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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 10-Q

or

Commission file number 333-43157

NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC.

AND SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR:

NORTHLAND CABLE NEWS, INC.

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (206) 621-1351

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x   No o

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

Yes o   No x

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PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Northland Telecommunications Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS — (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Northland Telecommunications Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME — (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Northland
Telecommunications Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME — (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Northland Telecommunications Corporation)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Northland Telecommunications Corporation)

NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)  Basis of Presentation

Interim Financial Reporting

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are being filed in conformity with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X regarding interim financial statement disclosures and do not contain all of the necessary footnote disclosures required for a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and comprehensive income and statements of cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, this data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position at June 30, 2003, its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the six and three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 and its consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. Results of operations for these periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

On March 11, 2003 and March 31, 2003, the Company sold the operating assets and franchise rights of its cable systems in and around Port Angeles, Washington and Aiken, South Carolina, respectively. The accompanying financial statements have been restated to report the discontinued operations of the Company, effected for this sale.

Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations,” (“SFAS No. 143”) which addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long lived assets and associated asset retirement obligations (“ARO”). Under the scope of this pronouncement, the Company has ARO associated with the removal of equipment from poles and headend sites that are leased from third parties. Based on management’s analyses, the Company has concluded that for the reasons mentioned below, it is not able to reasonably estimate the fair values of the ARO. First to operate the cable television network, the Company will always need to have equipment deployed at these poles and headend sites. Additionally, the Company has not historically incurred any ARO and, given the length of time in the future when any potential obligations might exist, management believes that estimating any probability at this time is not practicable. As a result, upon adoption of SFAS No. 143 the Company did not record any ARO associated with the obligation to remove the equipment.

(2)  Intangible Assets

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Company does not amortize goodwill or any other intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives. The Company has determined that its franchises meet the definition of indefinite lived assets. The Company tests these assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value or if the fair value of intangible assets with indefinite lives falls below their carrying value on an annual basis. The book value of the Company’s intangible assets, effecting for the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System described in note 4, is presented in the following table:

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Amortization of loan fees and other intangibles for each of the next five years is expected to be approximately as follows:

(3)  Revised Senior Credit Facility

In August of 2000, the Company refinanced its existing senior bank indebtedness. The original indebtedness was repaid with borrowings under the Revised Senior Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Revised Senior Credit Facility mature on September 30, 2007. The Revised Senior Credit Facility is collateralized by a first lien position on all present and future assets and stock of the Company. Interest rates vary based on certain financial covenants; currently 3.35%. Graduated principal and interest payments are due quarterly, beginning September 30, 2003, until maturity on September 30, 2007. The estimated fair value of the revolving credit and term loan facility is equal to its carrying value because of its variable interest rate nature.

Under the Revised Senior Credit Facility, the Company has agreed to restrictive covenants which require the maintenance of certain ratios, including a Pro Forma Debt Service ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0 and a Leverage Ratio of no greater than 6.00 to 1.0, among other restrictions. The Company submits quarterly debt compliance reports to its creditor under this arrangement. As of June 30, 2003, the Company was in compliance with the terms of the loan agreement.

As of the date of this filing, the balance under the Revised Senior Credit Facility is $16,226,534, and applicable interest rates are as follows: $14,851,534 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 3.35%, $875,000 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 3.35% and $500,000 at a LIBOR based rate of 3.28%. These interest rates expire in September of 2003, at which time new rates will be established. The above rates also include a margin paid to the lender based on overall leverage, and may increase or decrease as the Company’s leverage fluctuates.

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(4)  System Sales

On March 11, 2003, the Company sold the operating assets and franchise rights of its cable system in and around the community of Port Angeles, Washington (the “Port Angeles System”). The Port Angeles System was sold at a price of approximately $11,375,000 of which the Company received approximately $10,800,000 at closing. The sales price was adjusted at closing for the proration of certain revenues and expenses and approximately $575,000 is being held in escrow and will be released to the Company one year from the closing of the transaction, subject to general representations and warranties. Historically, the Company has entered into similarly structured transactions, and collected the amount held in escrow. Substantially all of the proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility.

On March 31, 2003, the Company sold the operating assets and franchise rights of its cable system in and around the community of Aiken, South Carolina (the “Aiken System”). The Aiken System was sold at a price of approximately $46.3 million of which the Company received approximately $42.6 million at closing. The sales price was adjusted at closing for the proration of certain revenues and expenses and approximately $3.7 million is being held in escrow and will be released to the Company one year from the closing of the transaction, subject to general representations and warranties. Historically, the Company has entered into similarly structured transactions, and collected the amount held in escrow. Substantially all of the proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility.

The sales were made pursuant to offers by separate, independent third parties. Based on the offers made, management determined that acceptance of the offers would be in the best economic interest of the Company. The sales were not a result of declining or deteriorating operations nor was it necessary to create liquidity or reduce outstanding debt. It is the opinion of management that the Company could have continued existing operations and met all obligations as they became due.

The assets and liabilities attributable to the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System as of December 31, 2002 have been reported as assets and liabilities from discontinued operations in the accompanying balance sheet, and consist of the following:

In addition, the revenue, expenses and other items attributable to the operations of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles system during the periods presented in this filing have been reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income, and include the following:

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In accordance with EITF 87-24, “Allocation of Interest Expense to Discontinued Operations,” the Company allocated interest expense to discontinued operations using the historic weighted average interest rate applicable to the Revised Senior Credit Facility and approximately $51.8 million in principal payments, which were applied to the Revised Senior Credit Facility as a result of the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System.

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PART I (continued)

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

Results of Continuing Operations — Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

Revenues totaled $24.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, an increase of approximately $400,000 or 2.0% over the same period in 2002. Of these revenues, $17.1 million (69%) was derived from basic services, $1.7 million (7%) from premium services, $3.2 million (13%) from expanded basic services, $500,000 (2%) from digital services, $1.3 million (5%) from advertising and $1.1 million (4%) from other sources.

Average monthly revenue per subscriber increased $2.02 or 4.5% from $45.27 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 to $47.29 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. This increase is primarily attributable to rate increases implemented during the first quarter of 2003, increased revenue from higher penetration of new product tiers and increases in advertising revenue.

Cable system operation expenses increased approximately $400,000 or 4.3% from $9.2 million to $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Programming costs, which represent the primary component of cable system operation expenses, increased $300,000 or 4.1% as a result of rate increases by certain programming vendors as well as the launch of new analog programming services and the launch of digital programming services.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $800,000 or 22.2% from $3.6 million to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in bad debt, marketing and property tax expenses, and increases in corporate overhead allocations by the Company’s Parent. The corporate overhead allocations had been reduced in prior periods, to the extent that allocation of these costs would have resulted in non-compliance with the Company’s debt covenants. Corporate overhead expenses for the quarter represents actual costs incurred by the Company’s parent for the period that are attributable to the operations of the Company. The Company has no obligation or liability to its Parent for past reductions in corporate overhead charges.

Management fees for the six months ended June 30, 2003 increased approximately 1.6% over the same period in the previous year. Management fees are calculated at 5.0% of gross revenues.

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2003 remained relatively constant with the same period in 2002.

Interest expense allocated to continuing operations decreased approximately $500,000 or 8.1%, from $6.2 million to $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 due primarily to the fact that the Company made prepayments of approximately $2 million on the Revised Senior Credit Facility during the last half of 2002 and the Company’s effective interest rate applicable to the Revised Senior Credit Facility decreased from 8.41% during the first half of 2002 to 4.33% during the same period in 2003. Average outstanding indebtedness decreased $26.5 million from $170.9 million to $144.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively, due primarily to the fact that the proceeds from the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s revised Senior Credit Facility in March of 2003.

In accordance with EITF 87-24, “Allocation of Interest Expense to Discontinued Operations,” the Company allocated interest expense to discontinued operations using the historic weighted average interest rate applicable to the Revised Senior Credit Facility and approximately $51.8 million in principal payments, which were applied to the Revised Senior Credit Facility as a result of the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System.

The Company has elected not to designate its interest rate swap agreements as hedges under SFAS No. 133. Interest rate swap agreements in place as of December 31, 2002 expired during the first quarter of 2003, and the Company has elected not to enter into any new agreements. Accordingly, the Company recorded a debit to eliminate the liability on its balance sheet, and a corresponding credit in its statement of operations of approximately $120,000.

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Results of Continuing Operations — Three Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

Revenues totaled $12.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003, an increase of approximately $200,000 or 1.6% over the same period in 2002. Of these revenues, $8.6 million (69%) was derived from basic services, $800,000 (6%) from premium services, $1.6 million (13%) from expanded basic services, $300,000 (2%) from digital services, $700,000 (6%) from advertising and $500,000 (4%) from other sources.

Average monthly revenue per subscriber increased $1.70 or 3.7% from $45.91 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 to $47.61 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. This increase is primarily attributable to rate increases implemented during the first quarter of 2003 and increased revenue from higher penetration of new product tiers.

Cable system operation expenses increased approximately $200,000 or 4.3% from $4.6 million to $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Programming costs, which represent the primary component of cable system operation expenses, increased $100,000 or 2.3% as a result of rate increases by certain programming vendors as well as the launch of new analog programming services and the launch of digital programming services.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $300,000 or 15.8% from $1.9 million to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in bad debt, marketing and property tax expenses, and increases in corporate overhead allocations by the Company’s Parent. The corporate overhead allocations had been reduced in prior periods, to the extent that allocation of these costs would have resulted in non-compliance with the Company’s debt covenants. Corporate overhead expenses for the quarter represents actual costs incurred by the Company’s parent for the period that are attributable to the operations of the Company. The Company has no obligation or liability to its Parent for past reductions in corporate overhead charges.

Management fees for the three months ended June 30, 2003 increased approximately 1.0% over the same period in the previous year. Management fees are calculated at 5.0% of gross revenues.

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2003 remained relatively constant with the same period in 2002.

Interest expense allocated to continuing operations decreased approximately $200,000 or 6.7%, from $3.0 million to $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2003 due primarily to the fact that the Company made prepayments of approximately $2 million on the Revised Senior Credit Facility during the last half of 2002. In addition, the Company’s effective interest rate applicable to the Revised Senior Credit Facility decreased from 7.31% during the second quarter of 2002 to 3.44% for the same period in 2003. Average outstanding indebtedness decreased $54.5 million from $170.7 million to $116.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively, as the proceeds from the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s Revised Senior Credit Facility in March of 2003.

In accordance with EITF 87-24, “Allocation of Interest Expense to Discontinued Operations,” the Company allocated interest expense to discontinued operations using the historic weighted average interest rate applicable to the Revised Senior Credit Facility and approximately $51.8 million in principal payments, which were applied to the Revised Senior Credit Facility as a result of the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System.

The Company has elected not to designate its interest rate swap agreements as hedges under SFAS No. 133. Interest rate swap agreements in place as of December 31, 2002 expired during the first quarter of 2003, and the Company has elected not to enter into any new agreements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The cable television business generally requires substantial capital for the construction, expansion and maintenance of the signal distribution system. In addition, the Company has pursued a business strategy, which includes selective acquisitions. The Company has financed these expenditures through a combination of cash flow from operations, borrowings under the revolving credit and term loan facility provided by a variety of banks and the issuance of senior subordinated notes. The Company’s required principal payments for the remainder of 2003 are approximately $1.75 million. The Company anticipates that cash flow from operations will be sufficient to service its debt over the next twelve month period. The Company believes that cash flow from operations will be adequate to meet the Company’s long-term

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liquidity requirements prior to the maturity of its long-term indebtedness, although no assurance can be given in this regard.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Adjustments to the $30.6 million net income for the period to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities consisted primarily of a gain of $31.5 million related to the sales of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System, and decreases in operating liabilities of approximately $2.1 million, offset by $4.8 million of depreciation and amortization.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $50.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, and consisted primarily of $53.4 million of proceeds from the sales of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System, offset by $2.7 million in capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities consisted of $51.8 million in principal prepayments on the Revised Senior Credit Facility, as a result of the sale of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System.

EBITDA decreased approximately $800,000 or 7.7%, from $10.4 million to $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003, and EBITDA margin decreased from 42.7% to 38.8%. The aforementioned increases in revenues were offset by increased administrative overhead charges and operating expenses as a result of rate increases by certain programming vendors and the launch of new programming services, discussed above.

Free cash flow decreased $400,000, or 21.1%, from $1.9 million to $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease is attributable to the aforementioned decline in EBITDA, offset by declining interest expense and capital expenditures.

EBITDA represents income from operations excluding the effect of depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. Free cash flow represents income from operations, excluding the effects of depreciation and amortization, less interest expense and capital expenditures. EBITDA and free cash flow are commonly used to analyze companies on the basis of leverage and liquidity. However, they are not measures determined under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in the United States and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. EBITDA and free cash flow should not be construed as a substitute for operating income or as better measure of liquidity than cash flow from operating activities, which are determined in accordance with GAAP. We have presented EBITDA and free cash flow to provide additional information with respect to our ability to meet future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements. A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and free cash flow follows:

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Revised Senior Credit Facility

In August of 2000, the Company refinanced its existing senior bank indebtedness. The original indebtedness was repaid with borrowings under the Revised Senior Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Revised Senior Credit Facility mature on September 30, 2007. The Revised Senior Credit Facility is collateralized by a first lien position on all present and future assets and stock of the Company. Interest rates vary based on certain financial covenants; currently 3.35% (weighted average). Graduated principal and interest payments are due quarterly, beginning September 30, 2003, until maturity on September 30, 2007. The estimated fair value of the revolving credit and term loan facility is equal to its carrying value because of its variable interest rate nature.

As of the date of this filing, the balance under the Revised Senior Credit Facility is $16,226,534, and applicable interest rates are as follows: $14,851,534 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 3.35%, $875,000 at a LIBOR based interest rate of 3.35% and $500,000 at a LIBOR based rate of 3.28%. These interest rates expire in September of 2003, at which time new rates will be established. The above rates also include a margin paid to the lender based on overall leverage, and may increase or decrease as the Company’s leverage fluctuates.

System Sale

On March 11, 2003, the Company sold the operating assets and franchise rights of its cable system in and around the community of Port Angeles, Washington (the “Port Angeles System”). The Port Angeles System was sold at a price of approximately $11,375,000 of which the Company received approximately $10,800,000 at closing. The sales price was adjusted at closing for the proration of certain revenues and expenses and approximately $575,000 is being held in escrow and will be released to the Company one year from the closing of the transaction, subject to general representations and warranties. Historically, the Company has entered into similarly structured transactions, and collected on the amount held in escrow. Substantially all of the proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility.

On March 31, 2003, the Company sold the operating assets and franchise rights of its cable system in and around the community of Aiken, South Carolina (the “Aiken System”). The Aiken System was sold at a price of approximately $46.3 million of which the Company received approximately $42.6 million at closing. The sales price was adjusted at closing for the proration of certain revenues and expenses and approximately $3.7 million is being held in escrow and will be released to the Company one year from the closing of the transaction, subject to general representations and warranties. Historically, the Company has entered into similarly structured transactions, and collected on the amount held in escrow. Substantially all of the proceeds were used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility.

The sales were made pursuant to offers by separate, independent third parties. Based on the offers made, management determined that acceptance of the offers would be in the best economic interest of the Company. The sales were not a result of declining or deteriorating operations nor was it necessary to create liquidity or reduce outstanding debt. It is the opinion of management that the Company could have continued existing operations and met all obligations as they became due.

Obligations and Commitments

In addition to working capital needs for ongoing operations, the Company has capital requirements for (i) annual maturities and interest payments related to the term loan and (ii) required minimum operating lease payments. The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations, after effecting for the sales of the Aiken System and the Port Angeles System, and the anticipated effect of these obligations on its liquidity for the remainder of 2003 and in future years:

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These contractual obligations do not include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, which are expected to be paid in 2003.

Capital Expenditures

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company incurred capital expenditures of approximately $2.7 million. Capital expenditures included: (i) continued deployment of new product digital services; (ii) expansion and improvement of cable properties; (iii) additions to plant and equipment, and; (iv) line drops, extensions and installations of cable plant facilities.

The Company plans to invest approximately $2.6 million in capital expenditures for the remainder of 2003. This represents anticipated expenditures for upgrading and rebuilding certain distribution facilities, which will allow for the continued deployment of new products, such as digital and Internet services in selected markets. Furthermore, capital expenditures will involve extensions of distribution facilities to add new subscribers and vehicle replacements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 - Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations,” (“SFAS No. 143”) which addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long lived assets and associated asset retirement obligations (“ARO”). Under the scope of this pronouncement, the Company has ARO associated with the removal of equipment from poles and headend sites that are leased from third parties. Based on management’s analyses, the Company has concluded that for the reasons mentioned below, it is not able to reasonably estimate the fair values of the ARO. First, to operate the cable television network, the Company will always need to have equipment deployed at these poles and headend sites. Additionally, the has not historically incurred any ARO and, given the length of time in the future when any potential obligations might exist, management believes that estimating any probability at this time is not practicable. As a result, upon adoption of SFAS No. 143, the Company did not record any ARO associated with the obligation to remove the equipment.

Critical Accounting Policies

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on the Company’s financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following critical accounting policies, which have been chosen among alternatives, require a more significant amount of management judgment than other accounting policies the Company employs.

Revenue Recognition - Cable television service revenue, including service and maintenance, is recognized in the month service is provided to customers. Advance payments on cable services to be rendered are recorded as subscriber prepayments. Revenues resulting from the sale of local spot advertising are recognized when the related advertisements or commercials appear before the public.

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Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Costs of additions and substantial improvements, which include materials, labor, and other indirect costs associated with the construction of cable transmission and distribution facilities, are capitalized. Indirect costs include employee salaries and benefits, travel and other costs. These costs are estimated based on historical information and analysis. The Company periodically performs evaluations of these estimates as warranted by events or changes in circumstances.

In accordance with SFAS No. 51, “Financial Reporting by Cable Television Companies,” the Company also capitalizes costs associated with initial customer installations. The costs of disconnecting service or reconnecting service to previously installed locations is expensed in the period incurred. Costs for repairs and maintenance are also charged to operating expense, while equipment replacements, including the replacement of drops, are capitalized.

Intangible Assets - In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Company does not amortize goodwill or any other intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives. The Company has determined that its franchises meet the definition of indefinite lived assets. The Company tests these assets for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value or if the fair value of intangible assets with indefinite lives falls below their carrying value on an annual basis.

Management believes the franchises have indefinite lives because the franchises are expected to be used by the Company for the foreseeable future and effects of obsolescence, competition and other factors are minimal. In addition, the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the future cash flows expected from the franchises are not material in relation to the carrying value of the franchises. While the franchises have defined lives based on the franchising authority, renewals are routinely granted, and management expects them to continue to be granted. This expectation is supported by management’s experience with the Company’s franchising authorities and the franchising authorities of the Company’s affiliates.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is subject to market risks arising from changes in interest rates. The Company’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in LIBOR or the prime rate, which are used to determine the interest rate applicable to the Company’s debt facilities. The Company has from time to time entered into interest rate swap agreements to partially hedge interest rate exposure. Interest rate swaps have the effect of converting the applicable variable rate obligations to fixed or other variable rate obligations. As of the date of this filing, the Company is not involved in any interest rate swap agreements. The potential loss over one year that would result from a hypothetical, instantaneous and unfavorable change of 100 basis points in the interest rate of all of the Company’s variable rate obligations would be approximately $162,000.

The Company does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

Cautionary statement for purposes of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe”, “intends”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, or similar terms, variations of those terms or the negative of those terms.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 Legal proceedings

The Company is a party to ordinary and routine litigation proceedings that are incidental to the Company’s business. Management believes that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company, its financial condition, prospects and debt service ability.

ITEM 2 Changes in securities

     None

ITEM 3 Defaults upon senior securities

     None

ITEM 4 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

     None

ITEM 5 Other information

     None

ITEM 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibit Index

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

     None

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NORTHLAND CABLE TELEVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY