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Exhibit 99.3

 
Introduction to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements
 
The following unaudited pro forma combined consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2008 and unaudited pro forma combined consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2007 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 are based on the corresponding historical financial statements of Otelco Inc. (“Otelco”) and Pine Tree Holdings, Inc., Granby Holdings, Inc. and War Holdings, Inc. (“CR Companies”), after giving effect to the acquisition of CR Companies and the financing transaction related thereto, which occurred on October 31, 2008.
 
The unaudited pro forma combined consolidated balance sheet gives effect to the acquisition of CR Companies and related financing transaction as if they had occurred on September 30, 2008.  The unaudited pro forma combined consolidated statements of income give effect to the acquisition of CR Companies and related financing transaction as if they had occurred on January 1, 2007.
 
The unaudited pro forma financial statements are based on available information and certain estimates and assumptions set forth in the accompanying notes to such financial statements.  These unaudited pro forma financial statements do not give effect to any integration costs or any synergies, cost savings or other operating efficiencies that could result from the acquisition.  These unaudited pro forma financial statements are provided for informational purposes only, and do not purport to represent our financial condition or our results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition and related financing transaction had occurred on the dates noted above, or to project the financial condition or results of operations for any future date or period.
 
The acquisition has been accounted for using purchase accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement No. 141, Business Combination and CR Companies’ assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recorded at fair value. The resultant goodwill and other intangible assets will be accounted for under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We have reflected the preliminary assessment of the purchase price allocation. It includes assignment of value to intangibles associated with a non-compete agreement, the acquisition of customers, and the continuing value of a contract with a multi-service operator. The final assessment of the fair value of the assets and liabilities could change. Any such change would be reflected in regular quarterly financial reporting.
 
These unaudited pro forma financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements of Otelco included in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007; its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2008, June 30, 2008  and  September 30, 2008; and the historical financial statements of CR Companies included elsewhere in this current report on Form 8-K/A.
 

OTELCO INC.
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(unaudited)
 
    Historical              
   
Otelco Inc.
   
CR
Companies
   
Pro Forma
Adjustments
   
Pro Forma
Consolidated
 
Assets
                       
                         
Current assets
                       
Cash
  $ 13,160,898     $ 146,000     $ 929,032  
2
  14,235,930  
Accounts receivable - customers
    2,899,519       4,123,000       -       7,022,519  
Unbilled revenue
    2,649,775       -       -       2,649,775  
Other receivables
    1,934,355       -       -       1,934,355  
Materials & supplies
    2,259,937       219,000       -       2,478,937  
Prepaid expenses
    548,079       377,000       75,000  
2
  1,000,079  
Income tax receivables
    214,440       -       -       214,440  
Deferred income taxes
    1,486,439       -       -       1,486,439  
Total Current Assets
    25,153,442       4,865,000       1,004,032       31,022,474  
                                 
Property and equipment, net
    52,786,133       22,284,000       1,673,155  
1
  76,743,288  
                                 
Other Assets
                               
Goodwill
    134,570,435       42,718,000       (29,919,155 )
1
  186,796,268  
                      13,129,988  
1
     
                      (1,473,000 )
4
     
                      (8,471,000 )
6
     
                      36,241,000  
2
     
Covenant not to compete
    -       2,000       1,198,000  
1
  1,200,000  
Intangible assets, net
    8,462,790       9,552,000       27,048,000  
1
  45,062,790  
Investments
    1,188,051       841,000       -  
 
  2,029,051  
Deferred financing costs
    4,760,463       1,354,000       (1,354,000 )
3
  8,565,239  
                      5,311,000  
2
     
                      (1,506,224 )
7
     
Interest rate cap
    479,152       -       -       479,152  
Deferred Charges
    650,228       -       -       650,228  
Total Assets
  $ 228,050,694     $ 81,616,000     $ 42,881,796     $ 352,548,490  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
 

OTELCO INC.
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(unaudited)
 
    Historical              
   
Otelco Inc.
   
CR
Companies
   
Pro Forma
Adjustments
   
Pro Forma
Consolidated
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                       
                         
Current liabilities
                       
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ -     $ 2,200,000     $ (2,200,000 )
2
$ -  
Borrowings under revolving credit
    -       1,500,000       (1,500,000 )
2
  -  
Accounts payable
    1,867,564       1,142,000       -       3,009,564  
Accrued liabilities
    5,210,931       1,793,000       -       7,003,931  
Advanced billing & payments
    1,944,115       -       -       1,944,115  
Customer deposits
    194,531       -       -       194,531  
Total Current Liabilities
    9,217,141       6,635,000       (3,700,000 )     12,152,141  
                                 
Deferred income tax
    25,223,656       2,417,000       13,129,988  
1
  40,770,644  
Advance billing and payments
    750,081       -       -       750,081  
Other liabilities
    179,911       23,000       -       202,911  
Long-term notes payable
    169,965,588       62,597,000       (62,597,000 )
2
  278,818,620  
                      108,853,032  
2
     
Total liabilities
    205,336,377       71,672,000       55,686,020       332,694,397  
                                 
Derivative liability
    516,112       -               516,112  
Interest rate swap
    -       1,473,000       (1,473,000 )
4
  -  
Class B Common Conv Sen Sub Notes
    4,085,033       -       -       4,085,033  
                                 
Stockholder's Equity
                               
Class A stock $.01 par value - C R Companies
    -       60       (60 )
6
  -  
Class A stock $.01 par value - Otelco
    126,767       -       -       126,767  
Class B stock $.01 par value - Otelco
    5,447       -       -       5,447  
Additional paid in capital
    21,512,233       8,578,940       (8,578,940 )
6
  21,512,233  
Retained earnings (deficit)
    (2,481,378 )     (108,000 )     (1,354,000 )
3
  (5,092,122 )
                      249,480  
5
     
                      108,000  
6
     
                      (1,506,224 )
7
     
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (1,049,897 )     -       (249,480 )
5
  (1,299,377 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
    18,113,172       8,471,000       (11,331,224 )     15,252,948  
                                 
Total Liabilities and
                               
Stockholders' Equity
  $ 228,050,694     $ 81,616,000     $ 42,881,796     $ 352,548,490  
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
 

OTELCO INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

1.
Otelco is in the process of performing its allocation of the purchase, and the final allocation is subject to completion of a review by an independent valuation specialist. Our preliminary allocation consists of:
 
A.
Incremental value of intangible assets of $27,048,000 related to customer relationships
 
B.
Incremental value of intangible assets of $1,198,000 related to non-competition agreement.
C.
Purchase accounting adjustments of $1,673,155 to adjust net property and equipment acquired to fair value.
D.
Offsetting adjustment to goodwill of $29,919,155 for items A. and B. as indicated above.
 
E.
Recognition of deferred taxes of $13,129,988.
 
2. 
To record the activity for the acquisition.  This activity consists of the following:
 
A.
Loan proceeds of $108,853,032.
 
B.
Retirement of CR Companies’ old loan consisting of long-term notes payable of $62,597,000, current portion of debt $2,200,000, and borrowings under revolving credit of $1,500,000.
C.
GE annual administrative fee of $75,000.
D.
Deferred loan cost of $5,311,000.
 
E.
Transaction payments totaling $36,241,000 including payments to selling shareholders.
 
F.
Record the net-effect of the acquisition on cash totaling $929,032.
 
3.
Write-off of CR Companies’ old loan cost of $1,354.000.
 
4.
To record the elimination of CR Companies’ interest rate swap of $1,473,000.
 
5.
Since we have additional debt related to the acquisition, our interest rate cap is a fully effective hedge. To adjust accumulated other comprehensive income related to the interest rate cap as if it was fully effective on September 30, 2008.

   
Prior to
   
Pro forma
   
Pro forma
 
   
9/30/08
   
9/30/08
   
Adjustment
 
Effective hedge %
    80.2 %     100.0 %      
                         
Amount
  $ 1,049,897     $ 1,299,377     $ 249,480  
 
6.
Elimination of CR Companies’ stockholder's equity to goodwill.
 
7.
Amortize remaining loan cost balance of $1,506,224 associated with existing Otelco senior debt in accordance with guidance in EITF Issue No. 96-19, Debtor's Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt instruments.
 
8.
Purchase Price Allocation

The following table reflects the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed:

Cash Paid
  $ 41,627,000  
Notes payable assumed
    66,297,000  
    $ 107,924,000  
         
Allocation of purchase price
       
         
Cash
    146,000  
Other current assets
    4,794,000  
Property and equipment
    23,957,155  
Goodwill
    52,225,833  
Intangible assets
    37,800,000  
Investments
    841,000  
Loan cost
    6,665,000  
Current liabilities
    (2,935,000 )
Deferred Income tax liability
    (15,546,988 )
Other liabilities
    (23,000 )
         
Total
    107,924,000  

 
The transaction closed on October 31, 2008.  Final purchase price allocation will be based on October 31, 2008 financial information.
           

OTELCO INC.
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
(unaudited)
 
 
    Historical              
         
CR
   
Pro Forma
   
Pro Forma
 
   
Otelco Inc.
   
Companies
   
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
 
                                 
Telecommunications revenue
    69,749,434       31,359,000       -       101,108,434  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Cost of services and products
    25,718,634       12,254,000               37,972,634  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    10,418,760       5,412,000       75,000  
8
  15,905,760  
Depreciation and amortization
    14,346,620       5,581,000       487,691  
1
  28,894,279  
                      7,283,968  
3
     
                      1,195,000  
4
     
Total operating expenses
    50,484,014       23,247,000       9,041,659       82,772,673  
                                 
Income from operations
    19,265,420       8,112,000       (9,041,659 )     18,335,761  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (21,378,434 )     (8,947,000 )     287,000  
2
  (29,993,612 )
                      (1,062,200 )
2
     
                      (7,725,542 )
5
     
                      8,947,000  
5
     
                      (1,107,878 )
6
     
                      (194,717 )
7
     
                      1,188,159  
9
     
Change in fair value of derivative
    970,281       -       323,591  
7
  1,293,872  
Other income
    947,737       89,000       (194,717 )
7
  842,020  
Total other expense
    (19,460,416 )     (8,858,000 )     460,696       (27,857,720 )
                                 
Income (loss) before income tax expense
    (194,996 )     (746,000 )     (8,580,963 )     (9,521,959 )
                                 
Income tax (expense) benefit
    374,375       169,000       3,346,576  
10
  3,889,951  
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
  $ 179,379     $ (577,000 )   $ (5,234,387 )   $ (5,632,008 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    11,156,185                       11,156,185  
Diluted
    11,700,856                       11,700,856  
                                 
Net income (loss) per share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.02                     $ (0.50 )
Diluted
  $ (0.10 )                   $ (0.59 )
                                 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
 

OTELCO INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007

1.
To record additional depreciation expense of $487,691 related to acquired property and equipment adjusted to fair value at the acquisition date.

2.
Reflects the elimination of CR Companies’ historical deferred loan cost amortization expense of $287,000 and to reflect the pro forma loan cost amortization expense of $1,062,200 associated with the incremental $108.9 million Otelco loan included in the amended and restated credity facility to fund the transaction.

3.
Increase in amortization expense of $7,283,968 related to customer relationships that have been assigned lives ranging from 6 to 9 years, using the declining balance method.

4.
Increase in amortization expense of $1,195,000 is related to non-competition agreement that has been assigned a life of 1 year.

5.
Adjustment to eliminate CR Companies’ historical interest expense of $8,947,000 and to reflect the pro forma interest expense of $7,725,542 associated with the incremental $108.9 million Otelco loan included in the amended and restated credit facility to fund the transaction.

6.
To record increase in interest expense of $1,107,878 related to existing Otelco loan due to the increase in margin cost from 3.25% for 186 days and 2% for 179 days to 4% for the period on existing senior debt associated with the amended and restated credit agreement to fund the transaction.

7.
Since we have additional debt related to the acquisition, our interest rate cap is a fully effective hedge. Adjustment is recorded to eliminate the interest income of $194,717 and change in fair value of $323,591 related to the ineffective portion of the interest rate cap.

8.
To record amortization of $75,000 related to GE Administrative fee (annual fee prorated).

9.
Remove loan cost amortization associated with existing senior Otelco debt in accordance with guidance in EITF Issue No. 96-19, Debtor's Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt instruments.

10.
Adjustments to reflect the income tax effect of the pro forma adjustments at an effective tax rate of 39%.
 

 
10.
Income (loss) per Common Share and Potential Common Share
 
Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Class B common stock were exercised into IDSs. Class B common stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into IDSs, each of which includes a Class A common share.
 
A reconciliation of the common shares for the Company's basic and diluted income (loss) per common share calculation is provided for historical and pro forma earnings as follows
 
   
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
 
             
   
Historical
   
Pro Forma
 
             
Weighted average common shares
    11,156,185       11,156,185  
                 
Weighted average common shares and potential common shares
    11,700,856       11,700,856  
                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 179,379     $ (5,632,008 )
                 
Net income (loss) per basic share
  $ 0.02     $ (0.50 )
                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 179,379     $ (5,632,008 )
Less:  Change in fair value of derivative
    1,293,872       1,293,872  
                 
Net Income (loss) available for diluted shares
  $ (1,114,493 )   $ (6,925,880 )
                 
Net income (loss) per diluted share
  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.59 )
 

OTELCO INC.
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(unaudited)
 
   
Historical
             
         
CR
   
Pro Forma
   
 Pro Forma
 
   
Otelco Inc.
   
Companies
   
Adjustments
   
Consolidated
 
                         
Telecommunications revenue
    53,765,726       24,560,000       -       78,325,726  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Cost of services and products
    20,052,583       10,221,000               30,273,583  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    7,998,818       5,384,000       (260,000 )
7
  13,179,068  
                      56,250  
9
     
Depreciation and amortization
    9,903,702       3,601,000       354,076  
1
  20,845,504  
                      6,089,726  
3
     
                      897,000  
4
     
Total operating expenses
    37,955,103       19,206,000       7,137,052       64,298,155  
                                 
Income from operations (loss)
    15,810,623       5,354,000       (7,137,052 )     14,027,571  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest expense
    (14,229,727 )     (5,640,000 )     217,000  
2
  (20,623,884 )
                      (796,650 )
2
     
                      5,640,000  
5
     
                      (5,662,835 )
5
     
                      (984,071 )
6
     
                      (68,823 )
8
     
                      901,222  
10
     
Change in fair value of derivative
    99,787       -       198,106  
8
  297,893  
Other income
    618,785       67,000       (68,823 )
8
  616,962  
Total other expense
    (13,511,155 )     (5,573,000 )     (624,874 )     (19,709,029 )
                                 
Income (loss) before income tax expense
    2,299,468       (219,000 )     (7,761,926 )     (5,681,458 )
                                 
Income tax (expense) benefit
    (696,049 )     88,000       3,027,151  
11
  2,419,102  
                                 
                                 
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
  $ 1,603,419     $ (131,000 )   $ (4,734,775 )   $ (3,262,356 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    12,676,733                       12,676,733  
Diluted
    13,221,404                       13,221,404  
                                 
Net income (loss) per share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.13                     $ (0.26 )
Diluted
  $ 0.10                     $ (0.27 )
                                 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.
 

OTELCO INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

1.
To record additional depreciation expense of $354,076 related to acquired property and equipment adjusted to fair value at the acquisition date.

2.
Reflects the elimination of CR Companies historical deferred loan cost amortization expense of $217,000 and to reflect the pro forma loan cost amortization expense of $796,650 associated with the incremental $108.9 million Otelco loan included in the amended and restated credit facility to fund the transaction.

3.
Adjusted for incremental increase in amortization expense of $6,089,726 related to customer relationships that have been assigned lives ranging from 6 to 9 years, using the declining balance method.

4.
Increase in amortization expense of $897,000 related to non-competition agreement that has been assigned a life of 1 year.

5.
Adjustment to eliminate CR Companies historical interest expense of $5,640,000 and to reflect the pro forma interest expense of $5,662,835 associated with the incremental $108.9 million Otelco loan included in the amended and restated credit facility to fund the transaction.

6.
To record increase in interest expense of $984,071 related to existing Otelco loan due to the increase in margin cost from 2% to 4% for the period on existing senior debt associated with the amended and restated credit agreement.

7.
Pro forma adjustment to exclude expenses incurred related to the acquisition.  These expenses included the following:

     
Legal
Expense
   
Salaries
(Bonuses)
   
Total
 
Q1     $ 5,000     $ 65,000     $ 70,000  
Q2       60,000       65,000       125,000  
Q3       -       65,000       65,000  
Total
    $ 65,000     $ 195,000     $ 260,000  

8.
Since we have additional debt related to the acquisition, our interest rate cap is a fully effective hedge. Adjustment is recorded to eliminate the interest income of $68,823 and change in fair value of $198,106 related to the ineffective portion of the interest rate cap.

9.
To record amortization of $56,250 related to GE Administrative fee (annual fee prorated).

10.
Remove loan cost amortization associated with existing senior Otelco debt in accordance with guidance in EITF Issue No. 96-19, Debtor's Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt instruments.

11.
Adjustments to reflect the income tax effect of the pro forma adjustments at an effective tax rate of 39%.
 

11. 
Income (loss) per Common Share and Potential Common Share

Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Class B common stock were exercised into IDSs. Class B common stock is convertible on a one-for-one basis into IDSs, each of which includes a Class A common share.

A reconciliation of the common shares for the Company's basic and diluted income (loss) per common share calculation is provided for historical and pro forma earnings as follows:
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2008
 
             
   
Historical
   
Pro Forma
 
             
Weighted average common shares
    12,676,733       12,676,733  
                 
Weighted average common shares and potential common shares
    13,221,404       13,221,404  
                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 1,603,419     $ (3,263,356 )
                 
Net income (loss) per basic share
  $ 0.13     $ (0.26 )
                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 1,603,419     $ (3,263,356 )
Less:  Change in fair value of B share derivative
    (297,893 )     (297,893
                 
Net Income (loss) available for diluted shares
  $ 1,305,526     $ (3,560,249 )
                 
Net income (loss) per diluted share
  $ 0.10     $ (0.27 )