multi-channel television services in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region.
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Austar, UAP is the second largest provider
(based on subscribers) of multi-channel television services in Australia and
largest provider of multi-channel television services in regional Australia,
operating MMDS networks and marketing a DTH service in franchise areas
encompassing approximately 1.6 million television homes, or approximately 25% of
the total Australian market. UAP, through its 65%-owned New Zealand subsidiary
Saturn, is constructing a wireline cable and telephony system in Wellington, New
Zealand, a market with approximately 141,000 television homes. In addition, Sun
Cable, in which UAP holds a note convertible (subject to local restrictions)
into a 40% ownership interest, owns and operates cable television systems in 15
markets in the Philippines with an aggregate of approximately 66,000 subscribers
and a total of approximately 175,000 television homes in its operating areas as
of December 31, 1997. In April 1998, Sun Cable and SkyCable formed a joint
venture, which created the second largest MSO in the Philippines and the largest
MSO outside Manila. UAP's other businesses include (i) a 25% interest in XYZ
Entertainment, a programming company that provides five channels to the
Australian multi-channel television market, four of which are part of the
eight-channel programming package which includes two movie channels and one
sports channel (the "Core Package") (with a total of approximately 577,000
programming subscribers as of December 31, 1997) and (ii) up to a 90% economic
interest in Telefenua, the only provider of multi-channel television services in
Tahiti, with MMDS in a market with approximately 31,000 television homes. UIH is
evaluating the sale of its interest in Telefenua.
The Company believes that UAP is well-positioned to capitalize on the
strong demand for multi-channel television and other telecommunications services
in its markets. As of December 31, 1997, UAP's multi-channel television
operating systems had an aggregate of approximately 1.8 million television homes
passed and approximately 272,000 subscribers (excluding programming
subscribers), compared to approximately 324,000 television homes passed and
approximately 29,000 subscribers as of December 31, 1995 (with a substantial
majority of such growth resulting from Austar's build out and subscriber
marketing). During this same period, subscribers to XYZ Entertainment's
programming increased from approximately 65,000 to approximately 577,000.
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Austar is the largest provider of multi-channel television services in
regional Australia (areas outside Australia's six largest cities). Through 1997,
Austar had launched MMDS in all of its metropolitan markets and DTH service in
non-metropolitan markets. These markets represent 1.6 million franchise
television homes. Due to the relatively small size and low housing densities
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which characterize the markets in its franchise areas, Austar is primarily
utilizing MMDS and DTH wireless technologies to deliver its service. In
addition, Austar has constructed a wireline cable network in Darwin, a market
containing approximately 27,000 serviceable homes, where dense vegetation makes
an MMDS service impractical.
The deployment of MMDS networks in combination with DTH has allowed Austar
to roll out its service quickly and achieve rapid subscriber growth in its
franchise areas. Austar began marketing its services in late 1995 and has grown
its subscriber base from approximately 5,200 subscribers as of December 31, 1995
to approximately 196,000 subscribers as of December 31, 1997. Austar believes
that the ability to be the first provider of multi-channel television services
in each of its markets has allowed Austar to establish a significant market
presence and strong brand awareness. Austar is currently the only provider of
multi-channel television services in substantially all of its franchise areas.
As of December 31, 1997, Austar had launched service in all of its metropolitan
and non-metropolitan markets.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, Austar spent $83.8 million for
construction of MMDS headend and transmission facilities for all of its
operating systems. Variable installation and equipment costs for each MMDS and
DTH subscriber are currently approximately $338 and $634 per subscriber,
respectively. These subscriber costs are partially offset by the Company's
metropolitan and non-metropolitan installation charges of $13 to $32 and $130,
respectively. Austar retains ownership of all MMDS and DTH customer premises
equipment.
Austar is currently providing the eight-channel Core Package, the most
widely-distributed programming package in Australia, plus three to five
additional channels of programming as its basic package at a monthly rate of
approximately $29, with a one-time installation charge ranging from
approximately $13 to $32 for metropolitan subscribers and $130 for
non-metropolitan DTH subscribers. Austar also integrates all available off-air
channels into its basic channel line up at no additional charge. In March 1996,
Austar began offering its first premium channel, World Movies, which consists
primarily of foreign movies, art films and features. Austar is charging
approximately $5 per month for World Movies. As of December 31, 1997, Austar had
21,332 subscribers for its World Movies premium channel.
Austar's monthly "churn" (calculated as total disconnects as a percentage
of average subscribers) averaged 5.4% during 1996 and declined to 4.2% during
1997. Austar believes that this ratio is likely to continue to decline in the
future due to several factors, although there can be no such assurances. Austar
plans to focus more on rural, non-metropolitan growth in future years.
Approximately 33% of Austar's total serviceable homes are in its
non-metropolitan franchise area, but only 21% of its total subscribers are rural
customers. Because non-metropolitan customers normally pay a higher installation
rate, churn is generally less than the churn for metropolitan subscribers.
During 1997, Austar's average monthly churn rate in its non-metropolitan markets
was approximately 2%. Furthermore, Austar has implemented several operational
plans to decrease churn, including direct debit banking for customers, customer
retention and loyalty programs, and complimentary installs on customer transfers
within the same service region. Finally, the Company is in the process of
improving the breadth and quality of its programming package through the
negotiation and launch of additional sports and other programming products.
The Core Package is currently the most widely-distributed programming
package in Australia and is the core programming offering of Austar and Foxtel
Management Pty Limited ("Foxtel"). Management believes that approximately 75% of
Australia's multi-channel television subscribers subscribe to the Core Package.
The channels in the Core Package were developed exclusively for the Australian
market by several of the world's leading programming companies, including
Paramount, Sony, Universal, Fox and Viacom. The Core Package consists of the
following eight channels:
<TABLE>
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Core Package Programming Genre
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<S> <C>
Showtime.................................................... premium feature movies
Encore...................................................... library movies
Fox Sports.................................................. sports
TV-1........................................................ general entertainment
Discovery................................................... documentary, adventure, history and lifestyle
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite.................................... children's and family entertainment
Arena....................................................... general entertainment
Channel [V]................................................. music video
</TABLE>
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Austar has also secured additional programming on a non-exclusive basis,
which it is distributing to its customers as part of its basic programming
package, and Austar integrates all available free-to-air channels into its basic
channel line-up at no additional charge. Austar's other "cable" channels include
the following:
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Other Channels Programming Genre
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<S> <C>
CMT......................................................... country music videos
BBC World................................................... world news
CNBC........................................................ business news
Lifestyle................................................... personal and home improvement
The Comedy Channel.......................................... comedy
TNT(1)...................................................... library movies
Cartoon Network(1).......................................... cartoons
CNN International(2)........................................ world news
TVSN(3)..................................................... shopping
Fox Sports II............................................... sports
</TABLE>
(1) TNT and Cartoon Network share one channel.
(2) The Gold Coast (MMDS) only.
(3) DTH only.
Austar also offers an eight-channel "Digital Radio" service to its DTH
customers. In March 1996, Austar began offering its first optional premium
channel, World Movies, which consists primarily of foreign movies, art films and
features. Austar is charging approximately $5 per month for World Movies.
Initial demand for this service has been strong with 21,332 customers as of
December 31, 1997, approximately 11% of Austar's basic subscribers.
In May 1998, Australis Media Limited ("Australis"), a major supplier of
programming to Austar, was placed into receivership in Australia. As a result of
the receivership and of the subsequent termination of various agreements, as of
May 20, 21 and 22, 1998, Australis ceased to be a provider of programming and
signal to Austar.
On May 19, 1998, Austar entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Optus
Vision Pty Limited ("Optus") for the ownership and operation of a satellite
distribution platform. As of May 21, 1998, this platform was fully operational.
In addition, Austar has signed agreements with Foxtel under which it will be
provided with several channels currently carried by Austar, including the Core
Package. These developments have caused only minor disruptions and changes in
service to Austar's existing customer base.
Also as of May 19, 1998, Austar was granted additional programming rights
by Optus which would permit the carriage of certain channels of programming not
previously available to Austar. The specific packages of service to be offered
by Austar pursuant to these arrangements has not yet been concluded.
Under the terms of the Austar Bank Facility, the termination of Austar's
franchise agreements with Australis is an event of default if (i) the
termination is initiated by Austar, (ii) the termination is not rectified within
seven days and (iii) the termination would likely have a material adverse effect
on Austar. Austar received the advance consent of the lenders under the Austar
Bank Facility to terminate its franchise agreement with Australis, and such
banks have not given notice that a termination would constitute a material
adverse effect. Austar believes that, based upon its successful migration to the
signal platform and programming agreements described above, there will be no
such material adverse effect.
The substantial majority of Austar's metropolitan markets are either small
(i.e., approximately 20,000 homes), and/or have relatively low household
densities (generally 25 to 75 homes per square kilometer as compared to 100 to
130 homes per square kilometer in Australia's largest cities). As a result,
Austar believes that its metropolitan markets generally do not have sufficient
density to justify the construction of competitive wireline cable systems. While
UAP believes household densities could potentially support wireline cable
construction in areas representing approximately 20% of Austar's total franchise
homes, the relatively small size of these markets reduces the attractiveness of
constructing a competitive cable network. In addition, Austar, as a licensed
subscription television provider, is authorized to build wireline cable systems
in its markets and, where appropriate, could construct wireline cable systems.
With the exception of the Foxtel cable television system currently extending
into Austar's 116,000-home Gold Coast metropolitan market and a small cable
television system in the 14,000-home market of Mildura, Austar does not
currently have any operational subscription television competitors in its
operating areas. In the Gold Coast, Austar is currently providing 17 channels of
programming as its basic package, which includes the Core Package as well as
nine additional channels, at a monthly rate of approximately $23 with a one-time
installation charge of approximately $13. Foxtel offers the Core Package as well
as 17 other satellite or locally originated channels for a monthly fee of $28
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and an installation charge of $19. At December 31, 1997, Austar had 17,000
subscribers in the Gold Coast and estimates that Foxtel has 8,000 subscribers in
this market.
New Zealand: Saturn
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UIH A/P owns 65% of Saturn, which launched service on the initial portions
of its hybrid fiber coaxial ("HFC") network that will allow it to provide
multi-channel television services as well as business and residential
telecommunications services in the Wellington area, encompassing 135,000 homes.
Wellington is New Zealand's capital and second largest city. The Company
launched service in portions of this system in September 1996 and expects
construction to be completed by mid-1999. Saturn's system will allow the
integrated delivery of pay TV, telephony, Internet access, high speed data and
future interactive services. Saturn recently executed an interconnect agreement
that will allow it to provide local residential and business telephone services.
By bundling both subscription television and telephony services, Saturn will be
able to offer pricing discounts across both services, which management believes
will provide an advantage over competitors that offer only one service. In April
1998, Saturn launched a full complement of telephone services to both
residential and business markets. Saturn's cable system also passes
approximately 6,000 homes on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington. As of
December 31, 1997, Saturn's activated networks passed approximately 24,000 homes
and serviced approximately 3,000 subscribers. In addition, Saturn has secured
additional rights to use existing poles to attach its network cable in markets
representing 500,000 homes, subject to local planning approval, and is exploring
the possibility of expanding its networks and services to these markets.
Saturn competes with four broadcast networks as well as several other
free-to-air regional channels and Sky TV ("Sky"), the largest provider of
subscription television services with a five-channel encrypted UHF subscription
television service. Sky has recently announced a launch of a DBS in the second
half of 1998. Telecom New Zealand ("Telecom"), New Zealand's largest
telecommunications service provider, is the primary competition to Saturn's
planned local loop telephony service.
Australian Programming: XYZ Entertainment
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Through its 25% interest in XYZ Entertainment, UIH A/P provides four
channels (Discovery, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, Channel [V] and Arena or the "XYZ
Channels") of the eight channels which are distributed as the Core Package, the
most widely-distributed programming package in Australia. During 1997, XYZ
Entertainment also launched another channel, Lifestyle.
Tahiti: Telefenua
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UIH A/P has an up to 90% economic interest in Telefenua, which operates a
16 channel MMDS in a franchise area that, as of December 31, 1997, included
approximately 20,000 serviceable homes. The Company and its partners are in the
early stages of negotiations relating to the sale of all or a portion of
Telefenua to a local strategic investor, although there can be no assurance that
the Company will conclude such a transaction.
Philippines: Sun Cable
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UAP holds a note in Sun Cable, which, upon certain events, is convertible
into a 40% equity interest in Sun Cable, the third largest cable television
operator in the Philippines with wireline cable television systems in 15 markets
that had a total of approximately 600,000 television homes at December 31, 1997.
Sun Cable is also exploring the provision of cable telephony services over its
networks, many of which are HFC. At three lines per 100 persons, the
Philippines' telephone penetration rate is currently one of the lowest in the
world.
In April 1998, Sun Cable and SkyCable, the largest multi-channel television
service operator in the Philippines, formed a joint venture into which Sun Cable
contributed its properties and SkyCable contributed its multi-channel television
properties outside of Manila, and in which SkyCable will hold a 51% interest and
Sun Cable will hold a 49% interest. The joint venture is the second largest
multi-channel television operator in the Philippines and the largest outside the
Manila metro area with approximately 160,000 subscribers and approximately 1.3
million franchise homes.
UAP Development Opportunities
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UAP is engaged in the origination and development of new opportunities to
construct, acquire or distribute multi-channel television systems and services
in newly emerging markets throughout the Asia/Pacific region. These development
projects include potential investments and/or acquisition opportunities in
Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia.
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LATIN AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Overview
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Through UIH LA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, UIH owns
interests in and operates multi-channel television distribution systems in
Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Peru. The Company believes that many countries in
Latin America are characterized by rapidly growing economies, increasing
political stability, declining inflation and low multi-channel television
penetration. In addition, many Latin American countries are placing an emphasis
on privatization of businesses. UIH LA's current strategy is to (i) increase the
subscribers, revenues and cash flows of its existing, larger core operating
companies, (ii) purchase significant or majority ownership positions in new
multi-channel television operating companies and/or development projects in
Latin America and (iii) reduce the indebtedness of UIH LA with proceeds from the
sale of selected assets.
UIH LA currently owns a 34% interest in VTRH, the largest cable television
operator in Chile, serving an estimated 57% of the total homes passed in Chile
as of December 31, 1997. UIH LA is currently evaluating for sale its ownership
positions in (i) systems in Mexico, which it currently plans to divest in order
to reduce debt and (ii) Jundiai, a system located in Jundiai, Brazil. The
Company anticipates that a portion of the proceeds of any such sales will be
used to repay certain UIH LA indebtedness.
Chile: VTRH
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As of December 31, 1997, VTRH passed a total of approximately 1,478,900
cable homes and had approximately 369,200 total pay television subscribers. In
June 1997, VTRH launched cable telephony operations in one 18,000-home area of
Santiago, and as of December 31, 1997, VTRH had passed approximately 16,700
cable telephony homes with approximately 3,500 cable telephony subscribers. VTRH
expects that its packaging of video, Internet/data and cable telephony services
will position it as a fully integrated provider of telecommunications services.
VTRH, which distributes television signals through the use of wireline and
wireless cable, is currently the only operator of MMDS in the Santiago
metropolitan area (where 40% of the Chilean population resides) and is the only
operator of DTH in Chile. VTRH has upgraded approximately 80% of its network to
technology that will eventually support cable telephony operations and should
enable the Company to offer other interactive services such as Internet/data
access and impulse pay-per-view.
Historically, VTRH's basic cable service has included all programming,
including soccer matches, movie channels and special events, in a single package
for a basic monthly fee. The fee for the package is not constant, but rather
varies depending on the geographic area of the subscriber, the market size, the
number of channels being provided and the level of competition. More recently,
however, VTRH has introduced tiered services with premium channels sold on an
a la carte basis. Like most Latin American operators, VTRH's programming relies
mainly on international sources such as the United States, Europe, Argentina and
Mexico to compile their channel lineups. Domestic cable TV programming is
beginning to develop, however, particularly around local sporting events, such
as soccer matches.
VTRH has budgeted approximately $48 million for capital expenditures in
1998 primarily for the equipment necessary to upgrade certain portions of the
network for cable telephony services and for additional cable infrastructure.
VTRH expects to fund these expenditures from operations and project financing.
The Chilean cable television market has only two dominant providers of
cable television (i) VTRH with approximately a 60% market share and (ii)
Metropolis-Intercom S.A. ("Metropolis-Intercom"), a joint venture between
Tele-Communications, Inc. ("TCI") and the local telephony provider, with
approximately a 40% market share. As of December 31, 1997, Metropolis-Intercom
had approximately 250,000 subscribers, 1.4 million homes passed, a 18%
penetration and 7 headends, while as of the same date, VTRH had approximately
373,000 subscribers, 1.5 million homes passed, a 25% penetration and 36
headends. Metropolis-Intercom is prohibited from offering telephony services
because it leases most of its network from the local telephony provider.
UIH LA currently owns 34% of VTRH. In connection with the formation of
VTRH, UIH LA and VTR S.A., VTRH's other shareholder, agreed to reset ownership
percentages based upon independent valuations of the respective assets each
party contributed as of December 31, 1997. This valuation process is currently
underway and is not expected to be completed until June 1998. If the appraised
value of the assets UIH LA contributed to VTRH is less than 34% of the total
assets contributed to VTRH by both parties, UIH LA will be obligated to purchase
sufficient shares to restore its ownership percentage to 34%. Conversely, if UIH
LA assets are greater than 34%, UIH LA's ownership will be adjusted accordingly.
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Following such ownership percentage adjustments, if any, UIH LA, at its sole
election, may increase its ownership to 50% at a purchase price based upon the
appraised value of VTRH.
Brazil: Jundiai and TVSB
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UIH LA currently has ownership interests in two systems in Brazil: (i) a
46.3% interest in Jundiai, which holds nonexclusive cable television licenses
for the city of Jundiai and (ii) a 45.0% interest in TVSB, an owner and operator
of a 31 channel exclusive license MMDS networks. As of December 31, 1997, UIH
LA's Brazilian operations passed a total of approximately 442,300 homes and had
estimated total subscribers of approximately 31,500. UIH LA is currently
evaluating a sale of its 46.3% interest in Jundiai to them in order to focus all
of its cable operations on the new license tender process. In January 1998, UIH
LA increased its interest in TVSB to 45%, and is currently negotiating with its
partner in TVSB to purchase the remaining 55% ownership interest.
Mexico: Megapo
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UIH LA and its Mexican partner recently engaged an investment bank to
explore the possible sale of the Mexican operations. UIH LA plans to use
proceeds of any such sale to reduce indebtedness at UIH LA. UIH LA has a 49%
interest in subsidiaries of Megapo in Mexico, one of the largest multi-channel
television markets in Latin America with over 14.6 million television households
and two million multi-channel television households. As of December 31, 1997,
Megapo owned and operated cable television systems with approximately 54,400
subscribers, approximately 341,600 homes under franchise, and a total of
approximately 173,300 households passed in Acapulco, Cuernavaca, Oaxaca and
Chilpacingo, Mexico. Although UIH LA is restricted by Mexican law to a maximum
49% ownership interest in Megapo, UIH LA's agreement with Megapo provides that
UIH LA may appoint two of the five directors for each of the six operating
subsidiaries and one of the two management committee members for each operating
subsidiary. Generally, most significant actions of an operating subsidiary
require the approval of at least four board members, giving UIH LA veto power
over such actions. Additionally, four of the operating subsidiaries have entered
into technical assistance agreements with a subsidiary of the Company to provide
assistance relating to the design and construction of the cable systems network,
marketing of services and the management of subscriber and information systems.
In Mexico, cable operators were generally granted exclusive operating
licenses for a given territory although under Mexico's new Telecommunications
Law, exclusive cable franchises were phased out by the end of 1997, opening up
the industry to overbuilds. Cable operators also have faced increased
competition from MMDS operators and DTH, which was introduced in 1997.
Peru: Cable Star and Tacna
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UIH LA is currently involved in the development of two cable systems in
Peru: Cable Star, located in Arequipa, Peru's second largest city, in which UIH
LA holds a 99.0% interest, and Tacna, which has a license to provide cable
television services to 30,000 franchise homes in the cities of Tacna and Alto De
La Alianza, in which UIH LA holds a 100% interest. At December 31, 1997, Cable
Star passed approximately 27,100 homes and served approximately 5,200
subscribers representing a basic penetration rate of 19.2%, and Tacna passed
approximately 6,100 homes and had 1,400 subscribers representing a basic
penetration rate of 23.0%.
Programming Venture: UFC
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In 1997, UIH LA and International Family Entertainment ("IFE") created UFC
which was owned 50% by UIH LA and 50% by IFE. In July 1997, UFC launched two
channels of Spanish and Portuguese language family-oriented programming
distributed via satellite throughout Latin America. In September 1997, Fox Kids
International acquired IFE, and UIH LA funded 100% of the cash requirements of
UFC until May 1998. In May 1998, UIH LA acquired the 50% ownership interest from
IFE and then entered into a joint venture with a division of
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. ("MGM") to form MGM Networks Latin America, LLC ("MGM
Networks LA"). Under the terms of the joint venture with MGM, UIH LA contributed
its 100% interest in UFC for a 50% interest in MGM Networks LA, and MGM acquired
a 50% interest in MGM Networks LA by contributing its Brazil channel (MGM Gold
Brazil) and committing to fund the first $9.9 million ($6.7 million of which was
funded at closing) required by MGM Networks LA. MGM Networks LA has also entered
into a trademark license agreement with MGM for the use of the MGM brand name
and also into a program license agreement to acquire programming from MGM. As of
May 1998, MGM Networks LA distributed its signal to more than 3 million homes in
14 countries throughout Latin America.
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Argentina: Bahia Blanca, Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe
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In October 1997, the Company completed the sale of all of its cable
television assets in Argentina, including the regions of Bahia Blanca, Comodoro,
Trelew and Santa Fe (the "Argentina Transaction"). The sale price for the
Argentina Transaction was $268.2 million, $25.3 million of which consisted of
remaining purchase money notes payable to sellers which were assumed by the
buyers from the Company's original acquisition of the systems in 1996 and 1997.
COMPETITION
Multi-channel television systems compete with broadcast television, which
consists of television signals that the viewer is able to receive directly on
his set using his own antenna ("off-air"). The extent of such competition is
dependent in part upon the quality and quantity of the signals available by such
off-air reception as compared to the services provided by the available
multi-channel television systems. Accordingly, it has generally been less
difficult to obtain higher penetration rates in areas where there is off-air
signal interference, where such signals are weak or where signals available
off-air are limited, than in areas where high quality off-air signals are
available without the aid of multi-channel television systems. Thus, the
construction of more powerful transmission facilities near a system or the
increase in the number of television signals in such areas could have an adverse
effect on revenues.
Multi-channel television systems also compete to varying degrees with other
communications and entertainment media, including motion pictures and home video
cassette recorders, and depend upon the continued popularity of television
itself.
Some types of multi-channel television systems described above may compete
in a particular market with the type of multi-channel television system in which
the Company has an ownership interest. However, in deciding to acquire or
develop a system, the Company considers the competitive forms of multi-channel
technology available and endeavors to select the type or types most appropriate
for that particular market. Where possible, the Company tries to obtain
exclusive rights to provide multi-channel television services using any form of
technology or to reach agreements with operators of competing types of
multi-channel television systems to complement each other's available
programming.
REGULATION
The provision of multi-channel television services and telephony in the
countries in which the Company operates is regulated by national, and in certain
areas by local, governmental authorities. The scope of regulation varies among
the countries. Generally, exclusive or non-exclusive franchises or licenses are
awarded to multi-channel television operators. Franchises and licenses often
require the payment of fees. Local laws sometimes limit the amount of
subscription fees that may be charged and often regulate the content of
programming and use of advertising. Below is a summary of certain regulations
and franchise terms effecting the Company's major operating systems.
European Community
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For national jurisdictions within the European Community ("EC"), the
timetable and details of the liberalization of cable infrastructures are defined
by EC directives. The European and national legal frameworks are rapidly
changing. As members of the EC, The Netherlands, Belgium and Austria are either
in the process of enacting new rules for telecom and media infrastructures and
services or have just completed these codifications. Although not an EC member
state, Norway generally adheres to the same principles and it respects the same
implementation timetable.
The liberalization of telecommunications infrastructure and cable
television networks is one of the main policy goals of the European Commission
in support of an information society. The EC Cable TV Networks Directive ensures
that cable television networks are allowed to interconnect with the public
telecommunications network and each other directly. The conditions and rules for
licensing and inter-connection are established by each member state in
accordance with the principles set forth in the EC directives. Licensing
conditions are based only on essential requirements, conditions or permanence,
availability and quality of the service provided and financial obligations with
regard to universal service. Interconnection is ensured on non-discriminatory,
proportional, and transparent terms, based on objective criteria.
The European Commission recently issued a proposal to require
telecommunications organizations to separate legally their telecommunications
activities from their cable television network operations. In individual cases
of dominance, the European Commission could impose further measures, such as
divestiture. In addition, the European Commission proposed to lift all
restrictions on the use of telecommunications networks for the provision of
cable television capacity before January 1, 2000.
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Austria
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The Austrian Telecommunications Law of 1997, as amended, permits the use of
cable networks for telecommunications services. Licenses issued by the Telekom
Control Commission are required for mobile telephony services, public voice
telephony services and public offer of leased lines by means of a fixed
telecommunication network that the provider operates itself and, under normal
circumstances, are issued within six weeks following application, if the
applicant meets the technical requirements and the applicant is deemed capable
of providing the service in accordance with the license, particularly in
relation to the quality of service and the service obligation. Telekabel has
applied for, and has been granted, a license for providing public voice
telephony services in Austria.
Telekabel is aware of the notification requirements to the Telekom Control
Commission for the provision of Internet services and to the Regional Radio and
Cable Broadcast Authority for the provision of pay-per-view services. Telekabel
has filed these notifications. According to the Austrian Copyright Act,
Telekabel has to conclude agreements with the Austrian Collecting Societies
stipulating the conditions for retransmitting broadcasts on which copyrights
exist, which applies to Telekabel's pay-per-view services. Negotiations between
Telekabel and the Collecting Societies are still in progress. While UPC believes
the negotiations will conclude successfully, there can be no such assurances.
Belgium
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In Belgium, cable television licenses are no longer exclusive and new cable
operators only need an authorization from the appropriate regulating Minister.
These authorizations are renewed for nine-year terms, unless renounced by the
distributor or revoked by the Minister in case of noncompliance by the cable
operator with the cable decree.
Recent cable decrees grant the cable operators a right of way for the use
of public and private property for the installation and exploitation of their
cable systems. As a consequence, the cable operators no longer need to renew the
concession agreements with the various municipalities as was the case in the
past. It is unclear whether the existing municipal concessions agreements that
had not yet expired when the new cable decree was introduced, and hence the
obligation for the cable operators to pay franchise fees to the municipalities
provided for therein, will be maintained. Although this is currently subject to
debate, Radio Public believes that the outcome of this discussion will not
affect its ability to operate in the region.
In line with the liberalization process in the EC, the Belgian Parliament
adopted in December 1997 a law abolishing the remaining monopoly rights of
Belgacom, the national telecommunications operator. Belgacom's competitors have
been granted the right to access Belgacom's leased lines and to interconnect
with Belgacom's network on a non-discriminatory and cost-oriented basis. Radio
Public has already obtained a license to offer Internet-related services.
Norway
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Governmental approval is required to establish a cable network
infrastructure in Norway. Generally, networks can only be established and
operated upon obtaining a concession from the State Authority of
Telecommunication. Janco has all of the necessary licenses and concessions for
the operation of its current business.
Cable television networks may also offer value services, digital mobile
communications, data services, resale of spare capacity on leased lines, and
satellite communications. As of January 1, 1998, alternative networks were
permitted to offer voice telephony services; however, the regulations regarding
such services have not yet been finalized. Cable telephony is also open to
competition and anti-competition provisions designed to balance the strong
market position of dominant providers of such service may apply although some
government regulations implementing the anti-competition aspects of the new
telecommunications regime have not yet been finalized.
The Netherlands
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Under the forthcoming Telecommunications Act, simple registration is
sufficient for the construction, maintenance and operation of cable networks.
For the use of frequencies and/or numbers, operators need to apply for licenses,
which will be granted provided that there is sufficient frequency bandwith or
numbers.
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The statutory monopoly of KPN was abolished in July 1997. KPN is, under EC
and national law, obliged to make available facilities required for, or directly
related to, interconnection and/or special access.
The 1997 Media Act allows cable operators to provide their own services
over their networks and allows for local inserts of advertising under strict
conditions.
Australia
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The provision of subscription television services in Australia is regulated
by the federal government under various Commonwealth statutes. In addition,
state and territory laws, including environmental and consumer contract
legislation, may impact the construction and maintenance of a transmission
system for subscription television services, the content of those services, as
well as on various aspects of the subscription television business itself.
The Broadcasting Services Act of 1992 ("BSA") regulates the ownership and
operation of all categories of television and radio services in Australia
including cable, DTH, MMDS or any other means of transmission. The BSA regulates
subscription television broadcasting services by requiring each service to have
an individual license. Companies associated with Austar hold approximately 50
satellite and 100 non-satellite subscription television broadcasting licenses.
These licenses, together with Austar's MMDS licenses, enable Austar to provide
subscription television broadcasting services by MMDS in its franchise areas.
The Radiocommunications Act regulates the use of the radio spectrum in
Australia, including the issue and use of MMDS apparatus licenses. Apparatus
licenses authorize the licensee (and certain persons authorized by the licensee)
to operate specified radiocommunications devices. The apparatus licenses issued
to Austar authorize the operation of radiocommunications transmitters at each of
Austar's MMDS networks and permit the transmission of signals over specified
frequencies to Austar's subscribers.
The Company's increase in its ownership of Austar and certain amendments to
the articles of association and securityholder agreements of Austar made in 1995
affected the number of Austar directors designated by the Company and the manner
in which those directors are elected. While those matters did not require any
advance notification or approval under Australian law, they could be reviewed in
the future by the Treasurer of Australia under provisions of the Australian
Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act of 1975 ("FATA"). If so reviewed and
determined by the Treasurer to have resulted in a change of control of an
Australian person to a foreign person that is against the national interest,
there would be no violation of law but the Treasurer could, among other things,
require control of Austar to be restored to its previous position. Prior to the
ownership increase, the Company was entitled to appoint directly three of six
directors of Austar. While the Company believes that it is unlikely that the
Treasurer would reach such a conclusion if it decided to review Austar, there
can be no such assurance. If the Treasurer were to require control of Austar to
be restored to the maximum extent permitted by the FATA, the Company could
appoint only one-half of the directors of Austar and it might no longer
affirmatively control Austar. While the Company believes a determination under
the FATA would not affect the Company's 100% economic interest in Austar, there
can be no assurance that such would be the case. If the Treasurer were to review
matters, the Company would seek to minimize the effect of any required change on
its relationship with Austar through a restructuring of its ownership interest
or arrangements providing for the designation of independent persons as the
directors it does not designate.
Chile
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Regulation of the cable television and telephony industry in Chile is
minimal. Cable and telephony registrations are through the Subsecretary of
Telecommunications and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications is
the government body responsible for regulating, granting concessions and
registering all telecommunications. Wireline cable television licenses are
non-exclusive and granted for indefinite terms, based on a business plan for a
particular geographic area. There is a 15% value added tax levied on cable
television services but no royalty or other charges associated with the
re-transmitting of programming from off-air broadcasting television networks.
MMDS licenses have a term of 25 years and are renewable for an additional 25
years. VTRH has licenses in every major and medium sized market in Chile. A
total of 157 licenses, including 14 for MMDS, have been granted for cable
television. Chilean law allows for 100% foreign ownership in local cable
concerns and foreign citizens can serve on a holding company's Board of
Directors. Cross ownership between cable television and telephony is also
permitted.
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EMPLOYEES
As of February 28, 1998, the Company, together with its consolidated
subsidiaries, had approximately 1,900 employees. None of the Company's employees
are subject to collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes that its
relations with its employees are good.
(d) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES
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The Company holds interests in foreign operating entities. As is typical
during the development, construction and early operation stages of multi-channel
television systems, the operating companies in which the Company holds ownership
interests generally have not paid dividends or other distributions to the
Company. Since its inception, the Company's primary source of operating revenue
has been the management fees it receives from operating companies. The Company
currently earns management fees from individual operating companies. See Item 7
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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The Company leases its executive offices in Denver, Colorado, as well as
its regional operating offices. The Company's facilities and the facilities of
its subsidiaries, are in the opinion of management, suitable and adequate. The
Company's various operating companies lease or own their respective
administrative offices, headend facilities, tower sites and other property
necessary for their operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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Other than as described below, the Company is not a party to any other
material legal proceedings, nor is it currently aware of any other threatened
material legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company may become involved
in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal
course of its business.
The territorial government of Tahiti (in French Polynesia) has legally
challenged the decree and authority of the Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel
("CSA") to award Telefenua the authorizations to operate an MMDS service in
French Polynesia. The French Polynesian's challenge to France's authority to
award Telefenua an MMDS license in Tahiti was upheld by the Conseil d'Etat, the
supreme administrative court of France. The territorial government of Tahiti has
brought an action in French court seeking cancellation of the MMDS licenses
awarded by the CSA to Telefenua, although no such cancellation has yet taken
place. There can be no assurance that if the existing authorization is nullified
a new authorization will be obtained. If Telefenua does not obtain a new
authorization, there is no assurance that Telefenua will receive any
restitution. In addition, any available restitution could be limited and could
take years to obtain.
In April 1997, following a trial in the United States District Court for
the District of Colorado, the Company and its majority-owned affiliate, UIH Asia
Investment Company, as plaintiffs, obtained a jury verdict against The Wharf
(Holdings) Limited ("Wharf Holdings"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wharf
Communications Investments Limited and Wharf Holdings' deputy chairman, Stephen
Ng (the "Wharf Group"), on claims of securities fraud, fraud, breach of
fiduciary duty, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation, and was
awarded $67.0 million in compensatory damages and $58.5 million in exemplary
damages. In May 1997, the Court awarded prejudgment interest of $28.2 million,
and entered judgment on the verdicts. In October 1997, the Court denied the
defendants' motion for a reduction in the amount of damages, for a new trial,
and/or for a judgment as a matter of law. On November 4, 1997, defendants
appealed the judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth
Circuit. On December 31, 1997, Wharf Holdings filed a separate appeal to the
Tenth Circuit related to the contempt sanctions that the District Court imposed
as a result of Wharf Holdings' refusal to turn over certain assets in
satisfaction of the judgment. On January 29, 1998, Wharf Holdings posted a
$173.5 million supersedeas bond to secure the judgment entered in favor of the
Company. Although the Company and UIH Asia Investment Co. intend to defend
vigorously the appeals, there can be no assurance that the judgment will be
affirmed or that the damages will be collected.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter
ended February 28, 1998.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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The Company's Class A Common Stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market sm
under the symbol "UIHIA." The following table sets forth the range of high and
low sale prices reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market sm for the periods
indicated:
High Low
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Year ended February 28, 1998:
First Quarter....................................... 10 1/4 8 1/4
Second Quarter...................................... 11 1/2 9 3/4
Third Quarter....................................... 13 3/4 10 5/16
Fourth Quarter...................................... 14 9/16 10 3/8
Year Ended February 28, 1997:
First Quarter....................................... 16 3/4 13 1/2
Second Quarter...................................... 16 10 1/2
Third Quarter...................................... 13 63/64 12
Fourth Quarter...................................... 14 1/8 10 1/8
As of May 22, 1998, there were approximately 115 holders of record of Class
A Common Stock and 38 holders of record of Class B Common Stock.
The Company has never paid cash dividends on its common stock and is
currently restricted from paying cash dividends by the terms of the indentures
governing the Company's senior secured discount notes. See Item 7 "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" Note 8.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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The following selected annual consolidated financial data have been derived
from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements. The Company's
consolidated financial statements do not consolidate the operating results of
its minority-owned affiliates, including UPC historically. The data set forth
below is qualified by reference to and should be read in conjunction with the
audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company
included elsewhere in this report and also with Item 7 "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
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February 28, February 29, February 28,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Statement of Operations Data: (In thousands, except share and per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue.............................. $ 98,047 $ 30,244 $ 2,363 $ 701 $ --
Management fee income from related parties............. 575 1,311 507 912 746
System operating expense............................... (65,631) (26,251) (4,224) (1,651) --
System selling, general and administrative expense..... (62,803) (33,655) (3,524) (2,103) --
Corporate general and administrative expense........... (28,553) (20,365) (18,959) (16,196) (10,126)
Depreciation and amortization.......................... (91,656) (38,961) (2,331) (1,701) (182)
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Net operating loss..................................... (150,021) (87,677) (26,168) (20,038) (9,562)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net.......... (68,645) (47,575) (48,635) (6,106) (2,551)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies 90,020 65,249 16,013 -- 356
Interest (expense) income, net......................... (116,482) (66,330) (27,628) (2,787) 1,034
Provision for loss on marketable equity securities
and investment related costs......................... (14,793) (5,859) (6,055) (2,865) (2,754)
Other.................................................. (3,520) 3,367 1,162 1,182 (407)
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt...... (79,091) -- -- -- --
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Net loss............................................... $(342,532) $(138,825) $(91,311) $(30,614) $(13,884)
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Net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted loss before extraordinary charge... $ (6.75)(1) $ (3.59)(1) $ (2.69)(1) $ (1.10) $ (0.68)(2)
Extraordinary charge................................. (2.02) -- -- -- --
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Basic and diluted net loss........................... $ (8.77)(1) $ (3.59)(1) $ (2.69)(1) $ (1.10) $ (0.68)(2)
========= ========= ======== ======== ========
Weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding........................................ 39,211,501 39,035,776 34,017,660 27,802,250 20,344,726(2)
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<CAPTION>
As of
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February 28, February 29, February 28,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Balance Sheet Data: (In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments...... $ 358,122 $140,743 $161,983 $215,955 $ 68,660
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies.... $ 318,437 $253,108 $272,205 $ 85,280 $ 10,114
Property, plant and equipment, net..................... $ 440,735 $219,342 $ 31,102 $ 13,741 $ 2,989
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net.............. $ 432,005 $132,636 $45,629 $ -- $ --
Total assets........................................... $1,679,835 $819,936 $580,206 $370,290 $107,312
Senior secured notes and other debt.................... $1,866,096 $667,394 $371,374 $202,416 $ 4,504
Total liabilities...................................... $2,024,365 $773,240 $384,482 $212,946 $ 12,145
Stockholders' (deficit) equity......................... $(392,280) $ 15,096 $151,976 $138,870 $ 93,836
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(1) Net loss per common share amounts include the accural of dividends on
convertible preferred stock which are recorded directly to additional
paid-in capital.
(2) As the Company's capital structure prior to fiscal year 1994 was not
indicative of the Company's on-going capital structure, unaudited pro forma
net loss per common share has been presented for the year ended February
28, 1994 and historical per share data was not presented. The unaudited pro
forma information was prepared using a weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding for the year ended February 28, 1994, plus shares issued
subsequent to February 28, 1993 in connection with the Apollo Transaction
(as defined in Item 13 "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions")
and the cancellation of amounts due to the Company, as if they were issued
on March 1, 1993.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
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THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS, IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION,
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. THE COMPANY'S
ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE RESULTS DISCUSSED IN THE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH
DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE DISCUSSED BELOW AND IN THE
COMPANY'S REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 1996.
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations cover the years ended February 28, 1998 ("Fiscal 1998"), February 28,
1997 ("Fiscal 1997") and February 29, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996") and should be read in
conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and related
notes thereto included elsewhere herein. Such consolidated financial statements
provide additional information regarding the Company's financial activities and
condition.
The Company conducts no operations other than through its operating
companies in which it holds varying interests. Because the operating companies
have, since inception, been engaged primarily in organizational, start-up and
construction activities and have not achieved the expected subscriber
penetration levels expected from mature systems, the Company believes that its
historical results of operations discussed herein are not indicative of its
future results of operations. On December 11, 1997, the Company completed the
UPC Transaction, and as a result consolidated UPC's balance sheet as of December
31, 1997 and three weeks of its operations in the Company's consolidated
statement of operations for Fiscal 1998. For the year ended February 28, 1999
("Fiscal 1999") the Company will consolidate the results of operations of UPC
for an entire year, which will dramatically affect future consolidated financial
results.
INTRODUCTION
The Company was formed in 1989 for the purpose of developing, acquiring and
managing foreign multi-channel television, programming and telephony operations
outside the United States. The Company currently, through UPC, owns interests in
multi-channel television operating systems in 12 countries in Europe and in
Israel. The Company has historically accounted for UPC under the equity method.
Beginning December 11, 1997, the Company consolidated the operations of UPC
including its consolidated subsidiaries (the Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
France, Netherlands (KTE), Norway, Romania and Slovak Republic operating
systems). The Company, through UIH LA and UAP, holds interests in multi-channel
television operating systems and related business development projects in Chile,
Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, the Philippines and China.
Prior to the Argentina Transaction, the Company consolidated the results of the
Bahia Blanca, Argentina system. The Company also holds interests in a telephony
project in Hungary as well as programming companies for the Australia, Spain,
Portugal, Ireland and Latin America markets.
The Company's consolidated financial statements do not consolidate the
operating results of its minority-owned operating companies. Historically, the
only revenue reflected on the Company's consolidated statements of operations
other than revenue of consolidated subsidiaries is management fees from related
parties and certain operating entities. General and administrative costs include
salaries, employee benefits, rent and other routine overhead expenses of the
Company as well as legal, accounting and consulting fees.
The Company accounts for its share of the income or loss of its operating
companies based on the calendar year results of each operating company. This
creates a two-month delay in reporting the operating company results in the
Company's consolidated results for its fiscal year-end. Based on reported
historical results and the activities of the operating companies, the Company
believes this two-month delay has not had and will not have a significant impact
on reported operating results of the Company.
For those investments in companies in which the Company's ownership
interest is 20% to 50%, its investments are held through a combination of voting
common stock, preferred stock, debentures or convertible debt and the Company
exerts significant influence through board representation and management
authority, or in which majority control is deemed to be temporary, the equity
method of accounting is used. Under this method, the investment, originally
recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of
net earnings or losses of the affiliates, limited to the extent of the Company's
investment in and advances to the affiliates, including any debt guarantees or
other contractual funding commitments. The Company's proportionate share of net
earnings or losses of affiliates includes the amortization of the excess of cost
over net tangible assets acquired.
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The cost method of accounting is used for other holdings in which the
Company's voting interest is less than 20% and where the Company does not exert
significant influence, except for its holdings of marketable equity securities.
For holdings of marketable equity securities in which the Company's voting
interest is less than 20% and where the Company does not exert significant
influence, the holdings are carried at fair market value.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since its inception, the Company has financed its operations, its
development opportunities and its investments in and development of its
operating systems primarily through the sale of equity and debt securities as
well as through the sale of appreciated assets. Since 1989, the Company has
raised total gross cash proceeds of approximately $287.3 million from the sale
of its common equity in a series of private transactions and public offerings
and approximately $606.3 million from the sale of senior secured discount notes
(the "Senior Notes"), net of $531.8 million used to redeem previous note
offerings. The following table summarizes the total gross cash proceeds raised
by the Company from sales of its common stock and its Senior Notes:
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<CAPTION>
Gross Proceeds
(In millions)
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<S> <C>
Management and original investors........................................................... $ 28.5
Private equity offerings (April and July 1993).............................................. 30.0
Initial public offering (July 1993)......................................................... 76.5
Public equity offering (November 1994)...................................................... 86.3
Public equity offering (November 1995)...................................................... 66.0
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Total equity proceeds................................................................... 287.3
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November 1994 14% senior secured discount notes............................................. 200.9
November 1995 14% senior secured discount notes............................................. 75.9
February 1996 14% senior secured discount notes............................................. 49.1
February 1998 10.75% senior secured discount notes, net of $531.8 million to redeem the
existing 14% senior secured discount notes................................................ 280.4
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Total Senior Notes proceeds, net........................................................ 606.3
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Total equity and debt proceeds, net..................................................... $893.6
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OBLIGATIONS
From November 1994 through February 1996, the Company raised total gross
proceeds of approximately $325.9 million from the public and private offerings
of $599.4 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of 14% senior secured
discount notes. In February 1998, the Company raised total gross proceeds of
$812.2 million from a private offering of senior secured discount notes (the
"1998 Notes"). The Company used $531.8 million of the proceeds (which included
approximately $65.6 million for tender premiums and associated costs) to
repurchase the existing Senior Notes. The 1998 Notes were issued at a
significant discount from their aggregate principal amount at maturity and will
accrete at a rate of 10.75% per annum, compounded semi-annually to an aggregate
principal amount on February 15, 2003 of $1.375 billion. Cash interest will
commence to accrue on the 1998 Notes on February 15, 2003. Commencing August 15,
2003, cash interest on the 1998 Notes will be payable on February 15 and August
15 of each year until maturity at a rate of 10.75% per annum. The 1998 Notes
will mature on February 15, 2008, and will be redeemable at various premiums to
par at the option of the Company, on or after February 15, 2003. The 1998 Notes
are secured by a first priority lien on the capital stock and intercompany notes
to the Company of UIPI and UIHE. The Company will hold its future investments
in, and conduct its future operations through, UIPI and UIHE.
In December 1995, in connection with the Company's acquisition of an
additional 40% economic interest in Austar, the Company issued 170,513 shares of
its Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A ("Series A Preferred Stock"), having a
liquidation value at issuance of approximately $29.8 million as partial
consideration for the 40% interest it acquired in Austar (increasing its
interest at that time to 90%). In June 2000, the Company is required to redeem
the Series A Preferred Stock not previously converted at the then liquidation
value. Assuming that none of the Series A Preferred Stock is converted prior to
redemption, the total cost to the Company of redeeming the Series A Preferred
Stock would be approximately $35.7 million.
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SUBSIDIARY CREDIT FACILITIES
Since its formation in July 1995, UPC has funded the construction,
upgrading and operations of its operating companies and development projects
through cash from operations, proceeds from debt facilities of certain of its
operating companies and cash contributed by UIH upon formation of UPC. As part
of the UPC Transaction, (i) UPC purchased 3.17 million shares of Class A Common
Stock of the Company held by Philips, (ii) UIH purchased part of the accreted
amount of UPC's 9.96% Series A and 10.03% Series B Convertible Pay-in-Kind Notes
(the "PIK Notes") and redeemed them for shares of UPC, (iii) UPC repaid to
Philips the remaining accreted amount of the PIK Notes, (iv) UPC repurchased
Philips' interest in UPC and (v) the Company made a payment to UPC, with UPC in
turn making a payment to Philips, in lieu of the issuance of a stock
appreciation right by UPC. The Company effectively owns 100% of UPC as a result
of the UPC Transaction, except for shares held by a foundation benefiting UPC
employees and management, pursuant to UPC's equity incentive plans. The final
purchase price (excluding transaction-related costs) was $425.2 million,
comprised of $168.7 million for the purchase by the Company and repayment by UPC
of UPC's PIK Notes, $33.2 million allocated to the purchase by UPC of 3.17
million shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock and $223.3 million
allocated to the purchase of Philips' interest in UPC. The UPC Transaction was
funded by a long-term revolving credit facility through UPC with a syndicate of
banks (the "Tranche A Facility") ($151.5 million), a bridge bank facility
through a subsidiary of UPC (the "Tranche B Facility") ($111.2 million) and a
cash investment by the Company of $162.5 million. The maximum amount available
under the Tranche A Facility is approximately NLG1.1 billion ($544.6 million as
of December 31, 1997), of which approximately NLG479.0 million ($237.1 million
as of December 31, 1997) was used to repay existing debt of UPC in conjunction
with the UPC Transaction. UPC plans to use any additional borrowings under such
facility for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working
capital requirements of its subsidiaries and acquisitions.
In addition to contributions from the Company, UAP has funded its
operations, primarily in Australia, through private debt offerings by UIH A/P.
In 1996 and 1997, UIH A/P raised total gross proceeds of approximately $255.0
million from the sale of its 14% senior discount notes due 2006 (the "UIH A/P
Notes"). The UIH A/P Notes currently accrete interest at a rate of 14.75%
compounded semi-annually. Upon the sale by UIH A/P of equity securities
generating gross proceeds of at least $70.0 million, the UIH A/P Notes will
accrete interest at a rate of 14%. In addition, Austar has in place an
Australian $("A$")200.0 million ($130.1 million converted using the December 31,
1997 exchange rate) senior bank facility (the "Austar Bank Facility"), proceeds
of which are being used to finance the installation of equipment for new
subscribers and working capital needs. The Austar Bank Facility consists of
three sub-facilities: (i) A$50.0 million revolving working capital facility,
(ii) A$60.0 million cash advance facility and (iii) A$90.0 million term loan
facility. This term loan facility will be available to the extent that any
drawdown, if added to the existing aggregate outstanding balance under
sub-facilities (i) and (ii), would not exceed five times annualized cash flows
(as defined), and upon Austar having achieved and maintained total subscribers
of at least 200,000. The working capital facility is fully repayable on June 30,
2000. The cash advance facility is fully repayable pursuant to an amortization
schedule beginning December 31, 2000 and ending June 30, 2004. As of December
31, 1997, Austar had drawn the entire amount of the working capital facility and
the cash advance facility totaling A$110.0 million ($71.5 million converted
using the December 31, 1997 exchange rate). Although management does not expect
to meet the requirements for drawing down the term loan facility during 1998,
they have engaged the lender under the Austar Bank Facility in a discussion
regarding an amendment to the Austar Bank Facility. If approved, such an
amendment would allow Austar to draw all or a portion of the A$90.0 million term
loan facility in advance of the time period currently envisioned. There can be
no assurance, however, that such an amendment will ultimately be approved.
UIH LA has funded its operations through $110.0 million drawn under a bank
credit facility in April 1997. The credit facility was repaid in full in October
1997 with proceeds from the Argentina Transaction. Subsequent to the Argentina
Transaction, UIH LA arranged a $40.0 million short-term bank facility with
Toronto Dominion (Texas), Inc. (the "UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility"), due
November 25, 1998. The outstanding balance under this facility as of February
28, 1998 was $33.0 million.
The indentures and credit agreements associated with the Senior Notes, the
UIH A/P Notes, the Tranche A Facility and Tranche B Facility at UPC, the UIH LA
Revolving Credit Facility and the Austar Bank Facility place restrictions on the
Company and its restricted subsidiaries with respect to incurring additional
debt and paying dividends.
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SALE OF APPRECIATED ASSETS
In January 1996, the Company sold its 25% interest in a company developing
a cable television system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for approximately $13.5
million, recognizing a gain of approximately $11.9 million. In August 1996, the
Company sold its 34% interest in a company developing a cable television system
in Sao Paulo, Brazil for $78.1 million in cash and a note receivable and
recognized a gain of $65.2 million. In October 1997, the Company sold all of its
Argentina multi-channel television system assets for approximately $211.1
million (subject to finalization of post-closing adjustments), resulting in a
gain of approximately $90.0 million. UIH LA plans to sell certain other assets,
including its Mexico system, and to apply the proceeds of such sales, if
sufficient, to (i) the repayment of the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility, (ii)
the construction of its existing systems and (iii) the pursuit of new-build
opportunities, primarily in Brazil.
In July 1997, SaskTel Holdings (New Zealand) Inc. ("SaskTel") purchased a
35% equity interest in Saturn by investing New Zealand $("NZ$")29.9 million
(approximately $19.6 million) directly into Saturn for its newly-issued shares.
The Company believes that SaskTel, a division of Saskatchewan Telecommunications
Holdings Corporation of Saskatchewan, Canada, will contribute telephony
expertise to Saturn in providing cable/telephony service in the Wellington, New
Zealand area.
CASH SOURCES
The Company had $337.2 million of unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments on hand as of February 28, 1998. The Company advanced
approximately $94.7 million to subsidiaries subsequent to February 28, 1998,
which was utilized primarily to repay existing subsidiary level credit
facilities. The Company believes that this cash balance, combined with
internally generated cash flow and amounts available under the existing
subsidiary level credit facilities of its subsidiaries, will provide it with
sufficient capital to meet the growth plans of its existing subsidiaries and
affiliates. In addition, UIH is considering the sale of a number of its
operations. If the Company completes any such sales, it intends to use the
proceeds from such sales to reduce debt and finance the growth of its existing
operations. To the extent the Company pursues new acquisition or development
opportunities, the Company would need to raise additional capital, either
through issuances of its debt or equity securities or through operating company
borrowings.
In conjunction with the issuance of the November 1994 14% Senior Notes, the
Company issued 394,000 warrants to purchase a total of 1,786,699 shares of Class
A Common Stock at a price of $15 per share. Holders of the warrants required the
Company to purchase a total of 76,070 warrants during a put option period in
February 1996. The remaining 317,930 outstanding warrants (representing
1,441,739 shares of Class A Common Stock) are exercisable at any time before
November 15, 1999, and would result in proceeds to the Company of approximately
$21.6 million, if exercised.
On November 17, 1997, pursuant to the terms of the indentures governing the
UIH A/P Notes, UIH A/P issued warrants to purchase a total of 488,000 shares of
its common stock, which represented 3.4% of its common stock. The warrants are
exercisable at a price of $10.45 per share which would result in gross proceeds
of approximately $5.1 million, if exercised. The warrants are exercisable
through May 15, 2006.
Because the Company does not currently generate positive operating cash
flow, its ability to repay its obligations on the 1998 Notes at maturity in 2008
as well as any other obligations that become due before such time will be
dependent on developing one or more additional sources of cash. The Company does
not expect any operating company to pay dividends in the foreseeable future and
accordingly does not expect any distributions to be made by any affiliates, many
of whom are restricted due to existing loan agreements. The Company plans to
develop additional cash flow through the addition of revenue generating services
to many of its systems, as well as by obtaining controlling ownership of systems
whose cash flows it will be able to access, subject to existing credit facility
restrictions.
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FUNDINGS
EUROPE:
Through
Project February 28, 1998
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(In thousands)
UPC.............................................. $264,947(1)
Monor............................................ 27,682
IPS.............................................. 13,920
Tara............................................. 6,643
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$313,192
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(1) Does not include the value of 3.17 million shares of UIH Class A
Common Stock ($50.0 million) issued to Philips at the formation
of UPC in July 1995.
Subsequent to February 28, 1998, the Company loaned $63.0 million to UPC
which UPC used to repay a portion of the Tranche B Facility. The Company does
not expect to contribute additional capital to UPC for its on-going operating or
development requirements, as UPC will finance its operating systems and
development opportunities with its operating cash flow, asset sales, and
possible equity and debt financings, including additional amounts available
under its Tranche A Facility.
The Company anticipates the aggregate future funding requirements for
Monor, IPS and Tara will be less than $5.0 million over the next year.
ASIA/PACIFIC:
Through
Project February 28, 1998
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(In thousands)
Austar........................................... $338,990(1)(2)
Saturn........................................... 28,376(1)(3)
Telefenua........................................ 16,738
XYZ Entertainment................................ 14,090
Sun Cable........................................ 12,336
United Wireless.................................. 7,637
HITV............................................. 6,073
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$424,240
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(1) Does not include amounts contributed to Austar (approximately
$11.0 million) and Saturn (approximately $2.9 million) by
shareholders other than the Company, which amounts were
contributed by such shareholders prior to the acquisition of
their respective interests by the Company.
(2) Includes A$110.0 million ($83.9 million converted using the
exchange rate on each funding date) of amounts borrowed under the
Austar Bank Facility and $28.8 million paid by the Company to
increase its economic interest in Austar to approximately 100%.
Does not include the $29.8 million of non-cash issuance of
preferred stock by the Company to increase its economic interest
in Austar to 90%.
(3) Does not include the $7.8 million of common stock exchanged for
shares of UIH A/P to increase UIH A/P's interest in Saturn to
100% effective July 1996 or the $19.6 million invested by another
shareholder for its 35% interest in Saturn in July 1997.
AUSTAR
The Company expects that Austar will require additional fundings in the
future. The amount of capital needed is dependent primarily upon three factors:
(i) the number of new subscribers added; (ii) the level of churn, that is, the
level of existing subscribers who disconnect from Austar's service; and (iii)
the mix of DTH versus MMDS installations. Substantially all fixed costs required
to operate Austar's service have already been incurred. The average cost to
install a subscriber includes variables such as equipment, marketing and sales
costs, and installation costs. The average cost of a subscriber who disconnects
is reduced by the recovery of certain equipment (principally converters). In
addition, installation costs are further reduced if a new subscriber is
installed in a previously disconnected home. For the year ended December 31,
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1997, Austar experienced average monthly churn of 4.2%, exceeding its budgeted
figure for monthly churn of 3.2%, which had a negative $5.5 million impact on
operating and capital costs.
Austar plans to continue to expand and add subscribers; however, the timing
of such expansion and the funds required for such expansion are largely
variable. Based upon current plans and budgeted churn, Austar will require
approximately $50.0-$75.0 million to continue on its current expansion path for
the period from April 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 and approximately $50.0-$75.0
million for similar expansion plans for 1999. The sources of funds for such
expansion may include the raising of private or public equity, continued
investment by UIH, the drawdown of the remaining amount ($58.5 million converted
using the December 31, 1997 exchange rate) under the Austar Bank Facility
(assuming that certain financial ratios are met, which ratios are not currently
being met) or the sale of non-strategic assets. The Company may or may not be
successful in completing all or any of such financings. The Company believes,
however, that its committed financial support combined with, if necessary,
reductions in Austar's planned capital expenditures are sufficient to sustain
Austar's operations through at least early 1999.
SATURN
The Company expects that Saturn will require additional fundings in the
future. Saturn's capital needs include capital for the completion of the network
required by Saturn to offer cable television and telephony services and the
capital required to install customers. Management currently estimates that the
Company's portion of the total funding required for Saturn is approximately
$50.0-$55.0 million for the period from April 1, 1998 until Saturn has
sufficient cash flows from operations to cover such needs, although there can be
no assurances that further additional capital will not be required. Of this
amount, approximately $35.0 million is required as a fixed cost to complete the
construction of the network, and the remainder is required as a result of the
installation of customers. The sources of funds for such expansion may include
the raising of private or public equity, continued investment by UIH, the
raising of equipment and/or bank financing (where the Company has already
commenced discussions with several potential lenders) or the sale of
non-strategic assets. The Company may or may not be successful in completing all
or any of such financings. The Company believes, however, that its committed
financial support combined with, if necessary, reductions in Saturn's planned
capital expenditures, are sufficient to sustain Saturn's operations through at
least early 1999.
OTHER
The Company anticipates that aggregate future funding requirements for
Telefenua, XYZ Entertainment, United Wireless, Sun Cable and HITV will be less
than $5.0 million over the next year.
LATIN AMERICA:
Through
Project February 28, 1998
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(In thousands)
VTRH............................................. $ 92,754
Megapo........................................... 31,248
UFC.............................................. 12,099
Cable Star....................................... 9,766
TVSB............................................. 8,100
Jundiai.......................................... 6,652
Tacna............................................ 817
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$161,436
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Subsequent to February 28, 1998, the Company loaned $31.7 million to UIH LA
to reduce the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility by $25.0 million and for general
corporate use. The Company currently has an option to increase its ownership
interest in VTRH up to 50% based upon a revaluation of the properties originally
contributed to the joint venture. Thus, the Company could fund additional
amounts to increase its ownership percentage (subject to maximum and minimum
values) of the joint venture. Other than this option, the Company expects the
aggregate future funding requirements for VTRH will be approximately $8.0
million over the next year. On April 15, 1998, the Company exercised its option
to purchase an additional 55% interest in TVSB for approximately $12.0 million.
The purchase price will be payable 50% upon approval by the Brazilian National
Telecommunications Agency ("ANATEL"), which is expected prior to August 15,
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1998, and 50% within one year of the date ANATEL approval is received. The
Company expects the aggregate future funding requirements for Megapo, Jundiai,
Cable Star, Tacna and UFC will be less than $20.0 million over the next year.
UIH LA plans to fund the majority of its remaining project requirements as well
as potentially obtaining new Brazilian cable licenses through proceeds from the
sale of certain non-core assets, the available balance on the UIH LA Revolving
Credit Facility and/or proceeds from further investments by UIH or other
financial or strategic partners.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FISCAL 1998
The Company incurred a net loss during the year ended February 28, 1998 of
$342.5 million, which included non-cash operating items such as depreciation and
amortization expense totaling $91.7 million, accretion of interest on the UIH
and UIH A/P senior notes and amortization of financing costs totaling $110.6
million and equity in losses of affiliated companies of $70.3 million.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $234.7 million from $68.7 million as of
February 28, 1997 to $303.4 million as of February 28, 1998. Principal sources
of cash during the year ended February 28, 1998 included gross proceeds of
$812.2 million from the sale of the 1998 Notes, $211.1 million net cash proceeds
from the sale of the Company's Argentine cable systems, $110.0 million of
borrowings under the UIH LA Credit Agreement, $85.2 million of borrowings on the
Austar Bank Facility, $38.0 million from the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility,
net proceeds from the net change in short-term investments of $36.6 million,
$29.9 million gross proceeds from the issuance of the UIH A/P senior notes in
September 1997, $22.0 million from cash contributions from minority interest
partners and $20.1 million of repayments on notes receivable and other sources.
During the year ended February 28, 1998, cash was used principally for
redemption of the existing Senior Notes of $531.8 million, investments in the
Company's affiliated companies totaling $177.6 million, repayment of debt under
the UIH LA Credit Agreement of $110.0 million, purchases of property, plant and
equipment totaling $115.0 million to continue the build-out of existing
projects, primarily Austar, payments on the Company's seller notes for Comodoro,
Trelew, Santa Fe and Bahia Blanca, Argentina totaling $46.4 million, debt
financing costs of $30.9 million, payment of construction payables that existed
as of February 28, 1997 totaling $29.6 million, $8.4 million deposited in
restricted cash, $20.0 million for repayment of other debt and other investing
and financing uses, and the funding of operating activities of $60.7 million
during the period.
FISCAL 1997
The Company incurred a net loss during the year ended February 28, 1997 of
$138.8 million, which included non-cash operating items such as depreciation and
amortization expense totaling $39.0 million, accretion of interest on the UIH
and UIH A/P senior notes and amortization of financing costs totaling $73.7
million and equity in losses of affiliated companies of $47.6 million.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $43.4 million from $112.2 million as of
February 29, 1996 to $68.8 million as of February 28, 1997. Principal sources of
cash during this period included $225.1 million gross proceeds from the issuance
of the UIH A/P senior notes in May 1996, $78.1 million from the sale of Net Sao
Paulo, which was satisfied with $43.1 million in cash at closing and $35.0
million in payments on a note receivable, $38.3 million of an increase in
construction payables and $27.3 million of repayments on other notes receivable
and other sources.
During the year ended February 28, 1997, cash was used principally for the
purchase of property, plant and equipment totaling $204.4 million to construct
Austar's and Telefenua's systems, investments in the Company's affiliated
companies totaling $100.3 million, the purchase of net short-term investments of
$34.7 million, $11.9 million of repayments on sellers notes, $25.4 million of
financing costs and other uses, and the funding of operating activities of $35.5
million during the period.
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FISCAL 1996
The Company incurred a net loss during the year ended February 29, 1996 of
$91.3 million, which included non-cash operating items such as depreciation and
amortization expense totaling $2.3 million, accretion of interest on the UIH and
UIH A/P senior notes and amortization of financing costs totaling $35.2 million
and equity in losses of affiliated companies of $48.9 million.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $81.5 million from $30.7 million as of
February 28, 1995 to $112.2 million as of February 29, 1996. Principal sources
of cash during this period included $125.0 million gross proceeds from the
issuance of the November 1995 14% Senior Notes and the February 1996 14% Senior
Notes, $62.0 million, net, from the public equity offering in November 1995,
$135.5 million in proceeds from the net change in short-term investments and
restricted cash released, $12.8 million in proceeds from the sale of a portion
of XYZ Entertainment and other affiliates and $10.8 million of borrowings on
other debt and other sources.
During the year ended February 29, 1996, cash was used principally for
investments in affiliated companies totaling $204.7 million, the purchase of
property, plant and equipment totaling $10.2 million to construct Austar's and
Telefenua's systems, $29.6 million of financing costs and other uses, and the
funding of operating activities of $20.1 million during the period.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL 1998, FISCAL 1997 AND FISCAL 1996
SERVICE AND OTHER REVENUE. The Company's service and other revenue increased
$67.8 million during Fiscal 1998 and $27.9 million during Fiscal 1997, the
detail of which is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Europe............................................................ $ 9,996 $ -- $ 480
Asia/Pacific...................................................... 68,961 24,977 1,883
Latin America..................................................... 19,090 5,267 --
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Total service and other revenue............................ $98,047 $30,244 $2,363
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
EUROPE:
UPC
The Company began consolidating the results of UPC effective December 11,
1997. Accordingly, the Company has recorded $9.9 million of revenue from UPC
during Fiscal 1998. During the year ended December 31, 1997, as compared to
December 31, 1996, UPC's revenue increased $28.2 million to $173.3 million from
$145.1 million, a 19.4% increase. A substantial portion of this increase was
directly attributable to the increase in ownership of Norkabel on October 1,
1996 and the acquisition of Janco Kabel TV in Norway effective January 1, 1997.
The remaining increase in revenue was comprised of increased revenue in Austria
and the Czech Republic from subscriber growth and in the Netherlands from an
increase in the average revenue per subscriber. In addition, revenue for the
year ended December 31, 1997 includes revenue from several of UPC's development
systems including France, the Slovak Republic and Romania which were not
included in the December 31, 1996 operating results. The increase in revenue was
negatively impacted by $26.2 million due to fluctuations in exchange rates
between 1996 and 1997.
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ASIA/PACIFIC:
AUSTAR
Service and other revenue at Austar increased $42.6 million, or 200.9%,
from $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 to $63.8 million for the
year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was primarily due to subscriber
growth from an average of approximately 54,000 subscribers during 1996 to an
average of approximately 150,000 subscribers during 1997, as Austar continues to
roll-out its services. The increase in revenue was negatively impacted by $4.6
million due to fluctuations in exchange rates between 1996 and 1997.
The Company began consolidating the results of Austar's operations
effective January 1, 1996. Accordingly, the Company reported no service and
other revenue from Austar in 1995. Service and other revenue at Austar increased
$20.8 million from $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1995 to $21.2
million for the year ended December 31, 1996. This increase was primarily due to
subscriber growth (103,447 at December 31, 1996 compared to 5,204 at December
31, 1995) as Austar began the rapid roll-out of its services initially launched
in August 1995.
LATIN AMERICA:
The Company consolidated the results of Bahia Blanca effective November 1,
1996 through the eight months ended August 31, 1997. Accordingly, the Company
reported no revenue for Bahia Blanca for the first nine months of Fiscal 1997.
Bahia Blanca's revenue, consisting primarily of service fees, was $17.6 million
through the eight months ended August 31, 1997. The remainder of Latin America's
revenue for the year ended December 31, 1997 was attributable to Tacna and Cable
Star.
MANAGEMENT FEE INCOME FROM RELATED PARTIES. Management fee income decreased $0.7
million during Fiscal 1998 and increased $0.8 million during Fiscal 1997.
SYSTEM OPERATING EXPENSE. System operating expense increased $39.4 million and
$22.0 million during Fiscal 1998 and Fiscal 1997, respectively, the detail of
which is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Europe ........................................................... $ 6,135 $ 1,074 $1,078
Asia/Pacific...................................................... 50,296 22,358 3,146
Latin America..................................................... 9,200 2,819 --
------- ------- ------
Total system operating expense............................. $65,631 $26,251 $4,224
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
EUROPE:
UPC
The Company began consolidating the results of UPC effective December 11,
1997. Accordingly, the Company has recorded $2.8 million of system operating
expense from UPC during Fiscal 1998. During the year ended December 31, 1997, as
compared to December 31, 1996, UPC's operating expense increased $9.9 million to
$57.5 million from $47.6 million, a 20.8% increase. A substantial portion of
this increase was directly attributable to the increase in ownership in Norkabel
on October 1, 1996 and the acquisition of Janco Kabel TV effective January 1,
1997, as well as operating expenses related to development systems in France,
the Slovak Republic and Romania which were not included in the December 31, 1996
operating results. In addition, operating expenses during the twelve months
ended December 31, 1997 as compared to December 31, 1996, included expenses
related to the introduction of new services including tier programming in
Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands and data services in Austria and Belgium.
The increase in operating expense was positively impacted by $8.7 million due to
fluctuations in exchange rates between 1996 and 1997.
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ASIA/PACIFIC:
AUSTAR
The Company reported an increase in system operating expense from Austar of
$24.8 million, or 137.8%, from $18.0 million for the year ended December 31,
1996 to $42.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was
primarily due to an increase in satellite programming fees and copyright costs,
which corresponds to the increase in subscribers and additional basic
programming services; an increase in salaries and benefits related to the
additional personnel necessary to support Austar's launch of local and state
offices in its markets; and an increase in customer subscriber management
expenses related to the volume increases in telephone, billing and collection
costs. The remainder of the increase related to increases in system travel,
maintenance, vehicle costs and management fees. Austar has experienced high
operating expense relative to service revenue due to certain fixed operating
expenses. Austar expects operating expense as a percentage of service revenue to
decline in future periods because a significant portion of Austar's distribution
facilities and network costs, such as local and state office staffing levels,
operating costs and wireless license costs, have already been incurred and are
fixed in relation to changes in subscriber volumes. Other system operating
expense, such as those related to programming and subscriber management expense,
will vary in direct proportion to the number of subscribers. The increase in
operating expense was positively impacted by $3.1 million due to fluctuations in
exchange rates between 1996 and 1997.
The Company began consolidating the results of Austar's operations
effective January 1, 1996. Accordingly, the Company reported no system operating
expense from Austar in 1995. System operating expense at Austar increased $15.0
million, or 500%, from $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1995 to
$18.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1996. This increase was primarily
attributable to the rapid roll-out of Austar's services initially launched in
August 1995 and the corresponding increase in subscribers.
LATIN AMERICA:
The Company consolidated the results of Bahia Blanca effective November 1,
1996 through the eight months ended August 31, 1997. Accordingly, the Company
reported no system operating expense for Bahia Blanca for the first nine months
of Fiscal 1997. Bahia Blanca's system operating expense for the eight months
ended August 31, 1997 was $8.1 million, consisting primarily of programming
expenses and salaries.
SYSTEM SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. System selling, general and
administrative expense increased $25.9 million during Fiscal 1998 and $33.4
million during Fiscal 1997, the detail of which is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Europe........................................................... $ 5,748 $ 720 $1,042
Asia/Pacific..................................................... 50,006 31,140 2,482
Latin America.................................................... 7,049 1,795 --
------- ------- ------
Total system selling, general and administrative expense... $62,803 $33,655 $3,524
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
EUROPE:
UPC
The Company began consolidating the results of UPC effective December 11,
1997. Accordingly, the Company has recorded $3.4 million of system selling,
general and administrative expense from UPC during Fiscal 1998. During the year
ended December 31, 1997, as compared to December 31, 1996, UPC's general and
administrative expense increased $12.0 million to $58.6 million from $46.6
million, a 25.7% increase. A substantial portion of this increase was directly
attributable to the increase in ownership in Norkabel on October 1, 1996 and the
acquisition of Janco Kabel TV effective January 1, 1997, as well as expenses
related to development systems in France, the Slovak Republic and Romania which
were not included in the December 31, 1996 operating results. System selling,
general and administrative expense during the twelve months ended December 31,
1997 also included expenses related to the introduction of new services
including tier programming in Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands and data
services in Austria and Belgium, as well as compensation expense of $2,477
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related to UPC's employee equity incentive plan. The increase in expense was
positively impacted by $8.8 million due to fluctuations in exchange rates
between 1996 and 1997.
ASIA/PACIFIC:
AUSTAR
System selling, general and administrative expense from Austar increased
$15.9 million, or 59.1%, from $26.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1996
to $42.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was
primarily due to an increase in salaries associated with the National Customer
Operations Center ("NCOC") and Austar's corporate headquarters as a result of
additional personnel necessary to support the increase in subscribers, an
increase in marketing costs related to print, radio and television
advertisements associated with subscriber acquisition and retention and an
increase in direct sales commissions due to subscriber growth. In addition,
Austar experienced certain one-time charges for the restructuring and
consolidation of various regional offices. Austar expects system selling,
general and administrative expense as a percentage of service revenue to decline
in future periods because a significant portion of Austar's infrastructure
costs, such as the NCOC, its corporate management staff and media-related
marketing costs, have already been incurred and are fixed in relation to changes
in subscriber volumes. Other system selling, general and administrative expense
relating to commissions and acquisition costs is expected to vary in relation to
the number of customer sales and installations. The increase in system selling,
general and administrative expense was positively impacted by $3.1 million due
to fluctuation in exchange rates between 1996 and 1997.
The Company began consolidating the results of Austar's operations
effective January 1, 1996. Accordingly, the Company reported no system selling,
general and administrative expense from Austar in 1995. System selling, general
and administrative expense at Austar increased $22.4 million, or 497.8%, from
$4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1995 to $26.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to the rapid
roll-out of Austar's services initially launched in August 1995 and the
corresponding increase in subscribers.
LATIN AMERICA:
The Company consolidated the results of Bahia Blanca effective November 1,
1996 through the eight months ended August 31, 1997. Accordingly, the Company
reported no system general and administrative expense for Bahia Blanca for the
first nine months of Fiscal 1997. Bahia Blanca's system general and
administrative expense for the eight months ended August 31, 1997 was $5.6
million, consisting primarily of marketing-related costs and salaries with the
remainder consisting of billing, office and utility costs.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. Corporate general and
administrative expense increased $8.2 million from $20.4 million in Fiscal 1997
to $28.6 million in Fiscal 1998, and increased $1.4 million from $19.0 million
in Fiscal 1996 to $20.4 million in Fiscal 1997. The increase in Fiscal 1998 was
primarily attributable to professional services incurred in connection with the
lawsuit against the Wharf Group and professional consulting services incurred in
connection with assisting company management in evaluating various strategic
issues including capital formation and strategic asset deployment alternatives.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization expense increased
$52.7 million during Fiscal 1998 and $36.6 million during Fiscal 1997, the
detail of which is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Europe........................................................... $ 6,343 $ 80 $ 407
Asia/Pacific..................................................... 80,802 36,269 1,003
Latin America.................................................... 3,503 1,789 4
Corporate........................................................ 1,008 823 917
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Total depreciation and amortization expense.................. $91,656 $38,961 $2,331
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</TABLE>
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EUROPE:
The Company began consolidating the results of UPC effective December 11,
1997. Accordingly, the Company has recorded $6.1 million of depreciation and
amortization expense from UPC during Fiscal 1998. During the year ended December
31, 1997, as compared to December 31, 1996, UPC's depreciation and amortization
expense increased $22.0 million to $76.8 million from $54.8 million, the
majority of which was directly attributable to the increase in ownership in
Norkabel effective October 1, 1996 and the acquisition of Janco Kabel TV
effective January 1, 1997, with the remainder attributable to new development
systems. This increase in expense was positively impacted by $11.6 million due
to fluctuations in exchange rates between 1996 and 1997.
ASIA/PACIFIC:
AUSTAR
Depreciation and amortization expense from Austar increased $43.5 million,
or 130.2% from $33.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 to $76.9
million for the year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was primarily due to
the larger fixed asset base due to the significant deployment of operating
assets to meet subscriber growth as well as an increase in expense related to
subscriber disconnects. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense
was positively impacted by $5.3 million due to fluctuation in exchange rates
between 1996 and 1997.
The Company began consolidating the results of Austar's operations
effective January 1, 1996. Accordingly, the Company reported no depreciation and
amortization expense from Austar in 1995. Depreciation and amortization expense
from Austar increased $32.1 million from $1.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995 to $33.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1996. This
increase was primarily attributable to the significant deployment of Austar's
operating assets beginning in early 1996 and continuing throughout the year as
Austar launched service and gained subscribers in a number of new markets.
LATIN AMERICA:
The Company consolidated the results of Bahia Blanca effective November 1,
1996 through the eight months ended August 31, 1997. Bahia Blanca's depreciation
expense consolidated by the Company was $0.8 million in Fiscal 1997 compared to
$3.3 million in Fiscal 1998.
GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES. In October 1997, the
Company sold all of its Argentine multi-channel television system assets for
approximately $211.1 million cash, resulting in a gain of approximately $90.0
million (subject to finalization of post-closing adjustments). In August 1996,
the Company sold its 34% interest in Net Sao Paulo for $78.1 million, resulting
in a gain of $65.2 million. In September 1995, the Company sold one-half of its
interest in XYZ Entertainment, thereby diluting the Company's interest to 25%,
and recognized a gain of approximately $4.1 million. In January 1996, the
Company sold its 25% interest in TV-Cabo Rio Telecomunicacoes, S.A. ("TV-Cabo
Rio") resulting in a gain of approximately $11.9 million.
INTEREST INCOME. Interest income decreased $5.5 million and increased $4.9
million during the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively,
compared to the amounts for the corresponding periods in the prior year. The
decrease in Fiscal 1998 was due to reduced cash and short-term investment
balances related to the funding of the Company's investments in affiliated
operating systems, and the increase in Fiscal 1997 was due to a higher average
cash balance as a result of asset sales and debt financings. The 1998 Notes were
issued in February 1998, hence the consolidated statement of operations includes
only one month of associated interest income on excess cash balances in Fiscal
1998.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased $44.6 million, or 56.0%, from $79.7
million during Fiscal 1997 to $124.3 million during Fiscal 1998. This increase
was primarily due to the continued accretion of interest on the Company's $599.4
million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes, new accretion on the $46.3
million aggregate principal amount UIH A/P September 1997 Notes and accretion of
interest for an entire year on the $455.6 million aggregate principal amount UIH
A/P May 1996 Notes. Fiscal 1998 interest expense also included amortization of
deferred financing costs of $10.7 million compared to $3.3 million for Fiscal
1997.
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Interest expense increased $43.7 million, or 121.4%, from $36.0 million
during Fiscal 1996 to $79.7 million during Fiscal 1997. This increase was
primarily due to the accretion of interest on the Company's $599.4 million
aggregate principal amount Senior Notes for an entire year, and accretion of
interest on the May 1996 $455.6 million aggregate principal amount UIH A/P
Notes. Fiscal 1997 interest expense also included amortization of deferred
financing costs of $3.3 million compared to $1.0 million for Fiscal 1996.
PROVISION FOR LOSS ON MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT RELATED COSTS.
The provision for loss on marketable equity securities and investment related
costs totaled $14.8 million, $5.9 million and $6.1 million in Fiscal 1998,
Fiscal 1997 and Fiscal 1996, respectively. In December 1997, based on the
financial difficulties and potential insolvency of Australis, the Company
determined that the loss relating to its investment in Australis was other than
temporary. As a result, the Company recorded a provision for this loss of $4.8
million in Fiscal 1998. Cumulative unrealized losses on the Company's investment
in International Broadcasting Corporation, Ltd. ("IBC"), a publicly-traded
Thailand corporation, totaled $2.7 million as of February 28, 1997. During
Fiscal 1998, the Company determined these losses to be other than temporary, and
recorded a provision of $3.6 million, reducing the carrying value of the
Company's investment in IBC to $0.8 million. As of February 28, 1998, this
investment has been adjusted to fair market value, resulting in an unrealized
gain of $0.4 million. The remainder of the balance in Fiscal 1998, and the
Fiscal 1997 and Fiscal 1996 provisions, consists of the Company's write-off of
various non-strategic investments.
EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE FOR EARLY RETIREMENT OF DEBT. In connection with the
issuance of the 1998 Notes, the Company paid $531.8 million to repurchase the
existing Senior Notes which had an accreted value of $466.2 million as of
February 5, 1998. This tender premium of $65.6 million, combined with the write
off of unamortized deferred financing costs and other transaction related costs
totaling $13.5 million, resulted in an extraordinary charge during Fiscal 1998
of $79.1 million.
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EQUITY IN LOSSES OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES, NET. The Company recognized net equity
in losses of affiliated companies of $68.6 million, $47.6 million and $48.6
million for Fiscal 1998, Fiscal 1997 and Fiscal 1996, respectively, as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997 Fiscal 1996
---------------------------------- ------------------------------- --------------------------------
Company Equity in Company Equity in Company Equity in
Ownership Income (Losses) of Ownership Income (Losses) of Ownership Income (Losses) of
Interest Affiliated Companies Interest Affiliated Companies Interest Affiliated Companies
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(In thousands) (In thousands) (In thousands)
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EUROPE
UPC(1)................ 100% $(42,236) 50.0% $(24,665) 50.0% $(15,559)(2)
Other UPC affiliates.. various (195) -- -- -- --
UCI(3):
Norkabel............. -- -- -- -- 8.3% 651 (4)
Swedish Cable........ -- -- -- -- 2.2% (61)(4)
Kabelkom............. -- -- -- -- 3.9% 64 (4)
UCI.................. -- -- -- -- 8.3% (6)(4)
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Suspended loss(5).... (648)
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Loss recognized..... --
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UII:
Melita(6)............ -- -- -- -- 42.5% (598)(4)
Tevel................ -- -- -- -- 23.3% 1,054 (4)
Princes Holdings(6).. -- -- -- -- 20.0% (925)(4)
UII.................. -- -- -- -- 50.0% 274 (4)
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Loss recognized..... (195)
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UII Management........ -- -- -- -- 50.0% 468 (4)
Santander............. -- -- -- -- 25.0% (213)(4)
Kabel Net............. -- -- -- -- 66.7% (1,217)(7)
Programming assets.... -- -- -- -- 100.0% (247)(7)
Monor................. 48.6% (4,590) 48.6% (2,648) 48.4% (4,825)
IPS................... 33.5% (2,348) 33.5% (4,321) 33.5% (413)
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(49,369) (31,634) (22,201)
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ASIA/PACIFIC(8)
Austar................ 100.0%(9) -- 100.0%(9) -- (9) 100.0% (3,036)(9)
Saturn................ 65.0%(11) -- 100.0%(10) (930)(10) 50.0% (1,434)
XYZ Entertainment..... 25.0% (2,408) 25.0% (4,484) 25.0% (11,638)
Sun Cable............. 40.0% (656) 40.0% (218) 40.0% (148)
HITV.................. 49.0% (220) 49.0% (6) 49.0% (10)
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(3,284) (5,638) (16,266)
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LATIN AMERICA
VTRH.................. 34.0% (7,805) 34.0% (2,130) -- --
Cablevision........... -- -- 100.0% (4,066) 100.0% (988)
STX................... -- -- 100.0% 775 65.0% 204
Net Sao Paulo......... -- -- 34.0% (1,649) 34.0% (5,837)
Megapo................ 49.0% (386) 49.0% (678) 49.0% (47)
TVSB.................. 40.0% (616) 40.0% (1,277) 40.0% (1,582)
UFC................... 50.0% (7,477) 50.0% (10) -- --
Jundiai............... 46.3% 426 46.3% (458) -- --
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(15,858) (9,493) (8,250)
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OTHER various (134) various (810) various (1,918)
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Total equity in
losses of affiliated
companies, net........ $(68,645) $(47,575) $(48,635)
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(1) The Company consolidated UPC's balance sheet and statement of
operations effective December 11, 1997.
(2) The Company and Philips formed UPC as a 50/50 joint venture in July
1995; therefore, the amount above includes the Company's proportionate
share of equity losses from UPC for the period from July 1, 1995
through December 31, 1995.
(3) The Company's ownership interest with respect to equity in losses from
UCI was calculated based on the Company's average ownership interest
in UCI throughout the fiscal year.
(4) Amounts represent the Company's proportionate share of equity income
(losses) for the period from January 1, 1995 through June 30, 1995. In
July 1995, the Company contributed these interests to UPC.
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(5) Amount represents losses in affiliated companies in excess of the
Company's equity advances (including contractual funding commitments).
(6) The Company's ownership interest with respect to equity in losses from
Melita and Princes Holdings is calculated net of minority interest.
(7) Amounts represent the Company's proportionate share of equity losses
for the period from April 1, 1995 through June 30, 1995. In July 1995,
the Company contributed these interests to UPC.
(8) In May 1997, UIH exchanged a 2% interest in UAP for the remaining 2.6%
interest in UIH A/P. As a result of this transaction, UAP became a
98%-owned subsidiary of the Company. The ownership percentages
presented for Fiscal 1998 for all Asia/Pacific companies reflect UAP's
ownership in each operating company.
(9) The Company consolidated Austar's balance sheet effective December 31,
1995 and Austar's income statement effective January 1, 1996.
(10) For the period from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996, the Company
had a 50% ownership interest in Saturn.
(11) In July 1997, a strategic partner purchased a 35% equity interest in
Saturn, reducing UAP's ownership interest to 65%.
INFLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISKS
The Company's foreign operating companies' monetary assets and liabilities
are subject to foreign currency exchange risk as certain equipment purchases and
payments for certain operating expenses, such as programming expenses, are
denominated in currencies other than their own functional currency. In addition,
certain of the Company's foreign operating companies have notes payable and
notes receivable that are denominated in and, loans payable that are linked to,
a currency other than their own functional currency. In general, the Company and
the operating companies do not execute hedge transactions to reduce the
Company's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the
Company may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and
equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, which include foreign currency devaluations against
the dollar.
Certain of the Company's operating companies operate in countries where the
rate of inflation is extremely high relative to that in the United States. While
the Company's affiliated companies attempt to increase their subscription rates
to offset increases in operating costs, there is no assurance that they will be
able to do so. Therefore, operating costs may rise faster than associated
revenue, resulting in a material negative impact on reported earnings. The
Company itself is impacted by inflationary increases in salaries, wages,
benefits and other administrative costs, the effects of which to date have not
been material to the Company.
The functional currency for the Company's foreign operations is the
applicable local currency for each affiliate company, except for countries which
have experienced hyper-inflationary economies. For countries which have
hyper-inflationary economies, the financial statements are prepared in United
States dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at
the exchange rates in effect at year-end, and the statements of operations are
translated at the average exchange rates during the period. Exchange rate
fluctuations on translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S.
dollars result in unrealized gains or losses referred to as translation
adjustments. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a separate
component of stockholders' (deficit) equity. During the year ended February 28,
1998, the Company recorded a negative change in cumulative translation
adjustments of $50,274, primarily due to (i) the strengthening of the U.S.
dollar compared to the Australian dollar of approximately 22%, resulting in a
translation adjustment during the period of approximately $25,876 and (ii) the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Dutch guilder of approximately
16%, resulting in a translation adjustment during the period of approximately
$11,872.
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the local currency are
recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent
changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses which are
reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end translations) or realized
upon settlement of the transactions.
Cash flows from the Company's operations in foreign countries are
translated based on their reporting currencies. As a result, amounts related to
assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows
will not agree to changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated
balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in
foreign currencies are reported as a separate line below cash flows from
financing activities.
FOREIGN INVESTMENT RISK
The Company's foreign operating companies are all directly affected by
their respective countries' government, economic, fiscal and monetary policies
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and other political factors. The Company believes that its operating companies'
financial conditions and results of operations have not been materially
adversely affected by these factors.
The countries in which the operating companies now conduct business
generally do not restrict the removal or conversion of local or foreign
currency; however, there is no assurance this situation will continue. In the
future, the Company may also acquire interests in companies that operate in
countries where the removal or conversion of currency is restricted.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128"). The adoption of SFAS 128 had no effect
on the Company's previously-reported primary loss per share. "Basic loss per
share" is determined by dividing net loss from continuing operations available
to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during each period. "Diluted earnings per share" includes the
effects of potentially issuable common stock, but only if dilutive. Because of
reported losses, there are no differences between basic and diluted loss per
share amounts for the Company for any of the years presented.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 130 requires that an enterprise (i)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (ii) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity
section of a statement of financial position. Other comprehensive income
includes cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"), which requires that a public
business enterprise report certain financial and descriptive information about
its reportable segments. The Company plans to adopt SFAS 131 for the year ended
February 28, 1999.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities"
("SOP 98-5"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1998. SOP 98-5 defines start-up and
organization costs, which must be expensed as incurred. In addition, all
deferred start-up and organization costs existing as of January 1, 1999 must be
written-off and accounted for as a cumulative effect of an accounting change.
YEAR 2000 CONVERSION
The Company has established a central committee to coordinate the
identification, evaluation, and implementation of changes to computer systems
and applications necessary to achieve a year 2000 date conversion with no effect
on customers or disruption to business operations. These actions are necessary
to ensure that the systems and applications will recognize and process
information for the year 2000 and beyond. Major areas of potential business
impact have been identified and are being dimensioned, and initial conversion
efforts are underway. The Company also is communicating with suppliers, dealers,
financial institutions and others with which it does business to coordinate year
2000 conversion. The total cost of compliance and its effect on the Company's
future results of operations is being determined as part of the detailed
conversion planning. In addition, the Company could be materially adversely
affected by the failure of its vendors to achieve year 2000 date conversion.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Report may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such
forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements
concerning the Company's plans, objectives and future economic prospects,
expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends
and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of
the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, changes in
television viewing preferences and habits by subscribers and potential
subscribers, their acceptance of new technology, programming alternatives and
new services offered by the Company, the Company's ability to secure adequate
capital to fund system growth and development, risks inherent in investment and
operations in foreign countries, changes in government regulation, and other
factors referenced in this Report.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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The consolidated financial statements of the Company are filed under this
Item as follows:
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................................................. 51
Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. 52
Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. 53
Report of Independent Accountants........................................................................ 54
Report of Independent Accountants........................................................................ 55
Report of Independent Auditors........................................................................... 56
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1998 and 1997............................................. 57
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997, and
February 29, 1996...................................................................................... 58
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity for the Years Ended February 28, 1998,
February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996................................................................ 59
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and
February 29, 1996 ..................................................................................... 61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................... 63
</TABLE>
The financial statement schedules and separate financial statements of
collateral subsidiaries and significant equity investees required by Regulation
S-X are filed under Item 14 "Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports
on Form 8-K."
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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None.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To United International Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United
International Holdings, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of
February 28, 1998 and 1997 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' (deficit) equity and cash flows for the years ended
February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. With respect to the year ended February 28, 1997, we did not audit
the financial statements of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V. ("Megapo"), as
of and for the year ended December 31, 1996, an investment which is reflected in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements using the equity method of
accounting. With respect to the year ended February 29, 1996, we did not audit
the financial statements of XYZ Entertainment Pty Ltd ("XYZ Entertainment"),
Megapo, Monor Communications Group, Inc. ("Monor"), Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao
Paulo S.A. ("Net Sao Paulo"), or Telefenua S.A. ("Telefenua") as of and for the
year ended December 31, 1995, investments which are reflected in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements using the equity method of
accounting (with respect to XYZ Entertainment, Megapo, Monor and Net Sao Paulo)
or consolidated (with respect to Telefenua). United International Holdings,
Inc.'s consolidated statement of operations for the year ended February 28, 1997
reflects equity in income (losses) related to Megapo of ($678,000) and for the
year ended February 29, 1996 reflects equity in income (losses) related to XYZ
Entertainment, Megapo, Monor and Net Sao Paulo of ($11,638,000), $841,000,
($4,448,000) and ($4,837,000), respectively. United International Holdings,
Inc.'s consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 29, 1996
reflects revenues, expenses and a net loss related to Telefenua of $1,882,000,
$5,438,000 and $3,556,000, respectively. Those financial statements were audited
by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us and our opinion,
insofar as it relates to the amounts included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements and related footnotes for such entities, is based solely on
the reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits and the reports of other auditors provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of United International Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries
as of February 28, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for the years ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and February
29, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
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XYZ ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of XYZ
Entertainment Pty Ltd as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficiency and cash flows
for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the period from October 17, 1994 (date
of inception) to December 31, 1994, which are expressed in Australian dollars.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in Australia which do not differ in any material respect from auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
XYZ Entertainment Pty Ltd as of December 31, 1995 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the
period from October 17, 1994 (date of inception) to December 31, 1994, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Australia.
Generally accepted accounting principles in Australia vary in certain
significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States. Application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States would have affected amounts reported as stockholders' deficiency and net
loss as at and for the year ended December 31, 1995 and from the period from
October 17, 1994 (date of inception) to December 31, 1994 to the extent
summarized in Note 12 to the financial statements.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Chartered Accountants
Sydney, Australia
March 15, 1996
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.
Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.
Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V.
Telecable de Chilpancingo, S.A. de C.V.
Mega-Com-M Servicios, S.A. de C.V.
Cuernamu, S.A. de C.V.
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Tele Cable de
Morelos, S.A. de C.V. and related companies (all of which are subsidiaries of
Megapo Comunicaciones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.) as of December 31, 1995 and 1996,
and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity and
changes in financial position for the years then ended, all expressed in
thousands of Mexican pesos. The combined financial statements include the
accounts of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de
C.V., Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable de Chilpancingo, S.A.
de C.V., Mega-Com-M Servicios, S.A. de C.V. and Cuernamu, S.A. de C.V. These
companies are under common ownership and common management. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in Mexico, which are substantially the same as those followed in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement and that they are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in Mexico. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the combined financial position of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.
and related companies as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the combined results
of their operations, changes in their stockholders' equity and changes in their
financial position for the years then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Mexico.
Accounting principles generally accepted in Mexico vary in certain significant
respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The
application of the latter would have affected determination of combined net
income (loss) for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1996
and determination of combined stockholders' equity and combined total assets at
December 31, 1995 and 1996, to the extent summarized in Note 13.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been translated into English
for the convenience of readers in the United States of America.
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, S.C.
Raymundo Diaz Gonzalez
Acapulco, Mexico
March 31, 1997
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Monor Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Monor
Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the related consolidated statements of loss, shareholders' equity, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Monor
Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Lincoln, Nebraska
March 15, 1996
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
March 8, 1996
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A.
1. We have audited the balance sheet of Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. as
of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related statements of income, of
movement in stockholders' equity and of cash flows for the years then
ended, expressed in U.S. dollars. Such audits were made in conjunction with
our audits of the financial statements expressed in local currency on which
we issued an unqualified opinion dated January 30, 1995. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audit.
2. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. As stated in Note 2, United International Holdings, Inc. has prescribed
that accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America be applied in the preparation of the financial statements of
Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. to be included in United International
Holding's consolidated financial statements. Brazil has a highly
inflationary economy. Accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America require that financial statements of a company
denominated in the currency of a country with a highly inflationary economy
be remeasured in a more stable currency unit for purposes of consolidation.
Accordingly, the accounts of Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A., which are
maintained in reais, were remeasured and adjusted into U.S. dollars for the
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America on the bases stated in
Note 2.
4. In our opinion, the financial statements expressed in U.S. dollars audited
by us are presented fairly, in all material respects, on the bases stated
in Note 2 and discussed in the preceding paragraph.
5. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from operations and
has an excess of current liabilities over current assets, and its ability
to continue as a going concern is dependent on further capital from the
stockholders and/or continued guarantees. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
Price Waterhouse
Auditores-Independentes
Sao Paulo, Brazil
CRC-SP-160
Carlos Roberto Asciutti
Partner
Contador CRC-SP-145.670
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the shareholders of TELEFENUA SA:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of TELEFENUA SA as of December
31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 and the related statement of income and changes in
financial position for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in France, which do not differ substantially from generally accepted auditing
standards in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of TELEFENUA SA as of December
31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 and the results of its operations and changes in its
financial position for the years then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The accounting practices of the Company used in preparing the accompanying
financial statements conform with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America, but do not fully conform with accounting
principles generally accepted in France. As a consequence, those financial
statements differ from statutory financial statements that will be submitted to
the approval of the Company's shareholders in conformity with local corporate
laws.
A description of the significant differences between such principles and those
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and the effect of
those differences on net income, total assets and shareholders' equity are set
forth in Note 2.a of the notes to the financial statements.
COOPERS & LYBRAND
Jean-Pierre GOSSE
Papeete, February 16, 1996
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
As of
February 28,
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1998 1997
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................................................. $ 303,441 $ 68,784
Restricted cash and short-term investments............................................ 20,950 1,600
Short-term investments................................................................ 33,731 70,359
Subscriber receivables, net........................................................... 7,311 2,939
Management fee receivables from related parties....................................... 2,439 1,616
Notes receivable...................................................................... 2,575 8,175
Costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net................................... 15,157 4,884
Other current assets, net, including $1,728 and $1,958 of related party receivables,
respectively........................................................................ 25,395 11,320
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Total current assets.............................................................. 410,999 169,677
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies, accounted for
under the equity method, net.......................................................... 318,437 253,108
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $84,633 and $29,378,
respectively.......................................................................... 440,735 219,342
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $14,532
and $7,198, respectively.............................................................. 432,005 132,636
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,634 and $4,501,
respectively.......................................................................... 44,943 27,881
Non-current restricted cash and other assets, net....................................... 32,716 17,292
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Total assets...................................................................... $1,679,835 $819,936
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, including $86 and $620 of related party payables, respectively...... $ 61,878 $ 22,908
Construction payables................................................................. 6,008 38,407
Accrued liabilities................................................................... 46,419 12,548
Purchase money notes payable to sellers, current...................................... -- 5,722
Current portion of long-term debt..................................................... 163,325 5,177
Other current liabilities............................................................. 13,760 4,179
---------- --------
Total current liabilities......................................................... 291,390 88,941
Purchase money notes payable to sellers................................................. -- 12,966
Senior secured notes and other debt..................................................... 1,702,771 662,217
Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities.......................................... 30,204 9,116
---------- --------
Total liabilities................................................................. 2,024,365 773,240
---------- --------
Minority interest in subsidiaries....................................................... 15,186 307
---------- --------
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized, 170,513 and
170,513 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A issued and
outstanding, respectively, stated at liquidation value................................ 32,564 31,293
---------- --------
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 26,381,093
and 26,097,263 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.......................... 264 261
Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 12,863,323
and 12,971,775 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.......................... 128 129
Additional paid-in capital............................................................ 352,253 340,753
Deferred compensation................................................................. (42) (624)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in marketable equity securities................. 351 (6,069)
Cumulative translation adjustments.................................................... (66,075) (15,801)
Accumulated deficit................................................................... (646,085) (303,553)
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,169,151 shares of Class A Common Stock..................... (33,074) --
---------- --------
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity.............................................. (392,280) 15,096
---------- --------
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 11 and 12)
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity............................. $1,679,835 $819,936
========== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Stated in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
For the Years Ended
-----------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue.............................................. $ 98,047 $ 30,244 $ 2,363
Management fee income from related parties............................. 575 1,311 507
--------- --------- --------
Total revenue................................................... 98,622 31,555 2,870
System operating expense............................................... (65,631) (26,251) (4,224)
System selling, general and administrative expense..................... (62,803) (33,655) (3,524)
Corporate general and administrative expense........................... (28,553) (20,365) (18,959)
Depreciation and amortization.......................................... (91,656) (38,961) (2,331)
--------- --------- --------
Net operating loss.............................................. (150,021) (87,677) (26,168)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net.......................... (68,645) (47,575) (48,635)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies.................... 90,020 65,249 16,013
Interest income, net, including related party income of $302, $197 and
$374, respectively................................................... 7,806 13,329 8,417
Interest expense....................................................... (124,288) (79,659) (36,045)
Provision for loss on marketable equity securities and investment
related costs........................................................ (14,793) (5,859) (6,055)
Other (expense) income, net............................................ (5,088) (991) 81
--------- --------- --------
Net loss before minority interest............................... (265,009) (143,183) (92,392)
Minority interest in subsidiaries...................................... 1,568 4,358 1,081
--------- --------- --------
Net loss before extraordinary charge............................ (263,441) (138,825) (91,311)
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt...................... (79,091) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net loss........................................................ $(342,532) $(138,825) $(91,311)
========= ========= ========
Net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted loss before extraordinary charge................... $ (6.75) $ (3.59) $ (2.69)
Extraordinary charge................................................. (2.02) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Basic and diluted net loss........................................... $ (8.77) $ (3.59) $ (2.69)
========= ========= ========
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding................... 39,211,501 39,035,776 34,017,660
========== ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
(Stated in thousands, except share amounts)
Class A Class B Unrealized
Common Stock Common Stock Additional Gain (Loss) Cumulative
------------------ ---------------- Paid-In Deferred on Translation Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Compensation Investments Adjustments Deficit Total
------ ------ ------ ------ --------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, February
28, 1995.......... 16,517,648 $165 14,071,341 $141 $211,740 $(1,520) $1,566 $ 195 $(73,417) $138,870
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
public offering,
net of offering
expense........... 5,175,000 52 -- -- 61,883 -- -- -- -- 61,935
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's 401(k)
plan.............. 15,832 -- -- -- 260 -- -- -- -- 260
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's stock
option plans...... 59,991 -- (2,124) -- 522 -- -- -- -- 522
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with the
formation of UPC.. 3,169,151 32 -- -- 49,968 -- -- -- -- 50,000
Compensation
expense related
to stock options.. -- -- -- -- 1,575 -- -- -- -- 1,575
Accrual of dividends
on convertible
preferred stock... -- -- -- -- (232) -- -- -- -- (232)
Amortization of
deferred
compensation...... -- -- -- -- -- 678 -- -- -- 678
Exchange of Class B
Common Stock for
Class A Common
Stock............. 794,532 8 (794,532) (8) -- -- -- -- -- --
Unrealized loss on
investment........ -- -- -- -- -- -- (2,755) -- -- (2,755)
Change in cumulative
translation
adjustments....... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (7,566) -- (7,566)
Net loss........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (91,311) (91,311)
---------- ---- ---------- ---- -------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Balances, February
29, 1996.......... 25,732,154 257 13,274,685 133 325,716 (842) (1,189) (7,371) (164,728) 151,976
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's stock
option plan ...... 39,750 -- -- -- 349 -- -- -- -- 349
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's 401(k)
plan.............. 22,449 -- -- -- 309 -- -- -- -- 309
Exchange of Class B
Common Stock for
Class A Common
Stock............. 302,910 4 (302,910) (4) -- -- -- -- -- --
Accrual of dividends
on convertible
preferred stock... -- -- -- -- (1,221) -- -- -- -- (1,221)
Expiration of put
option of warrants
not tendered to
the Company....... -- -- -- -- 9,011 -- -- -- -- 9,011
Gain on sale of
stock by
subsidiary........ -- -- -- -- 5,898 -- -- -- -- 5,898
Repricing of stock
options........... -- -- -- -- 691 (691) -- -- -- --
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY (Continued)
(Stated in thousands, except share amounts)
Class A Class B Unrealized
Common Stock Common Stock Additional Gain (Loss) Cumulative
------------------ ---------------- Paid-In Deferred on Translation Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Compensation Investments Adjustments Deficit Total
------ ------ ------ ------ --------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- --------
Amortization of
deferred
compensation...... -- -- -- -- -- 909 -- -- -- 909
Unrealized loss on
investments....... -- -- -- -- -- -- (4,880) -- -- (4,880)
Change in cumulative
translation
adjustments....... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (8,430) -- (8,430)
Net loss........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (138,825) (138,825)
---------- ---- ---------- ---- -------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------
Balances, February
28, 1997........... 26,097,263 261 12,971,775 129 340,753 (624) (6,069) (15,801) (303,553) 15,096
Class A Class B Unrealized
Common Stock Common Stock Additional Gain (Loss) Cumulative
--------------- --------------- Paid-In Deferred on Invest- Translation Accumulated Treasury
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Compensation ments Adjustments Deficit Stock Total
------ ------ ------ ------ --------- ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
Balances, February
28, 1997.......... 26,097,263 $261 12,971,775 $129 $340,753 $(624) $(6,069) $(15,801) $(303,553) $ -- $ 15,096
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's stock
option plans...... 151,894 2 -- -- 794 -- -- -- -- -- 796
Issuance of Class A
Common Stock in
connection with
Company's 401(k)
plan.............. 23,484 -- -- -- 334 -- -- -- -- -- 334
Exchange of Class B
Common Stock for
Class A Common
Stock............. 108,452 1 (108,452) (1) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Accrual of dividends
on convertible
preferred stock... -- -- -- -- (1,271) -- -- -- -- -- (1,271)
Compensation expense
related to stock
options........... -- -- -- -- 351 -- -- -- -- -- 351
Issuance of warrants
to purchase common
stock of
subsidiary........ -- -- -- -- 3,678 -- -- -- -- -- 3,678
Gain on sale of
stock by
subsidiaries...... -- -- -- -- 7,614 -- -- -- -- -- 7,614
Amortization of
deferred
compensation...... -- -- -- -- -- 582 -- -- -- -- 582
Change in unrealized
gain (loss) on
investments, net... -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,593) -- -- -- (1,593)
Provision for loss
on marketable
equity securities.. -- -- -- -- -- -- 8,013 -- -- -- 8,013
Change in cumulative
translation
adjustments....... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (50,274) -- -- (50,274)
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (342,532) -- (342,532)
Purchase of Class A
Common Stock by
subsidiary......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (33,074) (33,074)
---------- ---- --------- ---- -------- ----- ------- -------- --------- -------- ---------
Balances, February
28, 1998.......... 26,381,093 $264 12,863,323 $128 $352,253 $ (42) $ 351 $(66,075) $(646,085) $(33,074) $(392,280)
========== ==== ========== ==== ======== ===== ======= ======== ========= ======== =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
--------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss ........................................................................ $(342,532) $(138,825) $(91,311)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities:
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt ............................ 79,091 -- --
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net ................................ 70,291 47,575 48,920
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies .......................... (90,020) (65,249) (16,013)
Minority interest share of losses ............................................ (1,568) (4,358) (1,081)
Depreciation and amortization ................................................ 91,656 38,961 2,331
Amortization of deferred compensation ........................................ 582 909 678
Accretion of interest on senior notes and amortization of deferred
financing costs ............................................................ 110,633 73,695 35,158
Issuance of common stock in connection with Company's 401(k) plan ............ 334 309 260
Compensation expense related to stock options ................................ 351 -- 1,575
Provision for losses on marketable equity securities and investment
related costs .............................................................. 14,793 5,859 6,055
Increase in subscriber receivables, net ...................................... (3,222) (2,801) --
Increase in management fee receivables from related parties .................. (944) (166) (689)
Decrease (increase) in other assets .......................................... 6,993 (13,409) (6,439)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other .................. 2,910 22,006 499
--------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from operating activities ........................................ (60,652) (35,494) (20,057)
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments .............................................. (94,656) (359,534) (122,424)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments .................................... 131,284 324,867 186,117
Restricted cash and short-term investments (deposited) released ................. (8,350) 12,473 71,780
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies and other investments ....... (177,632) (100,247) (204,725)
Proceeds from sale of investments in affiliated companies ....................... 211,125 43,098 12,823
Distribution received from affiliated company ................................... 1,248 -- --
Purchase of property, plant and equipment ....................................... (115,033) (204,407) (10,168)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment ............................. 5,332 -- --
(Decrease) increase in construction payables .................................... (29,621) 38,331 --
(Increase) decrease in costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net ...... (4,671) 3,088 (1,594)
Increase in notes receivable .................................................... -- (5,557) (7,126)
Repayments on notes receivable .................................................. 12,238 45,264 --
Reimbursement of advance to affiliate ........................................... -- -- 364
Acquisition, transaction and development costs incurred ......................... (4,360) (7,154) (6,155)
--------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from investing activities ........................................ (73,096) (209,778) (81,108)
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from offerings of senior discount notes ................................ 842,125 225,115 125,000
Retirement of existing senior notes ............................................. (531,800) -- --
Deferred financing costs ........................................................ (30,868) (10,670) (13,753)
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offerings, net of
financing costs ............................................................... -- -- 61,935
Issuance of common stock in connection with Company's stock option plans ........ 796 349 522
Payment of sellers notes ........................................................ (46,351) (11,856) --
Cash contribution from minority interest partners ............................... 22,042 -- --
Payment of warrants tendered to the Company ..................................... -- (2,156) --
Borrowings of other debt ........................................................ 233,715 -- 9,820
Payment on capital leases and other debt ........................................ (120,570) -- (1,000)
--------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from financing activities ........................................ 369,089 200,782 182,524
--------- -------- --------
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
-----------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Effect of exchange rates on cash ............................................. $ (684) $ 1,056 $ 142
--------- -------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............................. 234,657 (43,434) 81,501
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ............................... 68,784 112,218 30,717
--------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ..................................... $ 303,441 $ 68,784 $112,218
========= ======== ========
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchase money notes payable to sellers ................................... $ 52,061 $ 33,401 $ --
========= ======== ========
Note received upon sale of investment in affiliated company ............... $ -- $ 35,000 $ --
========= ======== ========
Gain on issuance of shares by subsidiaries ................................ $ 7,614 $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Note received upon sale of assets ......................................... $ 6,500 $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Non-cash issuance of warrants by subsidiary to purchase
subsidiary stock ........................................................ $ 3,678 $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Conversion of note receivable to equity investment ........................ $ 1,909 $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Change in unrealized loss on investment ................................... $ (1,593) $ (4,880) $ (2,755)
========= ======== ========
Non-cash stock issuance for purchase of 50% interest in Saturn ............ $ -- $ 7,800 $ --
========= ======== ========
Assets acquired with capital leases ....................................... $ 548 $ 3,632 $ --
========= ======== ========
Issuance of preferred stock utilized in purchase of additional
40% interest in Austar .................................................. $ -- $ -- $ 29,840
========= ======== ========
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest .................................................... $ 7,513 $ 870 $ 1,018
========= ======== ========
Cash received for interest ................................................ $ 7,694 $ 11,900 $ 9,278
========= ======== ========
Sale of Argentine systems:
Working capital, net of cash relinquished of $2,133 ....................... $ (3,319) $ -- $ --
Investments in affiliated companies ....................................... 83,535 -- --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets .................. 4,560 -- --
Goodwill and other intangible assets ...................................... 60,727 -- --
Purchase money notes (assumed by the buyers) .............................. (24,398) -- --
Gain on sale .............................................................. 90,020 -- --
--------- -------- --------
Cash received from sale....................................................... $ 211,125 $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Acquisition of additional 50% interest in European subsidiary:
Working capital, including cash acquired of $50,872 ....................... $ (7,158) $ -- $ --
Investment in UIH Class A Common Stock .................................... (33,074) -- --
Investments in affiliated companies ....................................... (167,945) -- --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets .................. (273,988) -- --
Goodwill and other intangible assets ...................................... (383,503) -- --
Elimination of UIH equity investment ...................................... 46,319 -- --
Long-term debt ............................................................ 624,633 -- --
Other liabilities ......................................................... 32,216 -- --
--------- -------- --------
Total cash paid .............................................................. $(162,500) $ -- $ --
========= ======== ========
Acquisition of Bahia Blanca system:
Working capital, including cash acquired of $97 ........................... $ -- $ 14,752 $ --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets .................. -- (4,051) --
Goodwill and other intangible assets ...................................... -- (63,464) --
Purchase money notes and other debt ....................................... -- 26,381 --
--------- -------- --------
Total cash paid .............................................................. $ -- $(26,382) $ --
========= ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1998 AND 1997
(Monetary amounts stated in thousands, except per share data)
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
United International Holdings, Inc. (together with its majority-owned
subsidiaries, the "Company" or "UIH") was formed as a Delaware corporation in
May 1989, for the purpose of developing, acquiring and managing foreign
multi-channel television, programming and telephony operations.
The following chart presents a summary of the Company's significant
investments in multi-channel television and telephony operations as of February
28, 1998.
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<S> <C>
************************************************************************************************************************************
* UIH *
************************************************************************************************************************************
100% * 100% *
************************************* **********************************************************************************************
* UIH Europe, Inc. ("UIHE") * * United International Properties, Inc. ("UIPI") *
************************************* **********************************************************************************************
* *
* ***************************************************************
100% * 98% * * 100% *
************************************* *************************************** ************************** ***************************
* United Pan-Europe Communications * *UIH Asia/Pacific Communications, Inc.* * UIH Latin America, Inc.* * Other UIPI *
* N.V. ("UPC")(1) * * ("UAP")* * * ("UIH LA") * * *
************************************* *************************************** ************************** *Hungary: *
* * * * Monor Communications *
* 100% * * * Group, Inc. *
************************************* *************************************** ************************** * ("Monor") 48.6%*
*Austria: * * UIH Australia/Pacific, Inc. * *Brazil: * *Ireland: *
* Telekabel Group * * ("UIH A/P") * * TV Cabo e Comunicacoes ** Tara Television *
* ("Telekabel") 95.0%* *************************************** * de Jundiai, S.A. * * Limited ("Tara") 75.0%*
*Belgium: * * * ("Jundiai") 46.3%* *Spain/Portugal: *
* Radio Public S.A. * * * TV Show Brasil, * * Ibercom, Inc. *
* ("Radio Public") 100.0%* *************************************** * S.A. ("TVSB")(7) 45.0%* * ("IPS") 33.5%*
*Czech Republic: * *Australia: * *Chile: * ***************************
* Kabel Net Group * * CTV Pty Limited ("CTV") and * * VTR Hipercable S.A. *
* ("Kabel Net") 100.0%* * STV Pty Limited ("STV") * * ("VTRH") 34.0%*
* Ceska Programova * * (collectively, "Austar")(5) 100.0%* *Mexico: *
* Spolecnost SRO ("TV Max") 100.0%* * Austar Satellite Pty Limited * * Tele Cable de Morelos, *
*France: * * ("Austar Satellite") 100.0%* * S.A. de C.V. *
* Mediareseaux Marne S.A. * * United Wireless Pty Limited * * ("Megapo") 49.0%*
* ("Mediareseaux") 99.6%* * ("United Wireless") 100.0%* *Peru: * ***************************
*Hungary: * * XYZ Entertainment Pty Limited * * TV Cable, S.R. Ltda * * * Other UAP *
* Kabelkom Holding Company * * ("XYZ Entertainment") 25.0%* * ("Tacna") 100.0%* * *
* ("Kabelkom")(2) 50.0%* *Tahiti: * * Cable Star S.A. * *China: *
*Ireland:(through UII * * Telefenua S.A. * * ("Cable Star") 99.2%* * Hunan International TV *
*partnership(3) * * ("Telefenua")(6) 90.0%* *Latin America * * Communications Company *
* Princes Holdings Ltd. * *New Zealand: * *Programming: * * Limited ("HITV") 49.0%*
* ("Princes Holdings") * * Saturn Communications Limited * * United Family * *Philippines: *
*Israel:(through UII * * ("Saturn") 65.0%* * Communications LLC * * Sun Cable Systems *
*partnership(3) * * * * ("UFC") 50.0%* * ("Sun Cable")(8) 40.0%*
* Tevel Israel International * *************************************** ************************** ***************************
* Communications Ltd.("Tevel")23.3%*
*Malta:(through UII *
*partnership(3)) *
* Melita Cable TV PLC *
* ("Melita") 25.0%*
*Netherlands: *
* A2000 Holding NV (Amsterdam) *
* ("A2000") 50.0%*
* Kabeltelevisie Group *
* (Eindhoven)("KTE") 100.0%*
*Norway: *
* Janco Multicom AS *
* ("Janco")(4) 87.3%*
*Romania: *
* Multicanal Holdings SRL *
* ("Multicanal") 90.0%*
* Control Cable Ventures SRL *
* ("Control Cable") 100.0%*
*Slovak Republic: *
* Trnavatel SRO ("Trnavatel") 75.0%*
* Slovatel SRO ("Kabel Tel") 100.0%*
*************************************
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(1) On December 11, 1997, UIH through UIHE acquired the remaining 50% interest
in UPC owned by several subsidiaries of Philips Electronics N.V.
(collectively, "Philips"), thereby making UPC an effectively wholly-owned
subsidiary (subject to certain employee equity incentive compensation
arrangements) (see Note 3).
(2) UPC has a 50% legal ownership in Kabelkom, which is reduced by a
preferential claim by Time Warner Entertainment Company ("TWE") to an
economic ownership of 47.2%.
(3) United International Investments ("UII") is a United States general
partnership between UPC and Tele-Communications International, Inc.
("TINTA"). In April and May 1998, UPC signed memorandums of understanding
to acquire TINTA's interests in Tevel and Melita, and sell UPC's interest
in Princes Holdings to TINTA (see Note 15).
(4) In November 1997, UPC's wholly-owned subsidiary Norkabelgruppen AS
("Norkabel") merged with and into UPC's approximately 70%-owned subsidiary,
Janco Kabel TV to form Janco, in which UPC holds an 87.3% interest. From an
economic perspective, however, UPC has all the rights and obligations of
full ownership of Janco and UPC consolidates 100% of its financial results.
UPC has the right to acquire, and Janco's other shareholder has the right
to put to UPC, the remaining interest in Janco for a purchase price of
approximately $21,890.
(5) UIH A/P holds an effective 100% economic interest in Austar through a
combination of ordinary and convertible debentures.
(6) UIH A/P owns an effective 90% economic interest in Telefenua. UIH A/P's
economic interest will decrease to 75% and 64% once UIH A/P has received a
20% and 40% internal rate of return on its investment in Tahiti,
respectively.
(7) In January 1998, UIH increased its ownership interest in TVSB to 45%, and
on April 15, 1998 exercised its option to purchase the remaining 55%
interest in TVSB for approximately $12,000, subject to receipt of required
regulatory approvals.
(8) UAP currently holds a convertible loan, which upon full conversion would
provide UAP with a 40% equity ownership interest in the Philippines
operating company. In April 1998, Sun Cable and SkyCable ("Sky") formed a
joint venture, which has become the second largest multiple system operator
("MSO") in the Philippines and the largest MSO outside Manila. The Company
holds an effective 19.6% interest in this joint venture, which is owned 49%
by Sun Cable and 51% by Sky.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and all subsidiaries where it exercises majority control and owns a
majority economic interest, except when the Company has temporary majority
control. The Company began consolidating UPC upon acquisition on December 11,
1997. Prior to December 11, 1997, the Company accounted for its investment in
UPC under the equity method. The Company began consolidating United Wireless
effective September 1, 1995. Due to the Company's acquisition of the majority
economic interest in Austar in late December 1995, the Company began
consolidating Austar's balance sheet effective December 31, 1995 and its
operations effective January 1, 1996. The Company recognized equity losses from
its investment in Austar through December 31, 1995. For the first six months of
the year ended February 28, 1997, the Company accounted for Saturn under the
equity method. The Company began consolidating the operations of Saturn
effective July 1, 1996. In September 1996, UIH LA contributed its wholly-owned
subsidiaries in Chile in exchange for a 34% interest in VTRH. Prior to the
formation of the joint venture, the Company accounted for these Chilean
investments under the equity method. For the first nine months of the year ended
February 28, 1998, the Company accounted for its investments in Comodoro, Trelew
and Santa Fe, Argentina under the equity method, due to an expected joint
venture in Argentina. This joint venture was abandoned due to the sale of these
interests in October 1997. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All affiliated companies
have calendar year-ends, compared to the Company which has fiscal year-ends of
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February 28, 1998 ("Fiscal 1998"), February 28, 1997 ("Fiscal 1997") and
February 29, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996"). The Company records its share of equity in
income (losses) of affiliated companies or consolidates the affiliated companies
based on the affiliated companies' calendar year-end results.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original
maturities of less than three months. Short-term investments include commercial
paper, corporate bonds and government securities which have maturities greater
than three months. Short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale
and are reported at fair market value.
RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash held as collateral for letters of credit and other loans is classified
based on the expected expiration of such facilities. Cash held in escrow and
restricted to a specific use is classified based on the expected timing of such
disbursement.
COSTS TO BE REIMBURSED BY AFFILIATED COMPANIES
The Company incurs costs on behalf of affiliated companies, such as
expatriate salaries and benefits, travel and professional services. These costs
are reimbursed by the affiliated companies.
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
For those investments in companies in which the Company's ownership
interest is 20% to 50%, its investments are held through a combination of voting
common stock, preferred stock, debentures or convertible debt and/or the Company
exerts significant influence through board representation and management
authority, or in which majority control is deemed to be temporary, the equity
method of accounting is used. Under this method, the investment, originally
recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of
net earnings or losses of the affiliates, limited to the extent of the Company's
investment in and advances to the affiliates, including any debt guarantees or
other contractual funding commitments. The Company's proportionate share of net
earnings or losses of affiliates includes the amortization of the excess of its
cost over its percentage interest in each affiliate's net tangible assets.
MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES, INCLUDING OTHER INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
The cost method of accounting is used for the Company's other investments
in affiliated companies in which the Company's ownership interest is less than
20% and where the Company does not exert significant influence, except for those
investments in marketable equity securities. The Company classifies its
investments in marketable equity securities in which its interest is less than
20% and where the Company does not exert significant influence as
available-for-sale and reports such investments at fair market value. Unrealized
gains and losses are charged or credited to equity, and realized gains and
losses and other than temporary declines in market value are included in
operations.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Additions, replacements
and major improvements are capitalized, and costs for normal repair and
maintenance of property, plant and equipment are charged to expense as incurred.
All subscriber equipment and capitalized installation labor are depreciated
using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three years. Upon
disconnection of a subscriber, the remaining book value of the subscriber
equipment, excluding converters which are recovered upon disconnection, and the
capitalized labor are written off and accounted for as additional depreciation
expense. Multi-channel multi-point distribution systems ("MMDS") distribution
facilities and cable distribution networks are depreciated using the straight-
line method over estimated useful lives of five to ten years. Office equipment,
furniture and fixtures, buildings and leasehold improvements are depreciated
using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to ten
years.
Assets acquired under capital leases are included in property, plant and
equipment. The initial amount of the leased asset and corresponding lease
liability are recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments.
Leased assets are amortized over the life of the relevant lease.
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries over the net
tangible asset value at acquisition is amortized on a straight-line basis over
15 to 20 years. The acquisition of licenses has been recorded at cost, and
amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method over the term of
the license.
RECOVERABILITY OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company evaluates the carrying value of all tangible and intangible
assets whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of assets
may exceed their recoverable amounts. An impairment loss is recognized when the
estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to
result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset.
Measurement of an impairment loss is based on fair value of the asset if the
asset is expected to be held and used, which would be computed using discounted
cash flows. Measurement of an impairment loss for an asset held for sale would
be based on fair market value less estimated costs to sell.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Costs to obtain debt financing are capitalized and amortized over the life
of the debt facility using the effective interest method.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Monthly service revenues are recognized as revenue in the period the
related services are provided to the subscribers. Installation fees are
recognized as revenue in the period in which the installation occurs, to the
extent installation fees are equal to or less than direct selling costs, with
the remainder deferred and amortized over the average subscriber period. To the
extent installation fees exceed direct selling costs, the excess would be
deferred and amortized over the average contract period.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments
and trade receivables. The Company places its temporary cash investments with
high credit quality financial institutions which invest primarily in U.S.
government instruments, commercial paper of prime quality, certificates of
deposit and bankers acceptances guaranteed by banks or savings and loan
associations which are members of the FDIC. Concentrations of credit risk with
respect to trade receivables are limited due to the Company's large number of
customers and their dispersion across many different countries worldwide.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is recognized using the intrinsic value method.
For disclosure purposes, pro-forma net loss and loss per share are provided as
if the fair value method had been applied.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method
which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future income tax consequences of transactions which have been included
in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the
financial statement and income tax basis of assets, liabilities and loss
carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. Net deferred tax assets are then reduced by
a valuation allowance if management believes it more likely than not they will
not be realized.
STAFF ACCOUNTING BULLETIN NO. 51 ("SAB 51") ACCOUNTING POLICY
Gains realized as a result of stock sales by the Company's subsidiaries are
recorded in the statement of operations, except for any transactions which must
be credited directly to equity in accordance with the provisions of SAB 51.
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS 128"). The adoption of SFAS 128 had no effect
on the Company's previously-reported primary loss per share. "Basic loss per
share" is determined by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by
the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net
loss available to common shareholders includes the accrual of dividends on
convertible preferred stock which are charged directly to additional paid-in
capital. "Diluted earnings per share" includes the effects of potentially
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issuable common stock, but only if dilutive. Because of reported losses, there
are no differences between basic and diluted loss per share amounts for the
Company for any of the years presented.
FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE RISK
The functional currency for the Company's foreign operations is the
applicable local currency for each affiliate company, except for countries which
have experienced hyper-inflationary economies. For countries which have
hyper-inflationary economies, the financial statements are prepared in U.S.
dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional
currency is the local currency are translated at exchange rates in effect at
period-end, and the statements of operations are translated at the average
exchange rates during the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating
foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars that result in
unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments.
Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of
stockholders' (deficit) equity.
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the local currency are
recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent
changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses which are
reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end translations) or realized
upon settlement of the transactions.
Cash flows from the Company's operations in foreign countries are
translated based on their reporting currencies. As a result, amounts related to
assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows
will not agree to changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated
balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in
foreign currencies are reported as a separate line below cash flows from
financing activities.
Certain of the Company's foreign operating companies have notes payable and
notes receivable that are denominated in, and loans payable that are linked to,
a currency other than their own functional currency. In general, the Company and
the operating companies do not execute hedge transactions to reduce the
Company's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the
Company may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and
equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, which include foreign currency devaluations against
the dollar.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 130 requires that an enterprise (i)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (ii) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity
section of a statement of financial position. Other comprehensive income
includes cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"), which requires that a public
business enterprise report certain financial and descriptive information about
its reportable segments. The Company plans to adopt SFAS 131 for the year ended
February 28, 1999.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities"
("SOP 98-5"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1998. SOP 98-5 defines start-up and
organization costs, which must be expensed as incurred. In addition, all
deferred start-up and organization costs existing as of January 1, 1999 must be
written-off and accounted for as a cumulative effect of an accounting change.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current year's presentation.
3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
UPC
In July 1995, the Company and Philips contributed their respective
ownership interests in European and Israeli multi-channel television systems to
UPC. Philips contributed to UPC its 95% interest in cable television systems in
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Austria, its 100% interest in cable television systems in Belgium, its minority
interests in multi-channel television systems in Germany, the Netherlands
(Eindhoven) and France. The Company contributed its interests in multi-channel
television systems in Israel, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Malta, Norway,
Hungary, Sweden and Spain. The Company also contributed $78,200 in cash to UPC
and issued to Philips 3.17 million shares of its Class A Common Stock having a
value of $50,000 (at date of closing). In addition, UPC issued to Philips
$133,600 of convertible subordinated pay-in-kind notes (the "PIK Notes"). As a
result of this transaction, the Company and Philips each owned a 50% economic
and voting interest in UPC.
On December 11, 1997, the Company acquired Philips' entire interest in UPC
(the "UPC Transaction"). As part of the UPC Transaction, (i) UPC purchased 3.17
million shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company held by Philips, (ii) UIH
purchased part of the accreted amount of UPC's PIK Notes and redeemed them for
shares of UPC, (iii) UPC repaid to Philips the remaining accreted amount of the
PIK Notes, (iv) UPC repurchased Philips' interest in UPC and (v) the Company
made a payment to UPC, with UPC in turn making a payment to Philips in lieu of
the issuance of a stock appreciation right by UPC. The Company effectively owns
100% of UPC as a result of the UPC Transaction, except for shares held by a
foundation benefiting UPC employees and management, pursuant to UPC's equity
incentive plans. The final purchase price (excluding transaction-related costs)
was $425,200, comprised of $168,700 for the purchase by the Company and
repayment by UPC of UPC's PIK Notes, $33,200 allocated to the purchase by UPC of
3.17 million shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock and $223,300 allocated
to the purchase of Philips' interest in UPC. The UPC Transaction was funded by a
long-term revolving credit facility through UPC with a syndicate of banks (the
"Tranche A Facility") ($151,500), a bridge bank facility through a subsidiary of
UPC (the "Tranche B Facility") ($111,200) and a cash investment by the Company
of $162,500. The maximum amount available under the Tranche A Facility is
approximately Dutch guilders ("NLG")1,100,000 ($544,600 as of December 31,
1997), of which approximately NLG479,000 ($237,100 as of December 31, 1997) was
used to repay existing debt of UPC in conjunction with the UPC Transaction.
Details of the net assets acquired, based on a preliminary allocation of
the purchase price, which were denominated in Dutch guilders and translated to
U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of acquisition, were as
follows:
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Working capital, including cash acquired of $50,872......................................... $ (7,158)
Investment in UIH Class A Common Stock...................................................... (33,074)
Investments in affiliated companies......................................................... (167,945)
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets.................................... (273,988)
Goodwill and other intangible assets........................................................ (383,503)
Elimination of UIH equity investment........................................................ 46,319
Long-term debt.............................................................................. 624,633
Other liabilities........................................................................... 32,216
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Total cash paid......................................................................... $(162,500)
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The Company invested approximately $163,254, $0 and $151,693 into UPC
during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. As of February 28, 1998, the
Company's cumulative investment in UPC totaled approximately $314,947.
JANCO
UPC deposited NLG47,000 with a bank as collateral against the purchase of
the minority shareholding in Janco in 2001. Including accrued interest, the
deposit totaled $23,978 as of December 31, 1997, and is classified as restricted
cash in other non-current assets.
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ARGENTINA
In October 1996, the Company acquired 100% of two cable systems and 80% of
a third system, serving the cities of Bahia Blanca and Punta Alta, for
approximately $52,520. Under terms of the agreements, the Company had the option
to acquire, or could have been required to purchase, the remaining 20% of the
third system between April 24, 1998 and October 31, 1998. The Company had
accrued $4,406 related to this option. The Company paid $26,382 in cash at the
date of acquisition, with the remaining $26,138 to be paid over the following 18
months. Details of the net assets acquired, which were denominated in Argentine
pesos and translated to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of
acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets................................................ $ (4,051)
Goodwill....................................................... (63,464)
Cash........................................................... (97)
Other.......................................................... (5,958)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities....................... 20,807
Notes payable.................................................. 243
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(52,520)
Less purchase money notes...................................... 26,138
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Total cash paid............................................ $(26,382)
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In April 1997, UIH LA acquired 100% of multi-channel television systems in
Comodoro and Trelew, Argentina for a total purchase price of $27,900, of which
$13,900 was paid at closing and the remaining $14,000 was due in 18 monthly
installments beginning May 1997. Also in April 1997, UIH LA agreed to acquire up
to an 80% equity interest in the multi-channel television systems located in
Santa Fe, Parana and Galvez, Argentina for a total purchase price of $59,000. In
April 1997, UIH LA closed the acquisition of the first 31% equity interest for a
total purchase price of $23,000 and paid a $2,000 deposit to acquire the
additional 38% equity interest by July 15, 1997 and the additional 11% equity
interest by the end of July 1997. The total purchase price was paid 50% at
closing and the balance was to be paid in monthly installments through June
2000.
In October 1997, the Company completed the sale of all of its cable
television assets in Argentina, including the regions of Bahia Blanca, Comodoro,
Trelew and Santa Fe (the "Argentina Transaction"). The sale price for Bahia
Blanca, Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe collectively was $268,200, of which
$25,300 consisted of remaining purchase money notes payable to sellers which
were assumed by the buyers from the Company's original acquisition of Bahia
Blanca in October 1996 and Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe in April 1997. From
this net sales price of $242,900, $29,600 was paid directly by the buyers to
other minority interest shareholders, resulting in net proceeds to the Company
of approximately $211,125. The payment was received in full in cash, except for
an amount placed in escrow, subject to finalization of post-closing adjustments.
The Company recognized a gain on the transaction of $90,020. Under the terms of
its lending arrangements with a group of banks, the Company repaid from the
proceeds of the sale all of its outstanding indebtedness under its bridge loan
facility totaling $110,000 plus accrued interest.
TARA
In October 1997, Tara issued shares to third parties in exchange for
consideration totaling $2,476, thereby diluting the Company's interest in Tara
from 100% to 75%. A gain of $1,629 recognized on the transaction was credited to
additional paid-in capital in accordance with SAB 51.
NET SAO PAULO
During the year ended February 28, 1994, the Company acquired a 20%
interest in Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. ("Net Sao Paulo"). During the
year ended February 28, 1995, through a series of transactions, the Company
increased its ownership to 34%. In August 1996, the Company sold its 34%
interest in Net Sao Paulo for $43,098 in cash and a $35,000 note receivable
which was collected during Fiscal 1997. The Company recognized a gain of $65,249
on the transaction.
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STX, CABLEVISION AND VTRH
In June 1995, UIH LA completed an acquisition of 65% of Red de Television y
Servicios por Cable S.A. ("STX"), a Chilean company which owned and operated
eight cable television systems in Northern Chile. The purchase price was
$25,918. In June 1996, UIH LA acquired the remaining 35% of STX for $24,000. The
Company acquired an initial 50% interest in Cablevision S.A. ("Cablevision") in
January 1994 for $3,900. In January 1996, UIH LA increased its ownership in
Cablevision to 100% for approximately $22,100. UIH LA contributed its interests
in STX and Cablevision in exchange for a 34% interest in VTRH in September 1996.
Prior to the formation of VTRH, the Company accounted for its investments in
Cablevision and STX under the equity method.
UIH LA is currently involved in a revaluation of the properties contributed
to VTRH, which may result in a reallocation of interests. Management believes
its interest in VTRH will increase as a result of the revaluation process.
Pursuant to the terms of a loan agreement, VTRH is prohibited from paying
dividends or otherwise disposing of its shares.
AUSTAR
The Company acquired, through directly and indirectly held interests, an
effective 50% economic interest in the two companies that comprise Austar in
1994. In December 1995, the Company increased its effective economic interest in
Austar to 90%. The Company paid $15,240 in cash and issued 170,513 shares of its
convertible preferred stock having an initial liquidation value of $29,840 for
the additional 40% effective economic interest. Details of the net assets
acquired, which were denominated in Australian dollars and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of the acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets................................................ $18,267
Intangible assets.............................................. 8,643
Receivables, prepaids and other................................ 2,704
Cash........................................................... 7,222
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities....................... (6,140)
Other debt..................................................... (890)
Minority shareholders' interest................................ (2,363)
Net investment prior to acquisition of 40%..................... (27,153)
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Net assets................................................. 290
Goodwill....................................................... 44,790
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Total consideration........................................ $45,080
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In May 1996, the Company increased its economic interest in Austar to 94%
which was subsequently increased to 96%. In October 1996, the Company acquired
the remaining 4% economic interest in Austar for $7,920. The Company's ownership
interests are comprised of direct and indirect holdings of convertible
debentures and ordinary shares of CTV and STV. The Company began consolidating
Austar for balance sheet purposes effective December 31, 1995 and for income
statement purposes effective January 1, 1996. Prior to these dates, the Company
accounted for its investments in CTV and STV under the equity method.
The Company invested approximately $53,009, $161,375 and $50,848 into
Austar during Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. As of February 28, 1998,
the Company's cumulative investment in Austar, including amounts paid to acquire
interests from other shareholders, totaled approximately $284,935.
SATURN
In July 1994, the Company acquired a 50% interest in Kiwi Communications
Limited, which subsequently changed its name to Saturn. Saturn is constructing a
wireline multi-channel television system in New Zealand, primarily in the
greater Wellington area. In July 1996, the Company acquired the remaining 50%
interest in Saturn in exchange for a 2.6% interest in UIH A/P which was valued
at approximately $7,800. The holder of this 2.6% interest in UIH A/P
subsequently exchanged it for a 2% interest in UAP. Details of the net assets
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acquired, which were determined in New Zealand dollars and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of the acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets.................................................. $8,509
Receivables, prepaids and other.................................. 373
Cash............................................................. 708
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................... (1,430)
Net investment prior to acquisition of 50%....................... (9,133)
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Net assets................................................... (973)
Goodwill......................................................... 8,773
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Total consideration.......................................... $7,800
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In July 1997, SaskTel Holdings (New Zealand), Inc. ("SaskTel") purchased a
35% equity interest in Saturn by investing approximately New Zealand $29,900
($19,566) directly into Saturn for its newly-issued shares, thereby reducing the
Company's equity interest in Saturn to 65%. A gain of $5,985 recognized on the
transaction was credited to additional paid-in capital in accordance with SAB
51. As of February 28, 1998, the Company's cumulative investment in Saturn
totaled approximately $42,161.
TELEFENUA
In January 1995, the Company acquired an initial 90% economic interest in
Telefenua in exchange for a cash contribution into Telefenua of $6,060, the
contribution of a note and accrued interest due to the Company of $817 and
equipment leased to Telefenua totaling $2,039. Details of the net assets
acquired, which were denominated in French Pacific francs and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets.................................................. $4,213
Intangible assets................................................ 1,835
Other............................................................ 107
Cash............................................................. 6,181
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................... (783)
Due to affiliate................................................. (2,110)
Minority shareholders' interest.................................. (527)
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Total consideration.......................................... $8,916
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The purchase price was allocated to the net assets acquired based on
relative fair market values. The Company's consolidated revenues, expenses and
net loss after intercompany eliminations related to Telefenua for the year ended
December 31, 1995 totaled $1,882, $5,438 and $3,556, respectively.
The Company's economic interest will decrease to 75% and 64% once the
Company has received a 20% and 40% internal rate of return on its investment in
Telefenua, respectively. Since March 1995, Telefenua has operated the only
multi-channel subscription television system on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea
in French Polynesia. Through its majority ownership of UIH SFCC LP, a Colorado
limited partnership that holds 100% of the preferred stock of Societe Francaise
des Communications et du Cable S.A. ("SFCC"), which in turn is the parent
company of Telefenua, the Company has the right to appoint three of the six
board members. Furthermore, by agreement with the common shareholders, the
Company has the right to appoint a fourth director.
As of February 28, 1998, the Company's cumulative investment in Telefenua
totaled approximately $16,738. The Company is currently evaluating the potential
sale of its interest in Telefenua.
The territorial government of Tahiti (in French Polynesia) has legally
challenged the decree and authority of the Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel
("CSA") to award Telefenua the authorizations to operate an MMDS service in
French Polynesia. The French Polynesian's challenge to France's authority to
award Telefenua an MMDS license in Tahiti was upheld by the Conseil d'Etat, the
supreme administrative court of France. The territorial government of Tahiti has
brought an action in French court seeking cancellation of the MMDS licenses
awarded by the CSA to Telefenua, although no such cancellation has yet taken
place. There can be no assurance that if the existing authorization is nullified
a new authorization will be obtained. If Telefenua does not obtain a new
authorization, there is no assurance that Telefenua will receive any
restitution. In addition, any available restitution could be limited and could
take years to obtain.
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XYZ ENTERTAINMENT
In October 1994, the Company and Century Communications Corporation
("Century") formed XYZ Entertainment, an Australian proprietary company
incorporated in New South Wales. In June 1995, the Company and Century formed
the 50/50 joint venture Century United Programming Ventures Pty Limited
("CUPV"), an Australian corporation, to hold their investments in XYZ
Entertainment. In September 1995, a 50% interest in XYZ Entertainment was sold
to a third party, thereby diluting the Company's indirect interest in XYZ
Entertainment to 25%. UIH A/P recognized a gain on the sale of $4,132.
TV-CABO RIO TELECOMUNICACOES, S.A.
In January 1996, the Company completed the sale of its 25% interest in a
company that held multi-channel television licenses for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
for approximately $13,500. The Company had invested a total of approximately
$1,619 in this company prior to the sale, resulting in a gain on sale of
approximately $11,881.
MEGAPO
In June 1995, the Company completed its acquisition of Megapo. The Company
advanced Megapo $12,000 as of February 28, 1995, which was converted to equity
at closing and paid an additional $19,600 (for a total purchase price of
$31,600) for a 49% interest in four operating subsidiaries and a 39.2% interest
in a fifth operating subsidiary of Megapo.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION, FISCAL 1998, FISCAL 1997 AND FISCAL 1996
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results
for the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 give effect to the UPC
Transaction and the Argentina Transaction as if each had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. This pro forma condensed consolidated
financial information and notes thereto do not purport to represent what the
Company's results of operations would actually have been if such transactions
had in fact occurred on such dates. The pro forma adjustments are based upon
currently available information and upon certain assumptions that management
believes are reasonable.
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For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
February 28, 1998 February 28, 1997
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Historical Pro Forma(1) Historical Pro Forma(2)
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Total revenue......................................... $ 98,622 $ 244,394 $ 31,555 $ 172,246
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Net operating loss.................................... $(150,021) $(178,902) $ (87,677) $(105,827)
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Net loss before extraordinary charge.................. $(263,441) $(395,723) $(138,825) $(182,569)
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Net loss.............................................. $(342,532) $(474,814) $(138,825) $(182,569)
========= ========= ========= =========
Net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted loss before extraordinary charge.. $ (6.75) $ (11.02) $ (3.59) $ (5.12)
Extraordinary charge................................ (2.02) (2.19) -- --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Basic and diluted net loss.......................... $ (8.77) $ (13.21) $ (3.59) $ (5.12)
========= ========= ========= =========
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding......... 39,211,501 36,042,350 39,035,776 35,866,625
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
for the Argentina systems and elimination of the gain recorded on the
Argentina Transaction, as well as inclusion of the historical amounts
included in UPC's consolidated statement of operations for the period
from January 1, 1997 to December 10, 1997, additional depreciation and
amortization related to the step-up in basis in tangible assets and
additional goodwill, the net decrease in equity in losses of affiliated
companies, and the net increase in interest expense as a result of the
UPC Transaction.
(2) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
for Bahia Blanca for the year ended December 31, 1996, and inclusion of
the historical amounts included in UPC's consolidated statement of
operations for the year ended December 31, 1996, additional
depreciation and amortization related to the step-up in basis in
tangible assets and additional goodwill, the net decrease in equity in
losses of affiliated companies, and the net increase in interest
expense as a result of the UPC Transaction.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results
for the years ended February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996 give effect to the
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disposition of the 34% interest in Net Sao Paulo, as if it had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. This pro forma condensed consolidated
financial information and notes thereto do not purport to represent what the
Company's results of operations would actually have been if such transaction had
in fact occurred on such dates. The pro forma adjustments are based upon
currently available information and upon certain assumptions that management
believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
February 28, 1997 February 29, 1996
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Historical Pro Forma(1) Historical Pro Forma(2)
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue......................................... $ 31,555 $ 31,555 $ 2,870 $ 2,870
========= ========= ======== ========
Net operating loss.................................... $ (87,677) $ (87,677) $(26,168) $(26,168)
========= ========= ======== ========
Net loss.............................................. $(138,825) $(202,285) $(91,311) $(85,474)
========= ========= ======== ========
Basic and diluted net loss per common share........... $ (3.59) $ (5.21) $ (2.69) $ (2.52)
========= ========= ======== ========
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding......... 39,035,776 39,035,776 34,017,660 34,017,660
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
related to Net Sao Paulo and elimination of the gain recorded on sale.
(2) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
related to Net Sao Paulo.
The following unaudited pro forma information for the year ended February
29, 1996 gives effect to the acquisition of the additional 40% economic interest
in Austar, the acquisition of the additional 50% economic interest in Saturn,
the acquisition of United Wireless, the disposition of the 25% interest in XYZ
Entertainment, the acquisition of the 65% interest in STX, the acquisition of
the 49% interest in Megapo and the formation of UPC and UPC's acquisitions of
interests in systems in Amsterdam and Eindhoven as if each had occurred on
January 1, 1995. The pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does
not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually
have been if such transactions had in fact occurred on such date. The pro forma
adjustments are based upon currently available information and upon certain
assumptions that management believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
February 29, 1996
-------------------------
Historical Pro Forma
---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Total revenue.......................................................................... $ 2,870 $ 2,770
======== =========
Net operating loss..................................................................... $(26,168) $ (41,753)
======== =========
Net loss............................................................................... $(91,311) $(104,338)
======== =========
Basic and diluted net loss per common share............................................ $ (2.69) $ (2.97)
======== =========
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding.......................................... 34,017,660 35,181,129
========== ==========
</TABLE>
4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998
----------------------------------------------------------------
Restricted
Cash and
Cash and Cash Short-Term Short-Term
Equivalents Investments Investments Total
------------- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash............................... $ 72,054 $16,524 $ -- $ 88,578
Certificates of deposit............ -- -- 8,399 8,399
Commercial paper................... 214,609 -- 3,926 218,535
Corporate bonds.................... 16,778 -- 16,506 33,284
Government securities.............. -- 4,426 4,900 9,326
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total.......................... $303,441 $20,950 $33,731 $358,122
======== ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1997
---------------------------------------------------------------
Restricted
Cash and
Cash and Cash Short-Term Short-Term
Equivalents Investments Investments Total
------------- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash............................... $13,860 $ -- $ -- $ 13,860
Commercial paper................... 43,365 -- 2,000 45,365
Corporate bonds.................... 5,151 -- 40,080 45,231
Government securities.............. 6,408 1,600 28,279 36,287
------- ------ ------- --------
Total.......................... $68,784 $1,600 $70,359 $140,743
======= ====== ======= ========
</TABLE>
5. INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998
--------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation Valuation
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies Adjustments Allowance Total
-------------------- --------------------- ----------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
UII(1)....................... $ 50,069 $ (32) $ -- $ -- $ 50,037
Kabelkom(1).................. 30,221 124 -- -- 30,345
Kabel Net(1)................. 619 -- -- -- 619
A2000(1)..................... 85,898 (287) -- -- 85,611
Other, net(1)................ 1,138 -- -- -- 1,138
Monor........................ 27,682 (13,161) (6,256) -- 8,265
IPS......................... 13,920 (7,261) (95) -- 6,564
Asia/Pacific
- ------------
XYZ Entertainment(2)......... 18,610 (18,720) 110 -- --
Sun Cable.................... 12,336 (1,023) (2,783) -- 8,530
HITV......................... 6,073 (236) 7 -- 5,844
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH......................... 92,754 (10,327) (4,262) -- 78,165
Megapo....................... 31,248 (1,313) (1,604) -- 28,331
UFC.......................... 12,099 (7,487) -- -- 4,612
TVSB......................... 8,100 (3,770) -- -- 4,330
Jundiai...................... 6,652 (788) -- -- 5,864
Other........................... 182 -- -- -- 182
- ----- -------- -------- -------- ---- --------
$397,601 $(64,281) $(14,883) $ -- $318,437
======== ======== ======== ==== ========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents the net amount acquired in the UPC Transaction on December 11,
1997.
(2) Includes an accrued funding obligation of $406 at December 31, 1997. The
Company does not have a contractual funding obligation to XYZ
Entertainment; however, the Company would face significant and punitive
dilution if it did not make the requested fundings.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1997
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation Valuation
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies Adjustments Allowance Total
-------------------- --------------------- ----------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
UPC.......................... $150,442 $(40,224) $(11,044) $ -- $ 99,174
Monor........................ 27,182 (8,221) (4,575) -- 14,386
IPS.......................... 11,187 (4,734) -- -- 6,453
Asia/Pacific
- ------------
XYZ Entertainment(1)......... 16,202 (16,312) 110 -- --
Sun Cable.................... 9,748 (366) 155 -- 9,537
HITV......................... 6,073 (16) -- -- 6,057
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH......................... 82,010 (2,122) (1,502) -- 78,386
Megapo....................... 32,491 (727) (1,420) -- 30,344
TVSB......................... 6,132 (2,860) -- -- 3,272
Jundiai...................... 4,984 (1,214) -- -- 3,770
UFC.......................... 1,739 (10) -- -- 1,729
Other............................ 3,119 (1,051) -- (2,068) --
- ----- -------- -------- -------- ------- --------
$351,309 $(77,857) $(18,276) $(2,068) $253,108
======== ======== ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
(1) Includes an accrued funding obligation of $1,270 at December 31, 1996. The
Company does not have a contractual funding obligation to XYZ
Entertainment; however, the Company would face significant and punitive
dilution if it did not make the requested fundings.
As of February 28, 1998 and 1997, the Company had the following differences
related to the excess of cost over the net tangible assets acquired included in
the above table. Such differences are being amortized over 15 years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998 As of February 28, 1997
---------------------------- -----------------------------
Basis Accumulated Basis Accumulated
Difference Amortization Difference Amortization
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
A2000.................................... $ 90,898 $ -- $ -- $ --
UII...................................... 31,054 -- -- --
Kabelkom................................. 20,509 -- -- --
UPC...................................... -- -- 25,588 (3,218)
Monor.................................... 3,838 (1,125) 3,959 (837)
IPS...................................... 651 (53) 115 (10)
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH..................................... 11,368 (1,211) 17,505 (363)
Megapo................................... 21,528 (4,307) 23,661 (2,583)
TVSB..................................... 2,361 (895) 2,953 (680)
Jundiai.................................. 540 (172) 393 (87)
UFC...................................... 439 (63) 439 (10)
-------- ------- ------- -------
Total.................................. $183,186 $(7,826) $74,613 $(7,788)
======== ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Condensed financial information for the Company's significant equity
investees is presented below.
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UPC
In July 1995, the Company and affiliates of Philips contributed their
respective ownership interests in European and Israeli multi-channel television
systems, related programming services and European multi-channel television and
programming development opportunities to form UPC. On December 11, 1997, the
Company acquired Philips' remaining 50% interest in UPC (see Note 3). Condensed
financial information for UPC, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
December 31, 1996
-----------------
<S> <C>
Cash........................................................................................ $ 24,487
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................................................... 238,179
Intangible assets, net...................................................................... 267,029
Other assets................................................................................ 123,261
--------
Total assets............................................................................ $652,956
========
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................................................... $356,421
Notes payable............................................................................... 147,234
Minority interest........................................................................... 2,616
Shareholders' equity........................................................................ 146,685
--------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.............................................. $652,956
========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Period from From Inception
January 1, 1997 through For the Year Ended (July 13, 1995) through
December 10, 1997 December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995
----------------------- ------------------ -----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue......................................... $163,399 $140,827 $ 62,300
Operating, selling, general and administrative
expense....................................... (109,993) (91,501) (41,308)
Depreciation and amortization................... (72,383) (53,211) (26,259)
-------- -------- --------
Net operating loss.......................... (18,977) (3,885) (5,267)
Interest, net................................... (53,176) (32,655) (10,476)
Equity in income (losses) of investee companies,
net........................................... 1,643 (5,458) (10,062)
Other........................................... (10,226) (1,560) (23)
-------- -------- --------
Net loss.................................... $(80,736) $(43,558) $(25,828)
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
MONOR
In September 1994, the Company acquired a 47.6% (which was subsequently
increased to 48.6%) net equity interest in Monor which indirectly owns a
controlling interest in a local-loop telephony concession for the region of
Monor, Hungary. Condensed consolidated income statement data, derived from
audited consolidated financial statements for Monor and its subsidiaries which
were audited by Coopers & Lybrand LLP, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 5,508
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (6,179)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,851)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (3,522)
Interest, net........................................................................... (835)
Foreign currency loss................................................................... (5,408)
Other................................................................................... 463
-------
Net loss............................................................................ $(9,302)
=======
</TABLE>
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CTV
In September 1994, the Company began to fund its 40% economic interest in
CTV, an Australian company that holds MMDS licenses in Australia. The Company
then acquired an additional 10% economic interest in CTV from another
shareholder for $5,613. In December 1995, the Company purchased an additional
40% economic interest in CTV, which increased its economic interest to 90%, and
accordingly, the Company has consolidated CTV since December 31, 1995 (see Note
3). Condensed consolidated income statement data for CTV, stated in U.S.
dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 433
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (4,804)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (1,113)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (5,484)
Interest, net........................................................................... 914
Other................................................................................... 245
-------
Net loss............................................................................ $(4,325)
=======
</TABLE>
STV
In October 1994, the Company began to fund its 50% economic interest in
STV, an Australian company that holds MMDS licenses in Australia. In December
1995, the Company purchased an additional 40% economic interest in STV, which
increased its economic interest to 90%, and accordingly, the Company has
consolidated STV since December 31, 1995 (see Note 3). Condensed consolidated
income statement data for STV, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 10
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (2,670)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (158)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (2,818)
Interest, net........................................................................... 315
-------
Net loss............................................................................ $(2,503)
=======
</TABLE>
XYZ ENTERTAINMENT
In October 1994, the Company and Century formed XYZ Entertainment, an
Australian proprietary company incorporated in New South Wales. In June 1995,
the Company and Century formed a 50/50 joint venture to hold their investments
in XYZ Entertainment. In September 1995, a 50% interest in XYZ Entertainment was
sold to a third party, thereby diluting the Company's indirect interest in XYZ
Entertainment to 25%. Condensed consolidated income statement data for XYZ
Entertainment stated in U.S. dollars, which is derived from financial statements
audited by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 1,266
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (27,511)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,662)
--------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (28,907)
Interest, net........................................................................... 145
--------
Net loss............................................................................ $(28,762)
========
</TABLE>
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NET SAO PAULO
During fiscal 1994, the Company acquired a 20% interest in Net Sao Paulo.
During fiscal 1995, through a series of transactions, the Company increased its
ownership to 34%. Condensed consolidated income statement data for Net Sao Paulo
derived from audited financial statements which were audited by Price Waterhouse
stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows (the report of other auditors referred to
above with respect to Net Sao Paulo indicates there is substantial doubt about
Net Sao Paulo's ability to continue as a going concern):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 12,016
Operating expense....................................................................... (10,786)
Selling, general and administrative expense............................................. (9,753)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,957)
--------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (11,480)
Interest, net........................................................................... (2,625)
Foreign currency loss................................................................... (6)
--------
Net loss............................................................................ $(14,111)
========
</TABLE>
MEGAPO
In June 1995, UIH LA completed its acquisition of Megapo. UIH LA had
advanced Megapo $12,000 as of February 28, 1995, which was converted to equity
at closing and paid an additional $19,600 (for a total purchase price of
$31,600) for a 49% interest in four operating subsidiaries and a 39.2% interest
in a fifth operating subsidiary of Megapo. Condensed combined income statement
data, derived from audited financial statements for Megapo which were audited by
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $11,672
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (6,814)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (1,558)
-------
Net operating income................................................................ 3,300
Interest, net........................................................................... 243
Foreign currency gain................................................................... 1,848
Other................................................................................... (1,809)
-------
Net income.......................................................................... $ 3,582
=======
</TABLE>
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Subscriber premises equipment and converters............................... $200,990 $126,007
MMDS distribution facilities............................................... 61,509 57,074
Cable distribution networks................................................ 203,015 22,795
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures................................... 19,622 11,489
Buildings and leasehold improvements....................................... 9,070 7,180
Other...................................................................... 31,162 24,175
-------- --------
525,368 248,720
Accumulated depreciation............................................... (84,633) (29,378)
-------- --------
Net property, plant and equipment...................................... $440,735 $219,342
======== ========
</TABLE>
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7. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
UPC........................................................................ $384,387 $ --
Bahia Blanca............................................................... -- 63,464
Austar..................................................................... 51,552 63,244
Saturn..................................................................... 6,100 8,723
Other...................................................................... 4,498 4,403
-------- --------
446,537 139,834
Accumulated amortization............................................. (14,532) (7,198)
-------- --------
Net goodwill and other intangible assets............................. $432,005 $132,636
======== ========
</TABLE>
8. SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND OTHER DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
-------------------------
1998 1997
---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
February 1998 10.75% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount...... $ 818,272 $ --
November 1994 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount......... 179 264,985
November 1995 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount........ 129 90,161
February 1996 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount......... 60 55,193
UPC Tranche A Facility............................................................... 437,598 --
UPC Tranche B Facility............................................................... 125,000 --
Bank and other loans at UPC.......................................................... 60,888 --
May 1996 14% UIH A/P senior discount notes, net of unamortized discount.............. 278,662 245,182
September 1997 14% UIH A/P senior discount notes, net of unamortized discount........ 30,461 --
Austar Bank Facility (as defined below).............................................. 71,531 --
UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below).................................. 33,000 --
Vendor financed equipment at Saturn.................................................. 3,730 --
Note payable to a company, interest at 1.5% above the rate published by a certain
Chilean bank, principal and interest due quarterly until June 1998, secured by
shares of STX...................................................................... 1,857 5,447
Capitalized lease obligations........................................................ 3,635 4,959
Mortgage note, interest at 7.548%, 7-year term....................................... 1,094 1,467
---------- --------
1,866,096 667,394
Less current portion............................................................... (163,325) (5,177)
---------- --------
Total senior secured notes and other debt.......................................... $1,702,771 $662,217
========== ========
</TABLE>
FEBRUARY 1998 10.75% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
On February 5, 1998, the Company sold $1,375,000 principal amount at
maturity of 10.75% senior secured discount notes due 2008 (the "1998 Notes").
The 1998 Notes were issued at a discount from the principal amount at maturity,
resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $812,200.
The Company used approximately $531,800 of the proceeds from the 1998 Notes
to complete a tender offer for the Company's existing 14% senior secured
discount notes due 1999 (collectively, the "Old Notes") and the consent
solicitation that the Company conducted concurrently therewith. The Company
commenced the tender offer on January 7, 1998, and the tender offer expired on
February 4, 1998, with over 99.8% of the Old Notes being validly tendered. The
Company subsequently purchased $500 principal amount at maturity of the Old
Notes on the open market, leaving approximately $465 principal amount at
maturity outstanding as of February 28, 1998. The Old Notes redeemed had an
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aggregate accreted value of approximately $466,200 as of February 5, 1998. This
tender premium of approximately $65,600, combined with the write-off of
unamortized deferred financing costs and other transaction-related costs
totaling approximately $13,500, resulted in an extraordinary charge of
approximately $79,100.
The 1998 Notes will accrete at 10.75% per annum, compounded semi-annually
to an aggregate principal amount of $1,375,000 on February 15, 2003, at which
time cash interest will commence to accrue. Commencing August 15, 2003, cash
interest on the 1998 Notes will be payable on February 15 and August 15 of each
year until maturity at a rate of 10.75% per annum. The 1998 Notes will mature on
February 15, 2008, and will be redeemable at the option of the Company on or
after February 15, 2003.
The remaining Old Notes will mature on November 15, 1999. Holders of the
1998 Notes and the remaining outstanding Old Notes share a first-priority
security interest in the stock and intercompany notes to the Company of UIPI;
however, only holders of the 1998 Notes have a first-priority security interest
in the stock and intercompany notes to the Company of UIHE.
The 1998 Notes are senior secured obligations of the Company that rank
senior in right of payment to all future subordinated indebtedness of the
Company and rank pari passu in right of payment with the Old Notes. The 1998
Notes are effectively subordinated to all future indebtedness and other
liabilities and commitments of the Company's subsidiaries. Under the terms of
the indenture governing the 1998 Notes (the "Indenture"), the Company's
subsidiaries are generally prohibited and/or restricted from incurring any lien
against their assets other than liens incurred in the ordinary course of
business, from paying dividends, and from making investments in entities that
are not "restricted" by the terms of the Indenture. The Company has the option
to invest in "unrestricted entities" in an aggregate amount equal to the sum of
$100,000 plus the aggregate amount of net cash proceeds from sales of equity,
net of payments made on its preferred stock plus net proceeds from certain
litigation settlements. The Indenture generally prohibits the Company from
incurring additional indebtedness with the exception of a general allowance of
$75,000 for debt maturing on or after February 15, 2008, certain guarantees
totaling $15,000, refinancing indebtedness, normal indebtedness to restricted
affiliates and other letters of credit in the ordinary course of business.
NOVEMBER 1994 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In November 1994, the Company sold 394,000 units consisting of $394,000 14%
senior secured discount notes due November 15, 1999 (the "1994 Notes") and
394,000 warrants, including related put rights (the "Warrants") to purchase a
total of 1,786,699 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $15 per share
for net proceeds of $192,771. At any time between January 31, 1996 and March 1,
1996, the Warrant holders had the right to require the Company to repurchase all
or a part of the Warrants for $28.34 per Warrant. Holders of the Warrants
required the Company to purchase 76,070 Warrants to purchase 344,932 shares of
Class A Common Stock for a cost of $2,156 on March 1, 1996. The remaining value
assigned to the Warrants of $9,011 was reclassified to additional paid-in
capital on March 1, 1996. The remaining 317,930 outstanding Warrants
(representing 1,441,739 shares of Class A Common Stock) are exercisable at any
time before November 15, 1999. The 1994 Notes are deemed, for accounting
purposes, to accrete interest at a rate of 15.24% compounded semi-annually and
no cash interest payments will be made prior to maturity on November 15, 1999.
On February 5, 1998 all but $230 principal amount at maturity 1994 Notes were
redeemed in connection with the issuance of the 1998 Notes.
NOVEMBER 1995 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In November 1995, the Company sold 130,000 14% senior secured notes (the
"1995 Notes"). The 1995 Notes were issued at a discount from their principal
amount of $130,000, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $63,886. The
1995 Notes accrete interest at a rate of 14.0% compounded semi-annually. No cash
interest payments will be made prior to maturity on November 15, 1999. On
February 5, 1998, all but $162 principal amount at maturity 1995 Notes were
redeemed in connection with the issuance of the 1998 Notes.
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FEBRUARY 1996 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In February 1996, the Company sold 75,350 14% senior secured notes (the
"1996 Notes"). The 1996 Notes were issued at a discount from their principal
amount of $75,350, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $47,356. The 1996
Notes are deemed, for accounting purposes, to accrete interest at a rate of
11.875% compounded semi-annually. No cash interest payments will be made prior
to maturity on November 15, 1999. On February 5, 1998, all but $73 principal
amount at maturity 1996 Notes were redeemed in connection with the issuance of
the 1998 Notes.
UPC TRANCHE A FACILITY
In October 1997, UPC and Norkabel as borrowers entered into an NLG1,100,000
($544,554 at December 31, 1997) multi-currency revolving credit facility with a
syndication of banks. Norkabel was succeeded as a borrower by Janco in
connection with the merger of Janco Kabel TV and Norkabel. In December 1997,
Telekabel became a borrower under the Tranche A Facility. Amounts advanced under
the Tranche A Facility generally are available for a term of one, two, three or
six months through September 30, 2006 and bear interest at the London interbank
offered rate ("LIBOR") on the respective currencies borrowed plus a margin
ranging from 0.50% to 2.0% per annum. The Tranche A Facility requires that
interest rate protection arrangements be maintained in respect of at least 50%
of the Tranche A Facility. The Tranche A Facility is secured by various
guarantees from, negative pledges over and, in some cases, share pledges of,
certain UPC subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium and Norway. Following the repayment
of the Tranche B Facility, Belmarken Holdings B.V. ("Belmarken") and other of
UPC's wholly-owned subsidiaries must accede as guarantors under the Tranche A
Facility. The Tranche A Facility generally prohibits dividends and other
distributions prior to repayment of the facility. The aggregate amount available
for borrowing under the facility is reduced automatically by 5.0% per quarter
beginning December 31, 2001. The Tranche A Facility also limits total borrowings
by UPC and certain of its subsidiaries, which together before September 30,
2001, may not exceed NLG1,100,000 ($544,554 at December 31, 1997) (after
September 30, 2001, the limit is based on a debt to cash flow financial ratio),
and generally limits UPC's investments in, loans to and guarantees for Belmarken
and its subsidiaries and downstream affiliates to NLG80,000 ($39,604 at December
31, 1997).
UPC TRANCHE B FACILITY
In connection with the UPC Transaction, Belmarken entered into the $125,000
(U.S. dollar-denominated) Tranche B Facility. The Tranche B Facility matures on
December 5, 1998, and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 4.5% to
5.5% per annum. The Tranche B Facility generally prohibits dividends and
distributions and is secured by various upstream guarantees from, negative
pledges over and, in some cases, share pledges of, certain Belmarken share
holdings or partnership interests of Belmarken and UPC in The Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, France, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Hungary multi-channel
television systems and in UII, as well as a first lien over approximately 3.17
million UIH Class A Common shares which UPC acquired from Philips as part of the
UPC Transaction. Belmarken must apply proceeds from disposals, if any, of its
share holdings and partnership interest to prepayment of the facility, which
restricts the manner and terms on which Belmarken may dispose of these assets.
In addition, Belmarken must maintain on deposit with the bank a compensating
balance, restricted as to use, of $11,000 until the facility matures. UPC repaid
$63,000 of the Tranche B Facility subsequent to February 28, 1998 (see Note 15).
BANK AND OTHER LOANS AT UPC
In February 1997, a bank granted a NLG65,000 nine-year term facility to KTE
(the "KTE Facility"). The KTE Facility bears interest at the applicable
Amsterdam interbank offered rate ("AIBOR") plus 0.45%, and is secured by, among
other things, an encumbrance over KTE's assets and a pledge by UPC of its shares
of KTE. The facility generally restricts the payment of dividends and
distributions. As of December 31, 1997 an amount of NLG65,000 ($32,178) was
outstanding under this facility.
Bank loans and other loans includes a payable of $19,015 to the minority
shareholder of Janco, which accretes interest at 5% per annum. The payable
relates to the contemplated exercise price of the call option for the remaining
12.7% of Janco not owned by UPC. The amount, including accrued interest, will be
payable in 2001. Bank loans of $3,762 and other loans of $5,933 are guaranteed
by the local Eindhoven municipality.
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MAY 1996 14% UIH A/P SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES
On May 14, 1996, UIH A/P received total gross proceeds of $225,115 from the
private placement of $443,000 aggregate principal amount of the 14% senior
discount notes (the "UIH A/P 1996 Notes"). On and after May 15, 2001, cash
interest will accrue and will be payable semi-annually on each May 15 and
November 15, commencing November 15, 2001. The UIH A/P 1996 Notes are due May
15, 2006. Effective May 16, 1997, the interest rate on these notes increased by
an additional 0.75% per annum to 14.75%, until such time as UIH A/P consummates
an issuance of its capital stock resulting in gross proceeds to UIH A/P of at
least $70,000 (an "Equity Sale"). Due to this increase in the interest rates,
the UIH A/P 1996 Notes will accrete to a principal amount of $455,574 if an
Equity Sale is not consummated prior to May 15, 2001, the date cash interest
begins to accrue.
SEPTEMBER 1997 14% UIH A/P SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES
On September 23, 1997, the Company received total gross proceeds of $29,925
from the private placement of $45,000 aggregate principal amount of 14% senior
discount notes, which were issued at a premium (the "UIH A/P 1997 Notes"). On
and after May 15, 2001, cash interest will accrue and will be payable
semi-annually on each May 15 and November 15, commencing November 15, 2001. The
September 1997 Notes are due May 15, 2006. Effective September 23, 1997, the
interest rate on these notes increased by an additional 0.75% per annum to
14.75%, until such time as UIH A/P consummates an Equity Sale. Due to this
increase in interest rates, the UIH A/P 1997 Notes will accrete to a principal
amount of $46,277 if an Equity Sale is not consummated prior to May 15, 2001,
the date cash interest begins to accrue.
On November 17, 1997, pursuant to the terms of the indentures governing the
UIH A/P 1996 Notes and the UIH A/P 1997 Notes (collectively, the "UIH A/P
Notes"), UIH A/P issued warrants to purchase 488,000 shares of its common stock,
which represented 3.4% of its common stock. The warrants are exercisable at a
price of $10.45 per share which would result in gross proceeds of approximately
$5,100 upon exercise. The warrants are exercisable through May 15, 2006. The
warrants were valued at $3,678 and have been reflected as an additional discount
to the UIH A/P Notes on a pro-rata basis and as an increase in additional
paid-in capital.
AUSTAR BANK FACILITY
In July 1997, Austar secured a financing facility from a bank for a senior
syndicated term debt facility in the amount of Australian $("A$")200,000 (the
"Austar Bank Facility"). The proceeds of the Austar Bank Facility have been and
will be used to fund Austar's subscriber acquisition and working capital needs.
The Austar Bank Facility consists of three sub-facilities: (i) A$50,000
revolving working capital facility, (ii) A$60,000 cash advance facility and
(iii) A$90,000 term loan facility. This term loan facility will be available to
the extent that any drawdown, if added to the existing aggregate outstanding
balance under sub-facilities (i) and (ii), would not exceed five times
annualized cash flows, and upon Austar having achieved and maintained total
subscribers of at least 200,000. All of Austar's assets are pledged as
collateral for the Austar Bank Facility. In addition, pursuant to the Austar
Bank Facility, Austar cannot pay any dividends, interest or fees under its
technical assistance agreements prior to December 31, 2000. Subsequent to
December 31, 2000, Austar will be permitted to make these types of payments,
subject to certain debt to cash flow ratios. The working capital facility is
fully repayable on June 30, 2000. The cash advance facility is fully repayable
pursuant to an amortization schedule beginning December 31, 2000 and ending June
30, 2004. As of December 31, 1997, Austar had drawn the entire amount of the
working capital facility and the cash advance facility totaling A$110,000
($71,531 converted using the December 31, 1997 exchange rate). Although
management does not expect to meet the requirements for drawing down the term
loan facility during 1998, they have engaged the lender under the Austar Bank
Facility in a discussion regarding an amendment to the Austar Bank Facility. If
approved, such an amendment would allow Austar to draw all or a portion of the
A$90,000 term loan facility in advance of the time period currently envisioned.
There can be no assurance, however, that such an amendment will ultimately be
approved.
UIH LA REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
On April 24, 1997, UIH LA entered into a credit agreement with a bank for a
loan of up to $125,000 for a term of nine months, extendible up to a maximum of
18 months at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6% (the "UIH LA Credit Agreement").
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In October 1997, UIH LA repaid the outstanding balance of $110,000 under
this credit agreement with the proceeds from the Argentina Transaction (see Note
3). In November 1997, UIH LA entered into an amended and restated credit
agreement with a bank for a revolving credit facility of up to $40,000 (the "UIH
LA Revolving Credit Facility"). Borrowings under this facility must be repaid
within 12 months and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.5%. The facility is
extendable up to 18 months with (i) an increase in the interest rate of 50 basis
points for each three-month period it is extended beyond the initial 12-month
term and (ii) cash fees of 0.75% and 1.50% if it is extended to 15 and 18
months, respectively. The borrowings under the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility
are secured by all of UIH LA's capital stock and substantially all of its
assets. In addition, UIH LA must maintain on deposit with the bank a
compensating balance, restricted as to use, of 8% of the outstanding loan
balance. As of February 28, 1998, UIH LA had an outstanding balance of $33,000
under this facility and a restricted cash balance of $3,591. Under the terms of
the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility, UIH LA must use any proceeds from the sale
of Latin American assets to repay this note. Proceeds from the loan were paid as
a dividend by UIH LA to the Company and were primarily used by the Company to
fund the UPC Transaction (see Note 3). UIH LA repaid $25,000 of the UIH LA
Revolving Credit Facility subsequent to February 28, 1998 (see Note 15).
FAIR VALUE OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND OTHER DEBT
Fair value is based on market prices for the same or similar issues.
Carrying value is used when a market price is unavailable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fair
Book Value Market Value
---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
As of February 28, 1998:
1998 Notes................................................................... $ 818,272 $ 831,875
1994 Notes................................................................... 179 179
1995 Notes................................................................... 129 129
1996 Notes................................................................... 60 60
UPC Tranche A Facility....................................................... 437,598 437,598
UPC Tranche B Facility....................................................... 125,000 125,000
Bank and other loans at UPC.................................................. 60,888 60,888
UIH A/P 1996 Notes........................................................... 278,662 292,380
UIH A/P 1997 Notes........................................................... 30,461 29,700
Austar Bank Facility......................................................... 71,531 71,531
UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility............................................. 33,000 33,000
Other debt................................................................... 10,316 10,316
---------- ----------
Total................................................................... $1,866,096 $1,892,656
========== ==========
As of February 28, 1997:
1994 Notes................................................................... $264,985 $289,590
1995 Notes................................................................... 90,161 95,550
1996 Notes................................................................... 55,193 55,382
UIH A/P 1996 Notes........................................................... 245,182 230,360
Other debt................................................................... 11,873 11,873
-------- --------
Total................................................................... $667,394 $682,755
======== ========
</TABLE>
DEBT MATURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The maturities of the Company's debt are as follows:
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $ 163,626
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 4,989
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 40,458
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 37,032
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.............................................................. 1,620,429
----------
1,866,534
Future finance charges for capitalized lease obligations......................... (438)
----------
Total............................................................................ $1,866,096
==========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
9. CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
In connection with the Company's acquisition of an additional 40% economic
interest in CTV and STV, the Company designated a new series of Convertible
Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01 per share ("Series A Preferred
Stock"), and issued 170,513 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to one of the
sellers from whom it purchased the CTV and STV interests. The Series A Preferred
Stock had an initial liquidation value of $175 per share (approximately $29,840)
and accrues dividends at a rate of 4% per annum, compounded quarterly. Each
share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into the number of shares of
the Company's Class A Common Stock equal to the liquidation value at the time of
conversion divided by $17.50. The Company is required to redeem the Series A
Preferred Stock on June 19, 2000 at a redemption price equal to its then
liquidation value plus accrued dividends. Assuming none of the Series A
Preferred Stock is converted prior to redemption, the total cost to the Company
upon redemption would be approximately $35,700. The Company has granted certain
rights to holders of the Series A Preferred Stock to register under the
Securities Act of 1933 the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock into which the
Series A Preferred Stock may be converted.
10. STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
COMMON STOCK
In April 1993, the Company adopted a Restated Certificate of Incorporation
pursuant to which the Company authorized the issuance of two classes of common
stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock and one class of preferred
stock. Each share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share
while each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten votes per share.
Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time at the option of
the holder into one share of Class A Common Stock. The two classes of common
stock are identical in all other respects.
CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
During the year ended February 28, 1998, the Company recorded a change in
cumulative translation adjustments of $50,274, primarily due to (i) the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Dutch guilder of approximately
16%, resulting in a translation adjustment during the period of approximately
$11,872 and (ii) the strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Australian
dollar of approximately 22%, resulting in a translation adjustment during the
period of approximately $25,876.
TREASURY STOCK
As a result of the UPC Transaction, UPC acquired 3.17 million shares of the
Company's Class A Common Stock, valued at cost on December 11, 1997 at NLG66,809
($33,074 as of February 28, 1998).
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
In May 1993, the Company adopted a stock option plan for certain of its
employees (the "Employee Plan"). The Employee Plan is construed, interpreted and
administered by the compensation committee (the "Committee"), consisting of all
members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company. Members
of the Company's Board of Directors who are not employees are not eligible to
receive option grants under the Employee Plan. The Committee has the discretion
to determine the employees and consultants to whom options are granted, the
number of shares subject to the options, the exercise price of the options, the
period over which the options become exercisable, the term of the options
(including the period after termination of employment during which an option may
be exercised) and certain other provisions relating to the option. The maximum
number of shares subject to options that may be granted to any one participant
under the Employee Plan during any calendar year is 500,000 shares. The maximum
term of options granted under the Employee Plan is ten years. Options granted
may be either incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, or non-qualified stock options. The options vest in equal monthly
increments over the four-year period following the date of grant. Vesting would
be accelerated upon a change of control in the Company as defined in the
Employee Plan. Under the Employee Plan, options to purchase a total of 3,800,000
shares of Class A Common Stock have been authorized, of which 621,380 were
available for grant as of February 28, 1998.
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NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company adopted a stock option plan for non-employee directors (the
"Director Plan") effective June 1, 1993. The Director Plan provides for the
grant of an option to acquire 20,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock to each member of the Board of Directors who was not also an employee of
the Company (a "non-employee director") on June 1, 1993, and to each person who
is newly elected to the Board of Directors as a non-employee director after June
1, 1993, on the date of their election. The maximum term of options granted
under the Director Plan is ten years. The options vest in equal monthly
increments over the four-year period following the date of grant. Vesting would
be accelerated upon a change in control of the Company as defined in the
Director Plan. Under the Director Plan, options to purchase a total of 480,000
shares of Class A Common Stock have been authorized, of which 197,500 were
available for grant as of February 28, 1998.
FAIR VALUE OF STOCK OPTIONS
For purposes of the pro forma disclosures presented below, the Company has
computed the fair values of all options granted during Fiscal 1998 and 1997
using the Black-Scholes single-option pricing model and the following
weighted-average assumptions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
February 28,
-------------------------
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Risk-free interest rate.................................................... 5.91% 6.38%
Expected lives............................................................. 7 years 7 years
Expected volatility........................................................ 53.46% 54.72%
Expected dividend yield.................................................... 0% 0%
</TABLE>
The total fair value of options granted was approximately $2,929 and $5,376
for the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively. These amounts are
amortized using the straight-line method over the vesting period of the options.
Cumulative compensation expense recognized in pro forma net income, with respect
to options that are forfeited prior to vesting, is adjusted as a reduction of
pro forma compensation expense in the period of forfeiture. For the years ended
February 28, 1998 and 1997, pro forma stock-based compensation, net of the
effect of the forfeitures, was $2,773 and $2,002, respectively, as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended February 28,
-------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------------- ----------------------
Net Net Loss Net Net Loss
Loss Per Share Loss Per Share
---------- --------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
As reported............................................ $(342,532) $(8.77) $(138,825) $(3.59)
Pro forma.............................................. $(345,305) $(8.84) $(140,827) $(3.64)
</TABLE>
The fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation plans
recognizes the value of options granted as compensation expense over the
option's vesting period and has not been applied to options granted prior to
March 1, 1995. Accordingly, the resulting pro forma compensation expense is not
necessarily representative of what compensation expense will be in future years.
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A summary of stock option activity for the Employee Plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended February 28,
-----------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Number Weighted- Number Weighted-
of Average of Average
Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
--------- -------------- --------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year............... 2,793,851 $11.7458 2,315,122 $11.5673
Granted during the year........................ 435,625 $10.9943 655,000 $13.0011
Cancelled during the year...................... (130,106) $14.8130 (136,521) $15.6011
Exercised during the year...................... (151,894) $ 5.2366 (39,750) $ 8.7925
--------- ---------
Outstanding at end of year..................... 2,947,476 $11.8348 2,793,851 $11.7458
========= ======== ========= ========
Exercisable at end of year..................... 2,014,070 1,661,936
========= =========
</TABLE>
A summary of stock option activity for the Director Plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended February 28,
-----------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
Number Weighted- Number Weighted-
of Average of Average
Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
--------- -------------- --------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year............... 280,000 $12.5358 280,000 $12.5358
Granted during the year........................ 20,000 $11.1250 -- $ --
Cancelled during the year...................... (40,000) $14.2500 -- $ --
Exercised during the year...................... -- $ -- -- $ --
------- -------
Outstanding at end of year..................... 260,000 $12.1636 280,000 $12.5358
======= ======== ======= ========
Exercisable at end of year..................... 243,333 219,445
======= =======
</TABLE>
The combined weighted-average fair values and weighted-average exercise
prices of options granted are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended February 28,
----------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Number Fair Exercise Number Fair Exercise
of Options Value Price of Options Value Price
---------- ------- -------- ---------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Exercise price less than market price..... 3,125 $4.2937 $ 9.5000 5,000 $10.2382 $ 5.0000
Exercise price equal to market price...... 432,500 $6.6316 $10.7912 550,000 $ 8.2285 $13.0968
Exercise price greater than market price.. 20,000 $2.3484 $15.7500 100,000 $ 7.9957 $12.8750
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455,625 655,000
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</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following table summarizes information about employee and director
stock options outstanding and exercisable at February 28, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
-------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Weighted-Average Weighted- Weighted-
Number of Remaining Average Number Average
Options Contractual Life Exercise of Options Exercise
Exercise Price Range Outstanding (Years) Price Exercisable Price
-------------------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 4.5000 - $ 5.0000.............. 115,167 4.94 $ 4.5217 115,167 $ 4.5217
$ 9.3750 - $10.2500.............. 1,274,083 5.15 $ 9.5353 1,215,750 $ 9.5062
$10.8750 - $15.5000.............. 1,057,300 8.63 $12.4105 306,873 $13.4807
$15.7500 - $17.7500.............. 760,926 6.23 $16.1045 619,613 $16.1776
--------- ---------
Total....................... 3,207,476 6.55 $11.8615 2,257,403 $11.6233
========= =========
</TABLE>
SUBSIDIARY STOCK OPTION PLAN
On June 18, 1996, UPC adopted a stock option plan (the "UPC Plan") for
certain of its employees and those of its subsidiaries. The shareholders have
transferred 4.0 million ordinary shares of UPC into a foundation (the
"Foundation"), which administers the UPC Plan. Until such time as the shares of
UPC have been listed at a stock exchange, the Foundation will issue under
certain circumstances certificates convertible into the shares of UPC owned by
the Foundation. The options are granted at fair market value to be determined by
the supervisory board. The maximum term that the options can be exercised is
five years from the date of the grant. The options vest over a three year
period. During the year ended December 31, 1997, compensation expense of
NLG4,817 ($2,477) was recognized.
Data concerning the stock option plan is as follows :
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
December 31,
---------------------------
1997 1996
--------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at the beginning of the year............................... 1,533,611 --
Granted during the year................................................ -- 2,660,000
Exercised during the year.............................................. -- (1,120,000)
Cancelled during the year.............................................. (39,243) (6,389)
--------- ----------
Outstanding at the end of the year..................................... 1,494,368 1,533,611
========= ==========
Option price per share granted: NLG.................................... N/A 15.74
U.S.................................... N/A 9.31
Vested portion: Exercised options ................................... 965,466 520,278
Outstanding options.................................. 1,166,088 670,987
</TABLE>
The UPC Plan was amended in March 1998 to provide that options vest over a
four year period.
Upon termination of an employee, any unvested options shall expire. An
employee has the right at any time to put his certificates from exercised vested
options to the Foundation at a price equal to the fair market value. The
employee must sell his certificates to the Company for a cash payment upon
termination.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
11. COMMITMENTS
The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for office
space, office furniture and equipment, and vehicles. Rental expense under these
lease agreements totaled $4,125, $3,481 and $794 for the years ended February
28, 1998, February 28, 1997, and February 29, 1996, respectively.
The Company has operating lease obligations and other non-cancelable
commitments as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $10,371
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 8,240
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 6,783
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 3,076
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.............................................................. 2,863
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Total............................................................................ $31,333
=======
</TABLE>
The Company has MMDS license fees and programming license fees payable
annually as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $2,212
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 1,686
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 1,444
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 153
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.............................................................. --
------
Total............................................................................ $5,495
======
</TABLE>
As of December 31, 1997, Saturn had contractual arrangements with certain
vendors committing it to make capital expenditures of $2,613, primarily relating
to network distribution equipment. The majority of this amount will be vendor
financed.
UPC has guaranteed debt of its affiliate, Princes Holdings, totaling $3,050
as of December 31, 1997.
Austar Satellite has a five-year agreement with Optus Networks Pty Limited
("Optus Networks") to lease a 54 MHz transponder, including the eight-channel
programming package which is the most widely-distributed programming package in
Australia (the "Core Package"). Pursuant to the agreement, which commenced
September 1, 1997, Austar Satellite will pay approximately $393 per month in
satellite service fees to Optus Networks. Satellite fees payable annually are
approximately as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $ 4,716
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 4,716
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 4,716
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 4,716
Fiscal 2003............................................................................. 3,144
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Total............................................................................ $22,008
=======
</TABLE>
UIH and certain of its employees serving as senior management in the
Company's operating companies are parties to employment agreements, typically
with terms of three to five years. The agreements generally provide for a
specified base salary as well as a bonus set at a specified percentage of the
base salary. The bonus is based on the performance of the respective company and
the employee. The agreements often provide for the grant of an incentive
interest equal to a percentage of the residual equity value of the respective
company, which is typically defined as the fair market value of the business
less net liabilities and a reasonable return on shareholders' investment. The
Company has recorded a liability for the estimated amount of the bonus earned
during the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997. The employment agreements
generally also provide for cost of living differentials, relocation and moving
expenses, automobile allowances and income tax equalization payments, if
necessary, to keep the employee's tax liability the same as it would be in the
United States.
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12. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings other than as
described below, nor is it currently aware of any other threatened material
legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company may become involved in
litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course
of its business.
In April 1997, following a trial in the United States District Court for
the District of Colorado, the Company obtained a jury verdict against The Wharf
(Holdings) Limited ("Wharf Holdings"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wharf
Communications Investments Limited and Wharf Holdings' deputy chairman, Stephen
Ng, on claims of securities fraud, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of
contract and negligent misrepresentation, and was awarded $67,000 in
compensatory damages and $58,500 in exemplary damages. In May 1997, the Court
awarded prejudgment interest of $28,200, and entered judgment on the verdicts.
In October 1997, the Court denied the defendants' motion for a reduction in the
amount of damages, for a new trial, and/or for a judgment as a matter of law. On
November 4, 1997, the defendants appealed the judgment to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. On December 31, 1997, Wharf Holdings
filed a separate appeal to the Tenth Circuit related to the contempt sanctions
that the District Court imposed as a result of Wharf Holdings' refusal to turn
over certain assets in satisfaction of the judgment. On January 29, 1998, Wharf
Holdings posted a $173,500 supersedeas bond to secure the judgment entered in
favor of the Company. Although the Company intends to vigorously defend the
appeals, there can be no assurance that the judgment will be affirmed or that
the damages will be collected.
13. INCOME TAXES
In general, a United States corporation may claim a foreign tax credit
against its federal income tax expense for foreign income taxes paid or accrued.
Because the Company must calculate its foreign tax credit separately for
dividends received from each foreign corporation in which the Company owns 10%
to 50% of the voting stock, and because of certain other limitations, the
Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be limited, particularly
with respect to dividends paid out of earnings subject to a high rate of foreign
income tax. Generally, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit is
limited to the amount of U.S. taxes the Company pays with respect to its foreign
source income. In calculating its foreign source income, the Company is required
to allocate interest expense and overhead incurred in the United States between
its United States and foreign activities. Accordingly, to the extent United
States borrowings are used to finance equity contributions to its foreign
subsidiaries, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be
significantly reduced. These limitations and the inability of the Company to
offset losses in one foreign jurisdiction against income earned in another
foreign jurisdiction could result in a high effective tax rate on the Company's
earnings. The Company has an ownership interest in Telefenua and Cable Star
which are located in Tahiti and Peru, with which the United States does not have
income tax treaties. As a result, the Company may be subject to increased
withholding taxes on dividend distributions and other payments from those
entities and also may be subject to double taxation with respect to income
generated by those entities.
The primary differences between taxable income (loss) and net income (loss)
for financial reporting purposes relate to accounting for equity in income
(losses) of affiliated companies, the non-consolidation of its consolidated
foreign subsidiaries for United States tax purposes and the current
non-deductibility of interest expense on UIH A/P's senior notes. Since the
Company holds the majority of its foreign investments through affiliates which
hold investments accounted for under the equity method in foreign corporations,
taxable income (loss) generated by these affiliated companies does not flow
through to the Company for United States federal and state tax purposes, even
though the Company records its allocable share of affiliate income (losses) for
financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, due to the indefinite reversal of
such amounts in future periods, no deferred tax asset has been established for
tax basis in excess of the Company's book basis (approximately $141,000 and
$98,000 at February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively) in investments in
affiliated companies, which in turn have investments in foreign corporations.
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The Company's United States tax net operating losses, totaling
approximately $177,000 at February 28, 1998, expire beginning in 2004 through
2013. February 28, 1998 amounts include deferred tax assets and liabilities
acquired in connection with the UPC Transaction. The significant components of
the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
-------------------------
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
-------------------
Tax net operating loss carryforward of consolidated foreign
subsidiaries(1)...................................................... $144,356 $25,539
Company's U.S. tax net operating loss carryforward..................... 67,141 29,693
Accrued interest expense on the UIH A/P Notes.......................... 18,856 7,826
Acquisition, transaction and development costs......................... -- 2,131
Investment valuation allowance and other............................... 3,302 3,662
Basis difference in marketable equity securities....................... 3,192 2,367
Deferred compensation and severance.................................... 1,260 1,548
Other.................................................................. 149 271
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Total deferred tax assets....................................... 238,256 73,037
Valuation allowance.................................................... (231,710) (72,977)
-------- -------
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance................. 6,546 60
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
------------------------
Intangible assets...................................................... (23,800) --
Property, plant and equipment, net..................................... (5,046) --
Other.................................................................. 268 (60)
-------- -------
Total deferred tax liabilities.................................. (28,578) (60)
-------- -------
Deferred tax liabilities, net................................... $(22,032) $ --
======== =======
</TABLE>
(1) For Australian income tax purposes, the net operating loss carryforward may
be limited in the event of a change in the business.
Of the Company's consolidated net loss before extraordinary charge,
$127,599 is derived from the Company's foreign operations. The difference
between income tax expense provided in the financial statements and the expected
income tax benefit at statutory rates is reconciled as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
----------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected income tax benefit at the U.S. statutory rate of 35% $(92,204) $(48,589) $(31,959)
Tax effect of permanent and other differences:
Change in valuation allowance.............................. 67,565 33,472 16,179
Book/tax basis differences associated with foreign
investments.............................................. 28,344 18,554 18,968
State tax, net of federal benefit.......................... (7,903) (5,553) (3,652)
International rate differences............................. (515) (181) --
Non-deductible interest accretion on the UIH A/P Notes..... 2,145 973 --
Amortization of licenses................................... 1,312 625 214
Non-deductible expenses and other.......................... 1,256 699 250
-------- -------- --------
Total income tax benefit............................ $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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14. Segment Information
The Company's reportable segments are the various geographic regions in
which it operates multi-channel television, programming and/or telephony
operations. These reportable segments are managed separately because each
geographic region presents different marketing strategies and technology issues
as well as distinct economic climates and regulatory constraints. The Company
has selected the following reportable segments: Europe, UAP, UIH LA and
Corporate and Other, including various holding companies and consolidating
eliminations.
The Company's segment information is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of and for the Year Ended
February 28, 1998
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Corporate
Europe UAP UIH LA and Other Total
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue ....................... $ 9,996 $ 68,961 $ 19,090 $ -- $ 98,047
Management fee income from related parties ...... $ -- $ -- $ 154 $ 421 $ 575
System operating expense ........................ $ (6,133) $ (50,006) $ (9,208) $ (284) $ (65,631)
Selling, general and administrative expense ..... $(13,067) $ (56,917) $(18,314) $ (3,058) $ (91,356)
Depreciation and amortization ................... $ (6,343) $ (80,802) $ (3,503) $ (1,008) $ (91,656)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net ... $(49,898) $ (3,285) $(16,203) $ 741 $ (68,645)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated
companies .................................... $ -- $ -- $ 90,020 $ -- $ 90,020
Interest income, including related party income . $ 6 $ 1,725 $ 1,341 $ 4,734 $ 7,806
Interest expense, including related party expense $ (2,045) $ (44,016) $(16,563) $ (61,664) $ (124,288)
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (79,091) $ (79,091)
Net (loss) income ............................... $(60,016) $(170,735) $ 19,404 $(131,185) $ (342,532)
Cash and cash equivalents ....................... $ 49,576 $ 12,355 $ 5,227 $ 236,283 $ 303,441
Investments in and advances to affiliated
companies, accounted for under the equity
method, net .................................. $167,750 $ 14,556 $120,334 $ 15,797 $ 318,437
Property, plant and equipment, net .............. $240,090 $ 183,101 $ 6,541 $ 11,003 $ 440,735
Total assets .................................... $951,498 $ 294,545 $147,267 $ 286,525 $1,679,835
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of and for the Year Ended
February 28, 1997
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Corporate
Europe UAP UIH LA and Other Total
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue............................. $ -- $ 24,977 $ 5,267 $ -- $ 30,244
Management fee income from related parties............ $ -- $ 35 $ 527 $ 749 $ 1,311
System operating expense.............................. $ (1,160) $(22,357) $ (2,578) $ (156) $ (26,251)
Selling, general and administrative expense........... $ (6,733) $(36,877) $ (6,533) $ (3,877) $ (54,020)
Depreciation and amortization......................... $ (80) $(36,269) $ (1,789) $ (823) $ (38,961)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net......... $(31,629) $ (5,665) $ (8,794) $ (1,487) $ (47,575)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated
companies.......................................... $ -- $ -- $ 65,249 $ -- $ 65,249
Interest income, including related party income....... $ -- $ 4,635 $ 1,940 $ 6,754 $ 13,329
Interest expense, including related party expense..... $ -- $(20,756) $ (2,953) $(55,950) $ (79,659)
Net (loss) income..................................... $(32,606) $(88,549) $ 29,315 $(46,985) $(138,825)
Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 585 $ 19,259 $ 1,024 $ 47,916 $ 68,784
Investments in and advances to affiliated
companies, accounted for under the equity
method, net........................................ $ 99,174 $ 15,594 $117,501 $ 20,839 $ 253,108
Property, plant and equipment, net.................... $ 759 $193,170 $ 13,718 $ 11,695 $ 219,342
Total assets.......................................... $102,004 $338,761 $206,941 $172,230 $ 819,936
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
February 29, 1996
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Corporate
UIHE UAP UIH LA and Other Total
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue............................ $ -- $ 1,883 $ -- $ 480 $ 2,363
Management fee income from related parties........... $ 658 $ 20 $ -- $ (171) $ 507
System operating expense............................. $ (574) $ (3,145) $ -- $ (505) $ (4,224)
Selling, general and administrative expense.......... $ (3,739) $ (5,356) $ (3,255) $(10,133) $(22,483)
Depreciation and amortization........................ $ (407) $ (1,003) $ (4) $ (917) $ (2,331)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net........ $(19,348) $(16,498) $(10,354) $ (2,435) $(48,635)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated
companies......................................... $ -- $ 4,132 $ 11,881 $ -- $ 16,013
Interest income, including related party income...... $ -- $ 298 $ 455 $ 7,664 $ 8,417
Interest expense, including related party expense.... $ -- $ (30) $ (793) $(35,222) $(36,045)
Net loss............................................. $(19,760) $(19,060) $ (4,865) $(47,626) $(91,311)
</TABLE>
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
COMBIVISIE AND CNBH
Effective January 1, 1998, UPC acquired certain assets, including the cable
systems of Combivisie for $89,486. Combivisie administered the cable television
systems on behalf of 18 municipalities in the region surrounding KTE. The
purchase was funded with a NLG60,000 ($29,703) draw on UPC's Tranche A Facility
and NLG120,762 ($59,783) from a credit facility from a bank. Subsequent to the
transaction, the assets and liabilities of both KTE and Combivisie were merged,
forming The Cable Network Brabant Holding BV ("CNBH").
On February 20, 1998, CNBH secured a NLG250,000 ($123,762 at December 31,
1997) nine-year term facility (the "CNBH Facility"). The CNBH Facility bears
interest at the applicable AIBOR plus a margin ranging from 0.60% to 1.60% per
annum, and is secured by, among other things, an encumbrance over CNBH's assets
and a pledge by Cable Network Netherlands Holding of its shares of CNBH. The
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facility was used to refinance the existing KTE facility, to complete the
Combivisie acquisition and for the development and exploitation of enhanced
cable TV services, data services and telephony services.
SKT SPOL. S.R.O. ("SKT")
On February 25, 1998, UPC signed a letter of intent with Siemens to acquire
their 95.63% interest in SKT for $51,000 (NLG103,000). SKT is a cable television
company in the Slovak Republic. Closing is expected to occur during the third
quarter of Fiscal 1999.
UIH LOANS
On March 16, 1998, Belmarken executed a $100,000 (U.S. dollar-denominated)
promissory note with UIH. The note bears interest at 10.75% per annum on the
outstanding balance and is due on demand. The note is convertible into UPC stock
at fair market value at the election of UIH. Payments under the note are
subordinate to UPC's Tranche B Facility. On March 23, 1998, UPC borrowed $63,000
under the note to reduce UPC's Tranche B Facility.
On March 25, 1998, UIH LA executed a $50,000 promissory note with UIH. The
note bears interest at 10.75% per annum on the outstanding balance and is due on
demand. The note is convertible into shares of common stock of UIH LA at $8.48
per share and is subordinate to the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility. As of
March 31, 1998, UIH LA had borrowed $31,721 under the note, the proceeds of
which were used to reduce the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility by $25,000 and
for general corporate use.
SUBSIDIARY STOCK OPTION PLANS
In March 1998, UAP's Board of Directors approved a stock option plan (the
"UAP Plan") which permits the grant of phantom stock options or the grant of
stock options to purchase up to 1,600,000 shares of UAP's Class A Common Stock.
The options vest in equal monthly increments over the four-year period following
the date of grant. Concurrent with approval of the UAP Plan, UAP's Board granted
a total of 918,500 phantom stock options to certain employees which gives the
employee the right with respect to vested options to receive a cash payment
equal to the difference between the fair market value of a share of UAP stock
and the option base price of $10 per share. Vesting of these phantom stock
options was retroactive to June 6, 1997.
In April 1998, UIH LA's Board of Directors approved a stock option plan
(the "UIH LA Plan") which permits the grant of phantom stock options or the
grant of stock options to purchase up to 1,631,000 shares of UIH LA's Class A
Common Stock. The options vest in equal monthly increments over the four-year
period following the date of grant. Concurrent with approval of the UIH LA Plan,
UIH LA's Board granted a total of 1,475,500 phantom stock options to certain
employees which gives the employee the right with respect to vested options to
receive a cash payment equal to the difference between the fair market value of
a share of UIH LA stock and the option base prices in the range of $4.26-$6.76
per share. Vesting of these phantom stock options was retroactive to June 6,
1997.
UNITED TELEKABEL HOLDING N.V. ("UTH")
On April 2, 1998, UPC and N.V. NUON Energie-Onderneming voor Gelderland
("NUON"), a Netherlands energy company, signed a definitive agreement to merge
all of their Netherlands broadband cable television and telecommunication
companies and activities into a newly-formed company, UTH. UPC will contribute
its wholly-owned interest in CNBH, its 50% ownership interest in A2000 and its
wholly-owned interest in Kabeltelevisie Son en Breugel B.V. for a 51% interest
in UTH. NUON will contribute its ownership interests in N.V. Telekabel Beheer
for a 49% interest in UTH. Closing of the transaction is subject to certain
conditions precedent including third party consents and shareholder approval.
Upon closing, a correction payment will be made by either UPC or NUON to balance
the ownership interests based upon agreed valuation methodology. Further, both
parties will be committed to minimum funding levels or become subject to future
dilution. The closing agreements provide UPC with a call option to acquire 50%
of NUON's ownership in UTH and provide NUON with a put option to sell 50% of its
ownership interests in UTH. The call and put options are in effect for a
two-year period starting one year after the closing of the transaction expected
to occur before July 1, 1998. The put\call price will be fixed as of closing.
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KABELKOM
On April 1, 1998, UPC and TWE signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU")
for the purpose of restructuring the assets of Kabelkom. Under the terms of the
MOU, UPC will acquire TWE's 50% ownership interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian cable
television systems and TWE and other partners will acquire UPC's 50% ownership
interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian programming business. In addition, the MOU
provides for the sale of UPC's ownership interest in TV Max, a Czech Republic
programming business, to TWE. The MOU requires UPC to make a net payment to TWE
of $9,500 upon closing which is expected to occur in the second quarter of
fiscal year 1999.
TVSB
On April 15, 1998, the Company exercised its option to purchase an
additional 55% interest in TVSB for approximately $12,000. The purchase price
will be payable 50% upon approval by the Brazilian National Telecommunications
Agency ("ANATEL"), which is expected prior to August 15, 1998, and 50% within
one year of the date ANATEL approval is received.
UNITED INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS
In April and May, 1998, UPC signed MOUs with TINTA, its 50% partner in UII,
to acquire TINTA's interests related to Tevel and Melita, and to sell UPC's
interest in Princes Holdings to TINTA, for a net payment to TINTA of
approximately $71,000. The MOUs are contingent upon several factors, including
the completion of financing satisfactory to UIH, the consent of certain third
parties and regulatory bodies, and the signing of definitive documentation.
AUSTRALIS
In May 1998, Australis Media Limited ("Australis"), a major supplier of
programming to Austar, was placed into receivership in Australia. As a result of
the receivership and of the subsequent termination of various agreements on May
20, 21 and 22, 1998, Australis ceased to be a provider of programming and signal
to Austar.
On May 19, 1998, Austar entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Optus
Vision Pty Limited ("Optus") for the ownership and operation of a satellite
distribution platform. As of May 21, 1998, this platform was fully operational.
In addition, Austar has signed agreements with Foxtel Management Pty Limited
("Foxtel") under which it will be provided with several channels currently
carried by Austar, including the Core Package. These developments have caused
only minor disruptions and changes in service to Austar's existing customer
base.
Also as of May 19, 1998, Austar was granted additional programming rights
by Optus which would permit the carriage of certain channels of programming not
previously available to Austar. The specific packages of service to be offered
by Austar pursuant to these arrangements has not yet been concluded.
Under the terms of the Austar Bank Facility, the termination of Austar's
franchise agreements with Australis is an event of default if (i) the
termination is initiated by Austar, (ii) the termination is not rectified within
seven days and (iii) the termination would likely have a material adverse effect
on Austar. Austar received the advance consent of the lenders under the Austar
Bank Facility to terminate its franchise agreement with Australis, and such
banks have not given notice that a termination would constitute a material
adverse effect. Austar believes that, based upon its successful migration to the
signal platform and programming agreements described above, there will be no
such material adverse effect.
PROGRAMMING VENTURE: UFC
In 1997, UIH LA and International Family Entertainment ("IFE") created
UFC which was owned 50% by UIH LA and 50% by IFE. In July 1997, UFC launched two
channels of Spanish and Portuguese language family-oriented programming
distributed via satellite throughout Latin America. In September 1997, Fox Kids
International acquired IFE and UIH LA funded 100% of the cash requirements of
UFC until May 1998. In May 1998, UIH LA acquired the 50% ownership interest from
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IFE and then entered into a joint venture with a division of
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. ("MGM") to form MGM Networks Latin America LLC ("MGM
Networks LA"). Under the terms of the joint venture, UIH LA contributed its 100%
interest in UFC for a 50% interest in MGM Networks LA, and MGM acquired a 50%
interest in MGM Networks LA by contributing its Brazil channel (MGM Gold Brazil)
and committing to fund the first $9,900 ($6,700 of which was funded at closing)
required by MGM Networks LA. MGM Networks LA has also entered into a trademark
license agreement with MGM for the use of the MGM brand name and also into a
program license agreement to acquire programming from MGM.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
- ------------------------------------------------------------
The directors and executive officers of the Company and their ages and
positions with the Company are set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Age Position
- ---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Gene W. Schneider 71 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark L. Schneider 42 Executive Vice President and Director of the Company,
President and Chief Executive Officer of
UPC and of UIH Europe/Middle East
Communications, Inc.
J. Timothy Bryan 37 Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Michael T. Fries 35 Senior Vice President of the Company,
President and Chief Executive Officer of UAP
Nimrod J. Kovacs 48 Senior Vice President of the Company,
President of UIH Programming, Inc.
David J. Leonard 45 Senior Vice President of the Company,
President and Chief Executive Officer of UIH LA
Albert M. Carollo 84 Director
John P. Cole, Jr. 68 Director
Lawrence F. DeGeorge 53 Director
Lawrence J. DeGeorge 82 Director
Antony P. Ressler 37 Director
John F. Riordan 55 Director of the Company and
Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Advanced
Telecommunications of UPC
Curtis W. Rochelle 82 Director
Bruce H. Spector 55 Director
</TABLE>
The number of members of the Company's Board of Directors is currently
fixed at ten. The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for a
classified Board of Directors, which may have the effect of deterring hostile
takeovers or delaying changes in control or management of the Company. For
purposes of determining their terms, directors are divided into three classes.
The Class I directors, whose terms expire at the 2000 annual stockholders'
meeting, include Messrs. Carollo, Lawrence J. DeGeorge, Ressler and Mark L.
Schneider. The Class II directors, whose terms expire at the 1998 annual
stockholders' meeting, include Messrs. Lawrence F. DeGeorge and Spector. The
Class III directors, whose terms expire at the 1999 annual stockholders'
meeting, include Messrs. Rochelle and Gene W. Schneider. Each director elected
at each such meeting will serve for a term ending on the date of the third
annual stockholders' meeting after his election or until his earlier death,
resignation or removal. In March 1998, the Board of Directors appointed Mr.
Riordan to serve as a Class II director and Mr. Cole to serve as a Class III
director until the 1998 annual shareholders' meeting.
The Company, Apollo Cable Partners L.P. ("Apollo") and certain stockholders
of the Company (the "Founders") have entered into a stockholders' agreement
that, among other things, entitles Apollo to nominate three directors and the
Founders to nominate nine directors. Apollo and the Founders are obligated to
vote to elect as directors those persons so nominated. The number of persons
Apollo and the Founders are entitled to nominate for election as directors is
subject to reduction for each group if the percentage of the Company's voting
securities beneficially owned by it is reduced below certain levels determined
without regard to shares issued after the closing of Apollo's investment in the
Company. These director nomination rights expire on April 12, 2003, unless
earlier terminated by agreement of Apollo and the Founders. Messrs. Ressler and
Spector were nominated by Apollo, and the eight other directors were nominated
by the Founders. Apollo and the Founders each have the right to nominate one
additional director. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions-The
Apollo Transaction."
The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, composed of
three independent directors who are not affiliates or present or former
employees of the Company, and a Compensation Committee, composed of the seven
members of the Board who are not employees of the Company. The Audit Committee
is currently comprised of Messrs. Carollo, Cole and Lawrence J. DeGeorge and the
Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Carollo, Cole, Lawrence
F. DeGeorge, Lawrence J. DeGeorge, Ressler, Rochelle and Spector.
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GENE W. SCHNEIDER, 71, has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Company since its inception in May 1989 and was a director of United
International Holdings, a Colorado general partnership (the "Partnership") from
September 1989 until its dissolution in December 1993. On October 1, 1995, Mr.
Schneider became the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. From May
1989 until November 1991, Mr. Schneider was Chairman of United Artists
Entertainment Company ("United Artists"), the third-largest cable television
company, and the largest theater owner, in the world. He was a founder of United
Cable Television Corporation ("United Cable") in the early 1950s and, as its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, built United Cable into the eighth-largest
multiple system operator prior to merging with United Artists. He has been
active in cable television affairs and has served on numerous National Cable
Television Association ("NCTA") committees and special projects since NCTA's
inception in the early 1950s. He also has served on the boards of directors of
several other companies, including Turner Broadcasting Corporation. He currently
serves on the Supervisory Board of UPC.
MARK L. SCHNEIDER, 42, has been a director of the Company since April 1993.
Mr. Schneider has been Executive Vice President of the Company and President and
Chief Executive Officer of UIH Europe/Middle East Communications, Inc. since
December 1996. In April 1997, Mr. Schneider also became President and Chief
Executive Officer of UPC. From May 1996 to December 1996, Mr. Schneider was
Chief of Strategic Planning and Operational Oversight of the Company. He served
as President of the Company from July 1992 until March 1995 and was Senior Vice
President of the Company from May 1989 until July 1992. During these periods,
Mr. Schneider was responsible for international multi-channel television system
and programming activities. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Vice
President of Corporate Development at United Cable from March 1987 until May
1989. In that position, he was responsible for United Cable's acquisition and
development of international cable television systems and other businesses.
J. TIMOTHY BRYAN, 37, has been the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
Assistant Secretary of the Company and a Director of both UIH A/P and UAP since
January 1997. Prior to joining the Company in December 1996, Mr. Bryan served as
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of Jones Financial Group, Inc., an
affiliate of Jones International Limited and Jones Intercable, Inc. from 1993 to
January 1996, and as Treasurer of Jones Intercable, Inc. from 1990 to 1993. From
1988 through 1990, he served in the Communications Division of the Corporate
Banking Department of NationsBank of North Carolina and from 1983 to 1988,
worked at Mellon Bank Corporation in the Corporate and International Banking
Departments. Mr. Bryan also serves on the Supervisory Board of UPC.
MICHAEL T. FRIES, 35, has served as President of UAP since June 1995, where
he is responsible for all operating and development activities and all other
business in the Asia/Pacific region. He has also served as Chief Executive
Officer of UAP since December 1996. Prior to becoming President of UAP, Mr.
Fries served as Senior Vice President, Development in which capacity he was
responsible for managing the Company's acquisitions and new business development
activities since March 1990, including the Company's expansion into the
Asia/Pacific markets. In this capacity, he established and implemented
development strategies for the Company, managed the identification and
evaluation of investment opportunities and negotiated and finalized
transactions. He retains the position of Senior Vice President of the Company.
From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Fries was employed by PaineWebber Incorporated (New
York), where he spent approximately one year in the firm's venture capital group
and four years in the investment banking division, specializing in domestic and
international transactions for companies in the media and telecommunications
industry.
NIMROD J. KOVACS, 48, was appointed President of UIH Programming, Inc. in
December 1996. Prior to that, Mr. Kovacs served as President, Eastern Europe
Electronic Distribution & Global Programming Group since January 1996. From
March 1991 until December 1995, he served as Senior Vice President
Central/Eastern Europe and was responsible for development and management of the
Company's investments in Hungary and the Czech Republic and the development
opportunities in Romania and Bulgaria. From October 1989 until joining the
Company, Mr. Kovacs was the president of NJK International, a multi-channel
television consulting firm.
DAVID J. LEONARD, 45, became President of UIH LA in June 1995 and Senior
Vice President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of UIH LA in December
1996. Mr. Leonard is responsible for the organization and management of the
Company's operating and development activities in Latin America. Prior to
becoming President of UIH LA, Mr. Leonard was Regional Vice President, Latin
America. Prior to that, from 1990 to 1992, Mr. Leonard was the Managing Director
for the Company's cable project in Sweden, where he had full responsibility for
development and operations.
ALBERT M. CAROLLO, 84, has been a director of the Company since April 1993
and was a director of the Partnership from December 1990 until its dissolution
in December 1993. He served as a director of United Artists from December 1988
to November 1991 and has been President of Sweetwater Television Company since
1955. Mr. Carollo was a director of United Cable from 1974 until 1989.
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JOHN P. COLE JR., 68, has been a director of the Company since March 1998.
Mr. Cole has practiced law in Washington, D.C. for the past 42 years and has
been counsel over the years in many landmark proceedings before the Federal
Communications Commission, reflecting the development of the cable industry. In
addition, Mr. Cole is the author of numerous articles on cable regulatory
issues. In 1966, he founded the law firm of Cole, Raywid & Braverman, a
nationally-recognized firm of 30 lawyers specializing in all aspects of
communications and media law. Mr. Cole is also a director of Century
Communications Corporation.
LAWRENCE F. DEGEORGE, 53, has been a director of the Company since June
1997. Since 1991, he has directed venture capital investment in
telecommunications and biotechnology as Chief Executive Officer of LPL Group,
Inc., LPL Investment Group, Inc., LPL Management Group, Inc. and DeGeorge
Holding Ltd. He served as President of Amphenol Corporation ("Amphenol"), a
major international manufacturer of electrical, electronic and fiber-optic
connectors, cable and cable assemblies, from May 1989 to January 1991 and as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from September 1986 to May
1989. He was also Director of Amphenol from June 1987 until January 1991.
LAWRENCE J. DEGEORGE, 82, has been a director of the Company since April
1993 and was a director of the Partnership from September 1989 until its
dissolution in December 1993. He was also Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of Amphenol from May 1987 until its sale in May 1997. From
1985 until the sale of Amphenol, Mr. DeGeorge has been the Chief Executive
Officer of Amphenol's subsidiary, Times Fiber Communications, Inc., a major U.S.
manufacturer of coaxial cable for the cable television industry.
ANTONY P. RESSLER, 37, has been a director of the Company since October
1993. Since its inception in 1990, Mr. Ressler has been a partner of Apollo
Advisors, L.P. ("Apollo Advisors") and Lion Advisors, L.P., which through
several funds represent institutional investors with respect to corporate
acquisitions and securities investments. From 1988 to 1990, he was a Senior Vice
President in the High Yield Bond Department of Drexel Burnham Lambert
Incorporated, a firm he joined in 1985. Mr. Ressler is also a director of Allied
Waste, Vail Resorts, Inc., Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc., Family Restaurants,
Inc. and Packaging Resources, Inc.
JOHN F. RIORDAN, 55, has been a director of the Company since March 1998
and in November 1997 was appointed Executive Vice President of UPC and Managing
Director of Advanced Telecommunications and Development at UPC. Mr. Riordan is
also the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Princes Holdings,
the multi-channel television operating company in Ireland in which UPC holds a
20% interest. Prior to his involvement with UIH, Mr. Riordan managed the Riordan
Group, a company he founded in the mid-1980s that has made several acquisitions
in the specialist tile manufacturing businesses. Mr. Riordan was also Chairman
of Board of the Riordan Group.
CURTIS W. ROCHELLE, 82, has been a director of the Company since April 1993
and was a director of the Partnership from September 1989 until its dissolution
in December 1993. He is a rancher in Rawlins, Wyoming, and the owner of Rochelle
Livestock. Mr. Rochelle also is a director and Vice President of Lander Energy
Company, a real estate developer in Fort Collins, Colorado, and was a director
of United Artists from December 1988 to November 1991. Mr. Rochelle also was a
director of United Cable from 1974 to 1989.
BRUCE H. SPECTOR, 55, has been a director of the Company since October
1993. In 1995, Mr. Spector became a partner of Apollo Advisors, which through
several funds represents institutional investors with respect to corporate
acquisitions and securities investments. From October 1992 through 1994, Mr.
Spector served as a consultant to Apollo Advisors. Prior to joining Apollo
Advisors, Mr. Spector was a senior member of the Los Angeles law firm of
Stutman, Treister & Glatt Professional Corporation for nearly 25 years. Mr.
Spector is also a director of Vail Resorts, Inc., Telemundo Group, Inc.,
Metropolis Realty Trust, Inc. and Next Health, Inc.
Gene W. Schneider and Mark L. Schneider are father and son, and Lawrence J.
DeGeorge and Lawrence F. DeGeorge are father and son. No other family
relationships exist between any other executive officers or directors of the
Company.
OTHER MANAGEMENT
ELLEN P. SPANGLER, 49, was named Senior Vice President of Business and
Legal Affairs and Secretary of the Company in December 1996. Ms. Spangler is
responsible for the legal operations of the Company. Prior to assuming her
current positions, she was a Vice President of the Company and her
responsibilities included business and legal affairs, programming and assisting
on development projects. Prior to joining the Company in January 1991, she
served as Director of Business Affairs, Programming at Tele-Communications, Inc.
("TCI") from 1987 to 1991 and as Acquisitions Counsel at TCI from 1984 to 1987.
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CHRISTOPHER BARNHOUSE, 40, became the Senior Vice President of Technology
and Engineering for the Company in September 1996. Prior to joining the Company,
he was employed as the Vice President of Technology of Time Warner from 1993 to
1996 and as a general manager at US WEST Cable from 1987 to 1993. Mr. Barnhouse
is responsible for all cable and telephone technology and engineering for the
Company.
VALERIE L. COVER, 41, has served as the Controller for the Company since
October 1990 and as a Vice President of the Company since December 1996. Ms.
Cover is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting functions of the
Company. Prior to joining the Company, she was the Director of Corporate
Accounting at United Artists from May 1989 until October 1990 and Manager of
Financial Reporting at United Cable from June 1986 until May 1989.
In May 1996, the Company established an Investment Committee that reviews
the various development opportunities and operations of the Company. The
Investment Committee is comprised of Messrs. Gene W. Schneider, Barnhouse,
Bryan, Fries, Leonard, Kovacs, Mark L. Schneider and Ms. Spangler.
During the past five years, none of the above named persons have had any
involvement in such legal proceedings as would be material to an evaluation of
ability or integrity.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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The following table sets forth the aggregate annual compensation for the
Company's chief executive officer and four other most highly compensated
executive officers for services rendered during Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Summary Compensation Table
Long-Term
Compensation
Annual Compensation Awards
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Other Securities
Fiscal Annual Underlying All Other
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Options (#)(1) Compensation
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Gene W. Schneider 1998 $382,981 $ -- $ -- -- $5,599(2)
Chairman of the Board, 1997 $352,212 $ -- $ -- 100,000 $5,529(2)
President and Chief 1996 $332,539 $ -- $ -- 40,000 $5,411(2)
Executive Officer
David J. Leonard 1998 $244,808 $ 500,000(3) $ -- 20,000 $8,712(4)
President and Chief 1997 $219,038 $ -- $ -- 40,000 $5,153(4)
Executive Officer, UIH LA 1996 $201,539 $ -- $ -- 25,000 $5,139(4)
Mark L. Schneider 1998 $318,750 $ -- $60,000(5) -- $ 486(6)
President and Chief Executive 1997 $300,000 $ -- $ -- 60,000 $ 486(6)
Officer, UPC 1996 $301,414 $ -- $ -- 36,000 $1,780(6)
Michael T. Fries 1998 $254,269 $ -- $25,000(5) -- $5,627(7)
President and Chief 1997 $233,962 $ -- $ -- 10,000 $5,533(7)
Executive Officer, UAP 1996 $221,692 $ -- $ -- 35,000 $5,498(7)
Nimrod J. Kovacs 1998 $248,981 $ -- $ -- -- $5,499(9)
President, UIH 1997 $239,442 $1,698,747(8) $ -- 55,000 $5,467(9)
Programming, Inc. 1996 $236,808 $ -- $ -- 10,000 $5,400(9)
</TABLE>
(1) Amounts represent the number of options with respect to shares of the
Company's Class A Common Stock granted to such executive officers of the
Company under the Employee Plan.
(2) Amounts consist of matching employer contributions made by the Company
under the Company's employee 401(k) plan of $4,951, $4,833 and $4,691 for
Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with the remainder consisting of
term life insurance premiums paid by the Company for Mr. Schneider's
benefit.
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(3) Mr. Leonard received accelerated vesting and payment for phantom options
under the UIH LA stock option plan in connection with the sale of the
Company's Argentine assets.
(4) Amounts consist of matching employer contributions made by the Company
under the Company's employee 401(k) plan of $8,064, $4,457 and $4,419 for
Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with the remainder consisting of
term life insurance premiums paid by the Company for Mr. Leonard's benefit.
(5) Amounts represent additional compensation relating to foreign assignments.
(6) Amounts consist of matching employer contributions made by the Company
under the Company's employee 401(k) plan of $0, $0 and $1,294 for Fiscal
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with the remainder consisting of term
life insurance premiums paid by the Company for Mr. Schneider's benefit.
(7) Amounts consist of matching employer contributions made by the Company
under the Company's employee 401(k) plan of $4,979, $4,837 and $4,778 for
Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with the remainder consisting of
term life insurance premiums paid by the Company for Mr. Fries' benefit.
(8) Mr. Kovacs received this bonus from Kabelkom, a Hungarian company in which
the Company owned an approximate 23.5% proportionate interest at February
28, 1997. Mr. Kovacs currently serves as a director of Kabelkom.
(9) Amounts consist of matching employer contributions made by the Company
under the Company's employee 401(k) plan of $4,851, $4,771 and $4,680 for
Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with the remainder consisting of
term life insurance premiums paid by the Company for Mr. Kovacs' benefit.
The following table sets forth information concerning options which were
granted by the Company to the officers named in the Summary Compensation Table
above during Fiscal 1998.
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<CAPTION>
Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year(1)
Individual Grants
----------------------------------------------------------- Potential Realizable Value
Number of Percentage of at Assumed Annual Rates
Securities Total Options of Stock Price Appreciation
Underlying Granted to Exercise for Option Term (2)
Options Employees in Price Expiration ----------------------------
Name Granted (#) Fiscal Year ($/Sh) Date 5% ($) 10% ($)
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Gene W. Schneider.......... -- -- -- -- -- --
David J. Leonard........... 20,000 4.6% $10.875 12/19/07 $136,785 $346,639
Mark L. Schneider.......... -- -- -- -- -- --
Michael T. Fries........... -- -- -- -- -- --
Nimrod J. Kovacs........... -- -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
(1) The stock options granted during Fiscal 1998 vest in equal monthly
increments over the four-year period following the date of the grant.
Vesting of the options granted would be accelerated upon a change of
control of the Company as defined in the Employee Plan.
(2) The potential gains shown are net of the option exercise price and do not
include the effect of any taxes associated with exercise. The amounts shown
are for the assumed rates of appreciation only, do not constitute
projections of future stock price performance and may not necessarily be
realized. Actual gains, if any, on stock option exercises depend on the
future performance of the Company's Class A Common Stock, continued
employment of the optionee through the term of the options and other
factors.
None of the officers named in the Summary Compensation Table above
exercised options during Fiscal 1998. The following table sets forth information
concerning unexercised options held by officers named in the Summary
Compensation Table above as of the end of Fiscal 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year-End Option Values
Number of Securities Value of Unexercised
Underlying Unexercised In-the-Money
Options at FY-End (#) Options at FY-End ($)
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Name Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gene W. Schneider.................................... 205,834 84,166 $812,240 $128,385
David J. Leonard..................................... 114,792 50,208 $374,079 $125,702
Mark L. Schneider.................................... 191,500 54,500 $791,094 $ 77,031
Michael T. Fries..................................... 146,250 18,750 $712,787 $ 12,838
Nimrod J. Kovacs..................................... 125,833 39,167 $399,961 $ 50,364
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
On June 1, 1995, the Company entered into a five-year agreement (the
"Agreement") with Mark Schneider pursuant to which he works full time for the
Company. Under the Agreement, Mr. Schneider is entitled to receive stock options
during the term of the Agreement in an amount to be determined by the Board of
Directors on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Board, which shall be
equal to at least 90% of the average number of shares provided in options
granted to other executive officers. The Agreement is terminable by the Company
or by Mr. Schneider. If the Agreement is terminated by the Company, Mr.
Schneider will be entitled to annual compensation and other benefits through the
term of the Agreement. If it is terminated by Mr. Schneider, benefits will
terminate as of the date of termination.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company compensates its outside directors at $500 per month plus $1,000
per board and committee meeting ($500 for certain telephonic meetings) attended.
Directors who are also employees of the Company receive no additional
compensation for serving as directors. The Company reimburses all of its
directors for travel and out-of-pocket expenses in connection with their
attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors. In addition, non-employee
directors participate in the Company's Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee
Directors pursuant to which each non-employee director was granted options to
acquire 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at the fair market value of the
shares at the time of the grant.
On March 20, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted a new Stock Option Plan
for non-employee directors, subject to ratification by the shareholders, which
the Company intends to solicit at its next shareholders' meeting. Under the new
plan and subject to shareholder ratification, each current non-employee director
will be granted options to acquire 15,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at the
fair market value as of March 20, 1998. See "Non-Employee Director Stock Option
Plan."
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
In May 1993, the Company adopted a stock option plan for certain of its
employees (the "Employee Plan"). The Employee Plan is construed, interpreted and
administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the
"Committee"). The Committee has the discretion to determine the employees and
consultants to whom options are granted, the number of shares subject to the
options, the exercise price of the options, the period over which the options
become exercisable, the term of the options (including the period after
termination of employment during which an option may be exercised) and certain
other provisions relating to the options.
Under the Employee Plan, options to purchase shares of the Company's Class
A Common Stock may be granted to employees and consultants by the Committee.
Members of the Company's Board of Directors who are not employees are not
eligible to receive option grants under the Employee Plan. The maximum term of
options granted under the Employee Plan is ten years. Options granted may be
either incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"), or non-qualified stock options. The options vest in equal
monthly increments over the four-year period following the date of the grant.
Vesting would be accelerated upon a change of control in the Company as defined
in the Employee Plan.
Under the Employee Plan, options to purchase 3,800,000 shares of Class A
Common Stock have been authorized. As of February 28, 1998, the Committee had
granted to the Company's executive officers and other employees options under
the Employee Plan to purchase a total of 2,947,476 shares of Class A Common
Stock at exercise prices ranging from $4.50 to $17.75 per share.
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company adopted a stock option plan for non-employee Directors (the
"Director Plan") effective June 1, 1993. The Director Plan provides for the
grant of an option to acquire 20,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock to each member of the Board of Directors who was not also an employee of
the Company (a "non-employee director") on June 1, 1993, and to each person who
is newly elected to the Board as a non-employee director after June 1, 1993, on
the date of his election. The total number of shares of Class A Common Stock as
to which options may be granted under the Director Plan is 480,000 in the
aggregate. As of February 28, 1998, options to acquire a total of 260,000 shares
were outstanding under the Director Plan at exercise prices from $9.50 to $17.75
per share. The exercise price for options granted under the Director Plan after
the Company's initial public offering is the fair market value of the shares on
the date of grant determined by reference to the last reported sale price of the
Class A Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market.
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The options vest in equal monthly increments over the four-year period
following the date of grant. Vesting would be accelerated upon a "change of
control" of the Company. For purposes of the Director Plan, a change of control
is generally deemed to occur if (a) a person acquires beneficial ownership of
shares of the Company having 30% or more of the total number of votes that may
be cast for the election of directors of the Company without the prior approval
of a majority of the directors of the Company unaffiliated with such person or
(b) individuals who constitute the directors of the Company at the beginning of
a 24-month period cease to constitute at least two-thirds of all directors at
any time during such period, unless the election of any new replacement
directors was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of the
board in office immediately prior to such period and of the new and replacement
directors so approved.
On March 20, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted a new stock option plan
for non-employee directors ("New Director Plan") subject to ratification by the
shareholders, which the Company intends to solicit at its next annual
shareholders' meeting. The New Director Plan has substantially the same terms
and conditions as the Director Plan. The major difference is that the number of
shares to be granted to each director is to be determined by the Board of
Directors. Subject to shareholder approval, the Board of Directors granted each
non-employee director options under the New Director Plan to purchase 15,000
shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. The total number of shares of
Class A Common Stock as to which options may be granted under the New Director
Plan will be submitted to shareholders for approval at the next annual
shareholders' meeting.
401(k) PLAN
The Company adopted a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the "401(k) Plan"),
effective February 1, 1994. The 401(k) Plan is intended to qualify under Section
401(a) of the Code and will provide for employee pre-tax contributions pursuant
to Section 401(k) of the Code and matching Company contributions. It is expected
that substantially all of the Company's employees who have satisfied the 401(k)
Plan's age and service requirements will be eligible to participate in the
401(k) Plan. Eligible participants may contribute, on a pre-tax basis through
payroll deduction, between 1% and 15% of their total pay each payroll period.
The Company will match up to the first 6% of a participant's contributions each
year at the rate of 50%. The Company's contribution may be made either in cash
or in shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, as determined by the Company
in its sole discretion. Company contributions will vest at the rate of 25% per
year, beginning upon the completion of one year of service with the Company.
Participants in the 401(k) Plan will be permitted to withdraw funds during
employment for certain specified hardship purposes. The Company has reserved the
right to amend or terminate the 401(k) Plan at any time.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The Company's Board of Directors in April 1993 established a Compensation
Committee composed of members of the Board who are not employees of the Company.
None of the executive officers of the Company have served as a director or
member of a Compensation Committee of another company that had any executive
officer that was also a director or member of the Compensation Committee of the
Company.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation eliminates the personal
liability of its directors to the Company and its stockholders for monetary
damages for breach of the directors' fiduciary duties in certain circumstances.
The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that the
Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the fullest extent
permitted by law. The Company believes that such indemnification covers at least
negligence and gross negligence on the part of indemnified parties.
The Company has entered into agreements to indemnify its directors and
officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in the Company's
Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. These agreements require the
Company, among other things, to indemnify the Company's directors and officers
for certain expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, penalties
and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in certain actions or
proceedings, including actions by or in the right of the Company, arising out of
such person's services as a director or officer of the Company, any subsidiary
of the Company or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides
services at the request of the Company. The Company believes that these
agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors
and officers.
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COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED
(THE "EXCHANGE ACT")
Under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, the Company's directors, certain
of its officers and persons holding more than 10% of the Company's Class A
Common Stock are required to file forms reporting their beneficial ownership of
the Company's Class A Common Stock and subsequent changes in that ownership with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such persons are also required to
furnish the Company with copies of forms so filed.
Based solely upon a review of copies of such forms filed with the Company,
the Company believes that, during Fiscal 1998, all Section 16(a) filing
requirements were complied with, except one Form 4 covering a disposition of
securities that was filed late by William J. Elsner, a former director of the
Company.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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The following table sets forth certain information concerning the ownership
of common stock of all classes as of May 22, 1998, by (i) each stockholder who
is known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding
Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock at such date, (ii) each director of
the Company, (iii) each executive officer of the Company and (iv) all directors
and officers of the Company as a group. Shares of Class B Common Stock are
convertible immediately into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one
basis, and accordingly, holders of Class B Common Stock are deemed to own the
same number of shares of Class A Common Stock. The table below also reflects
deemed beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock
resulting from the voting provisions of the Stockholders' Agreement. See
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions-The Apollo Transaction."
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<CAPTION>
Beneficial Ownership Other
Than Deemed Beneficial Beneficial Ownership, including Deemed
Ownership as a Result of the Beneficial Ownership as a
UIH Stockholders' Agreement Result of the UIH Stockholders' Agreement
-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Class A Common Stock Percentage of All
and Class A Class B Outstanding
Class B Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock
-------------------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------
Percent of
Beneficial Owner Number Percent Total Vote Number Percent Number Percent Number Vote
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Gene W. Schneider(1)(2)........ 2,823,032 7.2% 17.0% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Curtis W. Rochelle(1)(3)....... 1,190,274 3.0% 7.2% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Mark L. Schneider(1)(4)........ 487,868 1.2% 2.0% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Lawrence F. DeGeorge(1)(5)..... 398,735 1.0% 2.2% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Lawrence J. DeGeorge(1)(6)..... 394,152 1.0% 2.2% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Albert M. Carollo(1)(7)........ 151,210 * * 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Antony P. Ressler(8)........... 40,000 * * 40,000 * -- * * *
Bruce H. Spector(9)............ 40,000 * * 40,000 * -- * * *
John P. Cole, Jr.(10).......... 833 * * 833 * -- * * *
J. Timothy Bryan(11)........... 54,167 * * 54,167 * -- * * *
Michael T. Fries(12)........... 215,219 * * 153,263 * 61,956 * * *
Nimrod J. Kovacs(13)........... 189,533 * * 153,131 * 36,402 * * *
David J. Leonard(14)........... 121,104 * * 121,104 * -- * * *
All directors and executive
officers as a group
(15 persons).................. 6,149,846 15.6% 32.4% 13,778,926 35.6% 12,282,838 95.8% 35.0% 80.3%
Apollo Cable Partners L.P.(15). 4,261,364 10.8% 27.5% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Joseph E. Giovanini(16)........ 1,822,140 4.6% 11.5% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
William J. Elsner(17).......... 977,839 2.5% 5.2% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
Janet Schneider(18)............ 192,774 * 1.2% 13,184,160 34.1% 12,173,030 94.9% 33.5% 79.3%
MacKay-Shields Financial
Corporation(19)............... 3,519,109 8.9% 2.3% 3,519,109 9.1% -- * 8.9% 2.3%
Everest Capital Limited(20).... 2,594,200 6.6% 1.7% 2,594,200 6.7% -- * 6.6% 1.7%
Capital Research and
Management Corporation(21).... 2,475,000 6.3% 1.6% 2,475,000 6.4% -- * 6.3% 1.6%
* Less than 1%.
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(1) The address of Messrs. G. Schneider, Rochelle, M. Schneider, Carollo, L. F.
DeGeorge and L. J. DeGeorge is c/o United International Holdings, Inc.,
4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 1300, Denver, CO 80237.
(2) Includes 214,583 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. Also includes 1,531,756 shares of Class B
Common Stock owned by G. Schneider Holdings Co. (c/o United International
Holdings, Inc., 4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 1300, Denver, CO 80237).
The fourth through ninth columns also include 791,462 shares of Class A
Common Stock and 9,569,666 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by other
parties to the Stockholders' Agreement, as to which Mr. Schneider disclaims
beneficial ownership.
(3) Includes 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. Also includes 25,000 shares of Class A
Common Stock and 998,470 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by the Curtis
Rochelle Trust and 15,620 shares of Class A Common Stock and 111,184 shares
of Class B Common Stock owned by Marian Rochelle (Box 996, Rawlins, WY
82301). The fourth through ninth columns also include 38,456 shares of
Class B Common Stock owned by Kathleen Jaure (Box 321, Rawlins, WY 82301),
38,456 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Jim Rochelle (Box 967,
Gillette, WY 82717), 930,510 shares of Class A Common Stock and 10,986,464
shares of Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders'
Agreement, as to which Mr. Rochelle disclaims beneficial ownership.
(4) Includes 197,500 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. The fourth through ninth columns also
include 813,630 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,882,662 shares of
Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders' Agreement,
as to which Mr. Schneider disclaims beneficial ownership.
(5) Includes 4,583 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to presently
exercisable options. The fourth through ninth columns also include 946,547
shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,838,878 shares of Class B Common
Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders' Agreement, as to which
Mr. DeGeorge disclaims beneficial ownership.
(6) Includes 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. The fourth through ninth columns also
include 951,130 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,838,878 shares of
Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders' Agreement,
as to which Mr. DeGeorge disclaims beneficial ownership.
(7) Includes 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. Also includes 111,210 shares of Class B
Common Stock owned by the Carollo Company. The fourth through ninth columns
also include 111,206 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Albert &
Carolyn Company, 111,206 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by the James
R. Carollo Living Trust, 55,600 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by
John B. Carollo Living Trust, and 971,130 shares of Class A Common Stock
and 11,783,808 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the
Stockholders' Agreement, as to which Mr. Carollo disclaims beneficial
ownership. The address of Albert & Carolyn Company, the James R. Carollo
Living Trust and the John B. Carollo Living Trust is c/o Sweetwater
Television Co., P.O. Box 8, 602 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901.
(8) Includes 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options.
(9) Includes 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options.
(10) Includes 833 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to presently
exercisable options.
(11) Includes 54,167 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options.
(12) Includes 149,063 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. Also includes 16,166 shares of Class B
Common Stock owned by Fries Assets Media, Ltd.
(13) Includes 129,375 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. Also includes 4,780 shares of Class A Common
Stock and 30,000 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Kovacs
Communications, Inc.
(14) Includes 120,104 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options.
(15) Represents 4,261,364 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Apollo. The
fourth through ninth columns also include 1,011,130 shares of Class A
Common Stock and 7,911,666 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by other
parties to the Stockholders' Agreement, as to which Apollo disclaims
beneficial ownership. The address of Apollo is c/o Apollo Advisors, L.P.,
Two Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Apollo Advisors is the
managing general partner of AIF II, L.P., the general partner of Apollo.
Messrs. Ressler and Spector, directors of the Company, are also officers of
Apollo Advisors, and each expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the
shares held by Apollo.
(16) Includes 1,383,572 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Giovanini
Investments Ltd. and 398,568 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by
Giovanini Properties. The fourth through ninth columns also include 971,130
shares of Class A Common Stock and 10,390,890 shares of Class B Common
Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders' Agreement, as to which
Mr. Giovanini disclaims beneficial ownership. The address of Mr. Giovanini,
Giovanini Investments Ltd. and Giovanini Properties is 3745 West Esther
Way, Box 607, Teton Village, WY 83025.
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(17) Includes 190,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that are subject to
presently exercisable options. The fourth through ninth columns also
include 816,045 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,390,276 shares of
Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the Stockholders' Agreement,
as to which Mr. Elsner disclaims beneficial ownership. The address of Mr.
Elsner is 3200 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 450, Denver, CO 80209.
(18) Includes 192,774 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by The Janet
Schneider Revocable Trust. The fourth through ninth columns also include
30,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and 16,174 shares of Class B Common
Stock owned by Susan G. Schneider, 83,673 shares of Class A Common Stock
owned by Robert A. Schneider, and 897,457 shares of Class A Common Stock
and 11,964,082 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by other parties to the
Stockholders' Agreement, as to which Ms. Schneider disclaims beneficial
ownership. The address for The Janet Schneider Revocable Trust, Ms.
Schneider and Mr. Schneider is 5500 South Poplar, Casper, WY 82601.
(19) Represents 2,279,700 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,239,409 shares of
Class A Common Stock which may be acquired upon conversion of the Company's
Series A Preferred Stock. The address of MacKay-Shields Financial
Corporation is 9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.
(20) The address of Everest Capital Limited is The Bank of Butterfield Building,
65 Front Street, 6th Floor, HMJX, Bermuda.
(21) The address of Capital Research and Management Corporation is 333 South
Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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THE APOLLO TRANSACTION
The Company reached agreement with Apollo in February 1993 for the
investment by Apollo of $30.0 million (before offering costs of $1.8 million) in
the Company in exchange for 4,261,364 shares of Class B Common Stock (the
"Apollo Transaction"). The initial closing occurred on April 15, 1993, at which
time Apollo purchased 1,633,522 shares of Class B Common Stock for $11.5
million. Apollo purchased the remaining 2,627,842 shares of Class B Common Stock
for $18.5 million immediately prior to closing of the initial public offering.
Apollo entered into a Standstill Agreement with the Company (the
"Standstill Agreement") whereby it agreed for a period ending seven years after
the date of the Company's initial public offering not to purchase additional
equity securities of the Company that, when aggregated with equity securities
then held by Apollo, would exceed 32.27% of the outstanding equity securities of
the Company unless such acquisition is approved by a majority of the
disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Company. Apollo has also
agreed not to engage in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the Company
during such seven-year period. A person purchasing Class B Common Stock from
Apollo must become a party to the Standstill Agreement unless the transfer is
made (i) in a tender offer approved by the Company's Board of Directors or (ii)
in the open market or in an underwritten public offering, in either case where
the transferor does not know the identity of the ultimate purchaser and has no
reason to believe that a person would acquire more than 10% of the outstanding
shares or voting power of the Company's equity securities. A person purchasing
Class A Common Stock from Apollo must become a party to the Standstill Agreement
unless the transferor has no reason to believe that the ultimate purchaser would
acquire more than the 10% of the outstanding shares or voting power of the
Company's equity securities.
Apollo, the Company and the Founders are parties to a Stockholders'
Agreement (the "Stockholders' Agreement") that provides for the election as
directors by Apollo and the Founders of three persons nominated to be directors
by Apollo and nine persons nominated to be directors by the Founders. The number
of persons Apollo and the Founders are entitled to nominate for election as
directors is subject to reduction for each group if the percentage of the
Company's voting securities beneficially owned by it is reduced below certain
levels determined without regard to shares issued after the Apollo Transaction
is consummated. These director nomination rights expire on April 12, 2003,
unless earlier terminated by the agreement of Apollo and the Founders. Apollo
and the Founders each has the right to nominate one additional director under
the terms of the Stockholders' Agreement.
The Stockholders' Agreement provides that shares of Class B Common Stock
held by the Founders and Apollo will be converted to shares of Class A Common
Stock upon any transfer of the Class B Common Stock unless the transferee
becomes a party to the Stockholders' Agreement or unless the transfer is one of
a type that would not require the purchaser to become a party to the Standstill
Agreement if the transfer had been made by Apollo.
The Stockholders' Agreement also provides that Apollo and the Founders are
obligated to offer any of the Company's equity securities or their equivalents
to the Company prior to their transfer to persons other than Apollo, the
Founders and their affiliates and that the Founders are obligated to permit
Apollo to participate on a pro-rata basis in any sale of Class B Common Stock by
the Founders that would result in a change of control of the Company. Apollo and
partners of the Partnership who are affiliates of the Company have been granted
registration rights for the Company's common stock held by them.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a)(1) Financial Statements
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.......................................................... 51
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 52
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 53
Report of Independent Accountants................................................................. 54
Report of Independent Accountants................................................................. 55
Report of Independent Auditors.................................................................... 56
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1998 and 1997...................................... 57
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 58
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity for the Years Ended February 28, 1998,
February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996......................................................... 59
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 61
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................ 63
(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Included in PART IV of the Report:
(i) Financial Statement Schedule required to be filed:
UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. (Parent Only)
Report of Independent Public Accountants on Schedule.............................................. 111
Schedule I-Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent only)............................ 112
Schedule I-Condensed Information as to the Operations of the Registrant (Parent only)............. 113
Schedule I-Condensed Information as to the Cash Flows of the Registrant (Parent only)............. 114
(ii) Separate Financial Statements and Related Schedules
UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.......................................................... 115
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 116
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 117
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 118
Report of Independent Accountants................................................................. 119
Report of Independent Accountants................................................................. 120
Report of Independent Auditors.................................................................... 121
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1998 and 1997...................................... 122
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 123
Consolidated Statements of Parent's Deficit for the Years Ended February 28, 1998,
February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996......................................................... 124
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 125
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................ 127
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UIH EUROPE, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.......................................................... 151
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 1998 and 1997...................................... 152
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 153
Consolidated Statements of Parent's Equity for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28,
1997 and February 29, 1996...................................................................... 154
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997
and February 29, 1996........................................................................... 155
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................ 156
UNITED AND PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 169
Independent Auditors' Report...................................................................... 170
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31, 1997 and 1996...................................... 171
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995............ 173
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995........ 174
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................ 175
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(a)(3) Exhibits
3.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of United
International Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") filed June 4,
1993.(1)
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation
dated February 7, 1994.(2)
3.3 Certificate of Designations with respect to Convertible Preferred
Stock, Series A of the Company.(3)
3.4 Restated Bylaws of the Company amended and restated as of May 25,
1993.(1)
4.1 Specimen of Class A Common Stock certificate of the Company.(1)
4.2 The Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and
Restated Bylaws of the Company are included as Exhibits 3.1-3.4.
4.3 Indenture dated as of November 23, 1994, between the Company and
Firstar Bank of Minnesota, N.A., as successor in interest to
American Bank National Association ("Trustee") as Trustee (the
"1994 Indenture").(4)
4.4 Indenture dated as of November 22, 1995, between the Company and
Trustee (the "1995 Indenture").(5)
4.5 Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 15, 1995, between the
Company and Trustee as implementing certain amendments to the
1994 Indenture to permit additional incurrence of
indebtedness.(5)
4.6 Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 15, 1995, between the
Company and Trustee as regarding the definition of "accreted
value" in the 1994 Indenture.(5)
4.7 Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 5, 1998, between the
Company and Trustee with respect to the 1994 Indenture.(6)
4.8 Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 5, 1998, between the
Company and Trustee with respect to the 1995 Indenture.(6)
4.9 Warrant Agreement dated as of November 23, 1994, between the
Company and Trustee, as Warrant Agent.(4)
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4.10 Amendment No. 1 to Warrant Agreement dated as of November 14,
1995, between the Company and Trustee, as Warrant Agent.(5)
4.11 Indenture dated as of February 27, 1996, between the Company and
Trustee.(7)
4.12 Indenture dated as of February 5, 1998, between the Company and
Trustee.(8)
10.1 Stockholders' Agreement dated as of April 13, 1993, among the
Company, United International Holdings (the "Partnership"),
certain partners of the Partnership and Apollo Cable Partners
L.P. ("Apollo").(9)
10.2 Standstill Agreement dated as of April 13, 1993, between the
Company and Apollo.(9)
10.3 Letter Agreement dated April 15, 1993, between the Company and
Apollo.(9)
10.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 13, 1993, between
the Company and Apollo.(9)
10.5 UIH Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 13, 1993,
between the Company and the Partnership.(1)
10.6 *1993 Stock Option Plan of the Company.(1)
10.7 *Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.(10)
10.8 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its
directors.(1)
10.9 Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement dated as of November 22,
1995, by the Company in favor of Morgan Stanley & Co. (the
"Collateral Agent"), as Collateral Agent (the "1995 Pledge
Agreement").(11)
10.10 First Amendment to 1995 Pledge Agreement dated as of February 5,
1998, between the Company and the Collateral Agent.(6)
10.11 Pledge Agreement dated as of February 5, 1998, between the
Company and the Collateral Agent.(6)
10.12 Indenture dated as of May 14, 1996, between UIH
Australia/Pacific, Inc. ("UIH A/P") and Trustee.(12)
10.13 Registration Rights Agreement dated December 21, 1995, between
the Company and Media International Holdings Limited.(3)
10.14 Amended and Restated Securities Purchase and Conversion Agreement
dated as of December 1, 1997, by and among Philip Media B.V.,
Philips Media Network B.V., the Company, Joint Venture, Inc. and
United and Philips Communications B.V. (13)
10.15 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 5, 1997, by
and among the Company, Belmarken Holdings B.V. ("Belmarken"), and
The Toronto-Dominion Bank as the Security Trustee.(13)
10.16 Loan Agreement for NLG1,100,000,000 multi-currency Revolving
Credit Facility dated as of October 8, 1997, between UPC and
certain of its subsidiaries and The Toronto-Dominion Bank as
Agent for the financial institutions identified therein, as
amended by a Supplement Agreement dated December 8, 1997.(13)
10.17 Loan Agreement dated December 5, 1997, between Belmarken as the
Borrower, Cable Network Netherlands Holding B.V., Binan
Investments B.V. and Stipdon Investments B.V. as Guarantors, The
Toronto-Dominion Bank and Toronto-Dominion Capital as Arrangers,
the banks and financial institutions listed therein, The
Toronto-Dominion Bank as Agent and The Toronto-Dominion Bank as
Security Trustee, as amended by Waiver and amendment letter dated
December 11, 1997.(13)
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10.18 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 1997, by and
among Multicanal S.A., as Buyer, and United International
Holdings Argentina, S.A. and UIH Argentina, Inc., as Sellers,
relating to the sale of the companies operating in Bahia
Blanca.(14)
10.19 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1997, by and
among Supercanal Holding S.A., as Buyer, and United International
Holdings Argentina, S.A. and UIH Argentina, Inc., as Sellers,
relating to the sale of the companies operating in Comodoro
Rivadavia and Trelew.(14)
10.20 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1997, by and
among Supercanal Holding S.A., as Buyer, and UIH Argentina, Inc.
and CV American Holdings L.L.C., as Sellers, relating to the sale
of the companies operating in Santa Fe and Entre Rios.(14)
10.21 Assignment and Amendment Agreement, dated as of October 29, 1997,
by and among Supercanal Holding S.A., as Assignor, Multicanal
S.A. and Cablevision S.A., as Assignees, and UIH Argentina, Inc.
and CV American Holdings L.L.C., as Sellers. This agreement was
signed, and the transactions contemplated thereby were closed, on
October 29, 1997.(14)
10.22 A$200,000,000 Syndicated Senior Secured Debt Facility Agreement
dated July 31, 1997, among Austar Entertainment Pty Limited,
Chase Securities Australia Limited, the Guarantors named herein
and the financial institutions named herein.(15)
12.1 Statement re: Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
21.1 Subsidiaries and Restricted Affiliates of the Company.
21.2 Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--Arthur Andersen LLP
(United International Holdings, Inc.).
23.2 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--Arthur Andersen LLP
(United International Properties, Inc.).
23.3 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--Arthur Andersen LLP
(UIH Europe, Inc.).
23.4 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--Arthur Andersen & Co.
(United Pan-Europe Communications N.V.) (for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996).
23.5 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--Arthur Andersen & Co.
(United Pan-Europe Communications N.V., formerly known as United
and Philips Communications B.V.) (for the year ended December 31,
1995).
23.6 Consent of Independent Public Accountants--KPMG Accountants N.V.
(United Pan-Europe Communications N.V., formerly known as United
and Philips Communications B.V.) (for the year ended December 31,
1995).
23.7 Consent of Independent Auditors--Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (XYZ
Entertainment Pty Ltd.).
23.8 Consent of Independent Auditors--Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero,
Yamazaki, S.C. (Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.).
23.9 Consent of Independent Accountants--Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
(Monor Communications Group, Inc.).
23.10 Consent of Independent Accountants--Price Waterhouse
(Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A.).
23.11 Consent of Independent Auditors--Coopers & Lybrand Tahiti
(Telefenua S.A.).
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24.1 Power of Attorney.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
* Management compensation plan.
(1) Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 1 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-61376) filed with the
Commission on June 23, 1993.
(2) Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K for the year ended February 28,
1994 (File No. 0-21974).
(3) Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated December 21, 1995 (File No.
0-21974).
(4) Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K for the year ended February 28,
1995 (File No. 0-21974).
(5) Incorporated by reference from the November 30, 1995, Form 10-Q/A dated
January 26, 1996 (File No. 0-21974).
(6) Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated February 5, 1998 (File No.
0-21974).
(7) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-3 (File No. 333-00208) filed with the Commission on January 9, 1996.
(8) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 333-47245) filed with the Commission on March 3, 1998.
(9) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registation Statement on Form
S-1 (File No. 33-61376) filed with the Commission on April 21, 1993.
(10) Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 2 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-61376) filed with the
Commission on July 19, 1993.
(11) Incorporated by reference form Amendment No. 1 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-97974) filed with the
Commission on October 25, 1995.
(12) Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K for the year ended February 29,
1996 (File No. 0-21974).
(13) Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated December 11, 1997 (File No.
0-21974).
(14) Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated October 17, 1997 (File No.
0-21974).
(15) Incorporated by reference from Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-39707) of UIH A/P filed with the
Commission on December 5, 1997.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended February 28, 1998:
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December 11, 1998 Item 2 - Purchase of Philips Item 7 - Financial statements of United and Philips
Electronics NV's interest in UPC Communications B.V. and pro forma financial
information
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON SCHEDULE
To United International Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated financial statements of United International
Holdings, Inc. included in this Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon
dated May 25, 1998. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on
the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. The following
schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for
purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is
not part of the basic consolidated financial statements. This schedule has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic
consolidated financial statements as indicated in our report with respect
thereto and, in our opinion, based on our audit and the reports of other
auditors, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to
be set forth therein in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements
taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
PARENT ONLY
SCHEDULE I
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
(Stated in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
As of
February 28,
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................................... $236,511 $ 47,904
Restricted cash and short-term investments......................................... 835 1,600
Short-term investments............................................................. 21,406 51,720
Management fee receivables from related parties.................................... 1,242 260
Notes receivable................................................................... 381 --
Costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net................................ 13,223 10,647
Other current assets............................................................... 286 460
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Total current assets........................................................... 273,884 112,591
Note receivable including accrued interest from wholly-owned subsidiary............ 38,993 76,115
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies, accounted for under the
equity method.................................................................... 123,193 (65,103)
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $917 and $829,
respectively..................................................................... 2,599 1,127
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $139.................. 19,356 --
Other non-current assets........................................................... 2,610 4,373
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Total assets................................................................... $460,635 $129,103
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable................................................................... $ 663 $ 1,633
Accrued liabilities................................................................ 1,416 2,260
Accrued funding obligations........................................................ -- 2,039
Due to affiliate................................................................... -- 76,782
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Total current liabilities...................................................... 2,079 82,714
Senior secured discount notes...................................................... 818,272 --
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Total liabilities.............................................................. 820,351 82,714
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized, 170,513 and
170,513 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A issued and
outstanding, respectively, stated at liquidation value............................. 32,564 31,293
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Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 26,381,093
and 26,097,263 shares issued and outstanding, respectively....................... 264 261
Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 12,863,323
and 12,971,775 shares issued and outstanding, respectively....................... 128 129
Additional paid-in capital......................................................... 352,253 340,753
Deferred compensation.............................................................. (42) (624)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in marketable equity securities.............. 351 (6,069)
Cumulative translation adjustments................................................. (66,075) (15,801)
Accumulated deficit................................................................ (646,085) (303,553)
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,169,151 shares of Class A Common Stock.................. (33,074) --
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Total stockholders' (deficit) equity........................................... (392,280) 15,096
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Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity........................... $460,635 $129,103
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
PARENT ONLY
SCHEDULE I
Condensed Information as to the Operations of Registrant
(Stated in thousands)
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For the Years Ended
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February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
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Management fee income from related parties............................. $ 452 $ 801 $ 373
Corporate general and administrative expense........................... (983) (1,069) (1,246)
Depreciation and amortization.......................................... (366) (395) (287)
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Net operating loss.............................................. (897) (663) (1,160)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net.......................... (347,203) (150,873) (90,232)
Interest income........................................................ 5,006 6,652 7,109
Interest expense....................................................... (6,228) (27) (4,027)
Interest income, related parties, net.................................. 7,443 5,227 834
Provision for loss on investment related costs......................... (451) (35) (4,684)
Other (expense) income, net............................................ (202) 894 849
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Net loss........................................................ $(342,532) $(138,825) $(91,311)
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
PARENT ONLY
SCHEDULE I
Condensed Information as to the Cash Flows of the Registrant
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
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February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss................................................................... $(342,532) $(138,825) $ (91,311)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net........................... 347,203 150,873 90,232
Depreciation and amortization........................................... 366 395 287
Amortization of deferred compensation................................... 582 909 678
Accretion of interest on senior secured notes and amortization
of deferred financing costs........................................... 6,212 -- 3,982
Issuance of common stock in connection with Company's 401(k) plan....... 334 309 260
Compensation expense recognized related to stock options................ 351 -- 1,575
Provision for loss on investment related costs.......................... 451 35 4,684
(Increase) decrease in other assets..................................... (157) 2,238 (5,962)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities......... (3,849) 288 (140)
--------- --------- ----------
Net cash flows from operating activities................................... 8,961 16,222 4,285
--------- --------- ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments......................................... (77,668) (160,290) (122,424)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments............................... 107,982 144,262 186,117
Restricted cash and short-term investments released........................ 765 2,653 75,000
Payoff of debt recorded at subsidiary level by parent - recorded
as deemed capital contribution to subsidiary............................. (531,800) -- --
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies and other investments.. (192,565) (18,041) (103,637)
Increase in note receivable from affiliate................................. -- (37,500) --
Repayment on note receivable from affiliate................................ 37,500 -- --
Distribution received from affiliated company.............................. 123,230 -- --
(Increase) decrease in costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net. (2,676) 5,560 (782)
Acquisition, transaction and development costs incurred.................... -- (352) (2,281)
Purchase of property and equipment......................................... (1,841) (127) (42)
--------- --------- ----------
Net cash flows from investing activities................................... (537,073) (63,835) 31,951
--------- --------- ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offerings, net
of financing costs....................................................... -- -- 61,935
Issuance of common stock in connection with Company's stock option plan.... 796 349 522
Proceeds from offerings of senior secured notes............................ 812,200 -- 125,000
Deferred financing costs................................................... (19,495) -- --
Cash paid for warrants..................................................... -- (2,156) --
Repayment of other debt.................................................... -- -- (1,000)
Payments made on payable to affiliate, net................................. (76,782) 7,729 (160,748)
--------- --------- ----------
Net cash flows from financing activities................................... 716,719 5,922 25,709
--------- --------- ----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........................... 188,607 (41,691) 61,945
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............................. 47,904 89,595 27,650
--------- --------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period................................... $ 236,511 $ 47,904 $ 89,595
========= ========= ==========
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Gain on issuance of shares by subsidiaries.............................. $ 7,614 $ -- $ --
========= ========= ==========
Non-cash issuance of warrants to purchase subsidiary stock.............. $ 3,678 $ -- $ --
========= ========= ==========
Conversion of note receivable to equity investment...................... $ 1,909 $ -- $ --
========= ========= ==========
Change in unrealized loss on investment................................. $ (1,593) $ (4,880) $ (2,755)
========= ========= ==========
Non-cash stock issuance for purchase of 50% interest in Saturn.......... $ -- $ 7,800 $ --
========= ========= ==========
Non-cash contribution of preferred stock utilized in additional
40% interest in Austar................................................ $ -- $ -- $ 29,840
========= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To United International Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United
International Properties, Inc. (a Colorado corporation) and subsidiaries as of
February 28, 1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, parent's deficit and cash flows for the years ended February 28,
1998, February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. With respect to
the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997, we did not audit the financial
statements of Tele Cable de Morelos S.A. de C.V. ("Megapo") as of and for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, an investment which is reflected in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements using the equity method of
accounting. With respect to the year ended February 29, 1996, we did not audit
the financial statements of XYZ Entertainment Pty Ltd ("XYZ"), Megapo, Monor
Communications Group, Inc. ("Monor"), Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. ("Net
Sao Paulo") or Telefenua S.A. ("Telefenua") as of and for the year ended
December 31, 1995, investments which are reflected in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting (with
respect to XYZ, Megapo, Monor and Net Sao Paulo) or consolidated (with respect
to Telefenua). United International Properties, Inc.'s consolidated statement of
operations for the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 reflect equity in
income (losses) related to Megapo of $(586,000) and $(678,000), respectively,
and for the year ended February 29, 1996 reflects equity in income (losses)
related to XYZ, Megapo, Monor and Net Sao Paulo of $(11,638,000), $841,000,
$(4,448,000) and $(4,837,000), respectively. United International Properties,
Inc.'s consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 29, 1996
reflects revenues, expenses and a net loss related to Telefenua of $1,882,000,
$5,438,000 and $3,556,000, respectively. Those financial statements were audited
by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us and our opinion,
insofar as it relates to the amounts included for those entities in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for such
entities is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits and the reports of other auditors provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of United International Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries
as of February 28, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for the years ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and February
29, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
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XYZ ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of XYZ
Entertainment Pty Ltd as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficiency and cash flows
for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the period from October 17, 1994 (date
of inception) to December 31, 1994, which are expressed in Australian dollars.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in Australia which do not differ in any material respect from auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
XYZ Entertainment Pty Ltd as of December 31,1995 and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the
period from October 17, 1994 (date of inception) to December 31, 1994, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in Australia.
Generally accepted accounting principles in Australia vary in certain
significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States. Application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States would have affected amounts reported as stockholders' deficiency and net
loss as at and for the year ended December 31, 1995 and from the period from
October 17, 1994 (date of inception) to December 31, 1994 to the extent
summarized in Note 12 to the financial statements.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Chartered Accountants
Sydney, Australia
March 15, 1996
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.
Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.
Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V.
Telecable de Chilpancingo, S.A. de C.V.
Mega Com-M Servicios, S.A. de C.V.
Grupo Telecable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.
Cuernamu, S.A. de C.V.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A.
de C.V. and related companies, (all of which are subsidiaries of Megapo
Comunicaciones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.) as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and
the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and
changes in financial position for the years then ended, all expressed in Mexican
pesos. The combined financial statements include the accounts of Tele Cable de
Morelos, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., Vision por Cable de
Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable de Chilpancingo, S.A. de C.V., Mega Com-M
Servicios, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Telecable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. and Cuernamu,
S.A. de C.V. The financial statements of these companies are under the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in Mexico, which are substantially the same as those followed in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement and that they are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in Mexico. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
As mentioned in Note 2 to the financial statements, as of January 1, 1997, the
Company applied the provisions of the Fifth Document of Amendments to Bulletin
B-10 (Modified) issued by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants. As a
result, the Company changed the method from specific cost applied up to December
31, 1996, to restate the value of property and equipment and its depreciation to
that of adjustments due to changes in general price levels. The effect of this
change was not measured.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V. and
related companies as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of their
operations, changes in their stockholders' equity and changes in their financial
position for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Mexico.
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, S.C.
Raymundo Diaz Gonzalez
Acapulco, Mexico
March 6, 1998
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.
Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.
Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V.
Telecable de Chilpancingo, S.A. de C.V.
Mega-Com-M Servicios, S.A. de C.V.
Cuernamu, S.A. de C.V.
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Tele Cable de
Morelos, S.A. de C.V. and related companies (all of which are subsidiaries of
Megapo Comunicaciones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.) as of December 31, 1995 and 1996,
and the related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity and
changes in financial position for the years then ended, all expressed in
thousands of Mexican pesos. The combined financial statements include the
accounts of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable Mexicano, S.A. de
C.V., Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V., Tele Cable de Chilpancingo, S.A.
de C.V., Mega-Com-M Servicios, S.A. de C.V. and Cuernamu, S.A. de C.V. These
companies are under common ownership and common management. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in Mexico, which are substantially the same as those followed in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement and that they are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in Mexico. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the combined financial position of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V.
and related companies as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and the combined results
of their operations, changes in their stockholders' equity and changes in their
financial position for the years then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in Mexico.
Accounting principles generally accepted in Mexico vary in certain significant
respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The
application of the latter would have affected determination of combined net
income (loss) for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1996
and determination of combined stockholders' equity and combined total assets at
December 31, 1995 and 1996, to the extent summarized in Note 13.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been translated into English
for the convenience of readers in the United States of America.
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, S.C.
Raymundo Diaz Gonzalez
Acapulco, Mexico
March 31, 1997
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Monor Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Monor
Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the related consolidated statements of loss, shareholders' equity, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Monor
Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Lincoln, Nebraska
March 15, 1996
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
March 8, 1996
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A.
1. We have audited the balance sheet of Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. as
of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the related statements of income, of
movement in stockholders' equity and of cash flows for the years then
ended, expressed in U.S. dollars. Such audits were made in conjunction with
our audits of the financial statements expressed in local currency on which
we issued an unqualified opinion dated January 30, 1995. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audit.
2. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. As stated in Note 2, United International Holdings, Inc. has prescribed
that accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America be applied in the preparation of the financial statements of
Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. to be included in United International
Holding's consolidated financial statements. Brazil has a highly
inflationary economy. Accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America require that financial statements of a company
denominated in the currency of a country with a highly inflationary economy
be remeasured in a more stable currency unit for purposes of consolidation.
Accordingly, the accounts of Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A., which are
maintained in reais, were remeasured and adjusted into U.S. dollars for the
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America on the bases stated in
Note 2.
4. In our opinion, the financial statements expressed in U.S. dollars audited
by us are presented fairly, in all material respects, on the bases stated
in Note 2 and discussed in the preceding paragraph.
5. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from operations and
has an excess of current liabilities over current assets, and its ability
to continue as a going concern is dependent on further capital from the
stockholders and/or continued guarantees. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
Price Waterhouse
Auditores-Independentes
CRC-SP- 160
Carlos Roberto Asciutti
Partner
Contador CRC-SP-145.670
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the shareholders of TELEFENUA SA:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of TELEFENUA SA as of December
31, 1993, 1994 and 1995 and the related statement of income and changes in
financial position for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in France, which do not differ substantially from generally accepted
auditing standards in the United States. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of TELEFENUA SA as of December 31,
1993, 1994 and 1995 and the results of its operations and changes in its
financial position for the year then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The accounting practices of the Company used in preparing the accompanying
financial statements conform with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America, but do not fully conform with accounting
principles generally accepted in France. As a consequence those financial
statements differ from statutory financial statements that will be submitted to
the approval of the Company's shareholders in conformity with local corporate
laws.
A description of the significant differences between such principles and those
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and the effect of
those differences on net income, total assets and shareholders' equity are set
forth in Note 2.a of the notes to the financial statements.
COOPERS & LYBRAND
Jean-Pierre GOSSE
Papeete, February 16, 1996
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
As of
February 28,
---------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .................................................................. $ 22,764 $ 20,880
Restricted cash and short-term investments ................................................. 9,115 --
Short-term investments ..................................................................... 12,325 18,640
Subscriber receivables, net ................................................................ 2,648 2,939
Management fee receivables from related parties ............................................ 1,495 --
Notes receivable ........................................................................... 2,194 9,194
Costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net ........................................ 211 --
Receivable from parent ..................................................................... -- 76,782
Other current assets, net, including related party receivables of $2,113 and $1,958,
respectively ............................................................................. 7,012 9,892
-------- --------
Total current assets ..................................................................... 57,764 138,327
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies accounted for under the equity method,
net......................................................................................... 149,218 153,934
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $80,103 and $28,554,
respectively ............................................................................... 198,684 218,210
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,121 and $7,198,
respectively ............................................................................... 50,029 132,636
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,386 and $4,501, respectively .. 13,734 27,881
Other non-current assets, net ................................................................. 5,000 9,932
-------- --------
Total assets ............................................................................. $474,429 $680,920
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND PARENT'S DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, including $1,810 and $1,905 of related party payables, respectively ...... $ 8,753 $ 21,255
Construction payables ...................................................................... 6,008 38,407
Accrued liabilities ........................................................................ 27,812 9,689
Purchase money notes payable to sellers, current ........................................... -- 5,722
Current portion of long-term debt .......................................................... 36,682 5,177
Other current liabilities .................................................................. 743 2,144
-------- --------
Total current liabilities ................................................................ 79,998 82,394
Purchase money notes payable to sellers ....................................................... -- 12,966
Notes payable to parent ....................................................................... 38,993 76,115
Senior secured notes and other debt ........................................................... 387,460 662,217
Other long-term liabilities, including due to parent of $3,238 and $3,858, respectively ....... 4,665 14,877
-------- --------
Total liabilities ........................................................................ 511,116 848,569
-------- --------
Minority interest in subsidiaries ............................................................. 11,830 307
-------- --------
Parent's deficit:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 100 and 100 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively, (pledged as collateral under parent's senior secured notes) ... -- --
Additional paid-in capital ................................................................. 509,959 65,488
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments ...................................................... 351 (6,069)
Cumulative translation adjustments ......................................................... (43,837) (5,436)
Accumulated deficit ........................................................................ (514,990) (221,939)
-------- --------
Total parent's deficit ................................................................... (48,517) (167,956)
-------- --------
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 10 and 11)
Total liabilities and parent's deficit ................................................... $474,429 $680,920
======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue ................................................... $ 88,102 $ 30,244 $ 1,883
Management fee income from related parties .................................. 542 527 --
--------- --------- --------
Total revenue ........................................................ 88,644 30,771 1,883
System operating expense .................................................... (62,886) (26,799) (3,230)
System selling, general and administrative .................................. (59,385) (33,655) (2,482)
Corporate general and administrative expense ................................ (20,250) (16,258) (15,913)
Depreciation and amortization ............................................... (85,204) (38,566) (1,117)
--------- --------- --------
Net operating loss ................................................... (139,081) (84,507) (20,859)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net ............................... (26,771) (23,273) (30,056)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies ......................... 90,020 65,249 16,013
Interest income, including related party income of $71, $0 and $0,
respectively ............................................................. 2,568 6,480 934
Interest expense, including related party expense of $7,063, $5,029 and $459,
respectively ............................................................. (123,078) (84,661) (32,456)
Provision for loss on marketable equity securities and investment
related costs ............................................................ (14,342) (5,824) (1,370)
Other (expense) income, net ................................................. (4,961) (833) 367
--------- --------- --------
Net loss before minority interest .................................... (215,645) (127,369) (67,427)
Minority interest in subsidiaries ........................................... 1,685 4,358 421
--------- --------- --------
Net loss before extraordinary charge ................................. (213,960) (123,011) (67,006)
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt ........................... (79,091) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net loss ............................................................. $(293,051) $(123,011) $(67,006)
========= ========= ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARENT'S DEFICIT
(Stated in thousands, except share amounts)
Common Stock Additional Unrealized Cumulative
--------------- Paid-In Gain (Loss) on Translation Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Investment Adjustments Deficit Total
------ ------ ---------- -------------- ----------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, February 28, 1995 ........ 100 $-- $ 30,481 $ 1,566 $ 410 $ (31,922) $ 535
Capital contribution from parent ... -- -- 31,188 -- -- -- 31,188
Unrealized loss on investment ...... -- -- -- (2,755) -- -- (2,755)
Change in cumulative translation
adjustments ...................... -- -- -- -- (4,705) -- (4,705)
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- (67,006) (67,006)
--- --- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Balances, February 29, 1996 ........ 100 -- 61,669 (1,189) (4,295) (98,928) (42,743)
Gain on sale of stock by
subsidiary ....................... -- -- 5,898 -- -- -- 5,898
Capital distribution to parent ..... -- -- (2,079) -- -- -- (2,079)
Unrealized loss on investment ...... -- -- -- (4,880) -- -- (4,880)
Change in cumulative translation
adjustments ...................... -- -- -- -- (1,141) -- (1,141)
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- (123,011) (123,011)
--- --- -------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Balances, February 28, 1997 ........ 100 -- 65,488 (6,069) (5,436) (221,939) (167,956)
Issuance of warrants to purchase
common stock of subsidiary ....... -- -- 3,678 -- -- -- 3,678
Gain on sale of stock by
subsidiary ....................... -- -- 7,614 -- -- -- 7,614
Payoff of debt recorded at
subsidiary level by parent -
recorded as deemed capital
contribution ..................... -- -- 531,800 -- -- -- 531,800
Capital distribution to parent,
net .............................. -- -- (98,621) -- -- -- (98,621)
Change in unrealized gain (loss)
on investments, net .............. -- -- -- (1,593) -- -- (1,593)
Provision for loss on marketable
equity securities ................ -- -- -- 8,013 -- -- 8,013
Change in cumulative translation
adjustments ...................... -- -- -- -- (38,401) -- (38,401)
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- (293,051) (293,051)
--- --- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Balances, February 28, 1998 ........ 100 $-- $509,959 $ 351 $(43,837) $(514,990) $ (48,517)
=== === ======== ======== ======== ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
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February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss ........................................................................... $(293,051) $(123,011) $(67,006)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt ............................... 79,091 -- --
Equity in losses of affiliated companies ........................................ 27,860 23,273 30,056
Expenses paid by parent on behalf of the Company ................................ 15,910 9,091 14,121
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies ............................. (90,020) (65,249) (16,013)
Minority interest share of losses ............................................... (1,685) (4,358) (421)
Depreciation and amortization ................................................... 85,204 38,566 1,117
Accretion of interest on senior notes and amortization of deferred
financing costs ............................................................... 104,311 73,695 31,175
Provision for loss on marketable equity securities and investment
related costs ................................................................. 14,342 5,824 1,370
Increase in subscriber receivables .............................................. (2,513) (991) --
Increase in management fee receivables from related parties ..................... (1,615) -- --
Decrease (increase) in other assets ............................................. 7,471 (8,263) (2,085)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other ..................... 9,905 25,595 5,150
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Net cash flows from operating activities ........................................... (44,790) (25,828) (2,536)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments ................................................. (16,988) (199,242) --
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments ....................................... 23,303 180,602 --
Restricted cash and short-term investments (deposited) released .................... (9,115) 9,820 (3,220)
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies and other investments .......... (64,540) (100,247) (122,207)
Proceeds from sale of investments in affiliated companies .......................... 211,125 43,098 12,823
Distribution received from affiliated company ...................................... 1,248 -- --
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................... (106,776) (204,187) (7,658)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment ................................ 5,332 -- --
(Decrease) increase in construction payables ....................................... (29,621) 38,331 --
Increase in notes receivable ....................................................... -- (5,557) (7,000)
Repayments on notes receivable ..................................................... 11,827 45,264 --
Reimbursement of advance to affiliate .............................................. -- (698) 264
Acquisition, transaction and development costs incurred ............................ (3,322) (6,802) (4,621)
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Net cash flows from investing activities ........................................... 22,473 (199,618) (131,619)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from offerings of senior discount notes ................................... 29,925 225,115 --
Deferred financing costs ........................................................... (11,373) (10,670) (13,753)
Capital distribution to parent ..................................................... (123,230) (11,170) --
Payments received on receivable from parent, net ................................... 76,782 -- 160,748
(Payment on) proceeds from note payable to parent .................................. (37,500) 39,428 --
Payment of sellers note ............................................................ (46,351) (11,856) --
Cash contribution from minority interest partners .................................. 22,042 -- --
Borrowing of other debt ............................................................ 233,210 7,263 9,820
Payments on capital leases and other debt .......................................... (119,114) (15,463) --
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Net cash flows from financing activities ........................................... 24,391 222,647 156,815
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Effect of exchange rates on cash ................................................... (190) 1,056 (140)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents .............................................. 1,884 (1,743) 22,520
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ..................................... 20,880 22,623 103
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ........................................... $ 22,764 $ 20,880 $ 22,623
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
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February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
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Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Payoff of debt recorded at subsidiary level by parent -
recorded as deemed capital contribution to subsidiary................... $531,800 $ -- $ --
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Purchase money notes payable to sellers................................... $ 52,061 $ 33,401 $ --
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Note received upon sale of investment in affiliated company............... $ -- $ 35,000 $ --
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Gain on issuance of shares by subsidiaries................................ $ 7,614 $ -- $ --
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Note received upon sale of assets......................................... $ 6,500 $ -- $ --
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Non-cash issuance of warrants by subsidiary to purchase subsidiary stock.. $ 3,678 $ -- $ --
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Conversion of notes receivable to equity investment....................... $ 6,908 $ -- $ --
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Change in unrealized loss on investment.................................. $ (1,593) $ (4,880) $(2,755)
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Non-cash stock issuance for purchase of 50% interest in Saturn............ $ -- $ 7,800 $ --
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Assets acquired with capital leases....................................... $ -- $ 3,632 $ --
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Issuance of preferred stock utilized in purchase of additional 40%
interest in Austar...................................................... $ -- $ -- $29,840
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest.................................................... $ 7,497 $ 870 $ 1,018
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Cash received for interest................................................ $ 2,376 $ 4,936 $ 9,278
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Sale of Argentine systems:
Working capital, net of cash relinquished of $2,133.......................... $ (3,319) $ -- $ --
Investments in affiliated companies.......................................... 83,535 -- --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets..................... 4,560 -- --
Goodwill and other intangible assets......................................... 60,727 -- --
Purchase money notes (assumed by the buyers)................................. (24,398) -- --
Gain on sale................................................................. 90,020 -- --
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Cash received from sale...................................................... $211,125 $ -- $ --
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Acquisition of Bahia Blanca system:
Working capital, including cash acquired of $97.............................. $ -- $ 14,752 $ --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets..................... -- (4,051) --
Goodwill and other intangible assets......................................... -- (63,464) --
Purchase money notes and other debt.......................................... -- 26,381 --
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Total cash paid.............................................................. $ -- $(26,382) $ --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1998 AND 1997
(Monetary amounts stated in thousands)
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
United International Properties, Inc. ("UIPI" or the "Company"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of United International Holdings, Inc. ("UIH") was
formed on September 21, 1994 in connection with the transaction contemplated by
UIH's offering of 14% senior secured discount notes (the "Senior Notes").
Under UIH's offering of the Senior Notes, UIH contributed to UIPI, UIH's
interests in certain operating properties and early stage projects in Latin
America and Asia/Pacific. UIPI will hold all of UIH's future investments and
development projects in Latin America and Asia/Pacific. The accompanying
financial statements have been prepared on a basis of reorganization accounting
as though UIPI had performed all foreign development activities and made all
acquisitions of the foreign multi-channel television interests in Latin America,
Asia and the South Pacific since inception. UIPI reflected all of the transfers
from UIH as a capital contribution from parent in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.
In connection with the Senior Notes offering, UIH pledged UIPI's stock and
intercompany receivables from UIPI as collateral to noteholders under the Senior
Notes indenture. Accordingly, UIH "pushed down" the Senior Notes indebtedness to
UIPI for purposes of its standalone financial statements. Initially, UIPI
recorded the push down of the Senior Notes as a receivable from UIH, as a
significant portion of the cash proceeds from the offerings of Senior Notes was
initially retained at the parent company level. Subsequent cash contributions to
UIPI by UIH, whether contributed for additional equity investments or for the
funding of normal operations, are accounted for as a reduction of the
intercompany receivable balance. The receivable from parent totaled $0 and
$76,782 as of February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The following chart presents a summary of the Company's significant
investments in multi-channel television and telephony operations as of February
28, 1998.
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* *
* UIH *
* *
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100% *
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* *
* United International Properties, Inc. ("UIPI") *
* *
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*
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98% * * 100% *
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*UIH Asia/Pacific Communications, Inc.* * UIH Latin America, Inc.* * Other UIPI *
* ("UAP")* * * ("UIH LA") * * *
*************************************** ************************** *Hungary: *
* * * Monor Communications *
100% * * * Group, Inc. *
*************************************** ************************** * ("Monor") 48.6%*
* UIH Australia/Pacific, Inc. * *Brazil: * *Ireland: *
* ("UIH A/P") * * TV Cabo e Communicacoes* * Tara Television *
*************************************** * de Jundiai, S.A. * * Limited ("Tara") 75.0%*
* * ("Jundiai") 46.3%* *Spain/Portugal: *
* * TV Show Brasil, * * Ibercom, Inc. *
*************************************** * S.A. ("TVSB")(3) 45.0%* * ("IPS") 33.5%*
*Australia: * *Chile: * ***************************
* CTV Pty Limited ("CTV") and * * VTR Hipercable S.A. *
* STV Pty Limited ("STV") * * ("VTRH") 34.0%*
* (collectively, "Austar")(1) 100.0%* *Mexico: *
* Austar Satellite Pty Limited * * Tele Cable de Morelos, *
* ("Austar Satellite") 100.0%* * S.A. de C.V. *
* United Wireless Pty Limited * * ("Megapo") 49.0%*
* ("United Wireless") 100.0%* *Peru: * ***************************
* XYZ Entertainment Pty Limited * * TV Cable, S.R. Ltda * * * Other UAP *
* ("XYZ Entertainment") 25.0%* * ("Tacna") 100.0%* * *
*Tahiti: * * Cable Star S.A. * *China: *
* Telefenua S.A. * * ("Cable Star") 99.2%* * Hunan International TV *
* ("Telefenua")(2) 90.0%* *Latin American * * Communications Company *
*New Zealand: * *Programming: * * Limited ("HITV") 49.0%*
* Saturn Communications Limited * * United Family * *Philippines: *
* ("Saturn") 65.0%* * Communications LLC * * Sun Cable Systems *
* * * ("UFC") 50.0%* * ("Sun Cable")(4) 40.0%*
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(1) UIH A/P holds an effective 100% economic interest in Austar through a
combination of ordinary and convertible debentures.
(2) UIH A/P owns an effective 90% economic interest in Telefenua. UIH A/P's
economic interest will decrease to 75% and 64% once UIH A/P has received a
20% and 40% internal rate of return on its investment in Tahiti,
respectively.
(3) In January 1998, UIH LA increased its ownership interest in TVSB to 45%,
and on April 15, 1998 exercised its option to purchase the remaining 55%
interest in TVSB for approximately $12,000, subject to receipt of required
regulatory approvals.
(4) UAP currently holds a convertible loan, which upon full conversion would
provide UAP with a 40% equity ownership interest in the Philippines
operating company. In April 1998, Sun Cable and SkyCable ("Sky") formed a
joint venture, which has become the second largest multiple system operator
in the Philippines and the largest MSO outside Manila. The Company holds an
effective 19.6% interest in this joint venture, which is owned 49% by Sun
Cable and 51% by Sky.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and all subsidiaries where it exercises majority control and owns a
majority economic interest, except when the Company has temporary majority
control. The Company began consolidating United Wireless effective September 1,
1995. Due to the Company's acquisition of the majority economic interest in
Austar in late December 1995, the Company began consolidating Austar's balance
sheet effective December 31, 1995 and its operations effective January 1, 1996.
The Company recognized equity losses from its investment in Austar through
December 31, 1995. For the first six months of the year ended February 28, 1997,
the Company accounted for Saturn under the equity method. The Company began
consolidating the operations of Saturn effective July 1, 1996. In September
1996, UIH LA contributed its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Chile in exchange for
a 34% interest in VTRH. Prior to the formation of the joint venture, the Company
accounted for these Chilean investments under the equity method. For the first
nine months of the year ended February 28, 1998, the Company accounted for its
investments in Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe, Argentina under the equity method,
due to an expected joint venture in Argentina. This joint venture was abandoned
due to the sale of these interests in October 1997. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All affiliated
companies have calendar year-ends, compared to the Company which has fiscal
year-ends of February 28, 1998 ("Fiscal 1998"), February 28, 1997 ("Fiscal
1997") and February 29, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996"). The Company records its share of
equity in income (losses) of affiliated companies or consolidates the affiliated
companies based on the affiliated companies' calendar year-end results.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original
maturities of less than three months. Short-term investments include commercial
paper, corporate bonds and government securities which have maturities greater
than three months. Short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale,
and are reported at fair market value.
RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash held as collateral for letters of credit and other loans is classified
based on the expected expiration of such facilities. Cash held in escrow and
restricted to a specific use is classified based on the expected timing of such
disbursement.
COSTS TO BE REIMBURSED BY AFFILIATED COMPANIES
The Company incurs costs on behalf of affiliated companies, such as
expatriate salaries and benefits, travel and professional services. These costs
are reimbursed by the affiliated companies.
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
For those investments in companies in which the Company's ownership interest is
20% to 50%, its investments are held through a combination of voting common
stock, preferred stock, debentures or convertible debt and the Company exerts
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significant influence through board representation and management authority, or
in which majority control is deemed to be temporary, the equity method of
accounting is used. Under this method, the investment, originally recorded at
cost, is adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of net earnings
or losses of the affiliates, limited to the extent of the Company's investment
in and advances to the affiliates, including any debt guarantees or other
contractual funding commitments. The Company's proportionate share of net
earnings or losses of affiliates includes the amortization of the excess of its
cost over its percentage interest in each affiliate's net tangible assets.
MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES, INCLUDING OTHER INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED
COMPANIES
The cost method of accounting is used for the Company's other investments
in affiliated companies in which the Company's ownership interest is less than
20% and where the Company does not exert significant influence, except for those
investments in marketable equity securities. The Company classifies its
investments in marketable equity securities in which its interest is less than
20% and where the Company does not exert significant influence as
available-for-sale and reports such investments at fair market value. Unrealized
gains and losses are charged or credited to equity, and realized gains and
losses and other than temporary declines in market value are included in
operations.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Additions, replacements
and major improvements are capitalized, and costs for normal repair and
maintenance of property, plant and equipment are charged to expense as incurred.
All subscriber equipment and capitalized installation labor are depreciated
using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three years. Upon
disconnection of a subscriber, the remaining book value of the subscriber
equipment, excluding converters which are recovered upon disconnection, and the
capitalized labor are written off and accounted for as additional depreciation
expense. Multi-channel multi-point distribution systems ("MMDS") distribution
facilities and cable distribution networks are depreciated using the straight-
line method over estimated useful lives of five to ten years. Office equipment,
furniture and fixtures, buildings and leasehold improvements are depreciated
using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to ten
years.
Assets acquired under capital leases are included in property, plant and
equipment. The initial amount of the leased asset and corresponding lease
liability are recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments.
Leased assets are amortized over the life of the relevant lease.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries over the net
tangible asset value at acquisition is amortized on a straight-line basis over
15 years. The acquisition of MMDS licenses has been recorded at cost, and
amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method over the term of
the license.
RECOVERABILITY OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company evaluates the carrying value of all tangible and intangible
assets whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of assets
may exceed their recoverable amounts. An impairment loss is recognized when the
estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to
result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset.
Measurement of an impairment loss is based on fair value of the asset if the
asset is expected to be held and used, which would be computed using discounted
cash flows. Measurement of an impairment loss for an asset held for sale would
be based on fair market value less estimated costs to sell.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Costs to obtain debt financing are capitalized and amortized over the life
of the debt facility using the effective interest method.
LICENSE FEES
The acquisition of MMDS licenses has been recorded at cost, and
amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method over the term of
the license. In Australia, the cost to acquire these licenses for a five-year
period is being amortized over the remaining license period. The licenses are
renewable every five years. In Tahiti, the license rights are amortized over a
10-year period.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Monthly service revenues are recognized as revenue in the period the
related services are provided to the subscribers. Installation fees are
recognized as revenue in the period in which the installation occurs, to the
extent installation fees are equal to or less than direct selling costs, with
the remainder deferred and amortized over the average subscriber period. To the
extent installation fees exceed direct selling costs, the excess would be
deferred and amortized over the average contract period.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments
and trade receivables. The Company places its temporary cash investments with
high credit quality financial institutions which invest primarily in U.S.
government instruments, commercial paper of prime quality, certificates of
deposit and bankers acceptances guaranteed by banks or savings and loan
associations which are members of the FDIC. Concentrations of credit risk with
respect to trade receivables are limited due to the Company's large number of
customers and their dispersion across many different countries worldwide.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method,
which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future income tax consequences of transactions which have been included
in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the
financial statement and income tax basis of assets, liabilities and loss
carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. Net deferred tax assets are then reduced by
a valuation allowance if management believes it more likely than not they will
not be realized.
STAFF ACCOUNTING BULLETIN NO. 51 ("SAB 51") ACCOUNTING POLICY
Gains realized as a result of stock sales by the Company's subsidiaries are
recorded in the statement of operations, except for any transactions which must
be credited directly to equity in accordance with the provisions of SAB 51.
FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE RISK
The functional currency for the Company's foreign operations is the
applicable local currency for each affiliate company, except for countries which
have experienced hyper-inflationary economies. For countries which have
hyper-inflationary economies, the financial statements are prepared in U.S.
dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional
currency is the local currency are translated at exchange rates in effect at
period-end, and the statements of operations are translated at the average
exchange rates during the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating
foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars that result in
unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments.
Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of
parent's (deficit) equity.
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the local currency are
recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent
changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses which are
reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end translations) or realized
upon settlement of the transactions.
Cash flows from the Company's operations in foreign countries are
translated based on their reporting currencies. As a result, amounts related to
assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows
will not agree to changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated
balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in
foreign currencies are reported as a separate line below cash flows from
financing activities.
Certain of the Company's foreign operating companies have notes payable and
notes receivable that are denominated in, and loans payable that are linked to,
a currency other than their own functional currency. In general, the Company and
the operating companies do not execute hedge transactions to reduce the
Company's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the
Company may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and
equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, which include foreign currency devaluations against
the dollar.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 130 requires that an enterprise (i)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (ii) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity
section of a statement of financial position. Other comprehensive income
includes cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"), which requires that a public
business enterprise report certain financial and descriptive information about
its reportable segments. The Company plans to adopt SFAS 131 for the year ended
February 28, 1999.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities"
("SOP 98-5"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1998. SOP 98-5 defines start-up and
organization costs, which must be expensed as incurred. In addition, all
deferred start-up and organization costs existing as of January 1, 1999 must be
written-off and accounted for as a cumulative effect of an accounting change.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current year's presentation.
3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
ARGENTINA
In October 1996, the Company acquired 100% of two cable systems and 80% of
a third system, serving the cities of Bahia Blanca and Punta Alta, for
approximately $52,520. Under terms of the agreements, the Company had the option
to acquire, or could have been required to purchase, the remaining 20% of the
third system between April 24, 1998 and October 31, 1998. The Company had
accrued $4,406 related to this option. The Company paid $26,382 in cash at the
date of acquisition, with the remaining $26,138 to be paid over the following 18
months. Details of the net assets acquired, which were denominated in Argentine
pesos and translated to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of
acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets................................................. $ (4,051)
Goodwill........................................................ (63,464)
Cash............................................................ (97)
Other........................................................... (5,958)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities........................ 20,807
Notes payable................................................... 243
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(52,520)
Less purchase money notes....................................... 26,138
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Total cash paid............................................. $(26,382)
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In April 1997, UIH LA acquired 100% of multi-channel television systems
in Comodoro and Trelew, Argentina for a total purchase price of $27,900, of
which $13,900 was paid at closing and the remaining $14,000 was due in 18
monthly installments beginning May 1997. Also in April 1997, UIH LA agreed to
acquire up to an 80% equity interest in the multi-channel television systems
located in Santa Fe, Parana and Galvez, Argentina for a total purchase price of
$59,000. In April 1997, UIH LA closed the acquisition of the first 31% equity
interest for a total purchase price of $23,000 and paid a $2,000 deposit to
acquire the additional 38% equity interest by July 15, 1997 and the additional
11% equity interest by the end of July 1997. The total purchase price was paid
50% at closing and the balance was to be paid in monthly installments through
June 2000.
In October 1997, the Company completed the sale of all of its cable
television assets in Argentina, including the regions of Bahia Blanca, Comodoro,
Trelew and Santa Fe (the "Argentina Transaction"). The sale price for Bahia
Blanca, Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe collectively was $268,200, of which
$25,300 consisted of remaining purchase money notes payable to sellers which
were assumed by the buyers from the Company's original acquisition of Bahia
Blanca in October 1996 and Comodoro, Trelew and Santa Fe in April 1997. From
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
this net sales price of $242,900, $29,600 was paid directly by the buyers to
other minority interest shareholders, resulting in net proceeds to the Company
of approximately $211,125. The payment was received in full in cash, except for
an amount placed in escrow, subject to finalization of post-closing adjustments.
The Company recognized a gain on the transaction of $90,020. Under the terms of
its lending arrangements with a group of banks, the Company repaid from the
proceeds of the sale all of its outstanding indebtedness under its bridge loan
facility totaling $110,000 plus accrued interest. The remainder of the proceeds
were distributed to UIH to fund a European acquisition.
TARA
In October 1997, Tara issued shares to third parties in exchange for
consideration totaling $2,476, thereby diluting the Company's interest in Tara
from 100% to 75%. A gain of $1,629 recognized on the transaction was credited to
additional paid-in capital in accordance with SAB 51.
NET SAO PAULO
During the year ended February 28, 1994, the Company acquired a 20%
interest in Cabodinamica TV Cabo Sao Paulo S.A. ("Net Sao Paulo"). During the
year ended February 28, 1995, through a series of transactions, the Company
increased its ownership to 34%. In August 1996, the Company sold its 34%
interest in Net Sao Paulo for $43,098 in cash and a $35,000 note receivable
which was collected during Fiscal 1997. The Company recognized a gain of $65,249
on the transaction.
STX, CABLEVISION AND VTRH
In June 1995, UIH LA completed an acquisition of 65% of Red de Television
y Servicios por Cable S.A. ("STX"), a Chilean company which owned and operated
eight cable television systems in Northern Chile. The purchase price was
$25,918. In June 1996, UIH LA acquired the remaining 35% of STX for $24,000. The
Company acquired an initial 50% interest in Cablevision S.A. ("Cablevision") in
January 1994 for $3,900. In January 1996, UIH LA increased its ownership in
Cablevision to 100% for approximately $22,100. UIH LA contributed its interests
in STX and Cablevision in exchange for a 34% interest in VTRH in September 1996.
Prior to the formation of VTRH, the Company accounted for its investments in
Cablevision and STX under the equity method.
UIH LA is currently involved in a revaluation of the properties
contributed to VTRH, which may result in a reallocation of interests. Management
believes its interest in VTRH will increase as a result of the revaluation
process. Pursuant to the terms of a loan agreement, VTRH is prohibited from
paying dividends or otherwise disposing of its shares.
AUSTAR
The Company acquired, through directly and indirectly held interests, an
effective 50% economic interest in the two companies that comprise Austar in
1994. In December 1995, the Company increased its effective economic interest in
Austar to 90%. The Company paid $15,240 in cash and issued 170,513 shares of its
convertible preferred stock having an initial liquidation value of $29,840 for
the additional 40% effective economic interest. Details of the net assets
acquired, which were denominated in Australian dollars and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of the acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets................................................. $18,267
Intangible assets............................................... 8,643
Receivables, prepaids and other................................. 2,704
Cash............................................................ 7,222
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities........................ (6,140)
Other debt...................................................... (890)
Minority shareholders' interest................................. (2,363)
Net investment prior to acquisition of 40%...................... (27,153)
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Net assets.................................................. 290
Goodwill........................................................ 44,790
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Total consideration......................................... $45,080
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In May 1996, the Company increased its economic interest in Austar to 94%
which was subsequently increased to 96%. In October 1996, the Company acquired
the remaining 4% economic interest in Austar for $7,920. The Company's ownership
interests are comprised of direct and indirect holdings of convertible
debentures and ordinary shares of CTV and STV. The Company began consolidating
Austar for balance sheet purposes effective December 31, 1995 and for income
statement purposes effective January 1, 1996. Prior to these dates, the Company
accounted for its investments in CTV and STV under the equity method.
The Company invested approximately $53,009, $161,375 and $50,848 into
Austar during Fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. As of February 28, 1998,
the Company's cumulative investment in Austar, including amounts paid to acquire
interests from other shareholders, totaled approximately $284,935.
SATURN
In July 1994, the Company acquired a 50% interest in Kiwi Communications
Limited, which subsequently changed its name to Saturn. Saturn is constructing a
wireline multi-channel television system in New Zealand, primarily in the
greater Wellington area. In July 1996, the Company acquired the remaining 50%
interest in Saturn in exchange for a 2.6% interest in UIH A/P which was valued
at approximately $7,800. The holder of this 2.6% interest in UIH A/P
subsequently exchanged it for a 2% interest in UAP. Details of the net assets
acquired, which were determined in New Zealand dollars and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of the acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets.................................................. $8,509
Receivables, prepaids and other.................................. 373
Cash............................................................. 708
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities......................... (1,430)
Net investment prior to acquisition of 50%....................... (9,133)
------
Net assets................................................... (973)
Goodwill......................................................... 8,773
------
Total consideration.......................................... $7,800
======
In July 1997, SaskTel Holdings (New Zealand), Inc. ("SaskTel") purchased a
35% equity interest in Saturn by investing approximately New Zealand $29,900
($19,566) directly into Saturn for its newly-issued shares, thereby reducing the
Company's equity interest in Saturn to 65%. A gain of $5,985 recognized on the
transaction was credited to additional paid-in capital in accordance with SAB
51. As of February 28, 1998, the Company's cumulative investment in Saturn
totaled approximately $42,161.
TELEFENUA
In January 1995, the Company acquired an initial 90% economic interest in
Telefenua in exchange for a cash contribution into Telefenua of $6,060, the
contribution of a note and accrued interest due to the Company of $817 and
equipment leased to Telefenua totaling $2,039. Details of the net assets
acquired, which were denominated in French Pacific francs and translated to U.S.
dollars using the exchange rate on the day of acquisition, were as follows:
Tangible assets................................................. $ 4,213
Intangible assets............................................... 1,835
Other........................................................... 107
Cash............................................................ 6,181
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities........................ (783)
Due to affiliate................................................ (2,110)
Minority shareholders' interest................................. (527)
------
Total consideration......................................... $8,916
======
The purchase price was allocated to the net assets acquired based on
relative fair market values. The Company's consolidated revenues, expenses and
net loss after intercompany eliminations related to Telefenua for the year ended
December 31, 1995 totaled $1,882, $5,438 and $3,556, respectively.
The Company's economic interest will decrease to 75% and 64% once the
Company has received a 20% and 40% internal rate of return on its investment in
Telefenua, respectively. Since March 1995, Telefenua has operated the only
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multi-channel subscription television system on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea
in French Polynesia. Through its majority ownership of UIH SFCC LP, a Colorado
limited partnership that holds 100% of the preferred stock of Societe Francaise
des Communications et du Cable S.A. ("SFCC"), which in turn is the parent
company of Telefenua, the Company has the right to appoint three of the six
board members. Furthermore, by agreement with the common shareholders, the
Company has the right to appoint a fourth director.
As of February 28, 1998, the Company's cumulative investment in Telefenua
totaled approximately $16,738. The Company is currently evaluating the potential
sale of its interest in Telefenua.
The territorial government of Tahiti (in French Polynesia) has legally
challenged the decree and authority of the Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel
("CSA") to award Telefenua the authorizations to operate an MMDS service in
French Polynesia. The French Polynesian's challenge to France's authority to
award Telefenua an MMDS license in Tahiti was upheld by the Conseil d'Etat, the
supreme administrative court of France. The territorial government of Tahiti has
brought an action in French court seeking cancellation of the MMDS licenses
awarded by the CSA to Telefenua, although no such cancellation has yet taken
place. There can be no assurance that if the existing authorization is nullified
a new authorization will be obtained. If Telefenua does not obtain a new
authorization, there is no assurance that Telefenua will receive any
restitution. In addition, any available restitution could be limited and could
take years to obtain.
XYZ ENTERTAINMENT
In October 1994, the Company and Century Communications Corporation
("Century") formed XYZ Entertainment, an Australian proprietary company
incorporated in New South Wales. In June 1995, the Company and Century formed
the 50/50 joint venture Century United Programming Ventures Pty Limited
("CUPV"), an Australian corporation, to hold their investments in XYZ
Entertainment. In September 1995, a 50% interest in XYZ Entertainment was sold
to a third party, thereby diluting the Company's indirect interest in XYZ
Entertainment to 25%. UIH A/P recognized a gain on the sale of $4,132.
TV-CABO RIO TELECOMUNICACOES, S.A.
In January 1996, the Company completed the sale of its 25% interest in a
company that held multi-channel television licenses for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
for approximately $13,500. The Company had invested a total of approximately
$1,619 in this company prior to the sale, resulting in a gain on sale of
approximately $11,881.
MEGAPO
In June 1995, the Company completed its acquisition of Megapo. The Company
advanced Megapo $12,000 as of February 28, 1995, which was converted to equity
at closing and paid an additional $19,600 (for a total purchase price of
$31,600) for a 49% interest in four operating subsidiaries and a 39.2% interest
in a fifth operating subsidiary of Megapo.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION, FISCAL 1998, FISCAL 1997 AND FISCAL 1996
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results
for the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 give effect to the Argentina
Transaction as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.
This pro forma condensed consolidated financial information and notes thereto do
not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually
have been if such transaction had in fact occurred on such dates. The pro forma
adjustments are based upon currently available information and upon certain
assumptions that management believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
February 28, 1998 February 28, 1997
-------------------------- --------------------------
Historical Pro Forma(1) Historical Pro Forma(2)
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue......................................... $ 88,644 $ 71,017 $ 30,771 $ 26,386
========= ========= ========= =========
Net operating loss.................................... $(139,081) $(138,908) $ (84,507) $ (83,086)
========= ========= ========= =========
Net loss before extraordinary charge.................. $(213,960) $(295,469) $(123,011) $(120,534)
========= ========= ========= =========
Net loss.............................................. $(293,051) $(374,560) $(123,011) $(120,534)
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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(1) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
for the Argentina systems and elimination of the gain recorded on the
Argentina Transaction.
(2) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
for Bahia Blanca.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results
for the years ended February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996 give effect to the
disposition of the 34% interest in Net Sao Paulo, as if it had occurred at the
beginning of the periods presented. This pro forma condensed consolidated
financial information and notes thereto do not purport to represent what the
Company's results of operations would actually have been if such transaction had
in fact occurred on such dates. The pro forma adjustments are based upon
currently available information and upon certain assumptions that management
believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended For the Year Ended
February 28, 1997 February 29, 1996
-------------------------- --------------------------
Historical Pro Forma(1) Historical Pro Forma(2)
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue......................................... $ 30,771 $ 30,771 $ 1,883 $ 1,883
========= ========= ======== ========
Net operating loss.................................... $ (84,507) $ (84,507) $(20,859) $(20,859)
========= ========= ======== ========
Net loss.............................................. $(123,011) $(186,471) $(67,006) $(61,169)
========= ========= ======== ========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
related to Net Sao Paulo and elimination of the gain recorded on sale.
(2) Represents elimination of historical statement of operations balances
related to Net Sao Paulo.
The following unaudited pro forma information for the year ended February
29, 1996 gives effect to the acquisition of the additional 40% economic interest
in Austar, the acquisition of the additional 50% economic interest in Saturn,
the acquisition of United Wireless, the disposition of the 25% interest in XYZ
Entertainment, the acquisition of the 65% interest in STX, and the acquisition
of the 49% interest in Megapo as if each had occurred on January 1, 1995. The
pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does not purport to
represent what the Company's results of operations would actually have been if
such transactions had in fact occurred on such date. The pro forma adjustments
are based upon currently available information and upon certain assumptions that
management believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
February 29, 1996
------------------------
Historical Pro Forma
---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Total revenue.......................................................................... $ 1,883 $ 1,783
======== ========
Net operating loss..................................................................... $(20,859) $(36,444)
======== ========
Net loss............................................................................... $(67,006) $(80,033)
======== ========
</TABLE>
4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998
--------------------------------------------------------------
Restricted
Cash and
Cash and Cash Short-Term Short-Term
Equivalents Investments Investments Total
------------- ----------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash............................... $22,764 $5,524 $ -- $28,288
Certificates of deposit............ -- -- 8,399 8,399
Commercial paper................... -- -- 3,926 3,926
Government securities.............. -- 3,591 -- 3,591
------- ------ ------- -------
$22,764 $9,115 $12,325 $44,204
======= ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1997
---------------------------------------------------------------
Restricted
Cash and
Cash and Cash Short-Term Short-Term
Equivalents Investments Investments Total
------------- ----------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash............................... $10,072 $ -- $ -- $10,072
Commercial paper................... 4,400 -- -- 4,400
Corporate bonds.................... -- -- 3,000 3,000
Government securities.............. 6,408 -- 15,640 22,048
------- ---- ------- -------
$20,880 $ -- $18,640 $39,520
======= ==== ======= =======
</TABLE>
Generally, the Company's short-term investments mature within twelve months
from the date of purchase except for certain short-term investments which are
repriced periodically to reduce interest rate risk.
5. INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation Valuation
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies Adjustments Allowance Total
-------------------- --------------------- ----------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
Monor........................ $ 27,182 $(13,161) $ (6,256) $ -- $ 7,765
IPS......................... 13,920 (7,261) (95) -- 6,564
Asia/Pacific
- ------------
XYZ Entertainment(1)......... 18,610 (18,720) 110 -- --
Sun Cable.................... 12,336 (1,023) (2,783) -- 8,530
HITV......................... 6,073 (236) 7 -- 5,844
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH......................... 92,754 (10,327) (4,262) -- 78,165
Megapo....................... 31,248 (1,313) (1,604) -- 28,331
UFC.......................... 12,099 (7,487) -- -- 4,612
TVSB......................... 7,132 (3,771) -- -- 3,361
Jundiai...................... 6,652 (788) -- -- 5,864
Other........................... 182 -- -- -- 182
- ----- -------- -------- -------- ---- --------
$228,188 $(64,087) $(14,883) $ -- $149,218
======== ======== ======== ==== ========
</TABLE>
(1) Includes an accrued funding obligation of $406 at December 31, 1997. The
Company does not have a contractual funding obligation to XYZ
Entertainment; however, the Company would face significant and punitive
dilution if it did not make the requested fundings.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1997
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation Valuation
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies Adjustments Allowance Total
-------------------- --------------------- ----------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
Monor........................ $ 27,182 $ (8,221) $(4,575) $ -- $ 14,386
IPS.......................... 11,187 (4,734) -- -- 6,453
Asia/Pacific
- ------------
XYZ Entertainment(1)......... 16,202 (16,312) 110 -- --
Sun Cable.................... 9,748 (366) 155 -- 9,537
HITV......................... 6,073 (16) -- -- 6,057
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH......................... 82,010 (2,122) (1,502) -- 78,386
Megapo....................... 32,491 (727) (1,420) -- 30,344
TVSB......................... 6,132 (2,860) -- -- 3,272
Jundiai...................... 4,984 (1,214) -- -- 3,770
UFC.......................... 1,739 (10) -- -- 1,729
Other........................... 3,119 (1,051) -- (2,068) --
- ----- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------
$200,867 $(37,633) $(7,232) $(2,068) $153,934
======== ======== ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
(1) Includes an accrued funding obligation of $1,270 at December 31, 1996. The
Company does not have a contractual funding obligation to XYZ
Entertainment; however, the Company would face significant and punitive
dilution if it did not make the requested fundings.
As of February 28, 1998 and 1997, the Company had the following differences
related to the excess of cost over the net tangible assets acquired included in
the above table. Such differences are being amortized over 15 years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998 As of February 28, 1997
---------------------------- ------------------------------
Basis Accumulated Basis Accumulated
Difference Amortization Difference Amortization
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Europe
- ------
Monor....................................... $ 3,838 $(1,125) $ 3,959 $ (837)
IPS......................................... 651 (53) 115 (10)
Latin America
- -------------
VTRH........................................ 11,368 (1,211) 17,505 (363)
Megapo...................................... 21,528 (4,307) 23,661 (2,583)
TVSB........................................ 2,361 (895) 2,953 (680)
Jundiai..................................... 540 (172) 393 (87)
UFC......................................... 439 (63) 439 (10)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total.................................. $40,725 $(7,826) $49,025 $(4,570)
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Condensed financial information for the Company's significant equity
investees is presented below.
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VTRH
Condensed financial information for VTRH stated in U.S. dollars is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31,
--------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash.......................................................................... $ 11,788 $ 3,450
Goodwill, net................................................................. 123,278 132,834
Property, plant and equipment, net............................................ 173,264 160,184
Other assets.................................................................. 78,276 29,439
-------- --------
Total assets.............................................................. $386,606 $325,907
======== ========
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...................................... $ 24,642 $ 25,924
Bank debt..................................................................... 165,160 100,371
Related party debt............................................................ 404 25,204
Shareholders' equity.......................................................... 196,400 174,408
-------- --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity................................ $386,606 $325,907
======== ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
December 31,
--------------------------
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue....................................................................... $114,318 $ 70,717
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense........................ (92,970) (61,084)
Depreciation and amortization................................................. (22,707) (14,192)
-------- --------
Net operating loss........................................................ (1,359) (4,559)
Other......................................................................... (19,252) (8,928)
-------- --------
Net loss.................................................................. $(20,611) $(13,487)
======== ========
</TABLE>
MONOR
In September 1994, the Company acquired a 47.6% (which was subsequently
increased to 48.6%) net equity interest in Monor which indirectly owns a
controlling interest in a local-loop telephony concession for the region of
Monor, Hungary. Condensed consolidated income statement data, derived from
audited consolidated financial statements for Monor and its subsidiaries which
were audited by Coopers & Lybrand LLP, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 5,508
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (6,179)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,851)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (3,522)
Interest, net........................................................................... (835)
Foreign currency loss................................................................... (5,408)
Other................................................................................... 463
-------
Net loss............................................................................ $(9,302)
=======
</TABLE>
CTV
In September 1994, the Company began to fund its 40% economic interest in
CTV, an Australian company that holds MMDS licenses in Australia. The Company
then acquired an additional 10% economic interest in CTV from another
shareholder for $5,613. In December 1995, the Company purchased an additional
40% economic interest in CTV, which increased its economic interest to 90%, and
accordingly, the Company has consolidated CTV since December 31, 1995 (see Note
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3). Condensed consolidated income statement data for CTV, stated in U.S.
dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 433
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (4,804)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (1,113)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (5,484)
Interest, net........................................................................... 914
Other................................................................................... 245
-------
Net loss............................................................................ $(4,325)
=======
</TABLE>
STV
In October 1994, the Company began to fund its 50% economic interest in
STV, an Australian company that holds MMDS licenses in Australia. In December
1995, the Company purchased an additional 40% economic interest in STV, which
increased its economic interest to 90%, and accordingly, the Company has
consolidated STV since December 31, 1995 (see Note 3). Condensed consolidated
income statement data for STV, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 10
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (2,670)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (158)
--------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (2,818)
Interest, net........................................................................... 315
--------
Net loss............................................................................ $(2,503)
=======
</TABLE>
XYZ ENTERTAINMENT
In October 1994, the Company and Century formed XYZ Entertainment, an
Australian proprietary company incorporated in New South Wales. In June 1995,
the Company and Century formed a 50/50 joint venture to hold their investments
in XYZ Entertainment. In September 1995, a 50% interest in XYZ Entertainment was
sold to a third party, thereby diluting the Company's indirect interest in XYZ
Entertainment to 25%. Condensed consolidated income statement data for XYZ
Entertainment stated in U.S. dollars, which is derived from financial statements
audited by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $ 1,266
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (27,511)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,662)
--------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (28,907)
Interest, net........................................................................... 145
--------
Net loss............................................................................ $(28,762)
========
</TABLE>
NET SAO PAULO
During fiscal 1994, the Company acquired a 20% interest in Net Sao Paulo.
During fiscal 1995, through a series of transactions, the Company increased its
ownership to 34%. Condensed consolidated income statement data for Net Sao Paulo
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derived from audited financial statements which were audited by Price
Waterhouse stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows (the report of other auditors
referred to above with respect to Net Sao Paulo indicates there is substantial
doubt about Net Sao Paulo's ability to continue as a going concern):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $12,016
Operating expense....................................................................... (10,786)
Selling, general and administrative expense............................................. (9,753)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (2,957)
-------
Net operating loss.................................................................. (11,480)
Interest, net........................................................................... (2,625)
Foreign currency loss................................................................... (6)
--------
Net loss............................................................................ $(14,111)
========
</TABLE>
MEGAPO
In June 1995, UIH LA completed its acquisition of Megapo. UIH LA had
advanced Megapo $12,000 as of February 28, 1995, which was converted to equity
at closing and paid an additional $19,600 (for a total purchase price of
$31,600) for a 49% interest in four operating subsidiaries and a 39.2% interest
in a fifth operating subsidiary of Megapo. Condensed combined income statement
data, derived from audited financial statements for Megapo which were audited by
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
December 31, 1995
------------------
<S> <C>
Revenue................................................................................. $11,672
Operating, selling, general and administrative expense.................................. (6,814)
Depreciation and amortization........................................................... (1,558)
-------
Net operating income................................................................ 3,300
Interest, net........................................................................... 243
Foreign currency gain................................................................... 1,848
Other................................................................................... (1,809)
-------
Net income.......................................................................... $ 3,582
=======
</TABLE>
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Subscriber premises equipment and converters............................... $160,728 $126,007
MMDS distribution facilities............................................... 55,093 57,074
Cable distribution networks................................................ 22,460 22,795
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures................................... 11,279 9,874
Buildings and leasehold improvements....................................... 5,729 7,132
Other...................................................................... 23,498 23,882
-------- --------
278,787 246,764
Accumulated depreciation............................................... (80,103) (28,554)
-------- --------
Net property, plant and equipment...................................... $198,684 $218,210
======== ========
</TABLE>
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7. NOTE PAYABLE TO PARENT
UIH provides certain administrative, financial reporting and other services
to the Company, which has no separate employees of its own. In addition, UIH
Management, Inc. ("UIH Management"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
has executed technical assistance agreements with various operating systems,
pursuant to which UIH Management provides various management and technical
services to these operating systems for a fee equal to a percentage of that
operating system's gross revenue. UIH has appointed certain of its employees to
serve in senior management positions at the operating systems. The operating
systems reimburse UIH for certain direct costs incurred by UIH, including
salaries and benefits relating to these senior management positions.
Included in the note payable to parent are the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
------------------------
1998 1997
------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to parent, including accrued interest of $9,155 and $4,978,
respectively................................................................... $38,993 $34,816
Subordinated note payable to parent, including accrued interest of $1,173........ -- 38,673
Other bridge loans payable to parent............................................. -- 2,626
------- -------
$38,993 $76,115
======= =======
</TABLE>
In December 1995, UIH loaned the Company $29,838 in connection with the
purchase of the remaining interest of Austar. The loan accrues interest at 14%
per annum. Although the terms of the loan state that it is due on demand, UIH
does not intend to demand payment during the next fiscal year. Therefore, the
loan and related accrued interest are classified as long-term.
In February 1997, UIH made a bridge loan to UIH LA of $37,500. Interest on
the note accrued at LIBOR plus 6%. In November 1997, UIH LA repaid the note plus
interest with proceeds from the Argentina Transaction.
8. SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND OTHER DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
November 1994 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount....... $ 179 $264,985
November 1995 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount....... 129 90,161
February 1996 14% senior secured discount notes, net of unamortized discount....... 60 55,193
May 1996 14% UIH A/P senior discount notes, net of unamortized discount............ 278,662 245,182
September 1997 14% UIH A/P senior discount notes, net of unamortized discount...... 30,461 --
Austar Bank Facility (as defined below)............................................ 71,531 --
UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below)................................ 33,000 --
Vendor financed equipment at Saturn................................................ 3,730 --
Note payable to a company, interest at 1.5% above the rate published by a certain
Chilean bank, principal and interest due quarterly until June 1998, secured by
shares of STX.................................................................... 1,857 5,447
Capitalized lease obligations...................................................... 3,439 4,959
Mortgage note, interest at 7.548%, 7-year term..................................... 1,094 1,467
-------- --------
424,142 667,394
Less current portion............................................................. (36,682) (5,177)
-------- --------
Total senior secured notes and other debt........................................ $387,460 $662,217
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</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOVEMBER 1994 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In November 1994, the Company sold 394,000 units consisting of $394,000 14%
senior secured discount notes due November 15, 1999 (the "1994 Notes") and
394,000 warrants, including related put rights (the "Warrants") to purchase a
total of 1,786,699 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $15 per share
for net proceeds of $192,771. At any time between January 31, 1996 and March 1,
1996, the Warrant holders had the right to require the Company to repurchase all
or a part of the Warrants for $28.34 per Warrant. Holders of the Warrants
required the Company to purchase 76,070 Warrants to purchase 344,932 shares of
Class A Common Stock for a cost of $2,156 on March 1, 1996. The remaining value
assigned to the Warrants of $9,011 was reclassified to additional paid-in
capital on March 1, 1996. The remaining 317,930 outstanding Warrants
(representing 1,441,739 shares of Class A Common Stock) are exercisable at any
time before November 15, 1999. The 1994 Notes are deemed, for accounting
purposes, to accrete interest at a rate of 15.24% compounded semi-annually and
no cash interest payments will be made prior to maturity on November 15, 1999.
On February 5, 1998 all but $230 principal amount at maturity 1994 Notes were
redeemed in connection with the issuance of the 1998 Notes (as defined in Note
9).
NOVEMBER 1995 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In November 1995, the Company sold 130,000 14% senior secured notes (the
"1995 Notes"). The 1995 Notes were issued at a discount from their principal
amount of $130,000, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $63,886. The
1995 Notes accrete interest at a rate of 14.0% compounded semi-annually. No cash
interest payments will be made prior to maturity on November 15, 1999. On
February 5, 1998, all but $162 principal amount at maturity 1995 Notes were
redeemed in connection with the issuance of the 1998 Notes.
FEBRUARY 1996 14% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In February 1996, the Company sold 75,350 14% senior secured notes (the
"1996 Notes"). The 1996 Notes were issued at a discount from their principal
amount of $75,350, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of $47,356. The 1996
Notes are deemed, for accounting purposes, to accrete interest at a rate of
11.875% compounded semi-annually. No cash interest payments will be made prior
to maturity on November 15, 1999. On February 5, 1998, all but $73 principal
amount at maturity 1996 Notes were redeemed in connection with the issuance of
the 1998 Notes.
MAY 1996 14% UIH A/P SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES
On May 14, 1996, UIH A/P received total gross proceeds of $225,115 from the
private placement of $443,000 aggregate principal amount of the 14% senior
discount notes (the "UIH A/P 1996 Notes"). On and after May 15, 2001, cash
interest will accrue and will be payable semi-annually on each May 15 and
November 15, commencing November 15, 2001. The UIH A/P 1996 Notes are due May
15, 2006. Effective May 16, 1997, the interest rate on these notes increased by
an additional 0.75% per annum to 14.75%, until such time as UIH A/P consummates
an issuance of its capital stock resulting in gross proceeds to UIH A/P of at
least $70,000 (an "Equity Sale"). Due to this increase in the interest rates,
the UIH A/P 1996 Notes will accrete to a principal amount of $455,574 if an
Equity Sale is not consummated prior to May 15, 2001, the date cash interest
begins to accrue.
SEPTEMBER 1997 14% UIH A/P SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES
On September 23, 1997, the Company received total gross proceeds of $29,925
from the private placement of $45,000 aggregate principal amount of 14% senior
discount notes, which were issued at a premium (the "UIH A/P 1997 Notes"). On
and after May 15, 2001, cash interest will accrue and will be payable
semi-annually on each May 15 and November 15, commencing November 15, 2001. The
September 1997 Notes are due May 15, 2006. Effective September 23, 1997, the
interest rate on these notes increased by an additional 0.75% per annum to
14.75%, until such time as UIH A/P consummates an Equity Sale. Due to this
increase in interest rates, the UIH A/P 1997 Notes will accrete to a principal
amount of $46,277 if an Equity Sale is not consummated prior to May 15, 2001,
the date cash interest begins to accrue.
On November 17, 1997, pursuant to the terms of the indentures governing the
UIH A/P 1996 Notes and the UIH A/P 1997 Notes (collectively, the "UIH A/P
Notes"), UIH A/P issued warrants to purchase 488,000 shares of its common stock,
which represented 3.4% of its common stock. The warrants are exercisable at a
price of $10.45 per share which would result in gross proceeds of approximately
$5,100 upon exercise. The warrants are exercisable through May 15, 2006. The
warrants were valued at $3,678 and have been reflected as an additional discount
to the UIH A/P Notes on a pro-rata basis and as an increase in additional
paid-in capital.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AUSTAR BANK FACILITY
In July 1997, Austar secured a financing facility from a bank for a senior
syndicated term debt facility in the amount of Australian $("A$")200,000 (the
"Austar Bank Facility"). The proceeds of the Austar Bank Facility have been and
will be used to fund Austar's subscriber acquisition and working capital needs.
The Austar Bank Facility consists of three sub-facilities: (i) A$50,000
revolving working capital facility, (ii) A$60,000 cash advance facility and
(iii) A$90,000 term loan facility. This term loan facility will be available to
the extent that any drawdown, if added to the existing aggregate outstanding
balance under sub-facilities (i) and (ii), would not exceed five times
annualized cash flows, and upon Austar having achieved and maintained total
subscribers of at least 200,000. All of Austar's assets are pledged as
collateral for the Austar Bank Facility. In addition, pursuant to the Austar
Bank Facility, Austar cannot pay any dividends, interest or fees under its
technical assistance agreements prior to December 31, 2000. Subsequent to
December 31, 2000, Austar will be permitted to make these types of payments,
subject to certain debt to cash flow ratios. The working capital facility is
fully repayable on June 30, 2000. The cash advance facility is fully repayable
pursuant to an amortization schedule beginning December 31, 2000 and ending June
30, 2004. As of December 31, 1997, Austar had drawn the entire amount of the
working capital facility and the cash advance facility totaling A$110,000
($71,531 converted using the December 31, 1997 exchange rate). Although
management does not expect to meet the requirements for drawing down the term
loan facility during 1998, they have engaged the lender under the Austar Bank
Facility in a discussion regarding an amendment to the Austar Bank Facility. If
approved, such an amendment would allow Austar to draw all or a portion of the
A$90,000 term loan facility in advance of the time period currently envisioned.
There can be no assurance, however, that such an amendment will ultimately be
approved.
UIH LA REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
On April 24, 1997, UIH LA entered into a credit agreement with a bank for a
loan of up to $125,000 for a term of nine months, extendible up to a maximum of
18 months at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 6% (the "UIH LA Credit Agreement").
In October 1997, UIH LA repaid the outstanding balance of $110,000 under this
credit agreement with the proceeds from the Argentina Transaction (see Note 3).
In November 1997, UIH LA entered into an amended and restated credit agreement
with a bank for a revolving credit facility of up to $40,000 (the "UIH LA
Revolving Credit Facility"). Borrowings under this facility must be repaid
within 12 months and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.5%. The facility is
extendable up to 18 months with (i) an increase in the interest rate of 50 basis
points for each three-month period it is extended beyond the initial 12-month
term and (ii) cash fees of 0.75% and 1.50% if it is extended to 15 and 18
months, respectively. The borrowings under the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility
are secured by all of UIH LA's capital stock and substantially all of its
assets. In addition, UIH LA must maintain on deposit with the bank a
compensating balance, restricted as to use, of 8% of the outstanding loan
balance. As of February 28, 1998, UIH LA had an outstanding balance of $33,000
under this facility and a restricted cash balance of $3,591. Under the terms of
the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility, UIH LA must use any proceeds from the sale
of Latin American assets to repay this note. Proceeds from the loan were paid as
a dividend by UIH LA to the Company and on to UIH and were primarily used by UIH
to fund an acquisition. UIH LA repaid $25,000 of the UIH LA Revolving Credit
Facility subsequent to February 28, 1998 (see Note 14).
FAIR VALUE OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES AND OTHER DEBT
Fair value is based on market prices for the same or similar issues.
Carrying value is used when a market price is unavailable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fair
Book Value Market Value
---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
As of February 28, 1998:
1994 Notes................................................................... $ 179 $ 179
1995 Notes................................................................... 129 129
1996 Notes................................................................... 60 60
UIH A/P 1996 Notes........................................................... 278,662 292,380
UIH A/P 1997 Notes........................................................... 30,461 29,700
Austar Bank Facility......................................................... 71,531 71,531
UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility............................................. 33,000 33,000
Other debt................................................................... 10,120 10,120
-------- --------
Total.................................................................... $424,142 $437,099
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fair
Book Value Market Value
---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
As of February 28, 1997:
1994 Notes................................................................... $264,985 $289,590
1995 Notes................................................................... 90,161 95,550
1996 Notes................................................................... 55,193 55,382
UIH A/P 1996 Notes........................................................... 245,182 230,360
Other debt................................................................... 11,873 11,873
-------- --------
Total.................................................................... $667,394 $682,755
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</TABLE>
DEBT MATURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The maturities of the Company's debt are as follows:
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999......................................................................... $ 36,982
Fiscal 2000......................................................................... 3,352
Fiscal 2001......................................................................... 37,560
Fiscal 2002......................................................................... 12,671
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.......................................................... 334,015
--------
324,580
Future finance charges for capitalized lease obligations..................... (438)
--------
Total........................................................................ $424,142
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</TABLE>
9. PARENT'S DEFICIT
COMMON STOCK
Authorized capital consists of 1,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par
value, 100 shares issued and outstanding, held by UIH. Such shares have been
pledged as collateral under UIH's senior secured discount notes.
UIH FEBRUARY 1998 10.75% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
On February 5, 1998, UIH sold $1,375,000 principal amount at maturity of
10.75% senior secured discount notes due 2008 (the "1998 Notes"). The 1998 Notes
were issued at a discount from the principal amount at maturity, resulting in
gross proceeds to UIH of approximately $812,200.
UIH used approximately $531,800 of the proceeds from the 1998 Notes to
complete a tender offer for UIH's existing 14% senior secured discount notes due
1999 (collectively, the "Old Notes") and the consent solicitation that UIH
conducted concurrently therewith. UIH commenced the tender offer on January 7,
1998, and the tender offer expired on February 4, 1998, with over 99.8% of the
Old Notes being validly tendered. UIH subsequently purchased $500 principal
amount at maturity of the Old Notes on the open market, leaving approximately
$465 principal amount at maturity outstanding as of February 28, 1998. The Old
Notes redeemed had an aggregate accreted value of approximately $466,200 as of
February 5, 1998. This tender premium of approximately $65,600, combined with
the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and other transaction
related costs totaling approximately $13,500, resulted in an extraordinary
charge of approximately $79,100.
The remaining Old Notes will mature on November 15, 1999. Holders of the
1998 Notes and the remaining outstanding Old Notes share a first-priority
security interest in the stock and intercompany notes to UIH of UIPI. The 1998
Notes are senior secured obligations of UIH that rank senior in right of payment
to all future subordinated indebtedness of UIH and rank pari passu in right of
payment with the Old Notes. The 1998 Notes are effectively subordinated to all
future indebtedness and other liabilities and commitments of UIH's subsidiaries.
Under the terms of the indenture governing the 1998 Notes (the "Indenture"),
UIH's subsidiaries are generally prohibited and/or restricted from incurring any
lien against their assets other than liens incurred in the ordinary course of
business, from paying dividends, and from making investments in entities that
are not "restricted" by the terms of the Indenture. UIH has the option to invest
in "unrestricted entities" in an aggregate amount equal to the sum of $100,000
plus the aggregate amount of net cash proceeds from sales of equity, net of
payments made on its preferred stock plus net proceeds from certain litigation
settlements. The Indenture generally prohibits UIH from incurring additional
indebtedness with the exception of a general allowance of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
$75,000 for debt maturing on or after February 15, 2008, certain guarantees
totaling $15,000, refinancing indebtedness, normal indebtedness to restricted
affiliates and other letters of credit in the ordinary course of business.
CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
During the year ended February 28, 1998, the Company recorded a change in
cumulative translation adjustments of $38,401, primarily due to the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Australian dollar of
approximately 22%, resulting in a translation adjustment during the period of
approximately $25,876.
10. COMMITMENTS
The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for office
space, office furniture and equipment, and vehicles. Rental expense under these
lease agreements totaled $3,494, $2,342 and $0 for the years ended February 28,
1998, February 28, 1997, and February 29, 1996, respectively.
The Company has operating lease obligations and other non-cancelable
commitments as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999......................................................................... $2,810
Fiscal 2000......................................................................... 2,184
Fiscal 2001......................................................................... 1,654
Fiscal 2002......................................................................... 1,477
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.......................................................... 1,451
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Total........................................................................ $9,576
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</TABLE>
The Company has MMDS license fees and programming license fees payable
annually as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999......................................................................... $2,212
Fiscal 2000......................................................................... 1,686
Fiscal 2001......................................................................... 1,444
Fiscal 2002......................................................................... 153
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.......................................................... --
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Total........................................................................ $5,495
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</TABLE>
As of December 31, 1997, Saturn had contractual arrangements with certain
vendors committing it to make capital expenditures of $2,613, primarily relating
to network distribution equipment. The majority of this amount will be vendor
financed.
Austar Satellite has a five-year agreement with Optus Networks Pty Limited
("Optus Networks") to lease a 54 MHz transponder, including the eight channel
programming package which is the most widely-distributed programming package in
Australia (the "Core Package"). Pursuant to the agreement, which commenced
September 1, 1997, Austar Satellite will pay approximately $393 per month in
satellite service fees to Optus Networks. Satellite fees payable annually are
approximately as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999......................................................................... $ 4,716
Fiscal 2000......................................................................... 4,716
Fiscal 2001......................................................................... 4,716
Fiscal 2002......................................................................... 4,716
Fiscal 2003......................................................................... 3,144
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$22,008
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</TABLE>
UIH and certain of its employees serving as senior management in the
Company's operating companies are parties to employment agreements, typically
with terms of three to five years. The agreements generally provide for a
specified base salary as well as a bonus set at a specified percentage of the
base salary. The bonus is based on the performance of the respective company and
the employee. The agreements often provide for the grant of an incentive
interest equal to a percentage of the residual equity value of the respective
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
company, which is typically defined as the fair market value of the business
less net liabilities and a reasonable return on shareholders' investment. The
Company has recorded a liability for the estimated amount of the bonus earned
during the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997. The employment agreements
generally also provide for cost of living differentials, relocation and moving
expenses, automobile allowances and income tax equalization payments, if
necessary, to keep the employee's tax liability the same as it would be in the
United States.
11. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings other than
described below, nor is it currently aware of any other threatened material
legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company may become involved in
litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course
of its business.
In April 1997, following a trial in the United States District Court for
the District of Colorado, the Company obtained a jury verdict against The Wharf
(Holdings) Limited ("Wharf Holdings"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wharf
Communications Investments Limited and Wharf Holdings' deputy chairman, Stephen
Ng, on claims of securities fraud, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of
contract and negligent misrepresentation, and was awarded $67,000 in
compensatory damages and $58,500 in exemplary damages. In May 1997, the Court
awarded prejudgment interest of $28,200, and entered judgment on the verdicts.
In October 1997, the Court denied the defendants' motion for a reduction in the
amount of damages, for a new trial, and/or for a judgment as a matter of law. On
November 4, 1997, the defendants appealed the judgment to the United States
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. On December 31, 1997, Wharf Holdings
filed a separate appeal to the Tenth Circuit related to the contempt sanctions
that the District Court imposed as a result of Wharf Holdings' refusal to turn
over certain assets in satisfaction of the judgment. On January 29, 1998, Wharf
Holdings posted a $173,500 supersedeas bond to secure the judgment entered in
favor of the Company. Although the Company intends to vigorously defend the
appeals, there can be no assurance that the judgment will be affirmed or that
the damages will be collected.
12. INCOME TAXES
In general, a United States corporation may claim a foreign tax credit
against its federal income tax expense for foreign income taxes paid or accrued.
Because the Company must calculate its foreign tax credit separately for
dividends received from each foreign corporation in which the Company owns 10%
to 50% of the voting stock, and because of certain other limitations, the
Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be limited, particularly
with respect to dividends paid out of earnings subject to a high rate of foreign
income tax. Generally, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit is
limited to the amount of U.S. taxes the Company pays with respect to its foreign
source income. In calculating its foreign source income, the Company is required
to allocate interest expense and overhead incurred in the United States between
its United States and foreign activities. Accordingly, to the extent United
States borrowings are used to finance equity contributions to its foreign
subsidiaries, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be
significantly reduced. These limitations and the inability of the Company to
offset losses in one foreign jurisdiction against income earned in another
foreign jurisdiction could result in a high effective tax rate on the Company's
earnings. The Company has an ownership interest in Telefenua and Cable Star
which are located in Tahiti and Peru, respectively, with which the United States
does not have income tax treaties. As a result, the Company may be subject to
increased withholding taxes on dividend distributions and other payments from
those entities and also may be subject to double taxation with respect to income
generated by those entities.
The primary differences between taxable income (loss) and net income (loss)
for financial reporting purposes relate to accounting for equity in income
(losses) of affiliated companies, the non-consolidation of its consolidated
foreign subsidiaries for United States tax purposes and the current
non-deductibility of interest expense on UIH A/P's senior notes. Since the
Company holds the majority of its foreign investments through affiliates which
hold investments accounted for under the equity method in foreign corporations,
taxable income (loss) generated by these affiliated companies does not flow
through to the Company for United States federal and state tax purposes, even
though the Company records its allocable share of affiliate income (losses) for
financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, due to the indefinite reversal of
such amounts in future periods, no deferred tax asset has been established for
tax basis in excess of the Company's book basis (approximately $79,000 and
$47,000 at February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively) in investments in
affiliated companies which in turn have investments in foreign corporations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company's United States tax net operating losses, totaling
approximately $172,000 at February 28, 1998, expire beginning in 2004 through
2013. The significant components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
-------------------
Tax net operating loss carryforward of consolidated foreign
subsidiaries(1)........................................................ $ 70,196 $25,539
Company's U.S. tax net operating loss carryforward....................... 65,525 29,803
Accrued interest expense on the UIH A/P Notes............................ 18,856 7,826
Acquisition, transaction and development costs........................... -- 1,044
Investment valuation allowance and other................................. 2,605 405
Basis difference in marketable equity securities......................... 3,192 2,367
Deferred compensation and severance...................................... 144 614
Other.................................................................... 149 469
-------- -------
Total deferred tax assets........................................... 160,667 68,067
Valuation allowance...................................................... (160,667) (67,615)
-------- -------
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance..................... -- 452
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
------------------------
Other.................................................................... -- (452)
-------- -------
Total deferred tax liabilities...................................... -- (452)
-------- -------
Deferred tax assets, net............................................ $ -- $ --
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</TABLE>
(1) For Australian income tax purposes, the net operating loss
carryforward may be limited in the event of a change in the business.
Of the Company's consolidated net loss before extraordinary charge,
$123,004 is derived from the Company's foreign operations. The difference
between income tax expense provided in the financial statements and the expected
income tax benefit at statutory rates is reconciled as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
----------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected income tax benefit at the U.S. statutory rate of 35% $(74,886) $(43,054) $(23,452)
Tax effect of permanent and other differences:
Change in valuation allowance.............................. 65,257 37,453 13,931
Book/tax basis differences associated with foreign
investments.............................................. 12,119 10,400 11,722
State tax, net of federal benefit.......................... (6,419) (4,920) (2,680)
International rate differences............................. (515) (181) --
Non-deductible interest accretion on the UIH A/P Notes..... 2,145 973 --
Amortization of licenses................................... 1,312 625 214
Non-deductible expenses and other.......................... 987 (1,296) 265
-------- -------- --------
Total income tax benefit................................... $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's reportable segments are the various geographic regions in
which it operates multi-channel television, programming and/or telephony
operations. These reportable segments are managed separately because each
geographic region presents different marketing strategies and technology issues
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
as well as distinct economic climates and regulatory constraints. The Company
has selected the following reportable segments: UAP, UIH LA and Corporate and
Other, including operating systems not included in the two main regions, various
holding companies and consolidating eliminations.
The Company's segment information is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of and for the Year Ended
February 28, 1998
----------------------------------------------
Corporate
UAP UIH LA and Other Total
-------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue ............................. $ 68,961 $ 19,090 $ 51 $ 88,102
Management fee income from related parties ............ $ -- $ 154 $ 388 $ 542
System operating expense .............................. $ (50,006) $ (9,208) $ (3,672) $ (62,886)
Selling, general and administrative expense ........... $ (56,917) $(18,314) $ (4,404) $ (79,635)
Depreciation and amortization ......................... $ (80,802) $ (3,503) $ (899) $ (85,204)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net ......... $ (3,285) $(16,203) $ (7,283) $ (26,771)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies ... $ -- $ 90,020 $ -- $ 90,020
Interest income, including related party income ....... $ 1,725 $ 1,341 $ (498) $ 2,568
Interest expense, including related party expense ..... $ (44,016) $(16,563) $ (62,499) $(123,078)
Extraordinary charge for early retirement of debt ..... $ -- $ -- $ (79,091) $ (79,091)
Net (loss) income ..................................... $(170,735) $ 19,404 $(141,720) $(293,051)
Cash and cash equivalents ............................. $ 12,355 $ 5,227 $ 5,182 $ 22,764
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies,
accounted for under the equity method, net ......... $ 14,556 $120,334 $ 14,328 $ 149,218
Property, plant and equipment, net .................... $ 183,101 $ 6,541 $ 9,042 $ 198,684
Total assets .......................................... $ 294,545 $147,267 $ 32,617 $ 474,429
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of and for the Year Ended
February 28, 1997
-----------------------------------------------
Corporate
UAP UIH LA and Other Total
-------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue ............................. $ 24,977 $ 5,267 $ -- $ 30,244
Management fee income from related parties ............ $ 35 $ 527 $ (35) $ 527
System operating expense .............................. $ (22,357) $ (2,578) $ (1,864) $ (26,799)
Selling, general and administrative expense ........... $ (36,877) $ (6,533) $ (6,503) $ (49,913)
Depreciation and amortization ......................... $ (36,269) $ (1,789) $ (508) $ (38,566)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net ......... $ (5,665) $ (8,794) $ (8,814) $ (23,273)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated companies ... $ -- $ 65,249 $ -- $ 65,249
Interest income, including related party income ....... $ 4,635 $ 1,940 $ (95) $ 6,480
Interest expense, including related party expense ..... $ (20,756) $ (2,953) $ (60,952) $ (84,661)
Net (loss) income ..................................... $ (88,549) $ 29,315 $ (63,777) $(123,011)
Cash and cash equivalents ............................. $ 19,259 $ 1,024 $ 597 $ 20,880
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies,
accounted for under the equity method, net ......... $ 15,594 $ 117,501 $ 20,839 $ 153,934
Property, plant and equipment, net .................... $ 193,170 $ 13,718 $ 11,322 $ 218,210
Total assets .......................................... $ 338,761 $ 206,941 $ 135,218 $ 680,920
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended
February 29, 1996
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Corporate
UAP UIH LA and Other Total
-------- -------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue .............................. $ 1,883 $ -- $ -- $ 1,883
Management fee income from related parties.............. $ 20 $ -- $ (20) $ --
System operating expense ............................... $ (3,145) $ -- $ (85) $ (3,230)
Selling, general and administrative expense ............ $ (5,356) $ (3,255) $ (9,784) $(18,395)
Depreciation and amortization .......................... $ (1,003) $ (4) $ (110) $ (1,117)
Equity in losses of affiliated companies, net .......... $(16,498) $(10,354) $ (3,204) $(30,056)
Gain on sale of investments in affiliated
companies............................................ $ 4,132 $ 11,881 $ -- $ 16,013
Interest income, including related party income......... $ 298 $ 455 $ 181 $ 934
Interest expense, including related party expense ...... $ (30) $ (793) $(31,633) $(32,456)
Net loss ............................................... $(19,060) $ (4,865) $(43,081) $(67,006)
</TABLE>
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
UIH LOAN
On March 25, 1998, UIH LA executed a $50,000 promissory note with UIH. The
note bears interest at 10.75% per annum on the outstanding balance and is due on
demand. The note is convertible into shares of common stock of UIH LA at $8.48
per share and is subordinate to the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility. As of
March 31, 1998, UIH LA had borrowed $31,721 under the note, the proceeds of
which were used to reduce the UIH LA Revolving Credit Facility by $25,000 and
for general corporate use.
SUBSIDIARY STOCK OPTION PLANS
In March 1998, UAP's Board of Directors approved a stock option plan (the
"UAP Plan") which permits the grant of phantom stock options or the grant of
stock options to purchase up to 1,600,000 shares of UAP's Class A Common Stock.
The options vest in equal monthly increments over the four-year period following
the date of grant. Concurrent with approval of the UAP Plan, UAP's Board granted
a total of 918,500 phantom stock options to certain employees which gives the
employee the right with respect to vested options to receive a cash payment
equal to the difference between the fair market value of a share of UAP stock
and the option base price of $10 per share. Vesting of these phantom stock
options was retroactive to June 6, 1997.
In April 1998, UIH LA's Board of Directors approved a stock option plan
(the " UIH LA Plan") which permits the grant of phantom stock options or the
grant of stock options to purchase up to 1,631,000 shares of UIH LA's Class A
Common Stock. The options vest in equal monthly increments over the four-year
period following the date of grant. Concurrent with approval of the UIH LA Plan,
UIH LA's Board granted a total of 1,475,500 phantom stock options to certain
employees which gives the employee the right with respect to vested options to
receive a cash payment equal to the difference between the fair market value of
a share of UIH LA stock and the option base prices in the range of $4.26 - $6.76
per share. Vesting of these phantom stock options was retroactive to June 6,
1997.
TVSB
On April 15, 1998, the Company exercised its option to purchase an
additional 55% interest in TVSB for approximately $12,000. The purchase price
will be payable 50% upon approval by the Brazilian National Telecommunications
Agency ("ANATEL"), which is expected prior to August 15, 1998, and 50% within
one year of the date ANATEL approval is received.
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AUSTRALIS
In May 1998, Australis Media Limited ("Australis"), a major supplier of
programming to Austar, was placed into receivership in Australia. As a result of
the receivership and of the subsequent termination of various agreements on May
20, 21 and 22, 1998, Australis ceased to be a provider of programming and signal
to Austar.
On May 19, 1998, Austar entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Optus
Vision Pty Limited ("Optus") for the ownership and operation of a satellite
distribution platform. As of May 21, 1998, this platform was fully operational.
In addition, Austar has signed agreements with Foxtel Management Pty Limited
("Foxtel") under which it will be provided with several channels currently
carried by Austar, including the Core Package. These developments have caused
only minor disruptions and changes in service to Austar's existing customer
base.
Also as of May 19, 1998, Austar was granted additional programming rights
by Optus which would permit the carriage of certain channels of programming not
previously available to Austar. The specific packages of service to be offered
by Austar pursuant to these arrangements has not yet been concluded.
Under the terms of the Austar Bank Facility, the termination of Austar's
franchise agreements with Australis is an event of default if (i) the
termination is initiated by Austar, (ii) the termination is not rectified within
seven days and (iii) the termination would likely have a material adverse effect
on Austar. Austar received the advance consent of the lenders under the Austar
Bank Facility to terminate its franchise agreement with Australis, and such
banks have not given notice that a termination would constitute a material
adverse effect. Austar believes that, based upon its successful migration to the
signal platform and programming agreements described above, there will be no
such material adverse effect.
PROGRAMMING VENTURE: UFC
In 1997, UIH LA and International Family Entertainment ("IFE") created UFC
which was owned 50% by UIH LA and 50% by IFE. In July 1997, UFC launched two
channels of Spanish and Portuguese language family-oriented programming
distributed via satellite throughout Latin America. In September 1997, Fox Kids
International acquired IFE and UIH LA funded 100% of the cash requirements of
UFC until May 1998. In May 1998, UIH LA acquired the 50% ownership interest from
IFE and then entered into a joint venture with a division of
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. ("MGM") to form MGM Networks Latin America LLC ("MGM
Networks LA"). Under the terms of the joint venture, UIH LA contributed its 100%
interest in UFC for a 50% interest in MGM Networks LA, and MGM acquired a 50%
interest in MGM Networks LA by contributing its Brazil channel (MGM Gold Brazil)
and committing to fund the first $9,900 ($6,700 of which was funded at closing)
required by MGM Networks LA. MGM Networks LA has also entered into a trademark
license agreement with MGM for the use of the MGM brand name and also into a
program license agreement to acquire programming from MGM.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To United International Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of UIH
Europe, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) as of February 28, 1998 and 1997 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, parent's equity and cash flows
for the years ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and February 29, 1996.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of UIH Europe, Inc. as
of February 28, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years ended February 28, 1998, February 28, 1997 and February 29,
1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
As of
February 28,
------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents............................................................ $ 49,166 $ --
Restricted cash...................................................................... 11,000 --
Subscriber receivables, net.......................................................... 4,663 --
Costs to be reimbursed by affiliated companies, net.................................. 7,411 --
Inventory............................................................................ 6,455 --
Other current assets................................................................. 12,028 --
-------- -------
Total current assets............................................................. 90,723 --
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies, accounted for under the equity
method, net.......................................................................... 167,750 99,174
Marketable equity securities, at cost................................................... 33,074 --
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,675................ 239,452 --
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,411......... 381,976 --
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $109....................... 11,853 --
Non-current restricted cash and other assets, net....................................... 25,105 352
-------- -------
Total assets..................................................................... $949,933 $99,526
======== =======
LIABILITIES AND PARENT'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, including $6,056 of related party payables......................... $ 60,242 $ 24
Accrued liabilities.................................................................. 17,191 --
Current portion of long-term debt.................................................... 126,643 --
Other current liabilities............................................................ 12,986 --
-------- -------
Total current liabilities........................................................ 217,062 24
Long-term debt.......................................................................... 497,039 --
Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities.......................................... 28,776 --
-------- -------
Total liabilities................................................................ 742,877 24
-------- -------
Minority interest in subsidiaries....................................................... 3,356 --
-------- -------
Parent's equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 100 and 100 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively (pledged as collateral under parent's
senior secured notes).............................................................. -- --
Additional paid-in capital........................................................... 329,463 159,241
Cumulative translation adjustments................................................... (22,919) (11,047)
Accumulated deficit.................................................................. (102,844) (48,692)
-------- -------
Total parent's equity............................................................ 203,700 99,502
-------- -------
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 10 and 11)
Total liabilities and parent's equity............................................ $949,933 $99,526
======== =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
UIH EUROPE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
-------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service and other revenue .............................................. $ 9,945 $ -- $ --
Management fee income from related parties ............................. -- -- 283
-------- -------- --------
Total revenue ................................................... 9,945 -- 283
System operating expense ............................................... (2,754) -- --
System selling, general and administrative expense ..................... (3,418) -- --
Corporate general and administrative expense ........................... (7,320) (4,693) (1,459)
Depreciation and amortization .......................................... (6,086) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Net operating loss .............................................. (9,633) (4,693) (1,176)
Equity in losses of affiliated company, net ............................ (42,431) (24,662) (15,559)
Interest expense ....................................................... (2,045) -- --
Other income, net ...................................................... 74 -- 37
-------- -------- --------
Net loss before minority interest ............................... (54,035) (29,355) (16,698)
Minority interest in subsidiaries ...................................... (117) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Net loss ........................................................ $(54,152) $(29,355) $(16,698)
======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UIH EUROPE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARENT'S EQUITY
(Stated in thousands, except share amounts)
Common Stock Additional Cumulative
--------------- Paid-In Translation Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Adjustments Deficit Total
------ ------ ---------- ------------ ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, February 28, 1995......... 100 $ -- $ 4,007 $ -- $ (2,639) $ 1,368
Capital contributions from parent,
net............................... -- -- 150,190 -- -- 150,190
Cumulative translation adjustments.. -- -- -- (3,758) -- (3,758)
Net loss............................ -- -- -- -- (16,698) (16,698)
--- ---- -------- -------- --------- --------
Balances, February 29, 1996......... 100 -- 154,197 (3,758) (19,337) 131,102
Capital contributions from parent... -- -- 5,044 -- -- 5,044
Cumulative translation adjustments.. -- -- -- (7,289) -- (7,289)
Net loss............................ -- -- -- -- (29,355) (29,355)
--- ---- -------- -------- --------- --------
Balances, February 28, 1997......... 100 -- 159,241 (11,047) (48,692) 99,502
Capital contributions from parent... -- -- 170,222 -- -- 170,222
Cumulative translation adjustments.. -- -- -- (11,872) -- (11,872)
Net loss............................ -- -- -- -- (54,152) (54,152)
--- ---- -------- -------- --------- --------
Balances, February 28, 1998......... 100 $ -- $329,463 $(22,919) $(102,844) $203,700
=== ==== ======== ======== ========= ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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UIH EUROPE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Stated in thousands)
For the Years Ended
------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss ......................................................................... $ (54,152) $(29,355) $(16,698)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Equity in losses of affiliated company ........................................ 42,431 24,662 15,559
Minority interest share of income ............................................. 117 -- --
Depreciation and amortization ................................................. 6,086 -- --
Amortization of deferred financing costs ...................................... 109 -- --
Management fee receivables collected by parent and accounted for as a
dividend to parent .......................................................... -- -- (283)
Allocation of general, administrative and other expenses accounted
for as a net contribution of capital by parent .............................. 7,322 4,693 1,422
Increase in subscriber receivables, net ....................................... (709) -- --
Decrease in other assets ...................................................... 422 -- --
Increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other ................... 5,574 -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net cash flows from operating activities ......................................... 7,200 -- --
--------- --------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies and other
investments .................................................................... (111,628) -- (78,200)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other .............................. (7,461) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net cash flows from investing activities ......................................... (119,089) -- (78,200)
--------- --------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash contribution from parent .................................................... 162,500 -- 78,200
Borrowing of other debt .......................................................... 505 -- --
Payment of other debt ............................................................ (1,456) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Net cash flows from financing activities ......................................... 161,549 -- 78,200
--------- --------- --------
Effect of exchange rates on cash ................................................. (494) -- --
--------- --------- --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ................................. 49,166 -- --
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ................................... -- -- --
--------- --------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ......................................... $ 49,166 $ -- $ --
========= ========= ========
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital contributions from parent, net ........................................ $ 7,722 $ 5,044 $ 71,990
========= ========= ========
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest ........................................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
========= ========= ========
Cash received for interest .................................................... $ -- $ -- $ --
========= ========= ========
Initial investment in affiliated company:
Cash .......................................................................... $ -- $ -- $ 78,200
Common stock of parent company ................................................ -- -- 50,000
Contribution of European and Israeli assets ................................... -- -- 22,242
--------- --------- --------
Total investment .......................................................... $ -- $ -- $150,442
========= ========= ========
Acquisition of additional 50% interest in European subsidiary:
Working capital, including cash acquired of $50,872 ........................... $ (7,158) $ -- $ --
Investment in UIH Class A Common Stock ........................................ (33,074) -- --
Investments in affiliated companies ........................................... (167,945) -- --
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets ...................... (273,988) -- --
Goodwill and other intangible assets .......................................... (383,503) -- --
Elimination of UIH equity investment .......................................... 46,319 -- --
Long-term debt ................................................................ 624,633 -- --
Other liabilities ............................................................. 32,216 -- --
--------- --------- --------
Total cash paid ............................................................... $(162,500) $ -- $ --
========= ========= ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1998 and 1997
(Monetary amounts stated in thousands)
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
UIH Europe, Inc., formerly known as Joint Venture, Inc. (the "Company" or
"UIHE") was formed as a Delaware corporation in September 1989, for the purpose
of developing, acquiring and managing European multi-channel television,
programming and telephony operations. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of United International Holdings, Inc. ("UIH").
The following chart presents a summary of the Company's significant
investments in multi-channel television and telephony operations as of February
28, 1998.
***********************************************************
* *
* UIH *
* *
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100% *
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* *
* UIH Europe, Inc. ("UIHE") *
* *
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*
100% *
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* *
* United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. ("UPC")(1) *
* *
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*
*
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*Austria: *
* Telekabel Group ("Telekabel") 95.0%*
*Belgium: *
* Radio Public S.A. ("Radio Public") 100.0%*
*Czech Republic: *
* Kabel Net Group ("Kabel Net") 100.0%*
* Ceska Programova Spolecnost SRO ("TV Max") 100.0%*
*France: *
* Mediareseaux Marne S.A. ("Mediareseaux") 99.6%*
*Hungary: *
* Kabelkom Holding Company ("Kabelkom")(2) 50.0%*
*Ireland:(through UII partnership(3)) *
* Princes Holdings Ltd. ("Princes Holdings") 20.0%*
*Israel:(through UII partnership (3)) *
* Tevel Israel International Communications Ltd. *
* ("Tevel") 23.3%*
*Malta:(through UII partnership(3)) *
* Melita Cable TV PLC ("Melita") 25.0%*
*Netherlands: *
* A2000 Holding NV (Amsterdam) ("A2000") 50.0%*
* Kabeltelevisie Group (Eindhoven)("KTE") 100.0%*
*Norway: *
* Janco Multicom AS ("Janco")(4) 87.3%*
*Romania: *
* Multicanal Holdings SRL ("Multicanal") 90.0%*
* Control Cable Ventures SRL ("Control Cable") 100.0%*
*Slovak Republic: *
* Trnavatel SRO ("Trnavatel") 75.0%*
* Slovatel SRO ("Kabel Tel") 100.0%*
***********************************************************
(1) On December 11, 1997, UIHE acquired the remaining 50% interest in UPC owned
by several subsidiaries of Philips Electronics N.V. (collectively,
"Philips"), thereby making UPC an effectively wholly-owned subsidiary
(subject to certain employee equity incentive compensation arrangements)
(see Note 3).
(2) UPC has a 50% legal ownership in Kabelkom, which is reduced by a
preferential claim by Time Warner Entertainment Company ("TWE") to an
economic ownership of 47.2%.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(3) United International Investments ("UII") is a United States general
partnership between UPC and Tele-Communications International, Inc.
("TINTA"). In April and May 1998, UPC signed memorandums of understanding
to acquire TINTA's interests in Tevel and Melita, and sell UPC's interest
in Princes Holdings to TINTA (see Note 13).
(4) In November 1997, UPC's wholly-owned subsidiary Norkabelguppen AS
("Norkabel") merged with and into UPC's approximately 70%-owned subsidiary,
Janco Kabel TV to form Janco Multicom, in which UPC holds an 87.3%
interest. From an economic perspective, however, UPC has all the rights and
obligations of full ownership of Janco and UPC consolidates 100% of its
financial results. UPC has the right to acquire, and Janco's other
shareholder has the right to put to UPC, the remaining interest in Janco
for a purchase price of approximately $21,890.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and all subsidiaries where it exercises majority control and owns a
majority economic interest, except when the Company has temporary majority
control. The Company began consolidating UPC upon acquisition on December 11,
1997. Prior to December 10, 1997, the Company accounted for its investment in
UPC under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All affiliated companies
have calendar year-ends, compared to the Company which has fiscal year-ends of
February 28, 1998 ("Fiscal 1998"), February 28, 1997 ("Fiscal 1997"), and
February 29, 1996 ("Fiscal 1996"). The Company records its share of equity in
income (losses) of affiliated companies or consolidates the affiliated companies
based on the affiliated companies' calendar year-end results.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original
maturities of less than three months.
RESTRICTED CASH
Cash held as collateral for debt facilities and other loans is classified
based on the expected expiration of such facilities.
COSTS TO BE REIMBURSED BY AFFILIATED COMPANIES
The Company incurs costs on behalf of affiliated companies, such as
expatriate salaries and benefits, travel and professional services. These costs
are reimbursed by the affiliated companies.
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
For those investments in companies in which the Company's ownership
interest is 20% to 50%, its investments are held through a combination of voting
common stock, preferred stock, debentures or convertible debt and/or the Company
exerts significant influence through board representation and management
authority, or in which majority control is deemed to be temporary, the equity
method of accounting is used. Under this method, the investment, originally
recorded at cost, is adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of
net earnings or losses of the affiliates, limited to the extent of the Company's
investment in and advances to the affiliates, including any debt guarantees or
other contractual funding commitments. The Company's proportionate share of net
earnings or losses of affiliates includes the amortization of the excess of its
cost over its percentage interest in each affiliate's net tangible assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Additions, replacements
and major improvements are capitalized, and costs for normal repair and
maintenance of property, plant and equipment are charged to expense as incurred.
All subscriber equipment and capitalized installation labor are depreciated
using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three years. Upon
disconnection of a subscriber, the remaining book value of the subscriber
equipment, excluding converters which are recovered upon disconnection, and the
capitalized labor are written off and accounted for as additional depreciation
expense. Multi-channel multi-point distribution systems ("MMDS") distribution
facilities and cable distribution networks are depreciated using the straight-
line method over estimated useful lives of seven to twenty years. Buildings and
leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight line method over
estimated useful lives of 20 to 33 years. Office equipment, furniture and
fixtures are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful
lives of three to ten years.
Assets acquired under capital leases are included in property, plant and
equipment. The initial amount of the leased asset and corresponding lease
liability are recorded at the present value of future minimum lease payments.
Leased assets are amortized over the life of the relevant lease.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The excess of investments in consolidated subsidiaries over the net
tangible asset value at acquisition is amortized on a straight-line basis over
15 to 20 years. The acquisition of licenses has been recorded at cost, and
amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method over the term of
the license.
RECOVERABILITY OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company evaluates the carrying value of all tangible and intangible
assets whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of assets
may exceed their recoverable amounts. An impairment loss is recognized when the
estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to
result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset.
Measurement of an impairment loss is based on fair value of the asset if the
asset is expected to be held and used, which would be computed using discounted
cash flows. Measurement of an impairment loss for an asset held for sale would
be based on fair market value less estimated costs to sell.
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
Costs to obtain debt financing are capitalized and amortized over the life
of the debt facility using the effective interest method.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Monthly service revenues are recognized as revenue in the period the
related services are provided to the subscribers. Installation fees are
recognized as revenue in the period in which the installation occurs, to the
extent installation fees are equal to or less than direct selling costs, with
the remainder deferred and amortized over the average subscriber period. To the
extent installation fees exceed direct selling costs, the excess would be
deferred and amortized over the average contract period.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due
to the Company's large number of customers and their dispersion across many
different countries worldwide.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is recognized using the intrinsic value method.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method,
which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future income tax consequences of transactions which have been included
in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the
financial statement and income tax basis of assets, liabilities and loss
carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. Net deferred tax assets are then reduced by
a valuation allowance if management believes it more likely than not they will
not be realized.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE RISK
The functional currency for the Company's foreign operations is the
applicable local currency for each affiliate company, except for countries which
have experienced hyper-inflationary economies. For countries which have
hyper-inflationary economies, the financial statements are prepared in U.S.
dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional
currency is the local currency are translated at exchange rates in effect at
period-end, and the statements of operations are translated at the average
exchange rates during the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating
foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars that result in
unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments.
Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of
parent's equity.
Transactions denominated in currencies other than the local currency are
recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent
changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses which are
reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end translations) or realized
upon settlement of the transactions.
Cash flows from the Company's operations in foreign countries are
translated based on their reporting currencies. As a result, amounts related to
assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated statements of cash flows
will not agree to changes in the corresponding balances on the consolidated
balance sheets. The effects of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in
foreign currencies are reported as a separate line below cash flows from
financing activities.
Certain of the Company's foreign operating companies have notes payable and
notes receivable that are denominated in, and loans payable that are linked to,
a currency other than their own functional currency. In general, the Company and
the operating companies do not execute hedge transactions to reduce the
Company's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risks. Accordingly, the
Company may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and
equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, which include foreign currency devaluations against
the dollar.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS
130"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 130 requires that an enterprise (i)
classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in a financial
statement and (ii) display the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the equity
section of a statement of financial position. Other comprehensive income
includes cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131"), which is required to be
adopted by affected companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997. SFAS 131 requires that a public business enterprise report certain
financial and descriptive information about its reportable segments. The Company
plans to adopt SFAS 131 for the year ended February 28, 1999.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently issued
Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities"
("SOP 98-5"), which is required to be adopted by affected companies for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1998. SOP 98-5 defines start-up and
organization costs, which must be expensed as incurred. In addition, all
deferred start-up and organization costs existing as of January 1, 1999 must be
written-off and accounted for as a cumulative effect of an accounting change.
3. ACQUISITIONS
UPC
In July 1995, the Company and Philips contributed their respective
ownership interests in European and Israeli multi-channel television systems to
UPC. Philips contributed to UPC its 95% interest in cable television systems in
Austria, its 100% interest in cable television systems in Belgium, its minority
interests in multi-channel television systems in Germany, the Netherlands
(Eindhoven) and France. The Company contributed its interests in multi-channel
television systems in Israel, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Malta, Norway,
Hungary, Sweden and Spain. The Company also contributed $78,200 in cash to UPC
and UIH issued to Philips 3.17 million shares of UIH Class A Common Stock having
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a value of $50,000 (at date of closing). In addition, UPC issued to Philips
$133,600 of convertible subordinated pay-in-kind notes (the "PIK Notes"). As a
result of this transaction, the Company and Philips each owned a 50% economic
and voting interest in UPC.
On December 11, 1997, the Company acquired Philips' entire interest in UPC
(the "UPC Transaction"). As part of the UPC Transaction, (i) UPC purchased 3.17
million shares of Class A Common Stock of UIH held by Philips, (ii) UIH
purchased part of the accreted amount of UPC's PIK Notes and redeemed them for
shares of UPC, (iii) UPC repaid to Philips the remaining accreted amount of the
PIK Notes, (iv) UPC purchased Philips' interest in UPC, and (v) the Company made
a payment to UPC, with UPC in turn making a payment of that amount to Philips in
lieu of the issuance of a stock appreciation right by UPC. The Company
effectively owns 100% of UPC as a result of the UPC Transaction, except for
shares held by a foundation benefiting UPC employees and management, pursuant to
UPC's equity incentive plans. The final purchase price (excluding
transaction-related costs) was $425,200, comprised of $168,700 for the purchase
by the Company and repayment by UPC of UPC's PIK Notes, $33,200 allocated to the
purchase by UPC of 3.17 million shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock and
$223,300 allocated to the purchase of Philips' interest in UPC. The UPC
Transaction was funded by a long-term revolving credit facility through UPC with
a syndicate of banks (the "Tranche A Facility") ($151,500), a bridge bank
facility through a subsidiary of UPC (the "Tranche B Facility") ($111,200), and
a cash investment by the Company of $162,500. The maximum amount available under
the Tranche A Facility is approximately Dutch guilders ("NLG") 1,100,000
($544,600 as of December 31, 1997), of which approximately NLG479,000 ($237,100
as of December 31, 1997) was used to repay existing debt of UPC in conjunction
with the UPC Transaction.
Details of the net assets acquired, based on a preliminary allocation of
the purchase price, which were denominated in Dutch guilders and translated to
U.S. dollars using the exchange rate on the date of acquisition, were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Working capital, including cash acquired of $50,872......................................... $ (7,158)
Investment in UIH Class A Common Stock...................................................... (33,074)
Investments in affiliated companies......................................................... (167,945)
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets.................................... (273,988)
Goodwill and other intangible assets........................................................ (383,503)
Elimination of UIH equity investment........................................................ 46,319
Long-term debt.............................................................................. 624,633
Other liabilities........................................................................... 32,216
--------
Total cash paid......................................................................... $(162,500)
=========
</TABLE>
The Company invested approximately $163,254, $0 and $151,693 into UPC
during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. As of February 28, 1998, the
Company's cumulative investment in UPC totaled approximately $314,947.
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION, FISCAL 1998 AND FISCAL 1997
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated operating results
for the years ended February 28, 1998 and 1997 give effect to the UPC
Transaction as if it had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.
This pro forma condensed consolidated financial information and notes thereto do
not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually
have been if such transaction had in fact occurred on such dates. The pro forma
adjustments are based upon currently available information and upon certain
assumptions that management believes are reasonable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended February 28, 1998
---------------------------------------------------
The UPC
Historical Transaction(1) Pro Forma
---------- -------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue............................................ $ 9,945 $163,399 $ 173,344
======== ======== =========
Net operating loss....................................... $ (9,633) $(29,054) $ (38,687)
======== ======== =========
Net loss................................................. $(54,152) $(50,773) $(104,925)
======== ======== =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended February 28, 1997
---------------------------------------------------
The UPC
Historical Transaction(2) Pro Forma
---------- -------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue $ -- $145,076 $145,076
======== ======== ========
Net operating loss....................................... $ (4,693) $(19,571) $(24,264)
======== ======== ========
Net loss................................................. $(29,355) $(46,221) $(75,576)
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents the historical amounts included in UPC's consolidated
statement of operations for the period from January 1, 1997 to December
10, 1997, additional depreciation and amortization related to the
step-up in basis in tangible assets and additional goodwill, the net
decrease in equity in losses of affiliated companies, and the net
increase in interest expense as a result of the UPC Transaction.
(2) Represents the historical amounts included in UPC's consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996,
additional depreciation and amortization related to the step-up in
basis in tangible assets and additional goodwill, the net decrease in
equity in losses of affiliated companies, and the net increase in
interest expense as a result of the UPC Transaction.
4. INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES, ACCOUNTED FOR UNDER THE
EQUITY METHOD
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation
Affiliated Companies(1) Affiliated Companies Adjustments Total
----------------------- ---------------------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
UII......................... $ 50,069 $ (32) $ -- $ 50,037
Kabelkom.................... 30,221 124 -- 30,345
Kabel Net................... 619 -- -- 619
A2000....................... 85,898 (287) -- 85,611
Other, net.................. 1,138 -- -- 1,138
-------- ----- ---- --------
$167,945 $(195) $ -- $167,750
======== ===== ==== ========
</TABLE>
(1) Represents the net amount acquired in the UPC Transaction on December
11, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1997
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investments in Cumulative Equity Cumulative
and Advances to in Income (Losses) of Translation
Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies Adjustments Total
-------------------- --------------------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
UPC......................... $150,442 $(40,224) $(11,044) $99,174
======== ======== ======== =======
</TABLE>
As of February 28, 1998 and 1997, the Company had the following differences
related to the unamortized excess of cost over the net tangible assets acquired
included in the above table. Such differences are being amortized over 15 years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of February 28, 1998 As of February 28, 1997
--------------------------- ------------------------------
Basis Accumulated Basis Accumulated
Difference Amortization Difference Amortization
---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
A2000.................................. $ 90,898 $ -- $ -- $ --
UII.................................... 31,054 -- -- --
Kabelkom............................... 20,509 -- -- --
UPC ................................... -- -- 25,588 (3,218)
-------- ---- ------- -------
Total.............................. $142,461 $ -- $25,588 $(3,218)
======== ==== ======= =======
</TABLE>
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Condensed financial information for the Company's significant equity
investee is presented below.
UPC
In July, 1995, the Company and affiliates of Philips contributed their
respective ownership interests in European and Israeli multi-channel television
systems, related programming services and European multi-channel television and
programming development opportunities to form UPC. On December 11, 1997, the
Company acquired Philips' remaining 50% interest in UPC (see Note 3). Condensed
financial information for UPC, stated in U.S. dollars, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
December 31, 1996
-----------------
<S> <C>
Cash........................................................................................ $ 24,487
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................................................... 238,179
Intangible assets, net...................................................................... 267,029
Other assets ............................................................................... 123,261
--------
Total assets............................................................................ $652,956
========
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................................................... $356,421
Notes payable............................................................................... 147,234
Minority interest........................................................................... 2,616
Shareholders' equity........................................................................ 146,685
--------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.............................................. $652,956
========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Period from From Inception
January 1, 1997 (July 13, 1995)
through For the Year Ended through
December 10, 1997 December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995
------------------ -------------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue.............................................. $163,399 $140,827 $ 62,300
Operating, selling, general and administrative
expense............................................ (109,993) (91,501) (41,308)
Depreciation and amortization........................ (72,383) (53,211) (26,259)
-------- -------- --------
Net operating loss............................... (18,977) (3,885) (5,267)
Interest, net........................................ (53,176) (32,655) (10,476)
Equity in income (losses) of investee companies, net. 1,643 (5,458) (10,062)
Other................................................ (10,226) (1,560) (23)
-------- -------- --------
Net loss......................................... $(80,736) $(43,558) $(25,828)
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
5. MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES
As a result of the UPC Transaction, UPC acquired 3.17 million shares of
UIH's Class A Common Stock, valued at cost on December 11, 1997 at NLG66,809
($33,074 at December 31, 1997).
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28, 1998
-----------------
<S> <C>
Subscriber premises equipment and converters................................................ $ 40,262
MMDS distribution facilities................................................................ 6,416
Cable distribution networks................................................................. 180,555
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures.................................................... 6,475
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................................................ 1,838
Other....................................................................................... 7,581
--------
243,127
Accumulated depreciation................................................................ (3,675)
--------
Net property, plant and equipment....................................................... $239,452
========
</TABLE>
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7. NON-CURRENT RESTRICTED CASH AND OTHER, NET
UPC deposited NLG47,000 with a bank as collateral against the purchase of
the minority shareholding in Janco in 2001. Including accrued interest, the
deposit totaled $23,978 as of December 31, 1997, and is classified as restricted
cash in other non-current assets.
8. LONG-TERM DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28, 1998
-----------------
<S> <C>
UPC Tranche A Facility...................................................................... $437,598
UPC Tranche B Facility...................................................................... 125,000
Bank and other loans at UPC................................................................. 60,888
Capitalized lease obligations............................................................... 196
--------
623,682
Less current portion.................................................................... (126,643)
--------
Total long-term debt.................................................................... $497,039
========
</TABLE>
UPC TRANCHE A FACILITY
In October 1997, UPC and Norkabel as borrowers entered into an NLG1,100,000
($544,554 at December 31, 1997) multi-currency revolving credit facility with a
syndication of banks. Norkabel was succeeded as a borrower by Janco in
connection with the merger of Janco Kabel TV and Norkabel. In December 1997,
Telekabel became a borrower under the Tranche A Facility. Amounts advanced under
the Tranche A Facility generally are available for a term of one, two, three or
six months through September 30, 2006 and bear interest at the London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR") on the respective currencies borrowed plus a margin
ranging from 0.50% to 2.0% per annum. The Tranche A Facility requires that
interest rate protection arrangements be maintained in respect of at least 50%
of the Tranche A Facility. The Tranche A Facility is secured by various
guarantees from, negative pledges over and, in some cases, share pledges of,
certain UPC subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium and Norway. Following the repayment
of the Tranche B Facility, Belmarken Holding B.V. ("Belmarken") and other of
UPC's wholly-owned subsidiaries must accede as guarantors under the Tranche A
Facility. The Tranche A Facility generally prohibits dividends and other
distributions prior to repayment of the facility. The aggregate amount available
for borrowing under the facility is reduced automatically by 5.0% per quarter
beginning December 31, 2001. The Tranche A Facility also limits total borrowings
by UPC and certain of its subsidiaries, which together before September 30,
2001, may not exceed NLG1,100,000 ($544,554 at December 31, 1997) (after
September 30, 2001, the limit is based on a debt to cash flow financial ratio),
and generally limits UPC's investments in, loans to and guarantees for Belmarken
and its subsidiaries and downstream affiliates to NLG80,000 ($39,604 at December
31, 1997).
UPC TRANCHE B FACILITY
In connection with the UPC Transaction, Belmarken entered into the $125,000
(U.S. dollar-denominated) Tranche B Facility. The Tranche B Facility matures on
December 5, 1998, and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 4.5% to
5.5% per annum. The Tranche B Facility generally prohibits dividends and
distributions and is secured by various upstream guarantees from, negative
pledges over and, in some cases, share pledges of, certain Belmarken share
holdings or partnership interests of Belmarken and UPC in The Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, France, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Hungary multi-channel
television systems and in UII, as well as a first lien over approximately 3.17
million UIH Class A Common shares which UPC acquired from Philips as part of the
UPC Transaction. Belmarken must apply proceeds from disposals, if any, of its
share holdings and partnership interest to prepayment of the facility, which
restricts the manner and terms on which Belmarken may dispose of these assets.
In addition, Belmarken must maintain on deposit with the bank a compensating
balance, restricted as to use, of $11,000 until the facility matures. UPC repaid
$63,000 of the Tranche B Facility subsequent to February 28, 1998 with proceeds
from a loan from UIH (see Note 13).
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BANK AND OTHER LOANS AT UPC
In February 1997, a bank granted a NLG65,000 nine-year term facility to KTE
(the "KTE Facility"). The KTE Facility bears interest at the applicable
Amsterdam Interbank Offered Rate ("AIBOR") plus 0.45%, and is secured by, among
other things, an encumbrance over KTE's assets and a pledge by UPC of its shares
of KTE. The facility generally restricts the payment of dividends and
distributions. As of December 31, 1997, an amount of NLG65,000 ($32,178) was
outstanding under this facility (see Note 13).
Bank loans and other loans includes a payable of $19,015 to the minority
shareholder of Janco, which accretes interest at 5% per annum. The payable
relates to the contemplated exercise price of the call option for the remaining
12.7% of Janco not owned by UPC. The amount, including accrued interest, will be
payable in 2001. Bank loans of $3,762 and other loans of $5,933 are guaranteed
by the local Eindhoven municipality.
FAIR VALUE OF LONG-TERM DEBT
Fair value is based on market prices for the same or similar issues.
Carrying value is used when a market price is unavailable.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fair
Book Value Market Value
---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
As of February 28, 1998:
UPC Tranche A Facility............................................................. $437,598 $437,598
UPC Tranche B Facility............................................................. 125,000 125,000
Bank and other loans at UPC........................................................ 60,888 60,888
Other debt......................................................................... 196 196
-------- --------
Total......................................................................... $623,682 $623,682
======== ========
</TABLE>
DEBT MATURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The maturities of the Company's debt are as follows:
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $126,643
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 1,638
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 2,898
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 24,361
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.............................................................. 468,142
--------
Total............................................................................ $623,682
========
</TABLE>
9. PARENT'S EQUITY
COMMON STOCK
Authorized capital consists of 1,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par
value, 100 shares issued and outstanding, held by UIH. Such shares have been
pledged as collateral under UIH's senior secured discount notes.
FEBRUARY 1998 10.75% SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
On February 5, 1998, UIH sold $1,375,000 principal amount at maturity of
10.75% senior secured discount notes due 2008 (the "1998 Notes"). The 1998 Notes
were issued at a discount from the principal amount at maturity, resulting in
gross proceeds to UIH of approximately $812,200.
UIH used approximately $531,800 of the proceeds from the 1998 Notes to
complete a tender offer for UIH's existing 14% senior secured discount notes due
1999 (collectively, the "Old Notes") and the consent solicitation that UIH
conducted concurrently therewith. UIH commenced the tender offer on January 7,
1998, and the tender offer expired on February 4, 1998, with over 99.8% of the
Old Notes being validly tendered. UIH subsequently purchased $500 principal
amount at maturity of the Old Notes on the open market, leaving approximately
$465 principal amount at maturity outstanding as of February 28, 1998. The
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remaining Old Notes will mature on November 15, 1999. Holders of the 1998 Notes
have a first-priority security interest in the stock and intercompany notes to
the Company of UIHE.
The 1998 Notes are senior secured obligations of UIH that rank senior in
right of payment to all future subordinated indebtedness of UIH and rank pari
passu in right of payment with the Old Notes. The 1998 Notes are effectively
subordinated to all future indebtedness and other liabilities and commitments of
UIH's subsidiaries. Under the terms of the indenture governing the 1998 Notes
(the "Indenture"), UIH's subsidiaries are generally prohibited and/or restricted
from incurring any lien against their assets other than liens incurred in the
ordinary course of business, from paying dividends, and from making investments
in entities that are not "restricted" by the terms of the Indenture. UIH has the
option to invest in "unrestricted entities" in an aggregate amount equal to the
sum of $100,000 plus the aggregate amount of net cash proceeds from sales of
equity, net of payments made on its preferred stock plus net proceeds from
certain litigation settlements. The Indenture generally prohibits UIH from
incurring additional indebtedness with the exception of a general allowance of
$75,000 for debt maturing on or after February 15, 2008, certain guarantees of
$15,000, refinancing indebtedness, normal indebtedness to restricted affiliates
and other letters of credit in the ordinary course of business.
CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
During the year ended February 28, 1998, the Company recorded a change in
cumulative translation adjustments of $11,872, primarily due to the
strengthening of the U.S. dollar compared to the Dutch guilder of approximately
16%.
SUBSIDIARY STOCK OPTION PLAN
On June 18, 1996, UPC adopted a stock option plan (the "UPC Plan") for
certain of its employees and those of its subsidiaries. The shareholders have
transferred 4.0 million ordinary shares of UPC into a foundation, which
administers the stock option plan. Until such time as the shares of UPC have
been listed at a stock exchange, the Foundation will issue under certain
circumstances certificates convertible into the shares of UPC owned by the
Foundation. The options are granted at fair market value to be determined by the
supervisory board. The maximum term that the options can be exercised is five
years from the date of the grant. The options vest over a three year period.
During the year ended December 31, 1997, compensation expense of NLG4,817
($2,477) was recognized.
Data concerning the stock option plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
December 31,
---------------------------
1997 1996
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at the beginning of the year............................... 1,533,611 --
Granted during the year................................................ -- 2,660,000
Exercised during the year.............................................. -- (1,120,000)
Cancelled during the year.............................................. (39,243) (6,389)
--------- ----------
Outstanding at the end of the year..................................... 1,494,368 1,533,611
========= ==========
Option price per share granted: NLG................................... N/A 15.74
U.S................................... N/A 9.31
Vested portion: Exercised options.................................... 965,466 520,278
Outstanding options.................................. 1,166,088 670,987
</TABLE>
The UPC Plan was amended in March 1998 to provide that options vest over a
four-year period.
Upon termination of an employee, any unvested options shall expire. An
employee has the right at any time to put his certificates from exercised vested
options to the Foundation at a price equal to the fair market value. The
employee must sell his certificates to the Company for a cash payment upon
termination.
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10. COMMITMENTS
The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for office
space, office furniture and equipment, and vehicles.
The Company has operating lease obligations and other non-cancelable
commitments as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Fiscal 1999............................................................................. $ 6,990
Fiscal 2000............................................................................. 5,514
Fiscal 2001............................................................................. 4,540
Fiscal 2002............................................................................. 969
Fiscal 2003 and thereafter.............................................................. 807
-------
Total............................................................................ $18,820
=======
</TABLE>
UPC has guaranteed debt of its affiliate, Princes Holdings, totaling $3,050
as of December 31, 1997.
11. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings, nor is it
currently aware of any other threatened material legal proceedings. From time to
time, the Company may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising
out of its operations in the normal course of its business.
12. INCOME TAXES
In general, a United States corporation may claim a foreign tax credit
against its federal income tax expense for foreign income taxes paid or accrued.
Because the Company must calculate its foreign tax credit separately for
dividends received from each foreign corporation in which the Company owns 10%
to 50% of the voting stock, and because of certain other limitations, the
Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be limited, particularly
with respect to dividends paid out of earnings subject to a high rate of foreign
income tax. Generally, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit is
limited to the amount of U.S. taxes the Company pays with respect to its foreign
source income. In calculating its foreign source income, the Company is required
to allocate interest expense and overhead incurred in the United States between
its United States and foreign activities. Accordingly, to the extent United
States borrowings are used to finance equity contributions to its foreign
subsidiaries, the Company's ability to claim a foreign tax credit may be
significantly reduced. These limitations and the inability of the Company to
offset losses in one foreign jurisdiction against income earned in another
foreign jurisdiction could result in a high effective tax rate on the Company's
earnings.
The primary differences between taxable income (loss) and net income (loss)
for financial reporting purposes relate to accounting for equity in income
(losses) of affiliated companies and the non-consolidation of its consolidated
foreign subsidiaries for United States tax purposes. Since the Company holds the
majority of its foreign investments through affiliates which hold investments
accounted for under the equity method in foreign corporations, taxable income
(loss) generated by these affiliated companies does not flow through to the
Company for United States federal and state tax purposes, even though the
Company records its allocable share of affiliate income (losses) for financial
reporting purposes. Accordingly, due to the indefinite reversal of such amounts
in future periods, no deferred tax asset has been established for tax basis in
excess of the Company's book basis (approximately $62,000 and $83,000 at
February 28, 1998 and 1997, respectively) in investments in affiliated companies
which in turn have investments in foreign corporations.
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The Company's United States tax net operating losses, totaling
approximately $15,000 at February 28, 1998, expire beginning in 2004 through
2013. The significant components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of
February 28,
--------------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
-------------------
Tax net operating loss carryforward of consolidated foreign
subsidiaries......................................................... $ 74,159 $ --
Company's U.S. tax net operating loss carryforward..................... 5,826 3,304
-------- ------
Total deferred tax assets......................................... 79,985 3,304
Valuation allowance.................................................... (73,439) (3,304)
-------- ------
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance................... 6,546 --
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
------------------------
Intangible assets...................................................... (23,800) --
Property, plant and equipment, net..................................... (5,046) --
Other.................................................................. 268 --
-------- --
Total deferred tax liabilities.................................... (28,578) --
--------- ------
Deferred tax liabilities, net..................................... $(22,032) $ --
======== ======
</TABLE>
Of the consolidated net loss, $4,595 is derived from the Company's foreign
operations. The difference between income tax expense provided in the financial
statements and the expected income tax benefit at statutory rates is reconciled
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
----------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected income tax benefit at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%.......... $(18,953) $(10,274) $(5,844)
Tax effect of permanent and other differences:
Change in valuation allowance....................................... 4,352 1,830 444
Book/tax basis differences associated with foreign investments...... 16,226 9,618 6,068
State tax, net of federal benefit................................... (1,625) (1,174) (668)
-------- -------- -------
Total income tax benefit........................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
======== ======== =======
</TABLE>
During 1996, the Austrian tax authorities passed legislation which had the
effect of eliminating approximately $126,733 of tax basis associated with
certain amounts of goodwill recorded at Telekabel effective January 1, 1997.
This change in tax law is expected to be challenged on constitutional grounds,
however, there can be no assurance of a successful repeal of such legislation.
Accordingly, this change caused Telekabel's effective tax rate to increase from
the historical effective tax rate recorded through December 31, 1996 due to the
non-deductibility of such goodwill amortization subsequent to January 1, 1997.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
COMBIVISIE AND CNBH
Effective January 1, 1998, UPC acquired certain assets, including the cable
systems of Combivisie for NLG180,762 ($89,486). Combivisie administered the
cable television systems on behalf of 18 municipalities in the region
surrounding KTE. The purchase was funded with a NLG60,000 ($29,703) draw on
UPC's Tranche A Facility and NLG120,762 ($59,783) from a credit facility from a
bank. Subsequent to the transaction the assets and liabilities of both KTE and
Combivisie were merged, forming The Cable Network Brabant Holding BV ("CNBH").
On February 20, 1998, CNBH secured a NLG250,000 ($123,762 at December 31,
1997) nine-year term facility (the "CNBH Facility"). The CNBH facility bears
interest at the applicable AIBOR plus a margin ranging from 0.60% to 1.60% per
annum, and is secured by, among other things, an encumbrance over CNBH's assets
and a pledge by Cable Network Netherlands Holding of its shares of CNBH. The
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UIH EUROPE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
facility was used to refinance the existing KTE facility, to complete the
Combivisie acquisition and for the development and exploitation of enhanced
cable TV services, data services and telephony services.
SKT SPOL. S.R.O.("SKT")
On February 25, 1998, UPC signed a letter of intent with Siemens to acquire
their 95.63% interest in SKT for $51,000 (NLG103,000). SKT is a cable television
company in the Slovak Republic. Closing is expected to occur during the third
quarter of Fiscal 1999.
UIH LOAN
On March 16, 1998, Belmarken executed a $100,000 (U.S. dollar denominated)
promissory note with UIH. The note bears interest at 10.75% per annum on the
outstanding balance and is due on demand. The note is convertible into UPC stock
at fair market value at the election of UIH. Payments under the note are
subordinate to UPC's Tranche B Facility. On March 23, 1998, UPC borrowed $63,000
under the note to reduce UPC's Tranche B Facility.
KABELKOM
On April 1, 1998, UPC and TWE signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU")
for the purpose of restructuring the assets of Kabelkom. Under the terms of the
MOU, UPC will acquire TWE's 50% ownership interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian cable
television systems and TWE and other partners will acquire UPC's 50% ownership
interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian programming business. In addition, the MOU
provides for the sale of UPC's ownership interest in TV Max, a Czech Republic
programming business, to TWE. The MOU requires UPC to make a net payment to TWE
of $9,500 upon closing which is expected to occur in the second quarter of
fiscal year 1999.
UNITED TELEKABEL HOLDING N.V.
On April 2, 1998, UPC and N.V. NUON Energie-Onderneming voor Gelderland
("NUON"), a Netherlands energy company, signed a definitive agreement to merge
all of their Netherlands broadband cable television and telecommunication
companies and activities into a newly formed company, United Telekabel Holding
N.V. ("UTH"). UPC will contribute its wholly-owned interest in CNBH, its 50%
ownership interest in A2000 and its wholly-owned interest in Kabeltelevisie Son
en Breugel B.V. for a 51% interest in UTH. NUON will contribute its ownership
interests in N.V. Telekabel Beheer for a 49% interest in UTH. Closing of the
transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent including third party
consents and shareholder approval. Upon closing, a correction payment will be
made by either UPC or NUON to balance the ownership interests based upon agreed
valuation methodology. Further, both parties will be committed to minimum
funding levels or become subject to future dilution. The closing agreements
provide UPC with a call option to acquire 50% of NUON's ownership in UTH and
provide NUON with a put option to sell 50% of its ownership interests in UTH.
The call and put options are in effect for a two-year period starting one year
after the closing of the transaction expected to occur before July 1, 1998. The
put/call price will be fixed as of closing.
UNITED INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS
In April and May, 1998, UPC signed MOUs with TINTA, its 50% partner in UII,
to acquire TINTA's interests related to Tevel and Melita, and to sell UPC's
interest in Princes Holdings to TINTA, for a net payment to TINTA of
approximately $71,000. The MOUs are contingent upon several factors, including
the completion of financing satisfactory to UIH, the consent of certain third
parties and regulatory bodies, and the signing of definitive documentation.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Supervisory Directors and the Shareholders of
United Pan-Europe Communications N.V.
We have audited the annual accounts for the years 1996 and 1997 of United
Pan-Europe Communications N.V. The annual accounts are the responsibility of the
company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
annual accounts based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in The Netherlands, which are substantially the same as those generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual
accounts are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the annual
accounts. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the annual accounts. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these annual accounts give a true and fair view of the
consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 1996 and 1997
and of the result for the year then ended in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in The Netherlands and comply with the financial
reporting requirements included in Part 9, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code.
Generally accepted accounting principles in The Netherlands vary in certain
significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States. Application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States would have affected total assets, results of operations and shareholders'
equity as at and for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 to the extent
summarized in Note 21, to the consolidated financial statements.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Amstelveen, The Netherlands,
April 29, 1998.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders and the Supervisory Directors of
United and Philips Communications B.V.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of United and Philips
Communications B.V. and subsidiaries as at December 31, 1995 and the related
consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the year ended December
31, 1995. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in The Netherlands, which are substantially the same as those generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of matenal misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of United and Philips
Communications B.V. and subsidiaries as at December 31, 1995, and the results of
their operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in The Netherlands.
Generally accepted accounting principles in The Netherlands vary in certain
significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States. Application of generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States would have affected results of operations and shareholders' equity as at
and for the year ended December 31, 1995 to the extent summarized in Note 21 to
the consolidated financial statements.
KPMG Accountants N.V. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
May 20, 1996
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS OF THE UPC GROUP
(Currency -- Thousands of Netherlands guilders)
As at December 31,
-----------------------
Notes 1997 1996
-------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Fixed Assets:
Intangible fixed assets................................................. 2 757,503 639,092
Tangible fixed assets................................................... 3 483,693 434,736
Affiliated companies.................................................... 4 116,132 112,916
Other non-current financial assets...................................... 5 117,521 1,154
--------- ---------
Total fixed assets.................................................. 1,474,849 1,187,898
--------- ---------
Current Assets:
Inventories............................................................. 13,040 12,057
Receivables............................................................. 6 67,248 88,470
Cash and cash equivalents............................................... 7 121,535 42,631
--------- ---------
Total current assets................................................ 201,823 143,158
--------- ---------
Total assets........................................................ 1,676,672 1,331,056
========= =========
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
As at December 31,
------------------------
Notes 1997 1996
--------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholders' equity....................................................... 8 155,587 449,639
Minority interest.......................................................... 6,779 4,554
Subordinated convertible loan.............................................. 9 -- 256,335
--------- ---------
162,366 710,528
Provisions................................................................. 10 53,308 14,895
Long-term liabilities...................................................... 11 1,004,018 19,467
Current liabilities........................................................ 12 456,980 586,166
--------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities.......................... 1,676,672 1,331,056
========= =========
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME OF THE UPC GROUP
(Currency -- Thousands of Netherlands guilders)
For the Years Ended
December 31,
------------------------------------
Notes 1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenue....................................................... 13 337,155 245,179 100,179
-------- -------- --------
Direct operating expenses........................................... (111,919) (80,479) (32,806)
Selling, general and administrative expenses........................ (109,207) (78,823) (33,617)
Depreciation and amortization....................................... (159,901) (105,072) (48,406)
-------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses........................................ 14 (381,027) (264,374) (114,829)
-------- -------- --------
Operating loss...................................................... (43,872) (19,195) (14,650)
Financial income and expenses....................................... 15 (63,751) (36,309) (13,372)
Exchange rate loss on convertible loans............................. 15 (43,441) (20,544) (3,474)
Other results....................................................... 16 (18,888) -- --
-------- -------- --------
Loss before income taxes............................................ (169,952) (76,048) (31,496)
Income taxes........................................................ 17 1,811 (3,697) 1,624
-------- -------- --------
Loss after taxes................................................ (168,141) (79,745) (29,872)
Equity in result of affiliated companies............................ (663) (9,503) (16,179)
-------- -------- --------
Group loss...................................................... (168,804) (89,248) (46,051)
Minority interests.................................................. (2,894) (2,208) (191)
-------- -------- --------
Net loss........................................................ (171,698) (91,456) (46,242)
======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITED PAN-EUROPE COMMUNICATIONS N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS OF THE UPC GROUP
(Currency -- Thousands of Netherlands guilders)
For the Years Ended
December 31,
----------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................................... (171,698) (91,456) (46,242)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 159,901 105,072 48,406
Share in results of affiliated companies............................ 663 9,503 16,179
Minority interests.................................................. 2,894 2,208 191
Exchange differences in convertible loan............................ 43,441 20,544 3,474
Other results....................................................... 18,888 -- --
Other............................................................... 979 1,173 1,444
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of contributed amounts:
Increase in inventories............................................. (2,737) (2,091) (6,956)
Increase in other non-current financial assets...................... (2,544) (309) (789)
Increase (decrease) in receivables.................................. 21,504 82,201 (50,955)
Increase (decrease) in provisions................................... 37,240 3,932 (1,530)
Increase in other current liabilities............................... 61,853 25,541 75,271
--------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities.............................. 170,384 156,318 38,493
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures................................................... (208,015) (106,647) (312,241)
New acquisitions, net of cash acquired................................. (127,882) (46,473) (187,865)
Deposit to acquire minority interest in Janco.......................... (47,000) -- --
Purchase of parent company's stock..................................... (66,809) -- --
Loans to affiliated companies.......................................... (3,869) -- --
Capital contributions affiliated companies............................. -- (13,000) --
Capital repayment...................................................... -- 44,950 --
Sale of affiliated companies........................................... 11,070 -- --
--------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................................. (442,505) (121,170) (500,106)
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings long term..................................... 1,141,539 23,113 --
Proceeds from borrowings short term .................................. 242,572 302,959 465,699
Repayments long and short term borrowings.............................. (569,941) (440,440) --
Dividends paid to minority shareholders................................ (171) (2,388) (191)
Redemption of convertible loans........................................ (170,371) -- --
Purchase UPC-shares from Philips....................................... (292,561) -- --
--------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities................... 351,067 (116,756) 465,508
--------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents................... 78,946 (81,608) 3,895
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period....................... 42,631 123,895 --
Cash contributed upon foundation of UPC................................ -- -- 118,050
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents...................... (42) 344 1,950
--------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalent at end of period.............................. 121,535 42,631 123,895
========= ======== ========
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AT DECEMBER 31, 1997
(Currency -- Thousands of Netherlands guilders)
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
GENERAL
Until December 11, 1997 United and Phillips Communications B.V. ("UPC") was
a joint venture between Philips Electronics N.V., Eindhoven ("Philips") and
United Internaitonal Holdings Inc. ("UIH"), a Delaware, United States of
America, corporation. On December 11, 1997 UPC became a wholly owned subsidiary
of UIH. The name was changed into United Pan-Europe Communications N.V., and its
legal seat was transferred from Eindhoven to Amsterdam.
COMPARATIVE FIGURES
The 1997 information is not comparable to the 1996 figures :
o Effective January 1, 1997 Janco Kabel-TV ("Janco") was consolidated.
During November 1997 Norkabelgruppen merged with Janco and Janco
changed its name to Janco Multicom AS.
o Effective January 1, 1997, UPC no longer consolidated Ceska Programova
Spolecnost ("TV Max") as agreement has been reached with Time Warner
Entertainment Company ("TWE") to contribute UPC's investment in TV Max
and TWE's investment in HBO Ceska Sro into a general partnership, of
which both UPC and TWE would own 50%. Since this agreement was not
effectuated during 1997 UPC has included its investment in TV Max for
100% in Affiliated companies.
o Norkabelgruppen was consolidated effective October 1, 1996.
POLICIES OF CONSOLIDATION
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of UPC and its
group companies (the "UPC Group"). Group companies are companies or other legal
entities in which UPC has an ownership interest of more than 50% of the issued
share capital or that UPC otherwise controls. The accounts of these companies or
other legal entities are included in full in the consolidated financial
statements; any minority interests are disclosed separately. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of
United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. and the following subsidiaries, directly
or indirectly held by UPC:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage
Name Country Ownership
---- ------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Radio Public SA Belgium 100.0%
Telekabel Group Austria 95.0%
Kabeltelevisie Eindhoven NV The Netherlands 100.0%
Kabel Net Holding AS Czech Republic 100.0%
Kabel Net Brno AS Czech Republic 100.0%
Slovatel SRO Slovak Republic 100.0%
Trnavatel SRO Slovak Republic 75.0%
Multicanal Holdings SRL Romania 90.0%
Control Cable Ventures SRL Romania 100.0%
Mediareseaux SA France 100.0%
Mediareseaux Marne SA France 100.0%
Intercabo TeleviSao por Cabo SGPS Lda Portugal 100.0%
Janco Multicom AS Norway 87.3%
Cable Network Austria Holdings BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Kabeltelevisie Son & Breugel BV The Netherlands 100.0%
UPC Services Ltd. England 100.0%
Belmarken Holding BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Binan Investments BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Stipdon Investments BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Cable Network Brabant Holding BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Cable Network Netherlands Holding BV The Netherlands 100.0%
Cable Network Zuid-Oost Brabant Holding BV The Netherlands 100.0%
</TABLE>
UPC has the right to acquire, and Janco's minority shareholder has the
right to put to UPC, the remaining 12.7% interest in Janco for a purchase price
of approximately $21,890. UPC has all the rights and obligations of full
ownership of Janco and therefore consolidated 100% of its financial results.
POLICIES FOLLOWED IN VALUATION AND INCOME DETERMINATION.
Foreign Currencies
- ------------------
The financial information of foreign companies and other legal entities is
prepared in local currencies. All foreign currency amounts in the balance sheet
have been translated into Netherlands guilders at the official exchange rates on
the respective balance sheet dates. Exchange differences due to transactions in
foreign currencies are reflected in the consolidated statements of income.
Exchange differences resulting from the translation of the net investments in
foreign subsidiaries into Netherlands guilders are accounted for under
Shareholders' equity.
In the consolidated statements of income the translation into Netherlands
guilders is based on the average rates of exchange for the periods involved. The
resulting difference between the application of these average rates and the
balance sheet exchange rates is accounted for directly in Shareholders' equity.
Cash flows from the Company's operations in foreign countries are
translated based upon average exchange rates for the period while balance sheet
amounts are translated at period end exchange rates. As a result, amounts
related to assets and liabilities reported on the Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flow will not agree to the changes in the corresponding balances on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. The effect of exchange rate changes on cash
balances held in foreign currencies is reported as a separate line below cash
flows from financing activities.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Exchange rates of major currencies in Netherlands guilders :
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance Sheet Balance Sheet
Rate per Dec. 31, Average Rate Rate per Dec. 31, Average Rate Average Rate
1997 1997 1996 1996 1995
----------------- ------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Belgian Franc per 100........ 5.46 5.452 5.45 5.44 5.44
Austrian Schilling per 100... 16.02 15.989 15.95 15.93 15.92
Czech Koruna per 100......... 5.85 6.215 6.37 6.26 6.06
US Dollar per unit........... 2.02 1.948 1.74 1.69 1.61
Norwegian Crown per 100...... 27.45 27.553 27.11 26.45 --
Portuguese Escudo per 100.... 1.10 1.115 1.12 1.09 --
French Franc per 100......... 33.69 32.428 33.30 32.95 --
Romanian Lei per 10,000..... 2.50 2.773 -- -- --
Slovak Crown per 100......... 5.79 5.787 -- -- --
</TABLE>
Balance Sheet
- -------------
(a) General
Assets and liabilities are stated at historical cost unless indicated
otherwise.
(b) Fixed Assets
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets include the value of licences, goodwill and
deferred financing costs.
Licences in newly acquired companies are recognized at the fair market
value of those licences at the date of acquisition and include the
development costs incurred prior to or after the date a new licence was
acquired. The licence value is amortized on a straight line basis over the
licence period, but with a maximum of 20 years.
Goodwill represents the difference between acquisition price paid for
a participation and the fair value of the identifiable net assets,
including the value of any licences of such a participation. Amortization
is on a straight line basis based on the useful lives over a maximum period
of 20 years.
Deferred financing costs are amounts spent in connection with
financing the UPC Group. The amortization period is the period relating to
the term of the financing.
When assets are fully amortized, the costs and accumulated
amortization are removed from the accounts.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets are presented at purchase price or cost to
construct less accumulated straight line depreciation. Assets constructed
within the UPC group incorporate overheads and interest charges incurred
during the period of construction; investment subsidies are deducted.
For newly acquired participations the cost of tangible fixed assets is
determined at fair value at the date such participations are acquired.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method over the
economic life of the asset, taking into account the residual value. The
economic lives are:
Buildings............................. 20-33 years
Networks.............................. 7-20 years
Machinery & other..................... 3-10 years
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Companies in which UPC exerts significant influence over the business
and financial policies are recorded using the equity method. Under this
method the investment, originally recorded at cost, is adjusted to
recognize UPC's share of net earnings or losses of the affiliates,
including the amortization of basis differences related to the excess of
cost over net tangible assets acquired.
When no significant influence is exercised, the investment is stated
at cost or in case of permanent impairment, at the lower net realizable
value.
NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS
Valuation is at the lower of cost or in case of permanent impairment,
net realizable value. In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") issued a Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of." This statement establishes accounting standards
for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles
and goodwill related to those assets to be held and used, and for
long-lived assets and certain identifiable assets to be disposed of. The
Company has adopted the principles of this statement in the accompanying
financial statements. The provisions of SFAS 121 did not have a material
effect on the Company's reported result of operations or financial
condition.
(c) Receivables
Receivables are stated at face value less an allowance for doubtful
accounts.
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are stated at face value and include all
cash and bank balances.
(e) Provisions
Deferred tax liabilities arising from temporary differences between
the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities are included in the
provisions. The principal difference arises in connection with valuation
differences of intangible and tangible fixed assets. In calculating the
provision, current tax rates are applied.
(f) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS Statement No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial
Instruments" requires the disclosure of estimated fair values for all
financial instruments, both on- and off-balance sheet, for which it is
practicable to estimate fair value.
For certain instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
receivables, current liabilities and certain provisions, it was assumed
that the carrying amount approximated fair value due to the short maturity
of those instruments. For short and long term debt, the carrying value
approximates the fair value since all debt instruments carry a variable
interest rate component except for the convertible loans which carried a
fixed interest rate. For investments in affiliated companies carried at
cost, quoted market prices for the same or similar financial instruments
were used to estimate the fair values. UPC has adopted the principles of
this statement in its financial statements. UPC did not have any material
off-balance-sheet financial instruments as of December 31, 1997.
Income Statement
- ----------------
Revenue is derived from the sale of cable television services to
subscribers and from the construction and management of cable television
systems. The cable television service revenues are recognized as revenue in the
period in which the related services are provided to the subscriber.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Initial installation fees ("first connection") are recognized as revenue in
the period in which the installation occurs, to the extent of direct selling
costs, with the remainder deferred. Deferred installation revenue is amortized
over the average subscriber period in the respective companies.
Initial subscriber installation expenditures are capitalized and
depreciated over a period no longer than the depreciation period used for cable
television plant and/or license agreement.
All installation fees and related costs with respect to reconnections are
recognized in the period in which the reconnection occurs.
Expenses and other revenues are recorded in the period in which they
originate.
Income taxes are accounted for in the income statement in the same period
as the income and expenses to which they relate. Withholding taxes are taken
into consideration in situations where the income of subsidiaries is to be paid
out as dividends in the near future. Such withholding taxes are generally
charged to income in the year in which the dividend income is generated.
2. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Balance as of January 1, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deferred
Licenses and Financing
Total Goodwill Costs
-------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross value................................... 676,365 676,365 --
Amortization & provisions..................... (19,207) (19,207) --
------- ------- ----
Book value as of January 1, 1996.............. 657,158 657,158 --
======= ======= ====
Changes :
Investments................................. 6,605 6,605 --
Reallocation of goodwill to investments in
affiliated companies...................... (54,463) (54,463) --
Amortization................................ (39,844) (39,844) --
New consolidations.......................... 66,441 66,441 --
Translation differences and sundry
movements................................. 3,195 3,195 --
------- ------- ----
Book value as of December 31, 1996............ 639,092 639,092 --
======= ======= ====
</TABLE>
During 1996 the Company reallocated part of goodwill paid on assets
contributed upon information to its investments in United International
Investments ("UII") (12,754) based upon its share in its net equity value. The
Company has changed its presentation of the excess value of cost over net assets
acquired of affiliated companies. As a result an amount of 41,709 was
transferred to Investments in Affiliated companies.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Balance as of January 1, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deferred
Licenses and Financing
Total Goodwill Costs
------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross value................................... 698,855 698,855 --
Amortization & provisions..................... (59,763) (59,763) --
------- ------- ------
Book value as of January 1, 1997.............. 639,092 639,092 --
======= ======= ======
Changes:
Investments................................. 70,703 46,118 24,585
Amortization................................ (59,077) (58,435) (642)
New & cancelled consolidations.............. 103,574 103,574 --
Translation differences and sundry
movements................................. 3,211 3,211 --
------- ------- ------
Book value as of December 31, 1997............ 757,503 733,560 23,943
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
Balance as of December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deferred
Licenses and Financing
Total Goodwill Costs
------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross value................................... 871,945 847,360 24,585
Amortization & provisions..................... (114,442) (113,800) (642)
-------- -------- ------
Book value as of December 31, 1997............ 757,503 733,560 23,943
======== ======== ======
</TABLE>
3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Balance as of January 1, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Land and Machinery
Total Buildings Network & Other
------- --------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cost....................................... 328,959 1,135 316,878 10,946
Depreciation & write downs................. (29,199) (47) (27,670) (1,482)
------- ----- ------- ------
Book value as of January 1, 1996........... 299,760 1,088 289,208 9,464
======= ===== ======= ======
Changes :
Additions................................ 100,042 3,226 86,974 9,842
New and cancelled consolidations......... 95,867 1,193 83,971 10,703
Depreciation............................. (65,228) (510) (59,392) (5,326)
Translation differences and sundry
movements.............................. 4,295 485 4,679 (869)
------- ----- ------- ------
Book value as of December 31, 1996......... 434,736 5,482 405,440 23,814
======= ===== ======= ======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Balance as of January 1, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Land and Machinery
Total Buildings Network & Other
------- --------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cost....................................... 529,416 6,080 492,398 30,938
Depreciation & write downs................. (94,680) (598) (86,958) (7,124)
-------- ------- -------- -------
Book value as of January 1, 1997........... 434,736 5,482 405,440 23,814
======== ======= ======= =======
Changes :
Additions................................ 137,312 2,828 115,900 18,584
New and cancelled consolidations......... 12,940 (3,816) 13,430 3,326
Depreciation............................. (100,824) (628) (81,747) (18,449)
Translation differences and sundry
movements.............................. (471) (187) (293) 9
-------- ------- ------- -------
Book value as of December 31, 1997......... 483,693 3,679 452,730 27,284
======== ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Balance as of December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Land and Machinery
Total Buildings Network & Other
------- --------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cost ..................................... 680,947 4,328 624,841 51,778
Depreciation & write downs................. (197,254) (649) (172,111) (24,494)
-------- ----- -------- -------
Book value as of December 31, 1997........ 483,693 3,679 452,730 27,284
======== ===== ======= =======
</TABLE>
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis, taking into account
the expected working life of the asset and the residual value. The Company has
no reason to believe that the current value of tangible fixed assets differs
significantly from its stated value.
4. AFFILIATED COMPANIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Investments Advances
------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of January 1, 1996..................................... 62,250 62,050 200
Changes:
New consolidations.............................................. 325 325 --
To consolidated companies....................................... (3,090) (2,898) (192)
Reallocation of goodwill to investment in affiliated companies.. 54,463 54,463 --
Acquisitions/additions.......................................... 42,250 42,250 --
Capital contributions........................................... 13,000 13,000 --
Capital repayment............................................... (44,950) (44,950) --
Equity in result................................................ (9,503) (9,503) --
Translation differences and sundry movements.................... (1,829) (1,909) 80
------- ------- ----
Balance as of December 31, 1996.................................. 112,916 112,828 88
======= ======= ====
</TABLE>
During 1996 the Company reallocated part of goodwill paid upon assets
contributed upon formation to its investment in United International Investments
based upon its share in its net equity value, and change in the presentation of
the excess values of cost over net assets acquired.
The acquisitions/additions represent the increase in the participation in
Kabelkom.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The investments in affiliated companies as of December 31, 1996 are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
% Valuation Share in
Ownership Total Investments Loans Allowance Result 1996
--------- ------- ----------- ------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
A2000.............................. 50 1,325 1,325 -- -- (7,965)
United International Investments... 50 61,528 61,528 -- -- (1,796)
Kabelkom .......................... 50 41,623 41,623 -- -- (262)
Spain.............................. -- 3,197 -- (3,197) 1,070
Germany............................ 7,993 7,993 -- -- (585)
Other (net)........................ 447 359 1,077 (989) 35
------- ------- ----- ------ ------
Total.......................... 112,916 116,025 1,077 (4,186) (9,503)
======= ======= ===== ====== ======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Investments Loans
------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of January 1, 1997..................... 112,916 112,828 88
Changes:
New consolidations.............................. 45 45 --
From consolidated companies..................... 2,947 (11,307) 14,254
Acquisitions/additions.......................... 4,974 1,105 3,869
Sales .......................................... (11,070) (11,070) --
Equity in result................................ (663) (663) --
Translation differences and sundry movements.... 6,983 4,258 2,725
------- ------- ------
Balance as of December 31, 1997................. 116,132 95,196 20,936
======= ======= ======
</TABLE>
The acquisitions/additions represent mainly the acquisition of Eurosat and
loans granted to Kabelkom and Ceska Programova Spolecnost. Sold were the German
investments.
The investments in affiliated companies as of December 31, 1997 are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
% Valuation Share in
Ownership Total Investments Loans Allowance Result 1997
--------- ------- ----------- ------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
A2000.............................. 50 (10,679) (10,679) -- -- (12,004)
United International Investments... 50 72,929 72,929 -- -- 7,109
Kabelkom ........................... 50 50,443 47,715 2,728 -- 4,431
Germany............................ --- -- -- -- -- 2,815
Czech Republic..................... 100 1,250 (16,857) 18,107 -- (5,417)
Other (net)........................ 2,189 2,088 1,249 (1,148) 2,403
------- ------- ------ ------ -------
Total.......................... 116,132 95,196 22,084 (1,148) (663)
======= ======== ====== ====== =======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The excess values of cost over net assets acquired included in the amounts
stated above, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UII Kabelkom
------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Gross.................................................................... 42,069 33,353
Amortization............................................................. (7,487) (2,779)
------ ------
Book Value............................................................... 34,582 30,574
====== ======
</TABLE>
The amortization charge (UII 2,804, Kabelkom 2,223) is included in Share in
result 1997.
United International Investments ("UII") is a partnership through which UPC
holds a 20% interest in Princes Holdings (Ireland), a 23.3% interest in Tevel
(Israel) and a 25% interest in Melita (Malta). In July 1997, UPC through UII,
sold 17.5% of its ownership interest in Melita Cable TV Ltd. to an existing
Maltese shareholder, reducing its ownership interest from 42.5% to 25% and
increasing the ownership held by Maltese citizens to 50% in accordance with the
terms of the franchise.
For summary financial information about A2000 reference is made to note 22.
5. OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL ASSETS
As a result of the buy-out of Philips, the UPC-group acquired 3,169,159 UIH
shares, valued (at cost) at 66,809. The Company deposited 47,000 with ING Bank
as a collateral against the purchase of the minority shareholding in Janco
Multicom AS in 2001. Including capitalized interest, the deposit amounted to
48,435 per the end of 1997.
6. RECEIVABLES
Receivables as presented under current assets mature within one year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade accounts receivable............................................... 9,419 9,581
Receivables from affiliated companies................................... 14,970 14,351
Prepaid expenses and accrued income..................................... 6,140 2,903
Other receivables....................................................... 36,719 61,635
------ ------
Total................................................................. 67,248 88,470
====== ======
</TABLE>
Receivables from affiliated companies represent amounts receivable due to
funding of local cash needs, and to expenses charged for UPC personnel. The
amount receivable from affiliated companies is after deduction of a provision of
2,210 (1996: 4,620). A major item under `Other receivables' is current
reclaimable VAT 6,946 (1996: 7,979).
7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Apart from an interest reserve account of 22,220, cash and cash equivalents
include demand accounts and short term investments held in a bank with a
maturity of less than three months. Included are short term deposits of 19,009
(1996: 18,959), which deposits are renewed on a daily basis. Other than the
interest reserve account, the cash and cash equivalents are freely available.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Share Capital Other Portfolio
Total Capital Reserves Reserves UPC-shares
------- ------- -------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of January 1, 1996.......... 537,633 200 582,180 (44,747) --
Issuance of new shares................. -- 53,800 (53,800) -- --
Net group loss......................... (91,456) -- -- (91,456) --
Translation differences................ 3,462 -- -- 3,462 --
------- ------ ------- -------- ----
Balance as of December 31, 1996........ 449,639 54,000 528,380 (132,741) --
======= ====== ======= ======== ====
</TABLE>
On June 18, 1996, the general meeting of shareholders of UPC has decided to
issue 53,800,000 shares, which issuance of shares has been embodied in a
notarial deed dated July 26, 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Share Capital Other Portfolio
Total Capital Reserves Reserves UPC-shares
------- ------- -------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of January 1, 1997.......... 449,639 54,000 528,380 (132,741) --
Buy-out Philips........................ (292,561) -- (276,309) -- (16,252)
Reissuance of shares................... 169,899 -- 159,779 -- 10,120
Net group loss......................... (171,698) -- -- (171,698) --
Translation differences ............... 308 -- -- 308 --
-------- ------- -------- -------- -------
Balance as of December 31, 1997........ 155,587 54,000 411,850 (304,131) (6,132)
======== ======= ======== ======== =======
</TABLE>
On June 18, 1996, UPC adopted a stock option plan for certain of its
employees and those of its subsidiaries. The shareholders have transferred 4
million ordinary shares of UPC into the "Stichting Administratiekantoor UPC"
(the "Foundation"), which administers the stock option plan. Until such time as
the shares of UPC have been listed at a stock exchange, the Foundation will
issue under certain circumstances certificates convertible into the shares of
UPC owned by the Foundation.
The options are granted at fair market value to be determined by the
Supervisory Board. The maximum term that the options can be exercised is five
years from the date of the grant. The options vest over a three year period.
During the year ended December 31, 1997, no compensation expense was recognized
in connection with the plan for Netherlands accounting purposes. Compensation
expense of 4,817 was recognized for US GAAP purposes.
Data concerning the stock option plan is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at the beginning of the year................................... 1,533,611 --
Granted during the year.................................................... -- 2,660,000
Exercised during the year.................................................. -- (1,120,000)
Cancelled during the year.................................................. (39,243) (6,389)
--------- ----------
Outstanding at the end of the year ........................................ 1,494,368 1,533,611
========= ==========
Option price per share NLG15.74
Vested portion: on exercised options...................................... 965,466 520,278
on outstanding options.................................... 1,166,088 670,987
</TABLE>
Upon termination of an employee, any unvested options shall expire. An
employee has the right at any time to put his certificates from exercised vested
options to the Foundation at a price equal to the fair market value. The
employee must sell his certificates to the Company for a cash payment upon
termination.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
9. SUBORDINATED CONVERTIBLE LOAN
The convertible loan was repaid in December 1997, partly by UPC (170,371),
partly by UIH (169,899). UPC issued shares to UIH in order to redeem the
remaining convertible loan.
10. PROVISIONS
Provisions relate mainly to deferred taxation.
11. LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Average Amount Amount
Range of Rate of Outstanding Outstanding
Interest Interest Dec. 31, 1997 Dec. 31, 1996
-------------- -------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Bank loans................................ 3.61-7.375% 3.9% 73,128 8,950
Senior Facility, Tranche A................ 5.5625-5.6925% 5.6% 883,948 --
Bridge Facility, Tranche B................ 10.5% 10.5% 252,500 --
Capital leases............................ 2.8%-25% 6.0% 394 723
Other loans............................... 5-7.625% 5.6% 49,867 13,157
--------- ------
Total............................... 1,259,837 22,830
========= ======
</TABLE>
Long-term liabilities at December 31, 1997 will be payable as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Bank Senior Facility Bridge Facility Capital Other
Loans Tranche A Tranche B Leases Loans Total
----- --------------- --------------- ------- ----- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998.................... 1,468 -- 252,500 143 1,708 255,819
1999.................... 1,477 -- -- 86 1,743 3,306
2000.................... 3,986 -- -- 86 1,781 5,853
2001.................... 9,497 -- -- 79 39,635 49,211
2002.................... 9,350 -- -- -- 1,250 10,600
Thereafter.............. 47,350 883,948 -- -- 3,750 935,048
------ ------- ------- --- ------ ---------
Total............. 73,128 883,948 252,500 394 49,867 1,259,837
====== ======= ======= === ====== =========
</TABLE>
BANK LOANS
In February 1997, Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisenboerenleenbank B.A.
granted a NLG65 million nine-year term facility to KTE (the "KTE Facility"). The
KTE Facility bears interest at the applicable Amsterdam interbank offered rate
("AIBOR") plus 0.45%, and is secured by, among other things, an encumbrance over
KTE's assets and a pledge by UPC of its shares of KTE. The facility generally
restricts the payment of dividends and distributions. The facility will be
repaid from proceeds of the CNBH Facility (see Note 25). As per December 31,
1997 an amount of NLG65 million was outstanding under this facility which is
classified as bank loans.
Senior Facility Tranche A. In October 1997, UPC and Norkabel as borrowers
entered into an NLG1.1 billion Multi-Currency Revolving Credit Facility with The
Toronto-Dominion Bank, among other banks. Norkabel was succeeded as a borrower
by Janco Multicom in connection with the merger of Janco and Norkabel. In
December 1997, Telekabel Wien became a borrower under the Tranche A Facility.
Amounts advanced under the Tranche A Facility generally are available for a term
of one, two, three, or six months through September 30, 2006 and bear interest
at the London interbank offered rate ("LIBOR") on the respective currencies
borrowed plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 2.0% per annum. The Tranche A
Facility requires that interest rate protection arrangements be maintained in
respect of at least 50% of the Tranche A Facility. The Tranche A Facility is
secured by various guarantees from, negative pledges over and, in some cases,
share pledges of, certain UPC subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium and Norway.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Following the repayment of the Tranche B Facility, Belmarken Holding B.V.
("Belmarken") and other of UPC's wholly owned subsidiaries must accede as
guarantors under the Tranche A Facility. The Tranche A Facility generally
prohibits dividends and other distributions prior to repayment of the facility.
The aggregate amount available for borrowing under the facility is reduced
automatically by 5.0% per quarter beginning December 31, 2001. The Tranche A
Facility also limits borrowings by UPC, certain of its subsidiaries in Austria,
Belgium, Norway and Belmarken, which together before September 30, 2001, may not
exceed NLG1.1 billion, based on a debt to cash flow financial ratio, and
generally limits UPC's investments in, loans to and guarantees for Belmarken and
its subsidiaries and downstream affiliates to NLG80.0 million.
BRIDGE FACILITY, TRANCHE B.
In connection with the purchase of the UPC shares from, and the redemption
of convertible loans to Philips (UPC Acquisition), Belmarken entered into the
USD 125 million Tranche B Facility. The Tranche B Facility matures on December
5, 1998, and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 4.5% to 6% per
annum. The Tranche B Facility generally prohibits dividends and distributions
and is secured by various upstream guarantees from, negative pledges over and,
in some cases, share pledges of, certain Belmarken share holdings or partnership
interests of Belmarken and UPC in The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France,
Portugal, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Hungary multi-channel television
systems and in UII, as well as a first charge over approximately 3.2 million of
the UIH Class A Stock which UPC acquired from Philips as part of the UPC
Acquisition. Belmarken must apply proceeds from disposals, if any, of its share
holdings and partnership interest to repayment of the facility, which restricts
the manner and terms on which Belmarken may dispose of these assets.
OTHER LOANS
The other loans as of December 31, 1997 include a contingent payable of
38,411 to the minority shareholder of Janco Multicom AS, Norway, which accretes
interest of 5% per annum. The contingent payable relates to the contemplated
exercise price of the call c.q. put option for the remaining 12.7% of Janco
Multicom AS. The amount, including accrued interest, will be payable in 2001.
GUARANTEES
Bank loans of 7,600 and other loans of 11,482 are guaranteed by the local
Eindhoven municipality.
12. CURRENT LIABILITIES
The current liabilities relate to short term debt and other liabilities
which are specified below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Short-term debt
Long term debt repayable within one year............ 255,819 3,363
Short term bank loans................................ 1,696 424,449
Short term loans Philips............................. -- 22,080
------- -------
Total........................................... 257,515 449,892
------- -------
Other liabilities
Accounts payable to trade creditors.................. 37,294 31,408
Accounts payable to affiliated companies............. 23,626 2,140
Deposits by customers................................ 9,927 8,537
Other short term liabilities......................... 85,858 46,149
Deferred income and accrued expenses................. 42,760 48,040
------- -------
Total........................................... 199,465 136,274
------- -------
Total current liabilities.............................. 456,980 586,166
======= =======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Included under other short term liabilities are amounts payable to the
parent company of 12,233 (1996: 12,319), relating to services supplied.
13. Information per Geographical Area
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Operating
Revenue Income (Loss) Total Assets
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Netherlands:
corporate............... 3,088 4,433 1,242 (11,395) (12,872) (6,631) 415,150 339,803 548,781
operating companies..... 26,712 21,633 4,297 7,313 4,828 282 125,070 120,626 120,094
Austria.................... 162,783 156,964 72,802 16,928 16,430 7,117 545,870 528,409 510,903
Belgium.................... 38,737 37,704 19,752 (3,869) (4,287) (4,646) 69,832 100,762 96,951
Czech Republic............. 7,492 7,746 2,086 (13,116) (12,307) (10,772) 24,847 35,149 39,810
Norway .................... 91,529 14,541 -- (27,885) (767) -- 445,160 168,574 --
France..................... 2,526 179 -- (5,933) (4,701) -- 36,769 13,283 --
Other...................... 4,288 1,979 -- (5,915) (5,519) -- 13,974 24,450 --
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------- --------- ---------
Total............... 337,155 245,179 100,179 (43,872) (19,195) (14,650) 1,676,672 1,331,056 1,316,539
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The total assets of Netherlands - corporate include UPC's share in the
licence of Kabeltelevisie Amsterdam (a subsidiary of A2000) and the investments,
advances and current accounts with Affiliated companies.
14. PERSONNEL
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Labor cost is specified as follows: 1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salaries and wages................................................ 58,296 39,022 13,565
Pension costs..................................................... 1,391 1,050 1,311
Social securities................................................. 13,748 10,135 3,435
------ ------ ------
Total......................................................... 73,435 50,207 18,311
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
The information about employees by category is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31, Average
---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating............. 374 314 N/A 381 260 N/A
Other................. 441 390 N/A 437 317 N/A
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Total........... 815 704 407 818 577 380
=== === === === === ===
</TABLE>
15. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income................................................. 6,512 2,757 6,403
Interest expense................................................ (72,544) (38,475) (19,873)
Exchange loss & other........................................... (41,160) (21,135) (3,376)
-------- ------- -------
Total..................................................... (107,192) (56,853) (16,846)
======== ======= =======
</TABLE>
16. OTHER
The assets of Intercabo, Portugal were sold in January 1998. The closure of
the Portuguese activities will result in an expected loss of 18,888, which is
provided for in 1997.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
17. INCOME TAXES
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming partial
tax basis for licence fees capitalized relating to certain acquisitions.
Deferred taxes have been provided for that portion of the licenses which
management believes no tax basis will be allowed.
The difference between the income tax benefit and the actual income tax
benefit are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
"Expected" income tax benefit................................... (59,483) (26,616) (11,023)
Expenses and write downs not deductible......................... 23,352 3,872 4,000
Differences in foreign tax rates................................ 3,232 1,105 797
Temporary differences for which no deferred tax benefits has
been provided for............................................. 31,251 26,019 3,471
Other........................................................... (163) (683) 1,131
-------- ------- -------
Income tax loss (benefit)....................................... (1,811) 3,697 (1,624)
======== ======= =======
The net deferred tax liability of UPC consists of the following:
Deferred tax liabilities:
------------------------
Intangible fixed assets..................................... 48,077 31,688 5,552
Tangible fixed assets....................................... 10,193 8,453 3,096
Other....................................................... (540) (3,746) --
-------- ------- -------
Total deferred tax liabilities....................... 57,730 36,395 8,648
-------- ------- -------
Deferred tax assets:
-------------------
Tax loss carry forwards..................................... 149,802 103,635 2,476
Other....................................................... -- -- 331
Tax loss carry forwards not recognized...................... (136,580) (75,630) (1,913)
-------- ------- -------
Net deferred tax assets.............................. 13,222 28,005 894
-------- ------- -------
Net deferred tax liabilities......................... 44,508 8,390 7,754
======== ======= =======
</TABLE>
Tax loss carry forwards arise primarily in Norway, The Netherlands, Czech
Republic and Austria. The tax loss carry forwards of Norway, aggregating to
336,767 (1996: 249,818) will expire during the years 1998 - 2007. The tax loss
carry forwards of The Netherlands, Belgium and Austria of 114,661 (1996: 77,855;
1995: 7,922) have no expiration date. The tax loss carry forwards of the Czech
Republic of 26,223 (1996: 15,688; 1995:14,489) will expire in the years 2001 -
2004.
During 1996, the Austrian tax authorities passed legislation which had the
effect of eliminating approximately NLG256,000 of tax basis associated with
certain amounts of goodwill recorded at Telekabel effective January 1, 1997.
This change in tax law is expected to be challenged on constitutional grounds.
However, there can be no assurance of a successful repeal of such legislation.
Accordingly, this change caused Telekabel's effective tax rate to increase from
the historical effective tax rate through December 31, 1996, due to the
non-deductibility of such goodwill amortization subsequent to January 1, 1997.
18. PARENT COMPANIES RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company is charged by the parent companies for services supplied and
for interest. In 1997, UIH charged an amount of 12,958 (1996: 9,004) for
salaries and related costs for employees seconded to UPC group and affiliated
companies. The charges from Philips relate to interest on the convertible notes
28,743 (1996: 24,212). These figures do not include the purchase of equipment
from Philips companies, which purchase is done at normal commercial conditions.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
19. Commitments and Guarantees
The UPC Group has entered into various rent and lease agreements for office
space, cars etc. The terms of the agreements call for future minimum payments as
follows:
1998..................................................... 14,119
1999..................................................... 11,139
2000..................................................... 9,171
2001..................................................... 1,957
2002..................................................... 1,630
Per December 31, 1996 the Company had guaranteed affiliated company debt in
the amount of 6,161 with respect to Princes Holdings Ltd. in Ireland; per
December 31, 1997 the guarantee risk is nil.
20. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK EXPOSURE
The Company did not enter into foreign forward exchange contracts, or use
other financial instruments, to hedge against foreign exchange exposure. The
currency risk is primarily applicable to the US dollar, in total for
approximately USD 125 million (1996: USD 185 million). The main item of this
exposure per December 31, 1997 relates to the B-facility of the Toronto Dominion
financing. Per December 31, 1996 the main risk related to the convertible loans.
The risk exposures for other foreign currencies are not material.
21. US GAAP RECONCILIATION
The accounting policies followed in the preparation for the consolidated
financial statements differ in some respects to those generally accepted in the
United States of America (US GAAP).
The differences which have a material effect on net loss and/or
shareholders' equity and/or total assets are as follows:
o The fair market value of licences, goodwill, land and buildings and
networks for US GAAP purposes prior to the acquisition of Philips
ownership interests was limited to a partial step-up. Consequently, no
step-up in asset value was allowed for the difference between
historical cost and the fair market value of the assets contributed by
UIH. Effective with the acquisition by UIH of Philips interests on
December 11, 1997, UPC applied pushdown accounting for US GAAP
purposes. US GAAP reflects the full fair market value of UPC including
new goodwill created in connection with the purchase and the push down
of goodwill recorded on UIH's financial statements existing as of the
acquisition date.
o Deferred taxes have been established for the difference between book
and tax basis of contributed assets.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
The FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". This statement defines a fair value
based method of accounting for employee stock options or similar equity
instruments. The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of this
statement in the accompanying financial statements, as the Company complies with
the provisions of APB No. 25 for US GAAP accounting purposes.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" which
requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected
future income tax consequences of transactions which have been included in the
financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial and
tax bases of assets and liabilities and carryforwards using enacted tax rates in
effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. UPC has
adopted the principles of this statement in its financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
US GAAP INFORMATION
The calculation of net loss, shareholders' equity and total assets,
substantially in accordance with US GAAP, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net loss as per consolidated statements of income..................... (171,698) (91,456) (46,242)
Adjustments to reported income (loss):
Amortization of licences, goodwill and basis differences related
to investments in affiliated companies......................... 5,435 6,832 5,229
Depreciation of fixed assets..................................... 1,796 1,908 953
Amortization goodwill affiliated companies....................... 3,480 3,692 --
Tax effect of US GAAP adjustments................................ (162) 3,188 (1,469)
Compensation expense related to options.......................... (4,817) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Approximate net loss in accordance with US GAAP.................. (165,966) (75,836) (41,529)
========= ========= =========
Shareholders' equity as per consolidated balance sheets............... 155,587 449,639 537,633
Adjustments to reported equity:
Licences, goodwill and basis differences related to investments
in affiliated companies........................................ 260,761 (123,423) (186,122)
Tangible fixed assets............................................ -- (20,067) (21,975)
Goodwill affiliated companies.................................... -- (50,771) --
Deferred taxes .................................................. -- 3,188 --
Provision for option compensation................................ (4,817) -- --
-------- --------- ---------
Approximate shareholders' equity in accordance with US GAAP...... 411,531 258,566 329,536
======== ========= =========
Total assets as per consolidated balance sheets....................... 1,676,672 1,331,056 1,316,539
Adjustments to reported assets:
Licences, goodwill and basis differences related to investments in
affiliated companies........................................... 260,761 (123,423) (186,122)
Tangible fixed assets............................................ -- (20,067) (21,975)
Goodwill affiliated companies.................................... -- (50,771) --
--------- --------- ---------
Approximate total assets in accordance with US GAAP.............. 1,937,433 1,136,795 1,108,442
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
22. SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT A2000 HOLDING N.V., BASED ON DUTCH
GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance sheet per December 31 1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Intangible fixed assets.................................................... 122,189 132,018
Tangible fixed assets...................................................... 309,291 230,304
Financial fixed assets..................................................... 543 543
Liquid assets.............................................................. 6,868 33,389
Other current assets....................................................... 35,557 24,997
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Total assets........................................................... 474,448 421,251
======= =======
Provisions................................................................. 2,154 11,693
Long term debt............................................................. 426,000 366,000
Current liabilities........................................................ 67,652 40,908
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Total liabilities...................................................... 495,806 418,601
======= =======
Total shareholders' value.............................................. (21,358) 2,650
======= =======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Statement of income 1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue.................................................................... 101,450 89,893
Costs...................................................................... (67,687) (49,064)
Depreciation and amortization.............................................. (50,846) (43,789)
Financial income / charges................................................. (16,751) (12,969)
Release of tax provision................................................... 9,826 --
------- -------
Net loss............................................................... (24,008) (15,929)
======= =======
</TABLE>
23. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and
assumptions that effect amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual
results may differ from the estimates.
24. PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The acquisition of the additional 91.7% in Norkabelgruppen AS effective
September 30, 1996, and the acquisition of Janco Kabel TV effective January 1,
1997, (subsequently merged into Janco Multicom AS) have a material effect on the
figures reported in the statements of income. Based upon currently available
information and upon certain assumptions that management believes reasonable,
proforma results of UPC assuming these transaction occurred on January 1, 1996
are as follows:
1996
--------
Revenues .................................................. 316,791
Net loss................................................... (113,537)
25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
INTERCABO
In January 1998 the assets of Intercabo, Portugal were sold for
approximately NLG4,000. The expected loss relating to the closure of the
Portuguese activities is provided for per December 31, 1997.
COMBIVISIE
Effective January 1, 1998, UPC acquired certain assets, including the cable
systems of Combivisie with approximately 143,000 subscribers for an amount of
NLG180,762. Combivisie administered the cable television systems on behalf of 18
municipalities in the region surrounding Kabeltelevisie Eindhoven NV ("KTE").
The purchase was funded with a NLG60,000 draw on UPC's Senior Facility Tranche A
and NLG120,762 from a credit facility from Cooperative Centrale
Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. ("Rabobank"). Subsequent to the transaction, the
assets and liabilities of both KTE and Combivisie were merged. The resulting
entity is named The Cable Network Brabant Holding BV ("CNBH").
On February 20, 1998 CNBH has secured a NLG250 million nine-year term
facility to CNBH. The CNBH facility bears interest at the applicable Amsterdam
interbank offered rate ("AIBOR") plus a margin ranging from 0.60% to 1.60% per
annum, and is secured by, among other things, an encumbrance over CNBH's assets
and a pledge by Cable Network Netherlands Holding of its shares of CNBH. The
facility is used to refinance the existing KTE facility and to complete the
Combivisie acquisition. Furthermore the facility will be used for the
development and exploitation of enhanced cable TV services, data services and
telephony services.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
SKT SPOL. S.R.O. ("SKT")
On February 25, 1998, UPC signed a letter of intent with Siemens to acquire
their 95.63% interest in SKT for $51,000 (NLG103,000). SKT is a cable television
company in the Slovak Republic with approximately 156,000 subscribers of which
approximately 136,000 subscribers are located in Bratislava. Closing is expected
to occur during the third quarter of 1998.
UNITED TELEKABEL HOLDING N.V.
On April 2, 1998, UPC and N.V. NUON Energie-Onderneming voor Gelderland
("NUON"), a Netherlands energy company, signed a definitive agreement to merge
all of their Netherlands broadband cable television and telecommunication
companies and activities into a newly formed company, United Telekabel Holding
N.V. ("UTH"). UPC will contribute its wholly owned interest in CNBH, its 50%
ownership interest in A2000 Holding N.V. including its interest in the license,
and its wholly owned interest in Kabeltelevisie Son en Breugel B.V. for a 51%
interest in UTH. NUON will contribute its ownership interests in N.V. Telekabel
Beheer (totalling approximately 485,000 equity subscribers) for a 49% interest
in UTH. Closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent
including third party consents and shareholder approval. Upon closing, a
correction payment will be made by either UPC or NUON to balance the ownership
interests based upon agreed valuation methodology. Further, both parties will be
committed to minimum funding levels or become subject to future dilution. The
closing agreements provide UPC with a call option to acquire 50% of NUON's
ownership in UTH and provide NUON with a put option to sell 50% of its ownership
interests UTH. The call and put options are in effect for a two-year period
starting one year after the closing of the transaction expected to occur before
July 1, 1998. The put/call price will be fixed as of closing.
UIH LOAN
On March 16, 1998, Belmarken executed a $100,000 promissory note with UIH.
The note bears interest at 10.75% per annum on the outstanding balance and is
due on demand. The note is convertible into UPC stock at fair market value at
the election of UIH. Payments under the note are subordinate to UPC's Bridge
Facility Tranche B. On March 23, 1998, UPC borrowed $63,000 under the note,
proceeds from the draw were used to reduce UPC's Bridge Facility Tranche B.
KABELKOM HOLDING COMPANY ("KABELKOM") AND CESKA PROGRAMOVA SPOLECNOST SRO ("TV
MAX")
On April 1, 1998, UPC and Time Warner Entertainment Company ("TWE") signed
a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the purpose of restructuring the
assets of Kabelkom. Under the terms of the MOU, UPC will acquire TWE's 50%
ownership interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian cable television systems
(approximately 266,000 subscribers) and TWE and other partners will acquire
UPC's 50% ownership interest in Kabelkom's Hungarian programming business. In
addition, the MOU provides for the sale of UPC's ownership interest in TV Max, a
Czech Republic programming business, to TWE. The MOU requires UPC to make a net
payment to TWE of $9,500 upon closing which is expected to occur in the second
quarter of 1998.
UNITED INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS
In April and May, 1998, UPC signed MOUs with TINTA, its 50% partner in UII,
to acquire TINTA's interests related to Tevel and Melita, and to sell UPC's
interest in Princes Holdings to TINTA, for a net payment to TINTA of
approximately $71,000. The MOUs are contingent upon several factors, including
the completion of financing satisfactory to UIH, the consent of certain third
parties and regulatory bodies, and the signing of definitive documentation.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
SUMMARY OF MAJOR GROUP AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
- -----------------------------------------------
AUSTRIA:
Telekabel Wien GmbH 95.0%
Telekabel Graz GmbH 95.0%
Telekabel Klagenfurt GmbH 95.0%
Telekabel - Fernsehnetz Region Baden
Betriebsgesellschaft mbH 95.0%
Telekabel - Fernsehnetz Wr. Neustadt / Neunkirchen
Betriebsgesellschaft mbH 95.0%
BELGIUM:
Radio Public SA 100.0%
CZECH REPUBLIC:
Kabel Net Holding AS 100.0%
Kabel Net Brno AS 100.0%
Ceska Programova Spolecnost SRO 100.0%
ENGLAND:
UPC Services Limited 100.0%
FRANCE:
Mediareseaux S.A. 100.0%
Mediareseaux Marne SA 99.6%
HUNGARY:
Kabelkom Holding Company (1) 50.0%
IRELAND:
Through UII partnership (2):
Princes Holdings Ltd 20.0%
ISRAEL:
Through UII partnership (2):
Tevel Israel International Communications Ltd 23.3%
MALTA:
Through UII partnership (2):
Melita Cable TV Ltd 25.0%
NETHERLANDS:
A2000 Holding NV (Amsterdam) 50.0%
Kabeltelevisie Eindhoven NV 100.0%
Kabeltelevisie Son & Breugel 100.0%
Belmarken Holding BV 100.0%
Binan Investments BV 100.0%
Stipdon Investments BV 100.0%
Cable Network Brabant Holding BV 100.0%
Cable Network Netherlands Holding BV 100.0%
Cable Network Zuid-Oost Brabant Holding BV 100.0%
Cable Network Austria Holding BV 100.0%
NORWAY:
Janco Multicom AS (3) 87.3%
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
PORTUGAL:
Intercabo Televisao por Cabo SGPS Lda 100.0%
ROMANIA:
Multicanal Holdings SRL 90.0%
Control Cable Ventures SRL 100.0%
SLOVAK REPUBLIC:
Trnavatel SRO 75.0%
Slovatel SRO 100.0%
(1) UPC NV has a 50% legal ownership in Kabelkom Holding Company, which is
reduced by a preferential claim by Time Warner to an economic
ownership of 47.2%.
(2) UII (United International Investments) is a US general partnership
between UPC NV and TeleCommunications, Inc. With respect to the Israel
system, UPC NV's interest in UII is 50 % (corresponding with a 23.3 %
beneficial interest in Tevel Israel International Communications
Ltd).With respect to the Irish system, UPC NV's interest in UII is
44.4 % (corresponding with a 20 % beneficial interest of UPC NV in
Princes Holding Ltd). With respect to the Malta system, UPC NV's
interest in UII is effectively 50 % (corresponding with a 25 %
beneficial interest of UPC NV in Melita Cable TV Ltd). UPC NV provides
the management services to UII Management, a US general partnership
between UPC NV (50 %) and Tele-Communications, Inc. (50 %) which
provides management and consulting services to UII's Israel (Tevel)
and Malta (Melita) cable television interests.
(3) UPC NV has a 87.3% legal ownership in Janco Multicom AS, together with
a call option on the remaining 12.7% for the same amount as the
minority shareholder has a put option. The call and put option expire
in 2001. As from an economic perspective UPC fully owns Janco Multicom
AS, 100% is consolidated.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Denver,
State of Colorado, on this 29th day of May 1998.
United International Holdings, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ J. Timothy Bryan
---------------------------------
J. Timothy Bryan
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has caused this Report to be signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Title of Position
Signature Held With the Registrant
- --------- ------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
*
- ---------------------------------
Gene W. Schneider Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer May 29, 1998
/s/ J. Timothy Bryan
- ---------------------------------
J. Timothy Bryan Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer May 29, 1998
and Assistant Secretary
*
- ---------------------------------
Albert M. Carollo Director May 29, 1998
*
- ---------------------------------
John P. Cole, Jr. Director May 29, 1998
/s/ Valerie L. Cover
- ---------------------------------
Valerie L. Cover Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
and Vice President May 29, 1998
*
- ---------------------------------
Lawrence F. DeGeorge Director May 29, 1998
*
- ---------------------------------
Lawrence J. DeGeorge Director May 29, 1998
*
- ---------------------------------
Antony P. Ressler Director May 29, 1998
*
- ---------------------------------
John F. Riordan Director May 29, 1998
*
- --------------------------------
Curtis W. Rochelle Director May 29, 1998
*
- --------------------------------
Mark L. Schneider Director and Executive Vice President May 29, 1998
*
- --------------------------------
Bruce H. Spector Director May 29, 1998
* By: /s/ J. Timothy Bryan
--------------------------
J. Timothy Bryan
Attorney-in-fact
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
Exhibit 12.1 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 28, February 28, February 29, February 28, February 28,
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Pretax loss from continuing operations....... $(13,884) $(30,614) $(91,311) $(138,825) $(263,441)
Add back: losses from less-than-50%-owned
persons.................................... 2,024 4,288 26,631 17,879 18,769
Less: losses from less-than-50%-owned
persons where the registrant has
guaranteed debt:
Teleport.................................... (925) (126) -- -- --
Swedish Cable............................... (345) (65) -- -- --
-------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
(13,130) (26,517) (64,680) (120,946) (244,672)
Fixed charges:
Interest, whether expensed or
capitalized, including amortization
of deferred financing costs............... 637 9,328 36,045 79,659 124,288
-------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Adjusted earnings............................ (12,493) (17,189) (28,635) (41,287) (120,384)
Fixed charges................................ (637) (9,328) (36,045) (79,659) (124,288)
-------- -------- -------- --------- ---------
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges...........
Amount of coverage deficiency................ $(13,130) $(26,517) $(64,680) $(120,946) $(244,672)
======== ======== ======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES AND RESTRICTED AFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
I. UIH EUROPE, INC. AND COMPANIES HELD THROUGH UIH EUROPE, INC.
<S> <C>
A. SUBSIDIARIES JURISDICTION
Belmarken Holding B.V. Netherlands
Cable Network Brabant Holding B.V. Netherlands
Cable Network Zuid-Oost Brabant Holding B.V. Netherlands
Cable Networks Austria Holding B.V. Netherlands
Cable Networks Netherlands Holding B.V. Netherlands
Control Cable Ventures SRL Romania
Janco Multicom A/S Norway
Kabel Net Brno A.S. Czech Republic
Kabel Net Holding A.S. Czech Republic
Kabeltel s.r.o. Slovak Republic
Kabeltelevisie Eindhoven N.V. Netherlands
Kabeltelevisie Son en Breugel B.V. Netherlands
MediaReseaux Marne S.A. France
MediaReseaux S.A. France
Multicanal Holdings SRL Romania
Radio Public N.V./S.A. Belgium
Slovatel s.r.o Slovakia
Telekabel Graz GmbH Austria
Telekabel Klagenfurt GmbH Austria
Telekabel Wien GmbH Austria
Telekabel-Fernsehnetz Region Baden Betriebs-GmbH Austria
Telekabel-Fernsehnetz Wiener Neustadt Neunkirchen Betriebs-GmbH Austria
Trnavatel s.r.o. Slovakia
UIH Europe, Inc. Delaware
UIH Israel, Inc. Colorado
UIH Romania, Inc. Colorado
UIH Romania Ventures, Inc. Delaware
United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. Netherlands
B. RESTRICTED AFFILIATES
Ceska Programova Spolecnost s.r.o. Czech Republic
II. UIPI AND COMPANIES HELD THROUGH UIPI
A. SUBSIDIARIES
Auldana Beach Pty Ltd. Australia
Austar Entertainment Pty Ltd. Australia
Austar Retail Pty Ltd. Australia
Austar Satellite Pty Ltd. Australia
Austar Services Pty Ltd. Australia
Cable Star S.A. Peru
Carryton Pty Ltd. Australia
CTV Pty Ltd. Australia
Dovevale Pty Ltd. Australia
Grovern Pty Ltd. Australia
Jacolyn Pty Ltd. Australia
Keansburg Pty Ltd. Australia
Kidillia Pty Ltd. Australia
Lystervale Pty Ltd. Australia
Maxi-Vu Pty Ltd. Australia
Minorite Pty Ltd. Australia
Orloff Pty Ltd. Australia
Palara Vale Pty Ltd. Australia
Plator Holding B.V. Netherlands
Saturn Communications Limited New Zealand
Selectra Pty Ltd. Australia
STV Pty Limited South Australia
T.V. Cable, S.R. Ltda. Peru
Tara Television Limited Ireland
Tara Television Global Ltd. England
Tara Television (UK) Limited England
UIH Argentina, Inc. Colorado
UIH Asia Investment Co. Colorado
UIH Asia, Ltd. Colorado
UIH Asia/Pacific, Inc. Colorado
UIH Asia/Pacific Communications, Inc. Delaware
UIH Austar, Inc. Colorado
UIH Austar Transponder, Inc. Colorado
UIH Australia Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH Australia/Pacific Finance, Inc. Colorado
UIH Australia/Pacific, Inc. Colorado
<PAGE>
Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES AND RESTRICTED AFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT (Continued)
UIH Brazil, Inc. Colorado
UIH Chile, Inc. Colorado
UIH China Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH CUPV Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH do Brasil Tecnologia Ltda. Brazil
UIH ECT Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH El Salvador, Inc. Colorado
UIH GTS, Inc. Colorado
UIH Hunan, Inc. Colorado
UIH Hungary, Inc. Colorado
UIH Iberian Programming, Inc. Colorado
UIH Latin America, Inc. Colorado
UIH Latin America Programming, Inc. Colorado
UIH Management, Inc. Colorado
UIH Mexico, Inc. Colorado
UIH Mexico Resources, Inc. Colorado
UIH Mexico Ventures, Inc. Colorado
UIH Middle East, Inc. Colorado
UIH New Zealand Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH Peru, Inc. Colorado
UIH Peru, S.A. Peru
UIH Philippines Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIH Programming, Inc. Colorado
UIH Programming-Malta Ltd. England
UIH-SFCC Holdings, L.P. Colorado
UIH-SFCC II, Inc. Colorado
UIH-SFCC L.P. Colorado
UIH Taiwan, Inc. Colorado
UIH U.K. Programming, Inc. Colorado
UIH UK, Inc. Colorado
UIH Venezuela, Inc. Colorado
UIH XYZ Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIHLA Holdings, Inc. Colorado
UIHLA Management, Inc. Colorado
UIHLA Ventures, Inc. Grand Cayman
United International Holdings Argentina, S.A. Argentina
United International Properties, Inc. Colorado
United Wireless, Inc. Colorado
United Wireless Pty Limited Australia
Vermint Grove Pty Ltd. Australia
Vinatech Pty Ltd. Australia
Windytide Pty Ltd. Australia
Xtek Bay Pty Ltd. Australia
Yanover Pty Ltd. Australia
B. RESTRICTED AFFILIATES
Cablevision S.A. Chile
Century United Programming Ventures Pty Limited Australia
Chippawa Pty Ltd. Australia
Cuernamu, S.A. De C.V. Mexico
Grupa Telecable de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Hunan International Telecommunications Company Limited China
Ibercom, Inc. Delaware
Iberian Programming Services C.V. Netherlands
Ilona Investments Pty Ltd. Australia
Inversiones UIH Latin America Limitada Chile
MCG Management, Inc. Nebraska
Megacomm M. Servicios, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Monor Telfon Tarasag Rt. Hungary
Monor Communications Group, Inc. Delaware
Multicanel TPS, S.A. Spain
Nidlo B.V. Netherlands
Red de Television y Servicios Por Cable S.A. Chile
Societe Francaise des Communications et du Cable S.A. France
Spanish Program Services, C.V. Netherlands
Telecable de Chilpancingo, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Telecable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
Telecable Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
<PAGE>
Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES AND RESTRICTED AFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT (Continued)
Telefenua S.A. French Polynesia
Television Universidad de Talcia S.A. Chile
TV Max Constitucion Limitada Chile
TV Show Brasil, S/A Brazil
TV Cabo e Comunicacoes de Jundiai, S. A. Brazil
United Family Communications, LLC Delaware
Vision por Cable de Oaxaca, S.A. de C.V. Mexico
VTR Galaxy de Chile S.A. Chile
VTR Hipercable, S.A. Chile
VTR Telefonica S.A. Chile
VTR Cable Express S.A. Chile
VTR Cable Express (Chile) S.A. Chile
XYZ Entertainment Pty Limited Australia
</TABLE>
Exhibit 21.2
UNRESTRICTED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
I. SUBSIDIARIES HELD THROUGH UIH EUROPE, INC.
Binan Investment B.V. Netherlands
Melita Cable TV PLC Malta
Melita Partnership Colorado
Stipdon Investments B.V. Netherlands
Tishdoret Achzakot Ltd. Israel
UCI Enterprises, Inc. Colorado
UIH Bulgaria, Inc. Colorado
UIH Portugal, Inc. Colorado
UIH Slovakia, Inc. Colorado
UIH Spain, Inc. Colorado
UIH Turkey, Inc. Colorado
UII - Ireland Limited Liability Company Utah
UII - Ireland Ltd. Colorado
United International Investments Colorado
UPC Intermediates B.V. Netherlands
UPC Kft Hungary
II. SUBSIDIARIES HELD THROUGH UIPI
UIH AML, Inc. Colorado
UIH Brazil, SP, Inc. Colorado
UIH Communication, Inc. Colorado
UIM Aircraft, Inc. Colorado
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our reports, dated May 25, 1998 on United International Holdings,
Inc. included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed
Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report, dated May 25, 1998 on United International Properties,
Inc. included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed
Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report, dated May 25, 1998 on UIH Europe, Inc. included in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed Registration Statement File
Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report, dated April 29, 1998 on United Pan-Europe
Communications N.V. for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 included in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed Registration Statement
File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Amstelveen, The Netherlands
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.5
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report, dated 20 May 1996 on United and Philips Communications
B.V. for the year ended 31 December 1995 included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K, into previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326
and 333-00226.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Amstelveen, The Netherlands
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.6
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report, dated 20 May 1996 on United and Philips Communications
B.V. for the year ended December 31, 1995 included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K, into previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326
and 333-00226.
KPMG Accountants N.V.
Amstelveen, The Netherlands
25 May 1998
EXHIBIT 23.7
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
As independent auditors, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of
our report, dated 15 March 1996 on the consolidated financial statements of XYZ
Entertainment Pty Limited included in the United International Holdings, Inc.
fiscal 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed Registration
Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Sydney, Australia
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.8
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
As independent auditors, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of
our reports, dated March 6, 1998 and March 31, 1997 on the combined financial
statements of Tele Cable de Morelos, S.A. de C.V. and related companies (all of
which are subsidiaries of Megapo Comunicaciones de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.)
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed Registration
Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
Galaz, Gomez Morfin, Chavero, Yamazaki, S.C.
Acapulco, Mexico
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.9
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
As independent accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference
of our report, dated March 15, 1996 on the financial statements of Monor
Communications Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and
for the years then ended included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into
previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and
333-00226.
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Omaha, Nebraska
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.10
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
As independent accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference
of our report, dated March 8, 1996 on the financial statements of Cabodinamica
TV Cabo de Sao Paulo S.A. as of and for the years ended December 31, 1994 and
1995 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed
Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
Price Waterhouse
Auditores Independentes
Sao Paulo, Brazil
May 25, 1998
EXHIBIT 23.11
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
As independent auditors, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of
our report, dated 16 February 1996 on the financial statements of TELEFENUA
S.A. included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, into previously filed
Registration Statement File Nos. 33-81876, 33-87326 and 333-00226.
COOPERS & LYBRAND TAHITI
Jean-Pierre Gosse
Papeete, 25 May, 1998
Exhibit 24.1
Power of Attorney
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints J. Timothy Bryan his attorney-in-fact, with full
power of substitution, for him in any and all capacities, to sign the annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 1998 of United International
Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission"), and all amendments thereto, and to file the same,
with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Commission; granting unto said attorney-in-fact full power and authority to
perform any other act on behalf of the undersigned required to be done in the
premises, whereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact may
lawfully do or cause to be done on behalf of the Company by virtue hereof.
/s/ Gene W. Schneider
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May 26, 1998 Gene W. Schneider
/s/ J. Timothy Bryan
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May 26, 1998 J. Timothy Bryan
/s/ Albert M. Carollo
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May 26, 1998 Albert M. Carollo
/s/ John P. Cole, Jr.
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May 26, 1998 John P. Cole, Jr.
/s/ Valerie L. Cover
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May 26, 1998 Valerie L. Cover
/s/ Lawrence F. DeGeorge
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May 25, 1998 Lawrence F. DeGeorge
/s/ Lawrence J. DeGeorge
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May 26, 1998 Lawrence J. DeGeorge
/s/ Antony P. Ressler
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May 26, 1998 Antony P. Ressler
/s/ John F. Riordan
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May 26, 1998 John F. Riordan
/s/ Curtis W. Rochelle
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May 26, 1998 Curtis W. Rochelle
/s/ Mark L. Schneider
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May 26, 1998 Mark L. Schneider
/s/ Bruce H. Spector
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May 19, 1998 Bruce H. Spector
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