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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002
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OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from__________ to __________
Commission File Number 0-21389
PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 51-0374669
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
c/o Pegasus Communications Management Company;
225 City Line Avenue, Suite 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (888) 438-7488
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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___
Number of shares of each class of the Registrant's common stock
outstanding as of August 12, 2002:
Class B, Common Stock, $0.01 par value 200
PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2002
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 4
Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Loss Three months ended
June 30, 2002 and 2001 5
Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Loss Six months ended
June 30, 2002 and 2001 6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 24
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 24
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 24
Signature 25
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2002 2001
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(unaudited)
Currents assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 85,250 $ 144,350
Accounts receivable, net
Trade 23,532 34,727
Other 10,961 18,153
Deferred subscriber acquisition costs, net 19,002 15,194
Prepaid expenses 10,930 12,686
Other current assets 24,742 27,521
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Total current assets 174,417 252,631
Property and equipment, net 81,489 90,861
Intangible assets, net 1,630,878 1,692,817
Other noncurrent assets 111,991 112,727
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Total $1,998,775 $2,149,036
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Current liabilities:
Current portion of long term debt $ 5,694 $ 8,728
Accounts payable 11,693 10,537
Accrued interest 37,491 27,979
Accrued programming fees 66,770 67,225
Accrued commissions and subsidies 41,349 45,746
Other accrued expenses 37,205 30,279
Other current liabilities 3,844 4,755
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Total current liabilities 204,046 195,249
Long term debt 1,310,346 1,329,923
Note payable to parent 113,732 -
Other noncurrent liabilities 45,416 79,530
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Total liabilities 1,673,540 1,604,702
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Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 12)
Minority interest 1,802 1,315
Redeemable preferred stock 195,280 183,503
Common stockholder's equity:
Common stock - -
Other common stockholder's equity 128,153 359,516
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Total common stockholder's equity 128,153 359,516
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Total $1,998,775 $2,149,036
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2002 2001
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(unaudited)
Net revenues:
DBS $ 216,447 $ 206,015
Other businesses 8,847 9,457
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Total net revenues 225,294 215,472
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Operating expenses:
DBS
Programming 96,016 87,772
Other subscriber related expenses 49,086 51,841
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Direct operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization
shown below) 145,102 139,613
Promotions and incentives 2,027 12,375
Advertising and selling 7,820 32,375
General and administrative 6,865 9,092
Depreciation and amortization 41,487 63,250
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Total DBS 203,301 256,705
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Other businesses
Programming 3,283 3,477
Other direct operating expenses 2,012 1,811
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Direct operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization
shown below) 5,295 5,288
Advertising and selling 2,059 2,145
General and administrative 1,084 1,250
Depreciation and amortization 1,081 1,254
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Total other businesses 9,519 9,937
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Corporate and development expenses 3,700 3,793
Corporate depreciation and amortization 372 355
Other operating expenses, net 5,490 5,822
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Income (loss) from operations 2,912 (61,140)
Interest expense (36,113) (34,876)
Interest income 116 1,346
Loss on impairment of marketable securities (3,063) -
Other nonoperating income, net 113 145
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Loss before income taxes, discontinued operations, and extraordinary
item (36,035) (94,525)
Benefit for income taxes (13,887) (32,351)
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Loss before discontinued operations and extraordinary item (22,148) (62,174)
Discontinued operations:
Loss on broadband operations, net of income tax benefit of
$841 and $2,047 (1,372) (3,340)
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Loss before extraordinary item (23,520) (65,514)
Extraordinary loss from extinguishment of debt, net of income tax benefit
of $604 - (986)
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Net loss (23,520) (66,500)
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Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of income tax
benefit of $465 and $1,528, respectively (758) 2,493
Reclassification adjustment for accumulated unrealized loss on
marketable securities included in net loss, net of income tax
benefit of $1,164 1,899 -
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Net other comprehensive income 1,141 2,493
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Comprehensive loss $ (22,379) $ (64,007)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2002 2001
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(unaudited)
Net revenues:
DBS $ 431,171 $ 411,853
Other businesses 16,690 17,446
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Total net revenues 447,861 429,299
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Operating expenses:
DBS
Programming 192,334 175,934
Other subscriber related expenses 100,827 100,743
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Direct operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization
shown below) 293,161 276,677
Promotions and incentives 3,770 29,308
Advertising and selling 16,121 69,434
General and administrative 14,782 18,254
Depreciation and amortization 80,937 126,004
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Total DBS 408,771 519,677
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Other businesses
Programming 6,625 6,195
Other direct operating expenses 3,899 3,616
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Direct operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization
shown below) 10,524 9,811
Advertising and selling 3,891 4,027
General and administrative 2,204 2,329
Depreciation and amortization 2,206 2,586
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Total other businesses 18,825 18,753
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Corporate and development expenses 7,771 7,229
Corporate depreciation and amortization 752 691
Other operating expenses, net 13,526 14,345
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Loss from operations (1,784) (131,396)
Interest expense (71,967) (69,207)
Interest income 305 4,053
Loss on impairment of marketable securities (3,063) -
Other nonoperating income (expense), net 1,239 (3,350)
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Loss before income taxes, discontinued operations, and extraordinary
item (75,270) (199,900)
Benefit for income taxes (28,614) (69,069)
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Loss before discontinued operations and extraordinary item (46,656) (130,831)
Discontinued operations:
Loss on broadband operations, net of income tax benefit of
$1,424 and $3,264 (2,324) (5,325)
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Loss before extraordinary item (48,980) (136,156)
Extraordinary loss from extinguishment of debt, net of income tax benefit
of $604 - (986)
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Net loss (48,980) (137,142)
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Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax benefit
of $1,780 and $3,137, respectively (2,904) (5,118)
Reclassification adjustment for accumulated unrealized loss on
marketable securities included in net loss, net of income tax
benefit of $1,164 1,899 -
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Net other comprehensive income (1,005) (5,118)
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Comprehensive loss $ (49,985) $(142,260)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2002 2001
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(unaudited)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities $ 34,064 $ (92,592)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
DBS equipment capitalized (13,497) (8,056)
Other capital expenditures (2,456) (11,275)
Purchases of intangible assets (1) (6,099)
Other - (889)
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Net cash used for investing activities (15,954) (26,319)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loan facility 63,156 -
Net repayments of revolving credit facilities (80,000) -
Repayments on other long term debt (7,227) (8,227)
Note payable to parent 113,732 -
Restricted cash, net of cash acquired 1,147 (15,464)
Net advances to affiliates - (6,766)
Net distributions to parent (167,803) -
Other (215) (1,369)
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Net cash used for financing activities (77,210) (31,826)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (59,100) (150,737)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 144,350 214,361
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 85,250 $ 63,624
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. General
"We", "us", and "our" refer to Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
together with its subsidiaries. "PSC" refers to Pegasus Satellite
Communications, Inc. individually as a separate entity. "PCC" refers to Pegasus
Communications Corporation, the parent company of PSC. "PM&C" refers to Pegasus
Media & Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of PSC. "DBS" refers to direct
broadcast satellite.
Significant Risks and Uncertainties
We are highly leveraged. At June 30, 2002, we had a combined carrying
amount of debt and redeemable preferred stock outstanding of $1.6 billion,
including a note payable to PCC of $113.7 million. Because we are highly
leveraged, we are more vulnerable to adverse economic and industry conditions.
We dedicate a substantial portion of cash to pay amounts associated with debt.
In the first six months of 2002, we paid interest of $49.0 million. We were
scheduled to begin paying cash dividends on PSC's 12-3/4% series preferred stock
in July 2002. However, we did not declare the scheduled semiannual dividend
payable July 1, 2002 for this series (see note 5). We have also used cash for
distributions to PCC and to purchase our debt and the common stock of PCC. See
notes 6, 7, and 13, respectively, for a discussion of these transactions.
Using cash for the above noted payments reduces the availability of
funds to us for working capital, capital expenditures, and other activities, and
limits our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business
and the industries in which we operate, although we will reduce the amount of
cash paid to unaffiliated parties in connection with our debt we repurchased.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance indebtedness and redeemable
preferred stock outstanding and to fund planned capital expenditures and other
activities depends on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our ability to
generate cash depends upon the success of our business strategy, prevailing
economic conditions, regulatory risks, our ability to integrate acquired assets
successfully into our operations, competitive activities by other parties,
equipment strategies, technological developments, level of programming costs,
levels of interest rates, and financial, business, and other factors that are
beyond our control. We cannot assure that our business will generate sufficient
cash flow from operations or that alternative financing will be available to us
in amounts sufficient to service outstanding debt and redeemable preferred stock
or to fund other liquidity needs. Our indebtedness and preferred stock contain
numerous covenants that, among other things, generally limit the ability to
incur additional indebtedness and liens, issue other securities, make certain
payments and investments, pay dividends, transfer cash, dispose of assets, and
enter into other transactions, and impose limitations on the activities of our
subsidiaries. Failure to make debt payments or comply with covenants could
result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could have a
material adverse effect on us.
2. Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial statements herein include the accounts of PSC
and all of its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. All intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated. The balance sheets and
statements of cash flows are presented on a condensed basis. These financial
statements are prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. The financial statements reflect all
adjustments consisting of normal recurring items that, in our opinion, are
necessary for a fair presentation, in all material respects, of our financial
position and the results of our operations and comprehensive loss and our cash
flows for the interim period. The interim results of operations contained herein
may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations for the full
fiscal year. Prior year amounts have been reclassified where appropriate to
conform to the current year classification for comparative purposes.
3. Adoption of FAS 141
On January 1, 2002, we adopted in its entirety Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 141 "Business Combinations" ("FAS 141"). FAS 141, as
well as FAS 142 discussed below, makes a distinction between intangible assets
that are goodwill and intangible assets that are other than goodwill. When we
use the term "intangible asset or assets", we mean it to be an intangible asset
or assets other than goodwill, and when we use the term "goodwill", we mean it
to be separate from intangible assets. The principal impact to us of adopting
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FAS 141 was the requirement to reassess at January 1, 2002 the classification on
our balance sheet of the carrying amounts of our goodwill and intangible assets
recorded in acquisitions we made before July 1, 2001. The adoption of FAS 141
did not have a significant impact on our financial position.
4. Adoption of FAS 142
In the first quarter 2002, effective on January 1, 2002, we adopted in
its entirety Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets" ("FAS 142"). A principal provision of the standard is
that goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives are not subject
to amortization, but are subject to an impairment test at least annually. The
principal impacts to us of adopting FAS 142 were: 1) reassessing on January 1,
2002 the useful lives of intangible assets existing on that date that we had
recorded in acquisitions we made before July 1, 2001 and adjusting remaining
amortization periods as appropriate; 2) ceasing amortization of goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives effective January 1, 2002; 3)
establishing reporting units as needed for the purpose of testing goodwill for
impairment; 4) testing on January 1, 2002 goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite lives existing on that date for impairment; and 5) separating
goodwill from intangible assets. The provisions of this standard were not
permitted to be retroactively applied to periods before the date we adopted FAS
142.
We believe that the estimated remaining useful life of the DBS rights
assets should be based on the estimated useful lives of the satellites at the
1010 west longitude orbital location available to provide DirecTV services under
the NRTC-DirecTV contract. The contract sets forth the terms and conditions
under which the lives of those satellites are deemed to expire, based on fuel
levels and transponder functionality. We estimate that the useful life of the
DirecTV satellite resources provided under the contract (without regard to
renewal rights) expires in November 2016. Because the cash flows for all of our
DBS rights assets emanate from the same source, we believe that it is
appropriate for all of the estimated useful lives of our DBS rights assets to
end at the same time. Prior to the adoption of FAS 142, our DBS rights assets
had estimated useful lives of 10 years from the date we obtained the rights.
Linking the lives of our DBS rights assets in such fashion extended the
amortization period for the unamortized carrying amount of the assets and the
range of the useful lives of the rights from the date of their inception. The
life of our DBS rights is subject to litigation. See note 12 for information
regarding this litigation.
We determined that our broadcast licenses had indefinite lives because
under past and existing Federal Communications Commission's regulations the
licenses can be routinely renewed indefinitely with little cost. Ceasing
amortization on goodwill and broadcast licenses had no material effect. The
adoption of FAS 142 did not have a significant effect on our other intangible
assets other than those discussed above. Our industry segments already
established equate to the reporting units required under the standard. We
determined that there were no impairments to be recorded upon the adoption of
FAS 142.
At June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, intangible assets that were
amortized had the following balances (in thousands):
June 30, December 31,
2002 2001
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Cost:
DBS rights assets $2,291,422 $2,259,231
Other 50,360 110,415
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2,341,782 2,369,646
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Accumulated amortization:
DBS rights assets 697,154 624,115
Other 29,424 52,714
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726,578 676,829
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Net $1,615,204 $1,692,817
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At June 30, 2002, intangible assets that were not amortized consisted
of broadcast licenses with a carrying amount of $15.7 million. We had no
intangible assets that were not amortized at December 31, 2001. At June 30, 2002
and December 31, 2001, total goodwill had a carrying amount of $15.8 million and
was all associated with our
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
broadcast segment. Because the carrying amount of goodwill is not
significant, it is included in other noncurrent assets on the balance sheet.
Loss before extraordinary items and net loss, each as adjusted for the
effects of applying FAS 142, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001
were as follows (in thousands):
For the three months ended:
Loss before extraordinary items, as adjusted $ (48,466)
Net loss, as adjusted (49,452)
For the six months ended:
Loss before extraordinary items, as adjusted (102,233)
Net loss, as adjusted (103,220)
A reconciliation of net loss, as reported to net loss, as adjusted for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 is as follows (in thousands):
For the three months ended:
Net loss, as reported $ (66,500)
Add back goodwill amortization 102
Add back amortization on broadcast licenses 102
Adjust amortization for a change in the useful life of DBS
rights assets 16,844
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Net loss, adjusted $ (49,452)
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For the six months ended:
Net loss, as reported $ (137,142)
Add back goodwill amortization 203
Add back amortization on broadcast licenses 203
Adjust amortization for a change in the useful life of DBS
rights assets 33,516
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Net loss, as adjusted $ (103,220)
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Aggregate amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2002
and 2001 was $59.2 million and $122.5 million, respectively. Aggregate
amortization expense for 2001 was $245.4 million. The estimated aggregate amount
of amortization expense for the remainder of 2002 and for each of the next five
years thereafter is $58.6 million, $116.9 million, $116.9 million, $114.7
million, and $111.4 million, and $110.7 million, respectively.
5. Redeemable Preferred Stock
The number of shares of PSC's 12-3/4% cumulative exchangeable preferred
stock issued and outstanding was 183,978 and 172,952 at June 30, 2002 and
December 31, 2001, respectively. The increase in the number of shares resulted
from the $11.0 million semiannual dividend paid in January 2002 in like kind
shares. The increase in the carrying amount from December 31, 2001 to June 30,
2002 was due to accrued dividends and accretion of discount on the series.
At the discretion of our board of directors as permitted by the
certificate of designation for the 12-3/4% series, we did not declare the
scheduled semiannual dividend payable July 1, 2002 for this series. The amount
of the dividend scheduled to be declared was $11.7 million. Dividends not
declared accumulate in arrears at a rate of 14.75% per year until later declared
and paid. Unless full cumulative dividends in arrears on the 12-3/4% series have
been paid or set aside for payment, PSC may not, with certain exceptions, 1)
declare, pay, or set aside amounts for payment of future cash dividends or
distributions, or 2) purchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire for value any shares
of its capital stock junior to the 12-3/4% series.
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Despite the restrictions placed on PSC regarding cash dividend payments
discussed in the preceding paragraph, permissible means are available to
transfer funds to PCC while dividends on PSC's preferred stock are in arrears.
In June and July 2002, PCC purchased in a series of negotiated
transactions with unaffiliated holders an aggregate 88,566 shares of PSC's
preferred stock with an aggregate liquidation preference value, excluding
accrued dividends, of $88.6 million. PCC expects to retain the shares as an
additional investment in PSC.
6. Changes in Other Stockholder's Equity
The change in other stockholder's equity from December 31, 2001 to June
30, 2002 consisted of (in thousands):
Net loss $ (48,980)
Dividends accrued and accretion associated with preferred
stock (11,776)
Net distributions to PCC (169,602)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,005)
In late June 2002, PSC distributed $122.4 million in cash to PCC in
anticipation of the dividends on PSC's preferred stock going into arrears on
July 1, 2002, of which $113.7 million was loaned back to PSC (see note 7).
7. Long Term Debt
During the three months ended June 30, 2002, amounts borrowed and
repayments of amounts borrowed under PM&C's revolving credit facility were
equal. There was no principal amount outstanding under the revolving credit
facility at June 30, 2002, compared to $80.0 million outstanding at December 31,
2001. Letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility, which
reduce the availability thereunder, were $60.9 million at June 30, 2002 and
$63.2 million at December 31, 2001. At June 30, 2002, the commitment for the
revolving credit facility was permanently reduced by approximately $8.4 million
as scheduled under the terms of the credit agreement to $185.6 million. The
commitment for the revolving credit facility will continue to be permanently
reduced by approximately $8.4 million in each of September and December 2002.
Availability under the revolving credit facility at June 30, 2002 was
approximately $124.5 million.
We repaid $688 thousand of outstanding principal under PM&C's term loan
facility during the second quarter 2002, as scheduled in the credit agreement,
which reduced the total principal amount outstanding to $270.9 million. The
weighted average variable rate of interest including applicable margins on
principal amounts outstanding under the term facility was approximately 5.4% at
June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001.
In June 2002, PM&C borrowed $63.2 million in incremental term loans
under its credit agreement out of $200.0 million capacity specified for such
purpose thereunder. Our option to request additional funding from the unused
portion of the incremental term loan capacity of $136.8 million expired June 30,
2002. Principal amounts outstanding under the incremental term loan facility are
payable quarterly in increasing increments over the remaining term of the
facility beginning September 30, 2002. All unpaid principal and interest
outstanding under the incremental term loans are due July 31, 2005. Quarterly
principal payments scheduled for the remainder of 2002 are $158 thousand in each
of September and December, with total payments of $632 thousand, $16.3 million,
and $45.9 million in 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively. Amounts repaid under
the incremental term loan facility may not be reborrowed. Margins on incremental
term loans are 2.5% for base rates and 3.5% for LIBOR rates. Interest on
outstanding principal borrowed under base rates is due and payable quarterly and
interest on outstanding principal borrowed under LIBOR rates is due and payable
the earlier of the end of the contracted interest rate period or three months.
The weighted average rate of interest including applicable margins on principal
amounts outstanding under the incremental loan term facility at June 30, 2002
was 7.25%.
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
In June 2002, PSC borrowed $113.7 million cash from PCC in the form of
a promissory note to PCC. The cash lent by PCC was connected to the $122.4
million cash previously distributed by PSC to PCC in June 2002 (see note 6). All
amounts outstanding under the promissory note are due June 30, 2005. The
interest rate on the note will be based on the interest rate with margins
incurred by PM&C on its term loan facility, plus an additional 1%. Interest is
payable quarterly. Principal of the note may be repaid in whole or in part at
any time without penalty.
In July 2002, PSC purchased $17.1 million in maturity value of PM&C's
12-1/2% notes due July 2005 for $17.1 million in a negotiated transaction with
an unaffiliated holder. In August 2002, PSC purchased $10.7 million in maturity
value of its 13-1/2% senior subordinated discount notes due March 2007 for $2.8
million in negotiated transactions with an unaffiliated holder. The notes
purchased will be accounted for as constructively retired, with any associated
gain or loss recognized in earnings in the third quarter 2002.
8. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Significant noncash investing and financing activities were as follows
(in thousands):
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2002 2001
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Preferred stock dividends accrued and accretion on preferred stock $ 11,776 $ 10,638
Payment of 12-3/4% series preferred stock dividends in like kind shares 11,026 9,744
Payment of other preferred stock dividends with common stock - 6,175
NRTC patronage capital investment accrued 9,555 10,850
Net change in other comprehensive loss 1,005 5,118
Transfer of investment in affiliates and reduction of additional paid in capital
resulting from the corporate reorganization - 117,586
Reduction of preferred stock and increase in additional paid in capital
resulting from the corporate reorganization - 328,715
9. Loss on Impairment of Marketable Securities
Based on the significance and duration of the loss in fair value, at
June 30, 2002, we determined that our sole investment in marketable securities
held had incurred an other than temporary decline in fair market value.
Accordingly, we wrote down the cost basis in the marketable securities to their
fair market value at June 30, 2002 and charged earnings in the amount of $3.1
million for the impairment loss realized. The income tax benefit recorded in
income taxes for continuing operations associated with this charge was $1.2
million. Concurrently, we made a reclassification adjustment to other
comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and other
stockholder's equity at June 30, 2002 of $1.9 million, net of income tax benefit
of $1.2 million, to remove all of the net unrealized losses on the marketable
securities accumulated at that date that were realized and recorded in earnings
as noted above.
10. Discontinued Operations
Because our Pegasus Express two way satellite internet access business
no longer fits into our near term strategic plans, we entered into an agreement
with an unaffiliated party in June 2002 to sell our Pegasus Express subscribers
and the Pegasus Express equipment inventory for cash. Transfer of the
subscribers is expected to occur in mid August 2002, and transfer of the
equipment is expected to be completed by the end of August 2002. We anticipate
that the cash proceeds from the sale of the subscribers will be about $1.6
million, subject to adjustment for the number of our subscribers that ultimately
are authorized into the buyer's internet access service. We anticipate that the
cash proceeds from the sale of the equipment will be about $2.6 million, subject
to the actual number of units transferred, and will be payable in four equal
monthly payments ending November 2002. Upon the sale of the subscribers and
equipment, we will no longer operate the Pegasus Express business. As Pegasus
Express is the only business within our broadband operation, we are reporting
the broadband operation as discontinued effective June 30, 2002 for all periods
presented.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Revenues and pretax loss from operations of the broadband operation
follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Revenues $ 1,177 $ - $ 2,327 $ 167
Pretax loss (2,213) (5,371) (3,748) (8,589)
Included in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2002 is an impairment loss recognized on the equipment inventory of
$837 thousand. This impairment writes down the carrying amount of the equipment
to its fair market value based on the per unit sale price of the equipment
specified in the sale agreement. Also included in discontinued operations for
these periods is an aggregate impairment loss of $847 thousand for valuation
reserves placed against other assets that we believe have diminished utility to
the broadband operation as a result of the pending subscriber and equipment sale
and discontinuance of the operations. Pegasus Express equipment inventory
subject to sale with a carrying amount of $2.8 million at June 30, 2002 is
included in other current assets in the balance sheet.
11. Industry Segments
Our only reportable segment at June 30, 2002 was the DBS business.
Information on DBS' revenue and measure of profit/loss and how these contribute
to our consolidated loss from continuing operations before income taxes for each
period reported is as presented on the statements of operations and
comprehensive loss. DBS derived all of its revenues from external customers for
each period presented. Identifiable total assets for DBS were approximately $1.9
billion at June 30, 2002, which did not change significantly from the total DBS
assets at December 31, 2001.
12. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Legal Matters
DIRECTV Litigation:
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
Our subsidiaries, Pegasus Satellite Television ("PST") and Golden Sky
Systems ("GSS"), are affiliates of the National Rural Telecommunications
Cooperative ("NRTC") that participate through agreements in the NRTC's direct
broadcast satellite program. "DIRECTV" refers to the programming services
provided by DirecTV, Inc. ("DirecTV").
On June 3, 1999, the NRTC filed a lawsuit in United States District
Court, Central District of California against DirecTV seeking a court order to
enforce the NRTC's contractual rights to obtain from DirecTV certain premium
programming formerly distributed by United States Satellite Broadcasting
Company, Inc. for exclusive distribution by the NRTC's members and affiliates in
their rural markets. On July 22, 1999, DirecTV filed a counterclaim seeking
judicial clarification of certain provisions of DirecTV's contract with the
NRTC. As part of the counterclaim, DirecTV is seeking a declaratory judgment
that the term of the NRTC's agreement with DirecTV is measured only by the
orbital life of DBS-1, the first DIRECTV satellite launched, and not by the
orbital lives of the other DIRECTV satellites at the 101(degree)W orbital
location. While the NRTC has a right of first refusal to receive certain
services from any successor DIRECTV satellite, the scope and terms of this right
of first refusal are also being disputed in the litigation, as discussed below.
If DirecTV were to prevail on its counterclaim, any failure of DBS-1 could have
a material adverse effect on our DIRECTV rights. On August 26, 1999, the NRTC
filed a separate lawsuit in federal court against DirecTV claiming that DirecTV
had failed to provide to the NRTC its share of launch fees and other benefits
that DirecTV and its affiliates have received relating to programming and other
services. On November 15, 1999, the court granted a motion by DirecTV and
dismissed the portion of this lawsuit asserting tort claims, but left in place
the remaining claims asserted by the NRTC. The NRTC and DirecTV have also filed
indemnity claims against one another that pertain to the alleged obligation, if
any, of the NRTC to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
indemnify DirecTV for costs incurred in various lawsuits described herein.
These claims have been severed from the other claims in the case and will be
tried separately.
Pegasus Satellite Television and Golden Sky Systems
On January 10, 2000, PST and GSS filed a class action lawsuit in
federal court in Los Angeles against DirecTV as representatives of a proposed
class that would include all members and affiliates of the NRTC that are
distributors of DIRECTV. The complaint contained causes of action for various
torts, common counts and declaratory relief based on DirecTV's failure to
provide the NRTC with certain premium programming, and on DirecTV's position
with respect to launch fees and other benefits, term and right of first refusal.
The complaint sought monetary damages and a court order regarding the rights of
the NRTC and its members and affiliates. On February 10, 2000, PST and GSS filed
an amended complaint which added new tort claims against DirecTV for
interference with PST's and GSS' relationships with manufacturers, distributors
and dealers of direct broadcast satellite equipment. The class action
allegations PST and GSS previously filed were withdrawn to allow a new class
action to be filed on behalf of the members and affiliates of the NRTC. The new
class action was filed on February 29, 2000. The court certified the plaintiff's
class on December 28, 2000. On March 9, 2001, DirecTV filed a counterclaim
against PST and GSS, as well as the class members. In the counterclaim, DirecTV
seeks two claims for relief: (i) a declaratory judgment that PST and GSS have no
right of first refusal in their agreements with the NRTC to have DirecTV provide
any services after the expiration of the term of these agreements, and (ii) an
order that DBS-1 is the satellite (and the only satellite) that measures the
term of PST's and GSS' agreements with the NRTC.
On June 22, 2001, DirecTV brought suit against PST and GSS in Los
Angeles County Superior Court for breach of contract and common counts. The
lawsuit pertains to the seamless marketing agreement dated August 9, 2000, as
amended, between DirecTV and PST and GSS. On July 13, 2001, PST and GSS
terminated the seamless marketing agreement. On July 16, 2001, PST and GSS filed
a cross complaint against DirecTV alleging, among other things, that (i) DirecTV
has breached the seamless marketing agreement, and (ii) DirecTV has engaged in
unlawful and/or unfair business practices, as defined in Section 17200, et seq.
of California Business and Professions Code. This suit has since been moved to
the United States District Court, Central District of California.
Both of the NRTC's lawsuits against DirecTV have been consolidated for
discovery and pretrial purposes. All five lawsuits discussed above, including
both lawsuits brought by the NRTC, the class action, and PST's and GSS' lawsuit,
are pending before the same judge. The court has set a trial date of April 1,
2003, although, as noted above, it is not clear whether all the lawsuits will be
tried together.
Patent Infringement Litigation:
In December 2001, we (along with DirectTV, Inc., Hughes Electronics
Corporation, Echostar Communications Corporation, and others) were served with a
complaint in a patent infringement lawsuit by Broadcast Innovations, L.L.C. The
precise nature of the plaintiff's claims is not clear from the complaint.
However, the plaintiff claims in response to interrogatories that the satellite
broadcast systems and equipment of defendants, including those used for DIRECTV
programming services, infringe its patent. The defendants named in the complaint
have denied the allegation and have raised defenses of patent invalidity and
noninfringement. We still are in the process of evaluating the matter in order
to determine whether it is material to our business.
Other Legal Matters:
In addition to the matters discussed above, from time to time we are
involved with claims that arise in the normal course of our business. In our
opinion, the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these claims will not
have a material adverse effect on our operations, cash flows, or financial
position.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Commitments
We negotiated a new agreement with our provider of communications
services commencing in the first quarter 2002. Under this new agreement, our
annual minimum commitment was reduced to $6.0 million over the three year term
of the agreement, from $7.0 million under the prior agreement.
In July 2002, we gave notice to the party that provides call center
services to us that we intend to terminate the agreement for the services at the
end of 12 months from the date of notice. We will pay a termination fee of $4.5
million at the agreement termination date.
13. New Accounting Pronouncements
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 "Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations" addresses financial accounting and reporting for
obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long lived assets and the
associated asset retirement costs. This statement is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. We are
studying the provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the
impacts, if any, that this statement may have on us.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145 "Rescission of FASB
Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical
Corrections" was issued April 30, 2002. A principal provision of this statement
is the reporting of gains and losses associated with extinguishments of debt. In
the past, we have extinguished debt, and may do so in the future. We are
studying the provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the
impacts, if any, that this statement may have on us.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146 "Accounting for
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" was issued in June 2002. This
statement requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal
activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an
exit or disposal plan. The statement is to be applied prospectively to exit or
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. We are studying the
provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the impacts, if any,
that this statement may have on us.
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This report contains certain forward looking statements (as such term
is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and
information relating to us that are based on our beliefs, as well as assumptions
made by and information currently available to us. When used in this report, the
words "estimate," "project," "believe," "anticipate," "hope," "intend,"
"expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking
statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future
events and are subject to unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such
forward looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, the
following: general economic and business conditions, both nationally,
internationally and in the regions in which we operate; catastrophic events,
including acts of terrorism; relationships with and events affecting other
parties like DirecTV, Inc. and the National Rural Telecommunications
Cooperative; litigation with DirecTV; the proposed merger of Hughes Electronics
Corporation with EchoStar Communications Corporation; demographic changes;
existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with
government regulations; competition, including the provision of local channels
by a competing direct broadcast satellite provider in markets where DirecTV does
not offer local channels; the loss of any significant numbers of subscribers or
viewers; changes in business strategy or development plans; the cost of pursuing
new business initiatives; an expansion of land based communications systems;
technological developments and difficulties; the ability to obtain intellectual
property licenses and to avoid committing intellectual property infringement;
the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our significant
indebtedness; the availability and terms of capital to fund the expansion of our
businesses; and other factors referenced in this report and in reports and
registration statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2001. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We
do not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these
forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
The following discussion of our financial condition, results of
operations, and liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes herein.
General
"We", "us", and "our" refer to Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
together with its subsidiaries. "PSC" refers to Pegasus Satellite
Communications, Inc. individually as a separate entity. "PCC" refers to Pegasus
Communications Corporation, the parent company of PSC. "PM&C" refers to Pegasus
Media & Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of PSC. "DBS" refers to direct
broadcast satellite.
Approximately 96% of our consolidated revenues and 91% of the expenses
within consolidated loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2002,
and 94% of our assets at June 30, 2002, were associated with our DBS business
that provides multichannel DIRECTV(R) audio and video services as an independent
DIRECTV provider. DIRECTV is a service of DirectTV, Inc. ("DirecTV"). We may be
adversely affected by any material adverse changes in the assets, financial
condition, programming, technological capabilities, or services of DirecTV.
Separately, we are involved in litigation with DirecTV. An outcome in this
litigation that is unfavorable to us could have a material adverse effect on our
DBS business. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
information on the litigation. Additionally, Hughes Electronics Corporation,
which is the parent company of DirecTV, has agreed to merge with EchoStar
Communications Corporation, which owns the only other nationally branded DBS
programming service in the United States. At this time, we are unable to predict
the effect of our litigation with DirecTV or the merger of EchoStar and Hughes,
should it occur, on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows,
and future operations.
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Results of Operations
In this section, amounts and changes specified are for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to the corresponding three and six
months ended June 30, 2001, unless indicated otherwise. With respect to our loss
from operations, we focus on our DBS business, as this is our only significant
business.
DBS Business
Revenues:
Revenues increased $10.4 million to $216.4 million and $19.3 million to
$431.2 million for the three and six months, respectively. The increases were
primarily due to the rate increase for our core packages that we instituted in
the fourth quarter 2001. Effective July 1, 2002, we began passing on to
subscribers, in the form of a royalty fee, a portion of the royalty costs
charged to us in providing DIRECTV service. The fee is $1.25 or $1.50 to each
subscriber based on the subscriber's core programming package.
Direct Operating Expenses:
Programming increased $8.2 million to $96.0 million and $16.4 million
to $192.3 million for the three and six months, respectively. The increases were
primarily due to an increase instituted in January 2002 in programming rates
charged to us by the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative, through
which we receive our DIRECTV programming.
Other subscriber related expenses decreased $2.8 million to $49.1
million and increased $84 thousand to $100.8 million for the three and six
months, respectively. The decrease for the three months was principally due to a
reduction in bad debt expense as a result of more favorable churn experience in
the second quarter 2002, offset in part by increased royalty costs incurred by
us resulting from increased associated revenues. For the six months, increased
royalty costs were offset for the most part by decreased bad debt expense.
Royalty costs are charged to us based on certain subscription, demand, and
certain fee revenue we bill to subscribers.
Operating Margins:
Our operating margin is the difference between net revenues and direct
operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization). Operating margins
for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 were $71.3 million and
$138.0 million, respectively, and $66.4 million and $135.2 million,
respectively. There were no significant differences in our operating margin
ratios between the corresponding current and prior year periods within the three
and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001.
Other Operating Expenses:
Promotions and incentives decreased $10.3 million to $2.0 million and
$25.5 million to $3.8 million for the three and six months, respectively. The
decreases were mainly due to the increased amounts of promotions and incentive
costs we deferred and/or capitalized of $6.4 million and $16.4 million in the
three and six months ended June 30, 2002, respectively. We are able to defer the
direct and incremental costs we incur related to our subscription plans that
have minimum service commitment periods, not to exceed the amount of applicable
termination fees associated with the plans. These costs are amortized over the
period of the commitment for which the early termination fees apply, which is
generally 12 months, and are charged to amortization expense. We did not defer
any costs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2001. All of our
subscription plans starting February 2002 contain minimum commitment periods and
early termination fees. In 2001, we instituted such provisions for only certain
of our plans after June 30, and subsequently increased the number of plans
having such provisions in the fourth quarter 2001. We are able to capitalize
equipment costs and subsidies as fixed assets under our subscription plans in
which we retain or take title to the equipment delivered to subscribers. The
equipment costs and subsidies related to this equipment are capitalized as fixed
assets and depreciated over their estimated useful lives of three years.
Additionally, we incurred reduced subsidies of $3.7 million and $8.7 million for
the three and six months June 30, 2002, respectively, due to reduced gross
subscriber additions during the 2002 periods compared
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to the corresponding 2001 periods.
Advertising and selling decreased $24.6 million to $7.8 million and
$53.3 million to $16.1 million for the three and six months, respectively. A
part of these decreases was due to the commissions we incurred in the respective
corresponding 2001 periods of $9.7 million and $20.6 million due to the seamless
marketing agreement with DirecTV that was in effect during 2001. We terminated
the seamless marketing agreement in July 2001. Commissions we pay directly to
our sales and distribution channels decreased $6.5 million and $17.5 million for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, respectively, principally due to
reduced gross subscriber additions during the 2002 periods compared to the
corresponding 2001 periods. Our advertising costs decreased $3.5 million and
$6.9 million for the three and six months June 30, 2002, respectively, as a part
of a focused cost reduction initiative. Additionally, we deferred $3.8 million
and $6.4 million of commissions in the three and six months ended June 30, 2002,
respectively, in accordance with our deferral practice described in the
preceding paragraph that otherwise would have been included in advertising and
selling costs in the current year periods. We did not defer advertising and
selling costs in the respective corresponding 2001 periods. All of our
subscription plans starting February 2002 contain minimum commitment periods and
early termination fees. In 2001, we instituted such provisions for only certain
of our plans after June 30, and subsequently increased the number of plans
having such provisions in the fourth quarter 2001.
Our promotion and incentives and advertising and selling costs
constitute our subscriber acquisition costs ("SAC"). Gross SAC costs, that is,
before deferring and capitalizing costs, for the three and six months ended June
30, 2002 and 2001 were $25.0 million and $50.7 million, respectively, and $49.7
million and $106.8 million, respectively.
General and administrative expenses decreased $2.2 million to $6.9
million and $3.5 million to $14.8 million for the three and six months,
respectively, due to a broad based cost reduction effort that we are undergoing
in 2002.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $21.8 million to $41.5 million
and $45.1 million to $80.9 million for the three and six months, respectively.
This principally resulted from our adoption in the first quarter 2002 of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets" ("FAS 142") in its entirety on January 1, 2002. In accordance
with FAS 142, we reassessed the estimated lives of our intangible assets. We
believe that the estimated remaining useful life of the DBS rights assets should
be based on the estimated useful lives of the satellites at the 101(Degree) west
longitude orbital location available to provide DirecTV services under the
NRTC-DirecTV contract. The contract sets forth the terms and conditions under
which the lives of those satellites are deemed to expire, based on fuel levels
and transponder functionality. We estimate that the useful life of the DirecTV
satellite resources provided under the contract (without regard to renewal
rights) expires in November 2016. Because the cash flows for all of our DBS
rights assets emanate from the same source, we believe that it is appropriate
for all of the estimated useful lives of our DBS rights assets to end at the
same time. Prior to the adoption of FAS 142, our DBS rights assets had estimated
useful lives of 10 years from the date we obtained the rights. Linking the lives
of our DBS rights assets in such fashion extended the amortization period for
the unamortized carrying amount of the assets and the range of the useful lives
of the rights from the date of their inception. The life of our DBS rights is
subject to litigation. See "Legal Matters" under Note 12 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding this litigation.
Included in depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June
30, 2002 and 2001 was aggregate depreciation and amortization of promotions and
incentives costs capitalized or deferred and advertising and selling costs
deferred of $19.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
Subscribers:
Our number of subscribers at June 30, 2002 was 1,372,000. We
experienced a net reduction in the number of subscribers of approximately six
thousand and 10 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002,
respectively, as the number of our subscribers that churned was more than the
number of the subscribers we added. These decreases exclude the one time
adjustment to decrease subscriber counts that we made and reported in the first
quarter 2002 of 138,000. We believe that the reasons for the decrease were due
to: 1) our focus on
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enrolling more creditworthy subscribers; 2) competition from
digital cable providers and a competing direct broadcast satellite provider in
the territories we serve; 3) the economic slow down that has decelerated our
growth; and 4) a reduction in the number of new subscribers we obtain from
DirecTV's national retail chains. We will continue to focus on enrolling more
creditworthy subscribers. We will also continue to face intensive competition
from other providers throughout 2002. This competition includes the provision of
local channels by a competing direct broadcast satellite provider in markets
where DirecTV does not offer local channels. We also anticipate a continued
reduction in the number of new subscribers obtained from DirecTV's national
retail chains during the rest of 2002. The reduction in the number of
subscribers from national retail chains under arrangements directly with DirecTV
is the result of efforts by DirecTV to minimize certain subscriber acquisition
costs that they have paid to national retail chains for their enrollment of
subscribers who reside in our exclusive territories.
We are most interested in adding high quality, creditworthy
subscribers. Our subscriber acquisition efforts in 2002 and beyond now include:
1) the diversification of our sales and distribution channels; 2) the alignment
of channel economics more closely to expected quality and longevity of
subscribers; and 3) the refinement and expansion of our offers and promotions to
consumers. This focus has lead to a more recent favorable churn rate. However,
improvements in churn could be offset or churn could increase due to: 1) our
service becoming less affordable as a result of our royalty cost pass through to
subscribers; 2) competition from a competing direct broadcast satellite provider
with respect to equipment, service pricing, and service content, including the
provision of local channels by a competing direct broadcast satellite provider
in market where DirecTV doe not offer local channels; and 3) the effect of
general economic conditions on our subscribers. We believe that net reductions
in our number of subscribers for all of 2002, if any, will not have a
significant effect on our operating margins for 2002.
Other Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss Items
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, our other
businesses primarily consisted of our broadcast operations. Our broadband
operations had been included with our other businesses until the second quarter
2002 when we first reported the broadband operations as discontinued for all
periods presented in our statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The
discontinued broadband operations are discussed below. The broadcast operations
had revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 of $8.8
million and $16.7 million and $9.2 million and $16.8 million, respectively, and
net losses from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and
2001 of $672 thousand and $2.1 million, respectively, and $568 thousand and $1.5
million, respectively. We have provided these amounts for our broadcast
operations to give a perspective of the amounts contained within our other
businesses. The operations of broadcast and the other businesses are not
significant to an understanding of our consolidated results of operations.
Interest expense increased $1.2 million to $36.1 million and $2.8
million to $72.0 million for the three and six months, respectively. The
increase was principally due to the issuance of PSC's 11-1/4% notes in December
2001, incremental amortization on our 13-1/2% senior discount notes, and
additionally for the six months ended, increased interest incurred with respect
to our swap instruments, offset in part by repayment of all principal amounts
outstanding under Golden Sky Systems' credit facility in May 2001 with the
concurrent termination of the facility and lower average amounts outstanding at
lower average variable rates of interest under PM&C's term and revolving credit
facilities in 2002 versus 2001.
Interest income decreased $1.2 million to $116 thousand and $3.7
million to $305 thousand for the three and six months, respectively, due to
reduced cash amounts available for earning interest income and much lower
interest rates available during 2002 compared to 2001.
Based on the significance and duration of the loss in fair value, at
June 30, 2002, we determined that our sole investment in marketable securities
held had incurred an other than temporary decline in fair market value.
Accordingly, we wrote down the cost basis in the marketable securities to their
fair market value at June 30, 2002 and charged earnings in the amount of $3.1
million for the impairment loss realized.
We had other nonoperating income, net of $1.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2002, compared to other nonoperating expense, net of $3.4
million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. This difference was primarily
due to the increase in the fair value of our interest rate instruments. For the
six months 2002 we recorded
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income of $1.3 million for the increase in the fair
value of the instruments, whereas for the six months 2001 we recorded a charge
of $2.8 million for the decrease in the fair value of the instruments.
The income tax benefit on the loss from continuing operations decreased
$18.5 million to $13.9 million and $40.5 million to $28.6 million, respectively,
primarily due to a reduced amount of pretax losses in the current year periods
compared to the respective corresponding prior year periods.
Because our Pegasus Express two way satellite internet access business
no longer fits into our near term strategic plans, we entered into an agreement
with an unaffiliated party in June 2002 to sell our Pegasus Express subscribers
and the Pegasus Express equipment inventory for cash. Upon the sale of the
subscribers and equipment, we will no longer be operating our Pegasus Express
business. As Pegasus Express is the only business within our broadband
operation, we are reporting the broadband operation as discontinued effective
June 30, 2002 for all periods presented in the statements of operations and
comprehensive loss. Transfer of the subscribers is expected to occur in mid
August 2002, and transfer of the equipment is expected to be completed by the
end of August 2002. We anticipate that the cash proceeds from the sale of the
subscribers will be about $1.6 million, subject to adjustment for the number of
our subscribers that ultimately are authorized into the buyer's internet access
service. We anticipate that the cash proceeds from the sale of the equipment
will be about $2.6 million, subject to the actual number of units transferred,
and will be payable in four equal monthly payments ending November 2002.
Revenues and pretax loss from operations of the broadband operation follows (in
thousands):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
Revenues $ 1,177 $ - $ 2,327 $ 167
Pretax loss (2,213) (5,371) (3,748) (8,589)
Included in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2002 is an impairment loss recognized on the equipment inventory of
$837 thousand. This impairment writes down the carrying amount of the equipment
to its fair market value based on the per unit sale price of the equipment
specified in the sale agreement. Also included in discontinued operations for
these periods is an aggregate impairment loss of $847 thousand for valuation
reserves placed against other assets that we believe have diminished utility to
the broadband operation as a result of the pending subscriber and equipment sale
and discontinuance of the operations.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 "Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations" addresses financial accounting and reporting for
obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long lived assets and the
associated asset retirement costs. This statement is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. We are
studying the provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the
impacts, if any, that this statement may have on us.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145 "Rescission of FASB
Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical
Corrections" was issued April 30, 2002. A principal provision of this statement
is the reporting of gains and losses associated with extinguishments of debt. In
the past, we have extinguished debt, and may do so in the future. We are
studying the provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the
impacts, if any, that this statement may have on us.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146 "Accounting for
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" was issued in June 2002. This
statement requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal
activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an
exit or disposal plan. The statement is to be applied prospectively to exit or
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. We are studying the
provisions of this statement and have not yet determined the impacts, if any,
that this statement may have on us.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We are highly leveraged. At June 30, 2002, we had a combined carrying
amount of debt and redeemable preferred stock outstanding of $1.6 billion,
including a note payable to PCC of $113.7 million. Because we are highly
leveraged, we are more vulnerable to adverse economic and industry conditions.
We dedicate a substantial portion of cash to pay amounts associated with debt.
In the first six months of 2002, we paid interest of $49.0 million. We were
scheduled to begin paying cash dividends on PSC's 12-3/4% series preferred stock
in July 2002. However, we did not declare the scheduled semiannual dividend
payable July 1, 2002. See the discussion below concerning the nondeclaration of
dividends on this series.
After June 30, 2002, we used cash to purchase in separate negotiated
transactions with unaffiliated holders $10.7 million in maturity value of PSC's
13-1/2% senior subordinated discount notes due March 2007 for $2.8 million and
$17.1 million in maturity value of PM&C's 12-1/2% notes due July 2005 for $17.1
million.
From time to time, we may engage in further transactions in which we
acquire through purchases and/or exchanges our securities and/or the securities
of PCC. Such transactions may be made in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions and may involve cash or the issuance of securities. The
amount and timing of such transactions, if any, will depend on market conditions
and other considerations.
Using cash for the above noted payments reduces the availability of
funds for working capital, capital expenditures, and other activities, and
limits our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business
and the industries in which we operate, although we will reduce the amount of
cash paid to unaffiliated parties in connection with our debt we repurchased.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance indebtedness and redeemable
preferred stock outstanding and to fund planned capital expenditures and other
activities depends on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our ability to
generate cash depends upon the success of our business strategy, prevailing
economic conditions, regulatory risks, our ability to integrate acquired assets
successfully into our operations, competitive activities by other parties,
equipment strategies, technological developments, level of programming costs,
levels of interest rates, and financial, business, and other factors that are
beyond our control. We cannot assure that our business will generate sufficient
cash flow from operations or that alternative financing will be available to us
in amounts sufficient to service outstanding debt and redeemable preferred stock
or to fund other liquidity needs. Our indebtedness and preferred stock contain
numerous covenants that, among other things, generally limit the ability to
incur additional indebtedness and liens, issue other securities, make certain
payments and investments, pay dividends, transfer cash, dispose of assets, and
enter into other transactions, and impose limitations on the activities of our
subsidiaries. Failure to make debt payments or comply with covenants could
result in an event of default that, if not cured or waived, could have a
material adverse effect on us.
At the discretion of our board of directors as permitted by the
certificate of designation of the 12-3/4% series, we did not declare the
scheduled semiannual dividend payable July 1, 2002 for this series amounting to
$11.7 million in cash. Unpaid dividends on the 12-3/4% series accumulate in
arrears, with interest accruing on dividends in arrears at a rate of 14.75%.
Unless full cumulative dividends in arrears on the 12-3/4% series have been paid
or set aside for payment, PSC may not, with certain exceptions, 1) declare, pay,
or set aside amounts for payment of future cash dividends or distributions, or
2) purchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire for value any shares of its capital
stock junior to the 12-3/4% series. Foregoing paying dividends on the 12-3/4%
series increases the availability of funds for working capital, capital
expenditures, and other activities. Despite the restrictions placed on PSC
regarding cash dividend payments, permissible means are available to transfer
funds to PCC while dividends on PSC's preferred stock are in arrears.
We had cash and cash equivalents on hand at June 30, 2002 of $85.3
million compared to $144.4 million at December 31, 2001. The change in cash is
discussed below in terms of the amounts shown in our cash flow statement. At
June 30, 2002, the commitment for PM&C's revolving credit facility was
permanently reduced by approximately $8.4 million to $185.6 million as scheduled
under the terms of the credit agreement. The commitment for the revolving credit
facility will continue to be permanently reduced by approximately $8.4 million
in each of September and December 2002 as scheduled. Availability under PM&C's
revolving credit facility at June 30, 2002 was $124.5 million.
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In June 2002, PM&C borrowed $63.2 million in incremental term loans
under its credit agreement out of $200.0 million capacity specified for such
purpose thereunder. Our option to request additional funding from the unused
portion of the incremental term loan capacity of $136.8 million expired June 30,
2002. Principal amounts outstanding under the incremental term loan facility are
payable quarterly in increasing increments over the remaining term of the
facility beginning September 30, 2002. All unpaid principal and interest
outstanding under the incremental term loans are due July 31, 2005. Quarterly
principal payments scheduled for the remainder of 2002 are $158 thousand in each
of September and December, with total payments of $632 thousand, $16.3 million,
and $45.9 million in 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively. Amounts repaid under
the incremental term loan facility may not be reborrowed. Margins on incremental
term loans are 2.5% for base rates and 3.5% for LIBOR rates. Interest on
outstanding principal borrowed under base rates is due and payable quarterly and
interest on outstanding principal borrowed under LIBOR rates is due and payable
the earlier of the end of the contracted interest rate period or three months.
In June 2002, PSC borrowed $113.7 million cash from PCC in the form of
a promissory note to PCC. The cash lent by PCC was connected to the $122.4
million cash previously distributed by PSC to PCC in June 2002 (see below). All
amounts outstanding under the promissory note are due June 30, 2005. The
interest rate on the note will be based on the interest rate with margins
incurred by PM&C on its term loan facility, plus an additional 1%. Interest is
payable quarterly. Principal of the note may be repaid in whole or in part at
any time without penalty.
Net cash was provided by operating activities for the six months ended
June 30, 2002 of $34.1 million, compared to net cash used by operating
activities of $92.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The
principal reasons for the change were: 1) much less subscriber acquisition costs
paid in the current year period compared to the prior year period primarily as a
result of reduced gross subscriber additions in the current year period than in
the prior year period; 2) taxes paid in 2001 for the sale of our cable
operations in 2000; 3) reduced cash interest paid in the six months ended 2002
primarily due to the timing of when payments were due in 2002 versus 2001 and
reduced amounts of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit and term
loan facilities and at lower variable rates of interest in 2002 versus 2001; and
4) increased operating margins in the current year period compared to the prior
year period that provided greater net cash inflows.
For the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, net cash used for
investing activities was $16.0 million and $26.3 million, respectively. The
primary investing activity for 2002 was for costs incurred with DBS equipment
capitalized of $13.5 million. In 2001, the primary investing activities were for
DBS equipment capitalized of $8.1 million, other capital expenditures of $11.3
million, of which $3.7 million was associated with a new call center, and
acquisition of intangible assets of $6.1 million, of which $3.7 million was for
additional guardband licenses that were subsequently transferred to PCC.
For the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, net cash used for
financing activities was $77.2 million and $31.8 million, respectively. The
primary financing activities for 2002 were: 1) $63.2 million borrowed under the
incremental term loan facility; 2) $80.0 million repayments of amounts
outstanding under our revolving credit facility; 3) $113.7 million borrowed from
PCC; 4) $7.2 million repayments of other long term debt; and 4) net
distributions to PCC of $167.8 million. The primary financing activities for
2001 were: 1) repayments of long term debt of $8.2 million; 2) $14.0 million in
restricted cash that was used as collateral for a letter of credit; and 3) net
advances to affiliates of $6.8 million. In late June 2002, PSC distributed
$122.4 million in cash to PCC in anticipation of the dividends on PSC's
preferred stock going into arrears on July 1, 2002, of which $113.7 million was
loaned back to PSC.
Premarketing cash flow of our DBS business was $123.2 million and
$116.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
EBITDA for our DBS business was $103.3 million and $18.2 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. DBS premarketing cash flow is
calculated by subtracting DBS' direct operating expenses and general and
administrative expenses from their revenues. DBS EBITDA is DBS premarketing cash
flow less DBS' promotions and incentives and advertising and selling expenses.
We present DBS premarketing cash flow and DBS EBITDA because the DBS business is
our only significant segment and this business forms the principal portion of
our results of operations and cash flows.
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DBS premarketing cash flow and DBS EBITDA are not, and should not be
considered, alternatives to income from operations, net income, net cash
provided by operating activities, or any other measure for determining our
operating performance or liquidity, as determined under generally accepted
accounting principles. DBS premarketing cash flow and DBS EBITDA also do not
necessarily indicate whether our cash flow will be sufficient to fund working
capital, capital expenditures, or to react to changes in our industry or the
economy generally. We believe that DBS premarketing cash flow and DBS EBITDA are
important because people who follow our industry frequently use them as measures
of financial performance and ability to pay debt service, and they are measures
that we, our lenders, and investors use to monitor our financial performance and
debt leverage. Although EBITDA is a common measure used by other companies, our
calculation of EBITDA may not be comparable with that of others.
Adjusted operating cash flow for the 12 months ended June 30, 2002 was
$231.8 million. Adjusted operating cash flow is operating cash flow of the DBS
business for the current quarter times four, plus operating cash flow from other
operating divisions for the last four quarters. Operating cash flow, for the
purpose of only calculating adjusted operating cash flow, is income or loss from
operations, adding back depreciation, amortization, and other noncash items
therein, and subscriber acquisition costs. We present this measure for purpose
of compliance with our debt indenture, and such measure is not required to be
presented on a comparative basis.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our principal market risk exposure continues to be interest rate risk.
Our primary exposure is variable rates of interest associated with borrowings
under our credit facilities. The amount of interest we incur also depends upon
the amount of borrowings outstanding. The way we manage these risks did not
change during the six months ended June 30, 2002, and we have not experienced
any material changes in interest rates or effects of our interest rate
instruments during this period.
We have interest rate swaps that effectively fix the interest rate on
$72.1 million of notional amount at a weighted average rate of 7.19%. For the
six months ended June 30, 2002, we incurred additional cash interest expense of
$1.7 million on the swaps due to the low variable market rates of interest
during the period that were unfavorable relative to our swap position. The
effect of the swaps added 122 basis points into our aggregate weighted average
variable interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2002 of 6.67%.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information relating to litigation with DirecTV, Inc. and others,
we incorporate by reference herein the disclosure reported under Note 12 to the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements can be found under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q. We have previously filed reports during the fiscal year disclosing some or
all of the legal proceedings referenced above. In particular, we have reported
on such proceedings in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended March 31, 2002.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
At the discretion of our board of directors as permitted by the
certificate of designation for the 12-3/4% cumulative exchangeable preferred
stock of Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc., we did not declare the
scheduled semiannual dividend payable July 1, 2002 for this series. The amount
of the dividend in arrears was $11.7 million. Dividends in arrears on this
series accrue interest at a rate of 14.75%.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Exhibits
10.1 Executive Employment Agreement effective June 1, 2002 for Ted
S. Lodge (which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2002 for Pegasus Communications
Corporation)
10.2 Pegasus Communications Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan
(Corporate, Satellite and Business Development) for calendar
year 2002 (which is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 for Pegasus
Communications Corporation)
10.3 Supplemental Description of Pegasus Communications Corporation
Short Term Incentive Plan (Corporate, Satellite and Business
Development) for calendar year 2002 (which is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 for
Pegasus Communications Corporation)
10.4 Description of Long Term Incentive Compensation Program
applicable to Executive Officers (which is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 for Pegasus
Communications Corporation)
10.5 Pegasus Communications 1996 Stock Option Plan, as amended and
restated effective as of February 13, 2002 (which is
incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to the
definitive proxy statement of Pegasus Communications
Corporation as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 9, 2002)
10.6 Pegasus Communications Restricted Stock Plan, as amended and
restated effective as of February 13, 2002 (which is
incorporated herein by reference to Appendix C to the
definitive proxy statement of Pegasus Communications
Corporation as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 9, 2002)
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc. has duly caused this Report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc.
August 14, 2002 By: /s/ Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.
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Date Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.
Vice President - Finance and Controller
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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