-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VQZI+AS683QZcHYHpvgf0mnuuNm6ZEnXgCDh2eP5QW/AWqU6+JmxgC2iTvf+c0r8 6poo/aMVtVdz3TW3ctPwKg== 0001104659-06-054729.txt : 20060814 0001104659-06-054729.hdr.sgml : 20060814 20060814155121 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-06-054729 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060814 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060814 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NTL HOLDINGS INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000906347 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 521822078 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22616 FILM NUMBER: 061030167 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 909 THIRD AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 2863 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-906-8440 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 909 THIRD AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 2863 CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NTL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NTL COMMUNICATIONS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990401 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NTL INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970326 10-Q 1 a06-15789_210q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D)

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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, 2006

OR

o                                 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No. 000-22616

NTL HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

52-1822078

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

 

(I.R.S. Employer

or organization)

 

Identification No.)

909 Third Avenue, Suite 2863

 

 

New York, New York

 

10022

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 906-8440

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer x             Accelerated filer o             Non-accelerated filer o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o  No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes x  No o

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of August 5, 2006 was 1,000.

 




NTL HOLDINGS INC
FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
INDEX

 

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

4

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

4

NTL Holdings Inc

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

 

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

6

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7

NTL Investment Holdings Limited

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

 

22

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

23

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

24

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

25

NTL (UK) Group, Inc

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

 

34

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

35

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Six Months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

36

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

37

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations

 

63

Item 3. [Omitted]

 

68

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

68

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

69

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

69

Items 2. to 5. [Omitted] 

 

69

Item 6. Exhibits

 

69

SIGNATURES

 

70

 

2




“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Various statements contained in this document constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words like “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions identify these forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements or industry results to be materially different from those contemplated, projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted, whether expressed or implied, by these forward-looking statements. These factors include:

·       the failure to obtain and retain expected synergies from the merger of the legacy NTL and Telewest businesses and the acquisition of Virgin Mobile;

·       rates of success in executing, managing and integrating key acquisitions, including the merger with Telewest and the acquisition of Virgin Mobile;

·       the ability to achieve business plans for the combined company;

·       the ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships;

·       the ability to fund debt service obligations through operating cash flow;

·       the ability to obtain additional financing in the future and react to competitive and technological changes;

·       the ability to comply with covenants in NTL’s indebtedness agreements;

·       the ability to control customer churn;

·       the ability to compete with a range of other communications and content providers;

·       the effect of technological changes on NTL’s businesses;

·       the functionality or market acceptance of new products that NTL may introduce;

·       possible losses in revenues due to systems failures;

·       the ability to maintain and upgrade NTL’s networks in a cost-effective and timely manner;

·       the reliance on single-source suppliers for some equipment and software;

·       the ability to provide attractive programming at a reasonable cost; and

·       the extent to which NTL’s future earnings will be sufficient to cover its fixed charges.

These and other factors are discussed in more detail under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006,  and the Form 10-K of NTL Incorporated. that was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2006. We assume no obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in factors affecting these statements.

Note Concerning Change in Name

On March 3, 2006, NTL Incorporated changed its name to NTL Holdings Inc. as part of the merger transaction with Telewest Global, Inc. Simultaneously, Telewest Global, Inc changed its name to NTL Incorporated. References here to NTL refer to new NTL Incorporated except where the context otherwise requires.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NTL HOLDINGS INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in millions)

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(See Note)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

£

439.7

 

 

 

£

735.2

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

7.5

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

Marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

96.9

 

 

Accounts receivable—trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £44.1 (2006) and £41.7 (2005)

 

 

340.8

 

 

 

191.8

 

 

Programming inventory

 

 

42.6

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory for re-sale

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

101.1

 

 

 

112.4

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

943.6

 

 

 

1,139.7

 

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

6,133.0

 

 

 

3,294.9

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,420.0

 

 

 

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

 

193.0

 

 

 

193.0

 

 

Customer lists, net

 

 

919.9

 

 

 

247.6

 

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

64.0

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

Equity investments

 

 

363.4

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of £25.1 (2006) and £32.2 (2005)

 

 

138.9

 

 

 

110.9

 

 

Total assets

 

 

£

10,175.8

 

 

 

£

4,988.5

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

£

287.3

 

 

 

£

176.9

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

577.2

 

 

 

291.1

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

27.8

 

 

 

37.8

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

227.6

 

 

 

103.2

 

 

Due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

17.2

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

49.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,186.9

 

 

 

609.8

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

 

5,788.1

 

 

 

2,279.2

 

 

Deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities

 

 

168.5

 

 

 

134.3

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

127.4

 

 

 

9.2

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

7,270.9

 

 

 

3,032.5

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

1,843.7

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,923.8

 

 

 

2,671.0

 

 

Treasury stock

 

 

 

 

 

(114.0

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

120.7

 

 

 

45.5

 

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(983.3

)

 

 

(648.7

)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,061.2

 

 

 

1,955.0

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

£

10,175.8

 

 

 

£

4,988.5

 

 

 


Note:   The balance sheet at December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.

See accompanying notes.

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NTL HOLDINGS INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Revenue

 

£

526.6

 

£

482.5

 

£

1,014.1

 

£

980.3

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(219.7

)

(196.0

)

(426.2

)

(402.9

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(138.4

)

(122.3

)

(264.0

)

(242.1

)

Other charges

 

(12.1

)

(0.7

)

(20.5

)

(1.1

)

Depreciation

 

(135.3

)

(129.6

)

(257.1

)

(259.9

)

Amortization

 

(30.9

)

(27.5

)

(57.6

)

(54.9

)

 

 

(536.4

)

(476.1

)

(1,025.4

)

(960.9

)

Operating income

 

(9.8

)

6.4

 

(11.3

)

19.4

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other, net

 

3.4

 

8.3

 

10.4

 

14.8

 

Interest expense

 

(113.1

)

(58.4

)

(184.7

)

(128.5

)

Share of income from equity investments

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

0.2

 

Foreign currency transaction losses

 

(98.9

)

(12.8

)

(108.4

)

(16.8

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(32.4

)

 

Gains / (losses) on derivative instruments

 

5.7

 

 

(3.5

)

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(212.5

)

(56.3

)

(329.7

)

(110.9

)

Income tax benefit / (expense)

 

8.9

 

(9.8

)

8.9

 

(21.1

)

Minority interest

 

(15.4

)

 

(15.0

)

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

(219.0

)

(66.1

)

(334.6

)

(132.0

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (income) from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

(1.8

)

 

5.5

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

141.4

 

 

656.0

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

(0.2

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

139.6

 

 

661.3

 

Net (loss) income

 

£

(219.0

)

£

73.5

 

£

(334.6

)

£

529.3

 

 

See accompanying notes.

5




NTL HOLDINGS INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

£

235.7

 

£

122.6

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

(207.5

)

(144.4

)

Acquisition of Telewest UK Limited from parent

 

175.4

 

 

Payments in relation to Telewest acquisition

 

(2,289.0

)

 

Investments in and loans to parent and subsidiary companies

 

13.7

 

 

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets

 

0.8

 

2.2

 

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

 

0.2

 

(22.6

)

Proceeds from sale of broadcast operations, net

 

 

1,229.0

 

Proceeds from sale of Ireland operations, net

 

 

216.2

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(2,306.4

)

1,280.4

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises

 

 

4.3

 

Purchase of stock

 

 

(114.0

)

New borrowings

 

5,054.8

 

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

(3,160.0

)

(700.0

)

Financing fees

 

(74.9

)

 

Capital lease payments

 

(12.9

)

(0.4

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

1,807.0

 

(810.1

)

Cash flow from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used by operating activities

 

 

(14.3

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(4.1

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

 

(18.4

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(31.8

)

10.4

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(295.5

)

584.9

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

735.2

 

125.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

£

439.7

 

£

710.1

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

We are an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL Incorporated or NTL.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for NTL Holdings Inc. (formerly known as NTL Incorporated, or NTL Holdings) for the year ended December 31, 2005.

On March 3, 2006, we merged with a subsidiary of NTL Incorporated (formerly known as Telewest Global, Inc. or Telewest), which we refer to as NTL, and the merger has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Telewest using the purchase method under FAS 141, Business Combinations. This merger created the U.K.’s largest provider of residential broadband and triple play services. In connection with this transaction, Telewest Global, Inc. changed its name to NTL Incorporated.

On June 19, 2006, in connection with the integration of NTL and Telewest, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries in order to integrate their operations with NTL’s existing U.K. operations and to implement permanent financing. This restructuring involved a series of steps that included internal contributions, distributions, mergers and acquisitions as well as borrowings from external sources and contributions of the proceeds of the same to NTL Investment Holdings Limited, or NTLIH, to effect its acquisition of the shares of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries. The completion of this restructuring resulted in Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of NTLIH and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of NTL (UK) Group, Inc. The completion of the restructuring also resulted in NTL Holdings Inc owning shares in NTL (UK) Group, Inc. that held approximately 36% of the rights to dividends and other economic interests and 80% of the voting rights. Minority interest has been recognized for the period from June 19, 2006 onwards for NTL:Telewest LLC, the NTL subsidiary (and our parent) that owns the remaining stock of NTL (UK) Group, Inc. We have accounted for the acquisition of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries by applying the principles of APB 16 in respect to transactions between entities under common control. As a result, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recognized at their historical cost and the results of operations and cashflows for Telewest UK Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements from June 19, 2006, the date the restructuring was completed.

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Note 2—Acquisitions and Disposals

Acquisition of Virgin Mobile

On July 4, 2006, NTL and NTLIH Limited acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and options of Virgin Mobile Holdings (UK) plc, or Virgin Mobile, through a U.K. Scheme of Arrangement. Virgin

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NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Mobile is the largest mobile virtual network operator in the United Kingdom, with approximately 4.3 million customers.

The total purchase price of approximately £952.1 million included cash of approximately £418.2 million, common stock valued at £518.8 million and estimated direct transaction costs of £15.1 million. The average market price per share of common stock utilized in determining the value of new common stock issued of £15.07 ($26.59) is based on an average of the closing prices of NTL common stock divided by the Telewest acquisition conversion ratio of 2.5 times for a range of trading days (January 12, January 13, January 17, January 18, January 19) around the announcement date of the proposed merger (January 16, 2006).

We financed the cash portion of the offer and transactional expenses through £475 million of additional borrowings under our senior credit facility and cash on hand.

On July 14, 2006, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of NTL’s interest in Virgin Mobile. As a result of this restructuring, Virgin Mobile became a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTLIH and our holding of shares in NTL (UK) Group, Inc. was increased so that we now hold shares with approximately 41% of the dividends and other economic interests and 80% of the voting rights in that company.

On May 24, 2006 we received approval by a majority of the shareholders of Virgin Mobile, other than those associated with affiliates of the Virgin Group, to enter into a trademark license agreement with Virgin Enterprises Limited under which we are entitled to use certain Virgin trademarks within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement was entered into on the same date and is an exclusive license covering a number of aspects of our consumer business, including the provision of communications services (such as internet, television, fixed line telephony, and upon the acquisition of Virgin Mobile, mobile telephony), the acquisition and branding of sports, movie and other premium television content, and the branding and sale of certain communications equipment related to our consumer businesses, such as set top boxes and cable modems. The agreement provides for a royalty of 0.25% per annum of our revenue from the relevant businesses, subject to a minimum annual royalty of £8.5 million (the royalty would have been approximately £9 million based on combined historical NTL and Telewest 2005 revenues including revenue from Virgin Mobile and our subsidiary Virgin.Net). The agreement replaces the existing license agreement under which our subsidiary Virgin.net was entitled to use the Virgin brand in relation to its internet business. The agreement has a term of 30 years, although we can terminate it after 10 years on one year’s notice, and it is subject to earlier termination by us in certain other circumstances, including (subject to specified payments) a change of control. The agreement also entitles us to use a corporate name that includes the Virgin name. We expect to commence the proposed re-branding of our consumer operations within 12 months.

Disposal of Broadcast and Ireland operations

On December 1, 2004, we reached an agreement for the sale of our broadcast operations. The sale completed on January 31, 2005. The broadcast operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Broadcast’s results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Broadcast have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations. Upon the sale, we recorded a gain on disposal of £518.8 million.

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NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

On May 9, 2005, we sold our operations in the Republic of Ireland, comprising all of the ordinary shares of ntl Communications (Ireland) Limited and ntl Irish Networks Limited and certain additional assets, to MS Irish Cable Holdings B.V., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of 333.4 million, or £225.5 million. The Ireland operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Ireland’s results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Ireland have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations.

As a result of the sale of our broadcast and Ireland operations, we have accounted for the broadcast and Ireland operations as discontinued operations in 2005. The results of operations for the broadcast and Ireland operations have been excluded from the components of loss from continuing operations and shown in a separate caption, titled income from discontinued operations. Revenue from the broadcast operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £nil and £21.4 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from broadcast operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, was £(1.1) million and £3 million, respectively. Revenue from the Ireland operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £6.4 million and £25.6 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from Ireland operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £(0.7) million and £2.5 million, respectively.

Note 3—Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of (in millions):

 

 

Estimated
Useful Life

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

1,420.0

 

 

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

 

 

193.0

 

 

193.0

 

 

Trade names

 

 

 

17.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

210.9

 

 

£

193.0

 

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade names and licenses

 

1 – 9 years

 

£

50.7

 

 

£

3.2

 

 

Customer lists

 

5 – 8 years

 

1,321.4

 

 

560.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,372.1

 

 

563.8

 

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade names and licenses

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

0.8

 

 

Customer lists

 

 

 

401.5

 

 

313.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

406.1

 

 

313.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

966.0

 

 

£

250.0

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years from December 31, 2005 is as follows: £214.5 million in 2006, £234.0 million in 2007, £162.8 million in 2008, £131.6 million in 2009 and £124.3 million in 2010.

Note 4—Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of (in millions):

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

8.75% US Dollar Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

£

229.8

 

 

 

£

247.3

 

 

9.75% Sterling Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

375.0

 

 

 

375.0

 

 

8.75% Euro Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

155.5

 

 

 

155.0

 

 

Senior credit facility

 

 

4,400.0

 

 

 

1,463.0

 

 

Senior bridge facility

 

 

567.2

 

 

 

 

 

Capital leases

 

 

104.2

 

 

 

38.2

 

 

Other

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

5,837.9

 

 

 

2,280.0

 

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(49.8

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

£

5,788.1

 

 

 

£

2,279.2

 

 

 

The effective interest rates on the variable interest rate debt were as follows:

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

 

Senior credit facility

 

 

6.6

%

 

 

6.9

%

 

Senior bridge facility

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Notes

All of our outstanding senior notes due 2014 were issued by NTL Cable PLC, on April 13, 2004. On July 25, 2006, our subsidiary NTL Cable PLC, issued $550 million U.S. dollar-denominated 9.125% senior notes due 2016. The note proceeds were used to repay our alternative senior bridge facility.

Senior Credit Facility

On March 3, 2006 we repaid £1,358.1 million in respect of our senior credit facility, £1,686.9 million in respect of Telewest’s existing senior credit facilities and £102.0 million in respect of Flextech’s senior credit facility. All of these facilities were repaid in full utilizing borrowings under our new senior credit facilities.

Our new senior secured credit facilities comprise a term facility denominated in a combination of pounds sterling, euros and U.S. dollars in an aggregate principal amount of £4.476 billion, $650 million and 500 million and a revolving facility of £100 million. As at June 30, 2006, the sterling equivalent of £4.4 billion of the term facility had been drawn and £12 million of the revolving credit facility had been utilized for bank guarantees and standby letters of credit. The facilities bear interest at LIBOR, USLIBOR or EURIBOR plus a current margin ranging from 1.875% to 2.75% and the applicable cost of complying with

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

any reserve requirement. The margins on £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities and on the revolving credit facility ratchet from 1.25% to 2.25% based on leverage ratios. Interest is payable at least semi-annually. Principal repayments in respect of £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities are due semi-annually beginning in 2007 and ending on March 3, 2011, and the remaining term loan facilities are repayable in full on their maturity dates, which range from September 3, 2012 through March 3, 2013. We are also required to make principal payments when available cashflows exceed certain thresholds.

The facilities are secured through a guarantee from NTL Cable PLC. In addition, the bulk of the facilities are secured through guarantees and first priority pledges of the shares and assets of substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NTLIH and of receivables arising under any intercompany loans to those subsidiaries. We are subject to financial maintenance tests under the facilities, including a test of liquidity, coverage and leverage ratios applied to us and certain of our subsidiaries.

Senior Bridge Facilities

On June 19, 2006 our £1.8 billion bridge facility drawn by Neptune Bridge Borrower LLC, with which we merged, was repaid in full utilizing drawings on our senior credit facilities totaling £1.2 billion, an alternative bridge facility of $1,048.8 million and available cash. The alternative senior bridge facility was repaid in two stages utilizing the proceeds from our $550 million 9.125% senior notes due 2016 on July 25, 2006, and additional drawing from our senior credit facility on August 1, 2006.

Note 5—Employee Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic pension cost in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

  2006   

 

  2005   

 

Service costs

 

 

£

0.7

 

 

 

£

0.6

 

 

 

£

1.4

 

 

 

£

1.7

 

 

Interest costs

 

 

3.9

 

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

7.3

 

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

(8.4

)

 

 

(7.3

)

 

Settlements and curtailments

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

Net periodic benefit costs

 

 

£

0.7

 

 

 

£

0.3

 

 

 

£

1.4

 

 

 

£

1.6

 

 

 

Employer Contributions

We previously disclosed in our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, that we expected to contribute £2.2 million to our pension plans in 2006. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 we contributed £0.5 million and £1.0 million respectively, to our pension plans. We anticipate contributing an additional £1.2 million to fund our pension plans in 2006 for a total of £2.2 million.

Note 6—Other Charges Including Restructuring Charges

Other charges of £12.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, relate to our historical restructuring programs and restructuring programs initiated in respect of the reverse acquisition of Telewest. Liabilities with respect to Telewest property lease exit costs and Telewest involuntary employee

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

termination costs were recognized on the balance sheet of the acquired entity in accordance with EITF 95-3 “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with Purchase Combinations”. Liabilities with respect to NTL property exit costs and involutary employee termination costs under the restructuring program are recorded in the period the liability is incurred or the plan is communicated to employees. As of June 30, 2006, we have incurred £22.5 million, and we expect to incur a total of approximately £133 million, of costs to fully execute this program.

The following tables summarize our historical restructuring provisions and the restructuring provisions resulting from the reverse acquisition of Telewest at June 30, 2006 (in millions) (unaudited):

Historical Restructuring Provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

45.3

 

£

45.3

 

Charged to expense

 

 

 

 

2.2

 

2.2

 

Utilized

 

 

 

 

(2.9

)

(2.9

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

 

 

£

44.6

 

£

44.6

 

 

Acquisition restructuring provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

£

 

Provision acquired upon restructuring

 

 

34.8

 

 

41.9

 

76.7

 

Charged to expense

 

 

11.8

 

 

6.5

 

18.3

 

Utilized

 

 

(21.7

)

 

(0.8

)

(22.5

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

24.9

 

 

£

47.6

 

£

72.5

 

 

Note 7—Stockholders’ Equity and Share Based Compensation

Stockholders’ Equity

In connection with the reverse acquisition of Telewest, on March 3, 2006 each share of NTL Holdings Inc. (formerly known as NTL Incorporated) common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse acquisition was converted into the right to receive 2.5 shares of NTL Incorporated (formerly known as Telewest Global, Inc.) new common stock. A total of approximately 212.9 million shares of NTL Incorporated new common stock was issued for this purpose. Accordingly 85.2 million shares of NTL Holdings Inc common stock outstanding as at that date were cancelled. Concurrently, the limited liability company interests of a wholly owned subsidiary of NTL Incorporated were converted into 1,000 shares of NTL Holdings common stock pursuant to the merger of that subsidiary into NTL Holdings.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

On July 14, 2006, we issued approximately 228 shares of common stock to our immediate parent, NTL:Telewest LLC, for proceeds of approximately £550.8 million.

Share Based Compensation

On March 2, 2006, the outstanding options to purchase shares of NTL Holdings Inc. common stock were exchanged for options to purchase shares of NTL Incorporated new common stock with the same terms and conditions. Accordingly, we have no stock based compensation plans at June 30, 2006. Certain of our employees participate in the stock based compensation plans of NTL, which are described in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As disclosed in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment effective January 1, 2006. As a result, we recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of £1.2 million to reduce compensation expense recognized in previous periods.

Note 8—Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income comprises (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net (loss) income for period

 

£

(219.0

)

£

73.5

 

£

(334.6

)

£

529.3

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

99.4

 

28.6

 

82.4

 

23.9

 

Net unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives

 

(6.4

)

(2.0

)

(8.0

)

5.6

 

Pension liability adjustment

 

 

2.1

 

 

2.1

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

 

£

(126.0

)

£

102.2

 

£

(260.2

)

£

560.9

 

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, were as follows (in millions);

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

£

146.9

 

 

 

£

64.5

 

 

Pension liability adjustments

 

 

(18.2

)

 

 

(18.2

)

 

Net unrealized losses on derivatives

 

 

(8.0

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

£

120.7

 

 

 

£

45.5

 

 

 

Note 9—Income taxes

At each period end, it is necessary for us to make certain estimates and assumptions to compute the provision for income taxes including, but not limited to the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in the United Kingdom and the extent to which this income (or loss) may also be taxed in the United States, permanent and temporary differences, the likelihood of deferred tax assets being recovered and the outcome of contingent tax risks. At each interim period, management uses the best information available to develop these estimates and

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

assumptions, which are used to compute the forecast effective tax rate for the full year which is applied in computing the income tax expense or benefit for the interim period. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the impact of revisions to these estimates are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the period in which they become known. Accordingly, the accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes have and will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and our tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimate changes during a subsequent quarter the effect of the change on prior quarters as well as on the current quarter is included in income tax expense for the current quarter.

Note 10—Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

At June 30, 2006, we were committed to pay approximately £383.6 million for equipment, services and licenses. This amount includes approximately £77.2 million for operations and maintenance contracts and other commitments from July 1, 2007 to 2016. The aggregate amount of the fixed and determinable portion of these obligations for the succeeding five fiscal years is as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

£

306.4

 

2008

 

9.2

 

2009

 

8.5

 

2010

 

8.5

 

2011

 

8.5

 

Thereafter

 

42.5

 

 

 

£

383.6

 

 

We are involved in certain disputes and litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. None of these matters are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Our banks have provided guarantees in the form of performance bonds on our behalf as part of our contractual obligations. The fair value of the guarantees has been calculated by reference to the monetary value for each performance bond. The amount of commitment expires over the following periods (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

£

4.9

 

2008

 

2.2

 

2009

 

9.8

 

2010

 

 

2011

 

 

Thereafter

 

8.6

 

 

 

£

25.5

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Note 11—Related Party Transactions

We are a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of NTL. The following information summarizes our significant related party transactions with NTL and its subsidiary companies (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

      2006      

 

      2005      

 

      2006      

 

      2005      

 

Revenue

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

0.2

 

 

 

£

 

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administration costs

 

 

12.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

On June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the amounts due to NTL and its parent and subsidiary companies were £17.2 million and £nil, respectively.

Note 12—Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. SFAS 154 replaces Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. This statement carries forward without change the guidance contained in Opinion 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2005. Early adoption is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date SFAS 154 is issued. The adoption of SFAS 154 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. If there are changes in net assets as a result of application of FIN 48 these will be accounted for as an adjustment to retained earnings. We are currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Note 13—Condensed consolidated financial information

On April 13, 2004, our wholly owned subsidiary, NTL Cable PLC, or NTL Cable, issued £375 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior notes due 2014, $425 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% senior notes due 2014, 225 million aggregate principal amount of 8.75% senior notes due 2014 and $100 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate notes due 2012, together referred to as the Senior Notes. On July 15, 2005 the $100 million principal amount of the floating rate notes was redeemed. We and certain of our subsidiaries, namely Cable Communications Funding Corp., NTL (UK) Group, Inc. and NTL Communications Limited, have guaranteed the Senior Notes on a senior basis. NTL Investment Holdings Limited, or NTLIH, has guaranteed the Senior Notes on a senior subordinated basis.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

We present the following condensed consolidated financial information as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 as required by Article 3-10(d) of Regulation S-X.

 

 

June 30, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

NTL

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Balance sheets

 

 

 

Company

 

Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

£

42.1

 

£

 

 

£

 

 

£

2.3

 

 

£

395.3

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

439.7

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.5

 

 

 

 

 

7.5

 

Programming inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42.6

 

 

 

 

 

42.6

 

Other current assets

 

37.7

 

 

 

(60.2

)

 

 

 

476.3

 

 

 

 

 

453.8

 

Total current assets

 

79.8

 

 

 

(60.2

)

 

2.3

 

 

921.7

 

 

 

 

 

943.6

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,133.0

 

 

 

 

 

6,133.0

 

Intangible assets, net

 

0.1

 

 

 

(11.3

)

 

 

 

2,608.1

 

 

 

 

 

2,596.9

 

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

 

1,097.9

 

2,019.8

 

 

1,528.0

 

 

8,496.1

 

 

(4,911.9

)

 

 

(7,866.5

)

 

363.4

 

Other assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

72.8

 

 

66.1

 

 

 

 

 

138.9

 

Total assets

 

£

1,177.8

 

£

2,019.8

 

 

£

1,456.5

 

 

£

8,571.2

 

 

£

4,817.0

 

 

 

£

(7,866.5

)

 

£

10,175.8

 

Current liabilities

 

£

106.6

 

£

16.8

 

 

£

(293.4

)

 

£

611.6

 

 

£

281.7

 

 

 

£

463.6

 

 

1,186.9

 

Long-term debt

 

10.0

 

1,400.7

 

 

466.0

 

 

4,882.1

 

 

4,928.0

 

 

 

(5,898.7

)

 

5,788.1

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

135.9

 

 

54.6

 

 

105.4

 

 

 

 

 

295.9

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

1,843.4

 

 

1,843.7

 

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

1,061.2

 

602.3

 

 

1,148.0

 

 

3,022.9

 

 

(498.4

)

 

 

(4,274.8

)

 

1,061.2

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

£

1,177.8

 

£

2,019.8

 

 

£

1,456.5

 

 

£

8,571.2

 

 

£

4,817.0

 

 

 

£

(7,866.5

)

 

£

10,175.8

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Balance sheets

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

£

446.6

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

5.4

 

 

£

283.2

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

735.2

 

Restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

 

Marketable securities

 

96.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96.9

 

Other current assets

 

68.1

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

235.8

 

 

 

 

 

304.2

 

Total current assets

 

611.6

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

5.4

 

 

522.4

 

 

 

 

 

1,139.7

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,294.9

 

 

 

 

 

3,294.9

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14.4

)

 

 

 

457.4

 

 

 

 

 

443.0

 

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

 

1,375.0

 

 

1,638.6

 

 

 

1,340.4

 

 

3,836.0

 

 

680.5

 

 

 

(8,870.5

)

 

 

Other assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69.0

 

 

41.9

 

 

 

 

 

110.9

 

Total assets

 

£

1,986.6

 

 

£

1,638.6

 

 

 

£

1,326.3

 

 

£

3,910.4

 

 

£

4,997.1

 

 

 

£

(8,870.5

)

 

£

4,988.5

 

Current liabilities

 

£

21.6

 

 

£

18.9

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

69.7

 

 

£

622.0

 

 

 

(£122.4

)

 

£

609.8

 

Long-term debt

 

10.0

 

 

869.1

 

 

 

 

 

3,055.2

 

 

4,666.3

 

 

 

(6,321.4

)

 

2,279.2

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.8

 

 

31.8

 

 

93.9

 

 

 

 

 

143.5

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

 

 

1.0

 

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

 

1,955.0

 

 

750.6

 

 

 

1,308.5

 

 

753.7

 

 

(386.1

)

 

 

(2,426.7

)

 

1,955.0

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

£

1,986.6

 

 

£

1,638.6

 

 

 

£

1,326.3

 

 

£

3,910.4

 

 

£

4,997.1

 

 

 

£

(8,870.5

)

 

£

4,988.5

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of operations

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenue

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

526.6

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

526.6

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(219.7

)

 

 

 

 

(219.7

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(134.4

)

 

 

 

 

(138.4

)

Other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12.1

)

 

 

 

 

(12.1

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(166.2

)

 

 

 

 

(166.2

)

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5.8

)

 

 

 

 

(9.8

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

21.4

 

 

 

5.2

 

 

 

48.2

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

(75.8

)

 

3.4

 

Interest expense

 

 

(55.5

)

 

 

(21.0

)

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(55.0

)

 

 

(56.3

)

 

 

75.8

 

 

(113.1

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of income from equity investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Gains from derivative instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.7

 

Foreign currency (losses) gains

 

 

(87.1

)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

(40.1

)

 

 

25.7

 

 

 

 

 

(98.9

)

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(15.5

)

 

(15.4

)

Effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.9

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 

 

(146.5

)

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

(41.2

)

 

 

(31.8

)

 

 

(15.5

)

 

(219.0

)

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

 

 

(72.5

)

 

 

(62.7

)

 

 

(61.4

)

 

 

(21.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

218.1

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

£

(219.0

)

 

 

£

(59.9

)

 

 

£

(48.2

)

 

 

£

(62.7

)

 

 

£

(31.8

)

 

 

£

202.6

 

 

£

(219.0

)

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

NTL

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of operations

 

 

 

Company

 

Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenue

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

1,014.1

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

1,014.1

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(426.2

)

 

 

 

 

(426.2

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

(6.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(257.5

)

 

 

 

 

(264.0

)

Other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20.5

)

 

 

 

 

(20.5

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(314.7

)

 

 

 

 

(314.7

)

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(6.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4.8

)

 

 

 

 

(11.3

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

3.9

 

 

40.9

 

 

9.4

 

 

 

112.9

 

 

 

10.8

 

 

 

(167.5

)

 

10.4

 

Interest expense

 

 

(77.6

)

 

(40.2

)

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(108.2

)

 

 

(125.1

)

 

 

167.5

 

 

(184.7

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32.4

)

 

 

 

 

(32.4

)

Share of income from equity investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Foreign currency (losses) gains

 

 

(103.9

)

 

2.4

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

(35.5

)

 

 

28.4

 

 

 

 

 

(108.4

)

Losses on derivative instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.5

)

Minority interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

(15.5

)

 

(15.0

)

Effect of change in accounting
principle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.9

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 

 

(184.1

)

 

3.1

 

 

17.4

 

 

 

(34.3

)

 

 

(121.2

)

 

 

(15.5

)

 

(334.6

)

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

 

 

(150.5

)

 

(144.2

)

 

(143.7

)

 

 

(109.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

548.3

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

£

(334.6

)

 

£

(141.1

)

 

£

(126.3

)

 

 

£

(144.2

)

 

 

£

(121.2

)

 

 

£

532.8

 

 

£

(334.6

)

 

 

18




NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of operations

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenue

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

482.5

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

482.5

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(196.0

)

 

 

 

 

(196.0

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(118.8

)

 

 

 

 

(122.3

)

Other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

 

 

(0.7

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(157.1

)

 

 

 

 

(157.1

)

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.9

 

 

 

 

 

6.4

 

Interest and other income, net

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

75.2

 

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

(98.2

)

 

8.3

 

Interest expense

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(19.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

(68.0

)

 

 

(69.5

)

 

 

98.2

 

 

(58.4

)

Share of income from equity investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Foreign currency (losses) gains

 

 

(7.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14.0

)

 

 

8.5

 

 

 

 

 

(12.8

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9.8

)

Loss from continuing operations 

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6.7

)

 

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(47.2

)

 

 

 

 

(66.1

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

139.6

 

 

 

 

 

139.6

 

Equity in net income of
subsidiaries

 

 

78.9

 

 

 

94.1

 

 

 

97.0

 

 

 

100.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

(370.9

)

 

 

Net income

 

 

£

73.5

 

 

 

£

94.1

 

 

 

£

90.3

 

 

 

£

94.1

 

 

 

£

92.4

 

 

 

£

(370.9

)

 

£

73.5

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of operations

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL Cable

 

guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

Revenue

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

980.3

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

980.3

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(402.9

)

 

 

 

 

(402.9

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

(7.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(234.7

)

 

 

 

 

(242.1

)

Other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

 

 

(1.1

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(314.8

)

 

 

 

 

(314.8

)

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(7.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.8

 

 

 

 

 

19.4

 

Interest and other income, net

 

 

7.3

 

 

 

45.9

 

 

 

16.9

 

 

 

152.3

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

(214.8

)

 

14.8

 

Interest expense

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(46.5

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

(151.1

)

 

 

(145.4

)

 

 

214.8

 

 

(128.5

)

Share of income from equity investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Foreign currency (losses) gains

 

 

(7.6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(38.7

)

 

 

29.5

 

 

 

 

 

(16.8

)

Income tax expense

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21.1

)

(Loss) income from continuing operations

 

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(37.5

)

 

 

(81.7

)

 

 

 

 

(132.0

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

661.3

 

 

 

 

 

661.3

 

Equity in net income of
subsidiaries

 

 

536.1

 

 

 

541.3

 

 

 

551.3

 

 

 

578.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,207.5

)

 

 

Net income

 

 

£

529.3

 

 

 

£

540.7

 

 

 

£

545.9

 

 

 

£

541.3

 

 

 

£

579.6

 

 

 

£

(2,207.5

)

 

£

529.3

 

 

19




NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2006

 

Statements of cash flows

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL Cable

 

Other
guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

All other
subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(millions)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

£

26.6

 

 

£

(2.4

)

 

£

(18.2

)

£

(49.7

)

 

£

279.4

 

 

 

 

 

£

235.7

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(207.5

)

 

 

 

 

(207.5

)

Investments in and loans to parent and subsidiary companies

 

24.5

 

 

(567.6

)

 

18.2

 

2,457.8

 

 

(4,339.8

)

 

 

2,420.6

 

 

13.7

 

Payments in relation to Telewest acquisition

 

(2,289.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,289.0

)

Telewest reorganization

 

 

 

 

 

(4,220.6

)

(4,220.6

)

 

4,396.0

 

 

 

4,220.6

 

 

175.4

 

Increase in restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

Proceeds from the sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(2,264.5

)

 

(567.6

)

 

(4,202.4

)

(1,762.8

)

 

(150.3

)

 

 

6,641.2

 

 

(2,306.4

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings, net

 

1,800.0

 

 

570.0

 

 

 

2,683.9

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

 

 

5,054.8

 

Financing fees

 

(24.9

)

 

 

 

 

(50.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(74.9

)

Issuance of stock

 

 

 

 

 

4,220.6

 

2,420.6

 

 

 

 

 

(6,641.2

)

 

 

Share redemption

 

1,800.0

 

 

 

 

 

(1,800.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments

 

(1,709.9

)

 

 

 

 

(1,445.1

)

 

(17.9

)

 

 

 

 

(3,172.9

)

Intercompany debt repayments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

1,865.2

 

 

570.0

 

 

4,220.6

 

1,809.4

 

 

(17.0

)

 

 

(6,641.2

)

 

1,807.0

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

 

(31.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31.8

)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(404.5

)

 

 

 

 

(3.1

)

 

112.1

 

 

 

 

 

(295.5

)

Cash and cash equivalents, start of period

 

446.6

 

 

 

 

 

5.4

 

 

283.2

 

 

 

 

 

735.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

£

42.1

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

£

2.3

 

 

£

395.3

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

439.7

 

 

20




NTL HOLDINGS INC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2005

 

Statements of cash flows

 

 

 

Company

 

NTL
Cable

 

Other
guarantors

 

NTLIH

 

All other
subsidiaries

 

Adjustments

 

Total

 

 

 

(millions)

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

£

(88.0

)

 

£

25.6

 

 

£

60.3

 

 

£

(58.7

)

 

£

183.4

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

122.6

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(144.4

)

 

 

 

 

(144.4

)

Repayments from (advances
to) parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

56.2

 

 

494.2

 

 

519.7

 

 

524.9

 

 

(738.2

)

 

 

(856.8

)

 

 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

 

Dividends received

 

 

523.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(523.8

)

 

 

Increase in restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22.6

)

 

 

 

 

(22.6

)

Proceeds from sale of Broadcast operations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,229.0

 

 

 

 

 

1,229.0

 

Proceeds from sale of Ireland operations, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

216.2

 

 

 

 

 

216.2

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

580.0

 

 

494.2

 

 

519.7

 

 

524.9

 

 

542.2

 

 

 

(1,380.6

)

 

1,280.4

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings,
net

 

 

10.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

739.7

 

 

 

 

 

(749.7

)

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

(523.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

523.8

 

 

 

Proceeds from employee stock options

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.3

 

Principal payments

 

 

 

 

 

(519.7

)

 

(56.2

)

 

(1,205.7

)

 

(525.3

)

 

 

1,606.5

 

 

(700.4

)

Purchase of stock

 

 

(114.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(114.0

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(99.7

)

 

(519.7

)

 

(580.0

)

 

(466.0

)

 

(525.3

)

 

 

1,380.6

 

 

(810.1

)

Cash used by Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18.4

)

 

 

 

 

(18.4

)

Effect of exchange rate
changes

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.4

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

402.7

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

181.9

 

 

 

 

 

584.9

 

Cash and cash equivalents, start of period

 

 

38.2

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

85.9

 

 

 

 

 

125.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

 

£

440.9

 

 

£

1.2

 

 

£

 

 

£

0.2

 

 

£

267.8

 

 

 

£

 

 

£

710.1

 

 

 

21




NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(See Note)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

£

397.2

 

 

 

£

288.1

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

Accounts receivable—trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £41.2 (2006) and £39.8 (2005)

 

 

329.6

 

 

 

178.2

 

 

Programming Inventory

 

 

42.6

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

101.4

 

 

 

42.2

 

 

Total current assets

 

 

877.6

 

 

 

511.1

 

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

5,961.2

 

 

 

3,114.3

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

 

197.9

 

 

 

197.9

 

 

Customer lists, net

 

 

906.0

 

 

 

229.8

 

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

64.0

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

Equity investments

 

 

363.4

 

 

 

 

 

Due from parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

676.8

 

 

 

61.0

 

 

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of £7.4 (2006) and £32.2 (2005)

 

 

138.9

 

 

 

110.9

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

1,420.0

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

£

10,605.8

 

 

 

£

4,227.4

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

£

287.3

 

 

 

£

176.7

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

568.0

 

 

 

266.7

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

62.9

 

 

 

65.2

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

219.3

 

 

 

95.3

 

 

Due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

 

 

 

111.8

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

49.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,187.3

 

 

 

716.5

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

 

6,117.2

 

 

 

2,630.4

 

 

Deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities

 

 

160.0

 

 

 

125.8

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital—£0.001 par value; authorized 1,000,000 ordinary shares (2006 and 2005); issued and outstanding 121,006 (2006 and 2005) ordinary shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,938.6

 

 

 

1,399.9

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(26.2

)

 

 

(19.0

)

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(771.4

)

 

 

(627.2

)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

3,141.0

 

 

 

753.7

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

£

10,605.8

 

 

 

£

4,227.4

 

 


Note:   The balance sheet at December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.

See accompanying notes.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Revenue

 

£

495.8

 

£

451.5

 

£

953.1

 

£

918.6

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(206.5

)

(181.5

)

(400.5

)

(380.0

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(124.3

)

(112.0

)

(238.4

)

(217.0

)

Other charges

 

(11.7

)

(0.7

)

(19.5

)

(1.1

)

Depreciation

 

(129.8

)

(123.2

)

(245.8

)

(247.3

)

Amortization

 

(28.9

)

(25.6

)

(53.7

)

(51.2

)

 

 

(501.2

)

(443.0

)

(957.9

)

(896.6

)

Operating (loss) income

 

(5.4

)

8.5

 

(4.8

)

22.0

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other, net

 

7.4

 

3.9

 

10.6

 

7.6

 

Interest expense

 

(65.1

)

(61.1

)

(117.7

)

(142.0

)

Foreign currency transaction losses

 

(14.3

)

(5.5

)

(7.0

)

(9.2

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(32.4

)

 

Gains / (losses) on derivative instruments

 

5.7

 

 

(3.5

)

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(71.7

)

(54.2

)

(154.8

)

(121.6

)

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest income

 

0.1

 

 

0.5

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

(71.6

)

(54.2

)

(153.1

)

(121.6

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (income) from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

(1.8

)

 

5.5

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

150.1

 

 

657.6

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

(0.2

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

148.3

 

 

 

662.9

 

Net (loss) income

 

£

(71.6

)

£

94.1

 

£

(153.1

)

£

541.3

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

£

220.5

 

£

114.0

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

(207.5

)

(142.6

)

Acquisition of Telewest UK Limited from parent

 

(3,966.6

)

 

Investments in and loans to parent and subsidiary companies

 

1,558.6

 

 

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

 

0.1

 

(22.6

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

2.1

 

2.2

 

Proceeds from sale of broadcast operations, net

 

 

1,227.8

 

Proceeds from sale of Ireland operations, net

 

 

216.2

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

(2,613.3

)

1,281.0

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

(1,462.5

)

(1,194.6

)

New borrowings

 

1,569.7

 

 

Issuance of shares

 

2,420.6

 

 

Financing fees

 

(25.9

)

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

2,501.9

 

(1,194.6

)

Cash flow from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used by operating activities

 

 

(14.3

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(4.1

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

 

(18.4

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

109.1

 

182.0

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

288.1

 

85.5

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

£

397.2

 

£

267.5

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

We are an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL (UK) Group Incorporated or NTL UK Group.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for NTL Holdings Inc. (formerly known as NTL Incorporated, or NTL Holdings) for the year ended December 31, 2005.

On March 3, 2006, NTL Holdings merged with a subsidiary of NTL Incorporated (formerly known as Telewest Global, Inc.) which we refer to as NTL and the merger has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Telewest Global, Inc. or Telewest using the purchase method. This merger created the UK’s largest provider of residential broadband and the UK’s leading provider of triple play services. In connection with this transaction, Telewest changed its name to NTL Incorporated.

On June 19, 2006, in connection with the integration of NTL and Telewest, NTL engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries in order to integrate their operations with NTL’s existing U.K. operations and to implement permanent financing. This restructuring involved a series of steps that included internal contributions, distributions, mergers and acquisitions as well as borrowings from external sources and contributions of the proceeds of the same to us to effect our acquisition of the shares of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries. The completion of this restructuring resulted in Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries becoming our wholly owned subsidiary.

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Note 2—Acquisitions and Disposals

Acquisition of Virgin Mobile

On July 4, 2006, NTL and we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and options of Virgin Mobile through a U.K. Scheme of Arrangement. Virgin Mobile is the largest mobile virtual network operator in the United Kingdom, with approximately 4.3 million customers.

The total purchase price of approximately £952.1 million includes cash of approximately £418.2 million, common stock valued at £518.8 million and estimated direct transaction costs of £15.1 million. The average market price per share of common stock utilized in determining the value of new common stock issued of £15.07 ($26.59) is based on an average of the closing prices of NTL common stock divided by the Telewest acquisition conversion ratio of 2.5 times for a range of trading days (January 12, January 13, January 17, January 18, January 19) around the announcement date of the proposed merger (January 16, 2006).

We financed the cash portion of the offer and transactional expenses through £475 million of additional borrowings under our senior credit facility and cash on hand.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

On July 14, 2006, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of NTL’s interest in Virgin Mobile. As a result of this restructuring, Virgin Mobile became our wholly-owned subsidiary.

On May 24, 2006 we received approval by a majority of the shareholders of Virgin Mobile, other than those associated with affiliates of the Virgin Group, to enter into a trademark license agreement with Virgin Enterprises Limited under which we are entitled to use certain Virgin trademarks within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement was entered into on the same date and is an exclusive license covering a number of aspects of our consumer business, including the provision of communications services (such as internet, television, fixed line telephony, and upon the acquisition of Virgin Mobile, mobile telephony), the acquisition and branding of sports, movie and other premium television content, and the branding and sale of certain communications equipment related to our consumer businesses, such as set top boxes and cable modems. The agreement provides for a royalty of 0.25% per annum of our revenue from the relevant businesses, subject to a minimum annual royalty of £8.5 million (the royalty would have been approximately £9 million based on combined historical NTL and Telewest 2005 revenues including revenue from Virgin Mobile and our subsidiary Virgin.Net). The agreement replaces the existing license agreement under which our subsidiary Virgin.net was entitled to use the Virgin brand in relation to its internet business. The agreement has a term of 30 years, although we can terminate it after 10 years on one year’s notice, and it is subject to earlier termination by us in certain other circumstances, including (subject to specified payments) a change of control. The agreement also entitles us to use a corporate name that includes the Virgin name. We expect to commence the proposed re-branding of our consumer operations in early 2007.

Disposal of Broadcast and Ireland operations

On December 1, 2004, NTL Holdings reached an agreement for the sale of its broadcast operations. The sale completed on January 31, 2005. The broadcast operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Broadcast’s results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Broadcast have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations. Upon the sale, we recorded a gain on disposal of £518.8 million.

On May 9, 2005, NTL Holdings sold its operations in the Republic of Ireland, comprising all of the ordinary shares of ntl Communications (Ireland) Limited and ntl Irish Networks Limited and certain additional assets, to MS Irish Cable Holdings B.V., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of 333.4 million, or £225.5 million. The Ireland operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Ireland’s results of operations have been removed from the results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Ireland have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations.

As a result of the sale of NTL Holdings’ broadcast and Ireland operations, we have accounted for the Broadcast and Ireland operations as discontinued operations in 2005. The results of operations for the Broadcast and Ireland operations have been excluded from the components of loss from continuing operations and shown in a separate caption, titled income from discontinued operations. Revenue from the broadcast operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30,

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

2005 was £nil and £21.4 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from broadcast operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, was £(1.1) million and £3 million, respectively. Revenue from the Ireland operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £6.4 million and £25.6 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from Ireland operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £(0.7) million and £2.5 million, respectively.

Note 3—Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of (in millions):

 

 

Estimated
Useful Life

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

£

1,420.0

 

 

£

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

 

 

197.9

 

 

197.9

 

 

Trade names

 

 

 

17.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

215.8

 

 

£

197.9

 

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade names and licenses

 

1 – 9 years

 

£

50.7

 

 

£

3.2

 

 

Customer lists

 

5 – 8 years

 

1,280.3

 

 

519.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,331.0

 

 

522.6

 

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade names and licenses

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

0.8

 

 

Customer lists

 

 

 

374.3

 

 

289.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

378.9

 

 

290.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

952.1

 

 

£

232.2

 

 

 

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years from December 31, 2005 is as follows: £206.7 million in 2006, £226.2 million in 2007, £160.5 million in 2008, £131.6 million in 2009 and £124.3 in 2010.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Note 4—Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of (in millions):

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

8.75% US Dollar Senior Notes due 2014 of NTL Cable PLC

 

 

£

229.8

 

 

 

£

247.3

 

 

9.75% Sterling Senior Notes due 2014 of NTL Cable PLC

 

 

375.0

 

 

 

375.0

 

 

8.75% Euro Senior Notes due 2014 of NTL Cable PLC

 

 

155.5

 

 

 

155.0

 

 

Alternative senior bridge of NTL Cable PLC

 

 

567.2

 

 

 

 

 

Senior credit facility

 

 

4,400.0

 

 

 

1,463.0

 

 

Floating Rate Loan Note due 2012 to NTL Cable PLC

 

 

54.1

 

 

 

58.2

 

 

Other loan notes due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

275.0

 

 

 

293.0

 

 

Capital leases

 

 

104.2

 

 

 

38.2

 

 

Other

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

6,167.0

 

 

 

2,631.2

 

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(49.8

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

£

6,117.2

 

 

 

£

2,630.4

 

 

 

The effective interest rates on the variable interest rate debt were as follows:

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Floating Rate Loan Note due 2012

 

 

10.1

%

 

 

8.3

%

 

Senior credit facility

 

 

6.6

%

 

 

6.9

%

 

 

Senior Notes

Our parent, NTL Cable PLC, issued senior notes due 2014 on April 13, 2004. On July 25, 2006, NTL Cable PLC, issued $550 million U.S. dollar-denominated 9.125% senior notes due 2016 to repay in part an alternative senior bridge facility whose proceeds had been loaned to us for the acquisition of Telewest UK. All senior notes have been guaranteed by us pursuant to a senior subordinated guarantee.

Senior Credit Facility

On March 3, 2006 we repaid £1,358.1 million in respect of our senior credit facility, £1,686.9 million in respect of Telewest’s existing senior credit facilities and £102.0 million in respect of Flextech’s senior credit facility. All of these facilities were repaid in full utilizing borrowings under our new senior credit facilities.

Our new senior secured credit facilities comprise a term facility denominated in a combination of pounds sterling, euros and U.S. dollars in an aggregate principal amount of £4.476 billion, $650 million and 500 million and a revolving facility of £100 million. As at June 30, 2006, the sterling equivalent of £4.4 billion of the term facility had been drawn and £12 million of the revolving credit facility had been utilized for bank guarantees and standby letters of credit. The facilities bear interest at LIBOR, USLIBOR or EURIBOR plus a current margin ranging from 1.875% to 2.75% and the applicable cost of complying with any reserve requirement. The margins on £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities and on the revolving

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

credit facility ratchet from 1.25% to 2.25% based on leverage ratios. Interest is payable at least semi-annually. Principal repayments in respect of £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities are due semi-annually beginning in 2007 and ending on March 3, 2011, and the remaining term loan facilities are repayable in full on their maturity dates, which range from September 3, 2012 through March 3, 2013. We are also required to make principal payments when available cashflows exceed certain thresholds.

The facilities are secured through a guarantee from NTL Cable PLC. In addition, the bulk of the facilities are secured through guarantees and first priority pledges of the shares and assets of substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NTL Investment Holdings Limited (“NTLIH”) and of receivables arising under any intercompany loans to those subsidiaries. We are subject to financial maintenance tests under the facilities, including a test of liquidity, coverage and leverage ratios applied to us and certain of our subsidiaries.

Senior Bridge Facilities

On June 19, 2006 a £1.8 billion bridge facility drawn by Neptune Bridge Borrower LLC, was repaid in full utilizing drawings on our senior credit facilities totaling £1.2 billion and an alternative senior bridge facility of $1,048.8 million. The alternative senior bridge facility was repaid in two stages utilizing the proceeds from NTL Cable PLC’s $550 million 9.125% senior notes due 2016 on July 25, 2006, and additional drawing from our senior credit facility on August 1, 2006.

Note 5—Employee Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic pension cost in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

     2006     

 

     2005     

 

   2006   

 

   2005   

 

Service costs

 

 

£

0.7

 

 

 

£

0.6

 

 

 

£

1.4

 

 

 

£

1.6

 

 

Interest costs

 

 

3.9

 

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

(8.3

)

 

 

(7.3

)

 

Settlements and curtailments

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

Net periodic benefit costs

 

 

£

0.7

 

 

 

£

0.3

 

 

 

£

1.5

 

 

 

£

1.4

 

 

 

Employer Contributions

We previously disclosed in our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, that we expected to contribute £2.2 million to our pension plans in 2006. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 we contributed £0.4 and £0.9 million to our pension plans. We anticipate contributing an additional £1.3 million to fund our pension plans in 2006 for a total of £2.2 million.

Note 6—Other Charges Including Restructuring Charges

Other charges of £11.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, relate to our historical restructuring programs and restructuring programs initiated in respect of the reverse acquisition of Telewest.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

The following tables summarize our historical restructuring provisions and the restructuring provisions resulting from the reverse acquisition of Telewest at June 30, 2006 (in millions) (unaudited):

Historical Restructuring Provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

42.5

 

£

42.5

 

Charged to expense

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

2.1

 

Utilized

 

 

 

 

(2.8

)

(2.8

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

 

 

£

41.8

 

£

41.8

 

 

Acquisition restructuring provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

£

 

Provision acquired upon restructuring

 

 

33.1

 

 

39.8

 

72.9

 

Charged to expense

 

 

11.2

 

 

6.2

 

17.4

 

Utilized

 

 

(20.6

)

 

(0.8

)

(21.4

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

23.7

 

 

£

45.2

 

£

68.9

 

 

Note 7—Stockholders’ Equity

On June 19, 2006 we issued shares to NTL Cable PLC for cash consideration of £2.42 billion which was utilized to effect our acquisition of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries.

Stock Option Plans

We are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL. Accordingly, we have no stock-based compensation plans. As at June 30, 2006, certain of our employees participated in the stock-based compensation plans of NTL, which are described in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As disclosed in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, NTL Holdings adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment effective January 1, 2006. As a result, we recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of £1.2 million to reduce compensation expense recognized in previous periods.

Note 8—Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income comprises (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net (loss) income for period

 

 

£

(71.6

)

 

 

£

94.1

 

 

£

(153.1

)

£

541.3

 

Net unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives

 

 

(6.4

)

 

 

(2.0

)

 

(7.2

)

5.6

 

Pension liability adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

2.1

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

£

(78.0

)

 

 

£

94.2

 

 

£

(160.3

)

£

549.0

 

 

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, were as follows (in millions) (unaudited);

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Pension liability adjustments

 

 

(18.2

)

 

 

(18.2

)

 

Net unrealized losses on derivatives

 

 

(8.0

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

£

(26.2

)

 

 

£

(19.0

)

 

 

Note 9—Income taxes

At each period end, it is necessary for us to make certain estimates and assumptions to compute the provision for income taxes including, but not limited to the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in the United Kingdom and the extent to which this income (or loss) may also be taxed in the United States, permanent and temporary differences, the likelihood of deferred tax assets being recovered and the outcome of contingent tax risks. At each interim period, management uses the best information available to develop these estimates and assumptions, which are used to compute the forecast effective tax rate for the full year which is applied in computing the income tax expense or benefit for the interim period. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the impact of revisions to these estimates are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the period in which they become known. Accordingly, the accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes have and will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and our tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimate changes during a subsequent quarter the effect of the change on prior quarters as well as on the current quarter is included in income tax expense for the current quarter.

Note 10—Related Party Transactions

We are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL Inc. The following information summarizes our significant related party transactions with NTL and its subsidiary companies (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

Operating costs

 

 

£

13.1

 

 

 

£

5.1

 

 

 

£

25.7

 

 

 

£

8.6

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

10.0

 

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

17.7

 

 

 

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Intercompany interest is charged from/to us by NTL and its subsidiary companies based on intercompany debt balances. Intercompany interest income and expense is calculated using a weighted average interest rate of external borrowings by NTL and its subsidiary companies. The following information summarizes the amounts of intercompany interest charged from/to us by NTL and its subsidiary companies, which is included within interest income and expense in our statements of operations (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

    2006    

 

    2005    

 

  2006  

 

  2005  

 

Interest income

 

 

£

1.1

 

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

4.3

 

 

 

£

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

23.3

 

 

 

21.4

 

 

 

47.4

 

 

 

50.6

 

 

 

The amounts due to NTL and its subsidiary companies included in our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were as follows (in millions):

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Due from parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

£

676.8

 

 

 

£

61.0

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

50.5

 

 

 

42.6

 

 

Due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

 

 

 

111.8

 

 

Long-term debt.

 

 

1,656.7

 

 

 

1,016.8

 

 

 

Note 11—Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

At June 30, 2006, we were committed to pay approximately £383.6 million for equipment, services and licenses. This amount includes approximately £77.2 million for operations and maintenance contracts and other commitments from July 1, 2007 to 2016. The aggregate amount of the fixed and determinable portion of these obligations for the succeeding five fiscal years is as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

£

306.4

 

2008

 

9.2

 

2009

 

8.5

 

2010

 

8.5

 

2011

 

8.5

 

Thereafter

 

42.5

 

 

 

£

383.6

 

 

We are involved in certain disputes and litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. None of these matters are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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NTL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Our banks have provided guarantees in the form of performance bonds on our behalf as part of our contractual obligations. The fair value of the guarantees has been calculated by reference to the monetary value for each performance bond. The amount of commitment expires over the following periods (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended June 30

 

 

 

2007

 

£

4.9

 

2008

 

2.2

 

2009

 

9.8

 

2010

 

 

2011

 

 

Thereafter

 

7.8

 

 

 

£

24.7

 

 

Note 12—Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. SFAS 154 replaces Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. This statement carries forward without change the guidance contained in Opinion 20 for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and a change in accounting estimate. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2005. Early adoption is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after the date SFAS 154 is issued. The adoption of SFAS 154 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. If there are changes in net assets as a result of application of FIN 48 these will be accounted for as an adjustment to retained earnings. We are currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions) (unaudited)

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

£

397.6

 

 

288.6

 

 

Restricted cash

 

7.5

 

 

3.4

 

 

Accounts receivable—trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £44.1 (2006) and £41.7 (2005)

 

340.8

 

 

191.8

 

 

Programming Inventory

 

42.6

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

113.0

 

 

42.2

 

 

Total current assets

 

901.5

 

 

526.0

 

 

Fixed assets, net

 

6,133.0

 

 

3,294.9

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

192.7

 

 

192.7

 

 

Customer lists, net

 

919.9

 

 

247.6

 

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

64.0

 

 

2.4

 

 

Equity investments

 

363.4

 

 

 

 

Due from parent and subsidiary companies

 

31.8

 

 

 

 

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of £7.4 (2006) and £32.2 (2005)

 

138.9

 

 

110.9

 

 

Goodwill

 

1,420.0

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

£

10,165.2

 

 

£

4,374.5

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

£

287.3

 

 

£

  176.9

 

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

570.4

 

 

277.8

 

 

Interest payable

 

27.8

 

 

37.8

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

227.6

 

 

103.2

 

 

Due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

37.5

 

 

0.8

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

49.8

 

 

0.8

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,200.4

 

 

597.3

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

5,788.1

 

 

2,279.2

 

 

Deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities

 

168.5

 

 

129.3

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

127.4

 

 

9.2

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital—£0.001 par value; authorized 1,000,000 ordinary shares (2006 and 2005); issued and outstanding 121,006 (2006 and 2005) ordinary shares

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

4,217.3

 

 

2,930.7

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

148.8

 

 

23.3

 

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,485.3

)

 

(1,595.5

)

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

2,880.8

 

 

1,358.5

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

£

10,165.2

 

 

£

4,374.5

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Revenue

 

£

526.7

 

£

482.5

 

£

1,014.1

 

£

980.3

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

(219.6

)

(196.0

)

(426.1

)

(402.9

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(136.3

)

(120.5

)

(260.6

)

(238.4

)

Other charges

 

(12.1

)

(0.7

)

(20.5

)

(1.1

)

Depreciation

 

(135.4

)

(129.6

)

(257.1

)

(259.8

)

Amortization

 

(30.8

)

(27.5

)

(57.6

)

(54.9

)

 

 

(534.2

)

(474.3

)

(1,021.9

)

(957.1

)

Operating income

 

(7.5

)

8.2

 

(7.8

)

23.2

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and other, net

 

3.5

 

11.0

 

6.7

 

7.6

 

Interest expense

 

(113.1

)

(128.5

)

(184.6

)

(128.5

)

Foreign currency transaction losses

 

(98.9

)

(12.8

)

(108.6

)

(16.8

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(32.4

)

 

Gains / (losses) on derivative instruments

 

5.6

 

 

(3.5

)

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(210.4

)

(122.1

)

(330.2

)

(114.5

)

Income tax benefit/(expense)

 

8.9

 

(10.8

)

8.9

 

(22.2

)

Minority interest income

 

0.1

 

 

0.5

 

 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

 

(201.4

)

(132.9

)

(319.6

)

(136.7

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

 

 

4.0

 

 

5.5

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

134.7

 

 

649.3

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

(0.2

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

138.7

 

 

654.6

 

Net (loss) income

 

£

(201.4

)

£

5.8

 

£

(319.6

)

£

517.9

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited) (in millions)

 

 

Six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

£

207.8

 

£

208.4

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

(207.5

)

(148.5

)

Acquisition of Telewest UK Limited from parent

 

(3,967.8

)

 

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

 

0.2

 

(22.6

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

0.1

 

 

Proceeds from sale of broadcast operations, net

 

 

1,229.0

 

Proceeds from sale of Ireland operations, net

 

 

216.2

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

(4,175.0

)

1,274.1

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

(1,494.2

)

(700.0

)

New borrowings

 

3,255.8

 

 

Issuance of new stock

 

2,420.6

 

 

Investments in and loans to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

(57.9

)

Financing fees

 

(74.9

)

 

Capital lease payments

 

(12.9

)

 

Dividends paid

 

(18.2

)

(524.0

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

4,076.2

 

(1,281.9

)

Cash flow from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used by operating activities

 

 

(14.3

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(4.1

)

Net cash used in discontinued operations

 

 

(18.4

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

109.0

 

182.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

288.6

 

87.0

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

£

397.6

 

£

269.2

 

 

See accompanying notes.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

We are an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL Inc, (formerly Telewest Global Inc) or NTL .

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006.

On March 3, 2006, NTL Holdings merged with a subsidiary of NTL Incorporated (formerly known as Telewest Global, Inc.) which we refer to as NTL and the merger has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Telewest Global, Inc. or Telewest using the purchase method. This merger created the UK’s largest provider of residential broadband and the UK’s leading provider of triple play services. In connection with this transaction, Telewest changed its name to NTL Incorporated.

On June 19, 2006, in connection with the integration of NTL and Telewest, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries in order to integrate their operations with NTL’s existing U.K. operations and to implement permanent financing. This restructuring involved a series of steps that included internal contributions, distributions, mergers and acquisitions as well as borrowings from external sources and contributions of the proceeds of the same to NTL Investment Holdings Limited to effect its acquisition of the shares of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries. The completion of this restructuring resulted in Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of NTL Investment Holdings Limited, or NTLIH, and our wholly-owned indirect subsidiary.

2.                 Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

On December 1, 2004, we reached an agreement for the sale of our broadcast operations. The sale completed on January 31, 2005. The broadcast operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Broadcast’s results of operations have been removed from the results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Broadcast have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations. A gain on disposal of £518.8 million was recorded upon the sale.

On May 9, 2005, we sold our operations in the Republic of Ireland. We have restated our financial statements to account for the Ireland operations as a discontinued operation. The assets and liabilities of the Ireland operations are reclassified as assets held-for-sale and liabilities of discontinued operations respectively, and the results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for all periods presented in this Annual Report. The results of operations of the Ireland operations have been excluded from the components of “Loss from Continuing Operations” and shown under the caption “Income from Discontinued Operations” in the Statements of Operations.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions impact, among others, the following: the amount of uncollectible accounts and notes receivable, the amount to be paid to terminate certain agreements included in restructuring costs, amounts accrued for vacated properties, the amount to be paid for other liabilities, our pension expense and pension funding requirements, amounts to be paid under our employee incentive plans, costs for interconnection, the amount of costs to be capitalized in connection with the construction and installation of our network and facilities, long-lived assets, certain other intangible assets and the computation of our income tax expense and liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Values

We have determined the estimated fair value amounts presented in these consolidated financial statements using available market information and appropriate methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The estimates presented in these consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. We have based these fair value estimates on pertinent information available to us as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities where our interest is greater than 50%. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our functional and reporting currency is the pound sterling. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recorded in the statement of operations.

Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. We had no cash equivalents at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

Restricted cash balances of £7.5 million and £3.4 million as at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively represent cash balances collateralized against performance bonds given on our behalf.

Trade Receivables

Our trade receivables are stated at outstanding principal balance, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts are estimated based on the current aging of trade receivables, prior collection experience and future expectations of conditions that might impact recoverability. The allowance for doubtful accounts is £44.1 million at June 30, 2006 and £41.7 million at December 31, 2005.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited because of the large number of customers and their dispersion across geographic areas. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our Business customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral. At December 31, 2005, we did not have significant credit risk concentrations. No single group or customer represents greater than 10% of total accounts receivable.

Fixed Assets

Our fixed assets totaled £6,133.0 million and £3,294.9 million, representing 60.3% and 75.3% of total assets at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.

The cost of fixed assets includes amounts capitalized for labor and overhead expended in connection with the design and installation of our operating network equipment and facilities. Costs associated with initial customer installations, additions of network equipment necessary to enable enhanced services, acquisition of additional fixed assets and replacement of existing fixed assets are capitalized. The costs of reconnecting the same service to a previously installed premise are charged to expense in the period incurred. Costs for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Labor and overhead costs directly related to the construction and installation of fixed assets, including payroll and related costs of some employees and related rent and other occupancy costs, are capitalized. The payroll and related costs of some employees that are directly related to construction and installation activities are capitalized based on specific time devoted to these activities where identifiable. In cases where the time devoted to these activities is not specifically identifiable, we capitalize costs based upon estimated allocations.

Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Land and fixed assets held for sale are not depreciated. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Operating equipment:

 

 

Cable distribution plant

 

8-30 years

Switches and headends

 

8-10 years

Customer premises equipment

 

5-10 years

Other operating equipment

 

8-20 years

Other equipment:

 

 

Buildings

 

30 years

Leasehold improvements

 

20 years or, if less, the lease term

Computer infrastructure

 

3-5 years

Other equipment

 

5-12 years

 

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets include trademark license agreements and customer lists. Trademark license agreements represent the portion of purchase price allocated to agreements to license trademarks acquired in business combinations. Trademark licenses are amortized over the period in which we expect to derive benefits, which is principally five years. Customer lists represent the portion of the purchase price

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

allocated to the value of the customer base. Customer lists are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period in which we expect to derive benefits, which is principally three to five years.

In addition, the reflection of fresh start reporting resulted in a new indefinite-lived intangible asset. This amount is not amortized but is reviewed annually (or more frequently under certain conditions) for impairment in accordance with FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (FAS 142).

Asset Retirement Obligations

We accrue for the liability in respect of dilapidation on its leasehold properties over the term of the lease in accordance with FASB Statement No. 13, Accounting for Leases (FAS 13).

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 144, Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (FAS 144), long-lived assets, including fixed assets and amortizable definite lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets, by first grouping its long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (the asset group) and, secondly, estimating the undiscounted future cash flows that are directly associated with and expected to arise from the use of and eventual disposition of such asset group. We estimate the undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the primary asset within the asset group. If the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows, we record an impairment charge to the extent the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. We determine fair value through quoted market prices in active markets or, if quoted market prices are unavailable, through the performance of internal analysis of discounted cash flows or external appraisals. The undiscounted and discounted cash flow analyses are based on a number of estimates and assumptions, including the expected period over which the asset will be utilized, projected future operating results of the asset group, discount rate and long-term growth rate.

As of December 31, 2005, we reviewed its long-lived assets for impairment and determined that there was no impairment of our long-lived assets as of December 31, 2005.

Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs of £90.9 million and £57.1 million as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, are included in other assets. Deferred financing costs are incurred in connection with the issuance of debt and are amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest method.

Restructuring Costs

As of January 1, 2003, we adopted FASB Statement No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (FAS 146), and recognizes a liability for costs associated with restructuring activities when the liability is incurred. The adoption of FAS 146 did not have a significant effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

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NTL (UK) GROUP INCORPORATED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Prior to 2003, we recognized a liability for costs associated with restructuring activities at the time of a commitment to restructure is given in accordance with EITF 94-3, Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a restructuring). Liabilities for costs associated with restructuring activities initiated prior to January 1, 2003 continue to be accounted for under EITF 94-3.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue only when it is realized or realizable and earned. We recognize revenue when all of the following are present:

·        Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists between us and our customers;

·        Delivery has occurred or the services have been rendered;

·        The price for the service is fixed or determinable; and

·        Collectibility is reasonably assured.

Revenues are invoiced and recorded as part of a periodic billing cycle, and are recognized as the services are provided. At the end of each period, adjustments are recorded to defer revenue relating to services billed in advance and to accrue for earned but unbilled services.

·       Telephone, cable television and internet revenues are recognized as the services are provided to customers.

·       Bundled services revenue is recognized at the time the services are provided to the customer or the performance of all of the services have been completed. We apply the provisions of EITF No 00-21, Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables to assess whether the components of the bundled services should be recognized separately.

·       Installation revenues We apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 51, Financial Reporting by Cable Television Companies (FAS 51), in relation to connection and activation fees for cable television, as well as telephone and internet services, on the basis that we market and maintain a unified fiber network through which we provide all of these services. Installation revenues are recognized at the time the installation has been completed to the extent that those fees are less than direct selling costs. Installation fees in excess of direct selling costs are deferred and amortized over the expected life of the customer’s connection.

Rental revenue in respect of line rentals and rental of equipment provided to customers is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the rental agreement.

Advertising Expense

We charge the cost of advertising to expense as incurred. Advertising costs were £28.0 million, £24.8 million in the six month periods ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005 respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Stock-Based Compensation

We are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL. Accordingly, we have no stock-based compensation plans. Certain of our employees participate in the stock-based compensation plans of NTL, which are described in NTL’s Annual Report. NTL accounts for these plans using the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (FAS 123).

Pensions

We account for our defined benefit pension plans using FASB Statement No. 87, Employer’s Accounting for Pensions (FAS 87) and the disclosure rules under FASB Statement No. 132 (revised), Employers Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, an Amendment of FASB Statements 87, 88 and 106. Under FAS 87, pension expense is recognized on an accrual basis over employees’ approximate service periods. Pension expense calculated under FAS 87 is generally independent of funding decisions or requirements.

The fair value of our pension plans’ assets increased from £191.8 million at December 31, 2004 to £284.5 million at December 31, 2005. We contributed £59.7 million in cash to our defined benefit pension plans in 2005, and £1.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006.

The calculation of pension expense and our pension liability requires the use of a number of assumptions. Changes in these assumptions can result in different expense and liability amounts, and future actual experience can differ from the assumptions. We believe that the two most critical assumptions are the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the assumed discount rate.

When calculating pension expense for 2005, we assumed that our plans’ assets would generate a long-term rate of return of approximately 7.1%. This rate is lower than the assumed rates of between 7.4% and 7.9% used to calculate the 2004 expense. We determine our expected long-term rate of return assumption based on historical experience and by evaluating input from the trustee managing the plan’s assets, including the trustee’s review of asset class return expectations by several consultants and economists as well as long-term inflation assumptions. Our expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on a target allocation of assets, which is based on our goal of earning the highest rate of return while maintaining risk at acceptable levels. The plan strives to have assets sufficiently diversified so that adverse or unexpected results from one security class will not have an unduly detrimental impact on the entire portfolio.

We discounted our future pension obligations using a rate of 4.8% at December 31, 2005 and rates of between 4.8% and 5.3% for 2004. We determined the appropriate discount rate based on the current rates earned on long-term bonds that receive one of the two highest ratings given by a recognized rating agency. The pension liability and future pension expense both increase as the discount rate is reduced.

At December 31, 2005, we had unrecognized actuarial losses of £27.6 million. These losses will be recognized as a component of pension expense in future years.

Future changes in plan asset returns, assumed discount rates and various other factors related to the participants in our pension plans will impact our future pension expense and liabilities. We cannot predict with certainty what these factors will be in the future.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Derivative Financial Instruments

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. As certain of our indebtedness accrues interest at variable rates, we have exposure to volatility in future cash flows and earnings associated with variable interest rate payments. Also, substantially all of our revenue and operating costs are earned and paid in pounds sterling but we pay interest and principal obligations on some of our indebtedness in U.S. dollars and euros. As a result, we have exposure to volatility in future cash flows and earnings associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on payments of principal and interest on a portion of our indebtedness.

Our objective in managing our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates is to decrease the volatility of earnings and cash flows caused by changes in underlying rates. To achieve this objective, we enter into derivative financial instruments. We have established policies and procedures to govern the strategic management of these exposures through a variety of derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward rate contracts. By policy, we do not enter into derivative financial instruments with a level of complexity or with a risk that is greater than the exposure to be managed.

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (FAS 133), we recognize derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. To the extent that the derivative instrument is designated and considered to be effective as a cash flow hedge of an exposure to future changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates, the change in fair value of the instrument is deferred in other comprehensive income. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the income statement to match the corresponding cash flows on the underlying hedged transaction. Changes in fair value of any instrument not designated as a hedge or considered to be ineffective as a hedge are reported in earnings immediately.

Software Development Costs

We capitalize costs related to computer software developed or obtained for internal use in accordance with SOP 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. Software obtained for internal use has generally been enterprise-level business and finance software that we customize to meet our specific operational needs. Costs incurred in the application development phase are capitalized and amortized over their useful lives, which are generally three to five years. We have not sold, leased or licensed software developed for internal use to our customers and we have no intention of doing so in the future.

Income Taxes

We provide for income taxes in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FAS 109). Judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and the extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognized. We recognize deferred tax assets only if it is more likely than not that sufficient taxable income will be available in the future against which the temporary differences and unused tax losses can be utilized. We have considered future taxable income and tax planning strategies in assessing whether deferred tax assets should be recognized.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

At each period end, it is necessary for us to make certain estimates and assumptions to compute the provision for income taxes including, but not limited to the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in the United Kingdom and the extent to which this income (or loss) may also be taxed in the United States, permanent and temporary differences, the likelihood of deferred tax assets being recovered and the outcome of contingent tax risks. In the normal course of business, our tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing authorities for uncertain tax positions taken in respect to matters such as business acquisitions and disposals and certain financing transactions including intercompany transactions, amongst others, and we accrue a liability when we believe an assessment may be probable and the amount is estimable. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the impact of revisions to these estimates are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the period in which they become known. Accordingly, the accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes have and will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and our tax environment changes.

3.                 Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2005, the FASB issued FSP FAS 143-1, Accounting for Electronic Equipment Waste Obligations, (FSP 143-1). The FASB issued the FSP to address the accounting for certain obligations associated with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive adopted by the European Union (EU). FSP 143-1 requires that the commercial user should apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 143 and the related FASB Interpretation No. 47 to certain obligations associated with historical waste (as defined by the Directive), since this type of obligation is an asset retirement obligation. The FSP is effective for the later of the first reporting period ending after June 8, 2005 or the Directive’s adoption into law by the applicable EU-member country. As at December 31, 2005, the UK had not adopted the law. Management intends to evaluate the impact of this law on our results of operations or financial position as and when legislation is adopted in the UK.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement 109. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. If there are changes in net assets as a result of application of FIN 48 these will be accounted for as an adjustment to retained earnings. We are currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

4.                 Discontinued Operations

Broadcast—On December 1, 2004, we reached an agreement to sell our broadcast operations, a provider of commercial television and radio transmission services, to a consortium led by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group. The sale completed on January 31, 2005. The results of operations of the broadcast operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations and cash flows for all periods present. Revenue of the broadcast operations, reported in discontinued operations, for the year ended December 31, 2005 was £21.4 million. Broadcast’s pre-tax income, reported within discontinued operations, for the year ended December 31, 2005 was £3.2 million.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Ireland—On May 9, 2005, we sold our operations in the Republic of Ireland to MS Irish Cable Holdings B.V., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of 333.4 million, or £225.5 million. Accordingly, we have restated our financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and for years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, to account for the Ireland operations as a discontinued operation. The results of operations of the Ireland operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations and cash flows for all periods presented. Revenue of the Ireland operations, reported in discontinued operations, for the year ended December 31, 2005 was £25.6 million. Pre-tax income of the Ireland operations, reported within discontinued operations, for the year ended December 31, 2005 was £2.5 million.

5.                 Acquisitions and Disposals

Acquisition of Virgin Mobile

On July 4, 2006, NTL and NTLIH acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and options of Virgin Mobile through a U.K. Scheme of Arrangement. Virgin Mobile is the largest mobile virtual network operator in the United Kingdom, with approximately 4.3 million customers.

The total purchase price of approximately £952.1 million includes cash of approximately £418.2 million, common stock valued at £518.8 million and estimated direct transaction costs of £15.1 million. The average market price per share of common stock utilized in determining the value of new common stock issued of £15.07 ($26.59) is based on an average of the closing prices of NTL common stock divided by the Telewest acquisition conversion ratio of 2.5 times for a range of trading days (January 12, January 13, January 17, January 18, January 19) around the announcement date of the proposed merger (January 16, 2006).

We financed the cash portion of the offer and transactional expenses through £475 million of additional borrowings under our senior credit facility and cash on hand.

On May 24, 2006 we received approval by a majority of the shareholders of Virgin Mobile, other than those associated with affiliates of the Virgin Group, to enter into a trademark license agreement with Virgin Enterprises Limited under which we are entitled to use certain Virgin trademarks within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement was entered into on the same date and is an exclusive license covering a number of aspects of our consumer business, including the provision of communications services (such as internet, television, fixed line telephony, and upon the acquisition of Virgin Mobile, mobile telephony), the acquisition and branding of sports, movie and other premium television content, and the branding and sale of certain communications equipment related to our consumer businesses, such as set top boxes and cable modems. The agreement provides for a royalty of 0.25% per annum of our revenue from the relevant businesses, subject to a minimum annual royalty of £8.5 million (the royalty would have been approximately £9 million based on combined historical NTL and Telewest 2005 revenues including revenue from Virgin Mobile and our subsidiary Virgin.Net). The agreement replaces the existing license agreement under which our subsidiary Virgin.net was entitled to use the Virgin brand in relation to its internet business. The agreement has a term of 30 years, although we can terminate it after 10 years on one year’s notice, and it is subject to earlier termination by us in certain other circumstances, including (subject to specified payments) a change of control. The agreement also entitles us to use a corporate name that includes the Virgin name. We expect to commence the proposed re-branding of our consumer operations in early 2007.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

On July 14, 2006, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of NTL’s interest in Virgin Mobile. As a result of this restructuring, Virgin Mobile became a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTLIH

Disposal of Broadcast and Ireland operations

On December 1, 2004, we reached an agreement for the sale of our broadcast operations. The sale completed on January 31, 2005. The broadcast operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Broadcast’s results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Broadcast have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations. Upon the sale, we recorded a gain on disposal of £518.8 million.

On May 9, 2005, we sold our operations in the Republic of Ireland, comprising all of the ordinary shares of ntl Communications (Ireland) Limited and ntl Irish Networks Limited and certain additional assets, to MS Irish Cable Holdings B.V., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited, for an aggregate purchase price of 333.4 million, or £225.5 million. The Ireland operations are accounted for as a discontinued operation and therefore, Ireland’s results of operations have been removed from the results of continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of Ireland have been excluded from the components of “Loss from continuing operations” and shown under the caption “Income from discontinued operations before income taxes” in the Statements of Operations.

As a result of the sale of our broadcast and Ireland operations, we have accounted for the Broadcast and Ireland operations as discontinued operations in 2005. The results of operations for the Broadcast and Ireland operations have been excluded from the components of loss from continuing operations and shown in a separate caption, titled income from discontinued operations. Revenue from the broadcast operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £nil and £21.4 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from broadcast operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, was £(1.1) million and £3 million, respectively. Revenue from the Ireland operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £6.4 million and £25.6 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from Ireland operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £(0.7) million and £2.5 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

6.      Fixed Assets

Fixed assets consist of (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Estimated
Useful Life

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Operating equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable distribution plant

 

8-30 years

 

£

5,654.1

 

 

£

3,219.8

 

 

Switches and headends

 

8-10 years

 

312.4

 

 

312.4

 

 

Customer premises equipment

 

5-10 years

 

1,022.8

 

 

914.0

 

 

Other operating equipment

 

8-20 years

 

65.8

 

 

65.8

 

 

Total operating equipment

 

 

 

7,055.1

 

 

4,512.0

 

 

Other equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

13.8

 

 

4.4

 

 

Buildings

 

30 years

 

123.1

 

 

65.1

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

20 years or, if less, the
lease term

 

65.5

 

 

65.5

 

 

Computer infrastructure

 

3-5 years

 

738.4

 

 

256.1

 

 

Other equipment

 

5-12 years

 

275.9

 

 

63.0

 

 

Total other equipment

 

 

 

1,216.7

 

 

454.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,271.8

 

 

4,966.1

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

(2,227.4

)

 

(1,768.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

6,044.4

 

 

3,198.1

 

 

Construction in progress

 

 

 

88.6

 

 

96.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

6,133.0

 

 

£

3,294.9

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

7.                 Leases

A summary of assets held under capital leases are as follows (in millions) (unaudited).

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Cable distribution plant

 

 

£

30.1

 

 

 

£

30.1

 

 

Switches and headends

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

Electronic Equipment

 

 

39.0

 

 

 

—  

 

 

Other

 

 

53.0

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicles

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127.5

 

 

 

32.6

 

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(70.2

)

 

 

(10.6

)

 

 

 

 

£

57.3

 

 

 

£

22.0

 

 

 

Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included within the depreciation expense.

Future minimum annual payments at December 31, 2005 are as follows (in millions) (unaudited). The table reflects the Company’s contractual obligations.

 

 

Capital
Leases

 

Operating
Leases

 

Year ended December 31:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

£

4.4

 

 

£

42.5

 

 

2007

 

4.3

 

 

38.4

 

 

2008

 

4.1

 

 

34.5

 

 

2009

 

4.1

 

 

29.2

 

 

2010

 

4.1

 

 

27.3

 

 

Thereafter

 

95.7

 

 

157.0

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

 

£

116.7

 

 

£

328.9

 

 

Less: amount representing interest

 

(78.5

)

 

 

 

 

Present value of net minimum obligations

 

38.2

 

 

 

 

 

Less: current portion

 

(0.6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

37.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leases for buildings, offices space and equipment extend through 2034. Total rental expense for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 under operating leases was £39.4 million and £32.7 million respectively.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

8.                 Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Estimated
Useful Life

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

£

1,420.0

 

 

£

 

 

Reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets

 

 

 

 

 

192.7

 

 

192.7

 

 

Trademark names and licenses

 

 

 

 

 

17.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

210.6

 

 

£

192.7

 

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademark names and licenses

 

 

5 years

 

 

£

50.7

 

 

3.2

 

 

Customer lists

 

 

3-5 years

 

 

1,321.4

 

 

560.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,372.1

 

 

563.8

 

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademark names and licences

 

 

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

0.8

 

 

Customer lists

 

 

 

 

 

401.5

 

 

313.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

406.1

 

 

313.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

966.0

 

 

£

250.0

 

 

 

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years from December 31, 2005 is as follows: £214.5 million in 2006, £234.0 million in 2007, £162.8 million in 2008, £131.6 million in 2009 and £124.3 in 2010.

9.                 Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

8.75% US Dollar Loan Notes due 2014

 

£

229.8

 

 

£

247.3

 

 

9.75% Sterling Loan Notes due 2014

 

375.0

 

 

375.0

 

 

8.75% Euro Loan Notes due 2014

 

155.5

 

 

155.0

 

 

Senior Credit Facility

 

4,400.0

 

 

£

1,463.0

 

 

Senior Bridge Facility

 

567.2

 

 

 

 

Capital leases

 

104.2

 

 

38.2

 

 

Other

 

6.2

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

5,837.9

 

 

2,280.0

 

 

Less: current portion

 

(49.8

)

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

£

5,788.1

 

 

£

2,279.2

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

The effective interest rates on the variable interest rate debt were as follows (unaudited):

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Senior Credit Facility

 

 

6.6

%

 

 

6.9

%

 

Senior Bridge Facility

 

 

10.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Notes

All of our outstanding senior notes due 2014 were issued by our subsidiary NTL Cable PLC, on April 13, 2004. On July 25, 2006, our subsidiary NTL Cable PLC, issued $550 million U.S. dollar-denominated 9.125% senior notes due 2016. The note proceeds were used to repay our alternative senior bridge facility.

Senior Credit Facility

On March 3, 2006 NTLIH repaid £1,358.1 million in respect of its senior credit facility, £1,686.9 million in respect of Telewest’s existing senior credit facilities and £102.0 million in respect of Flextech’s senior credit facility. All of these facilities were repaid in full utilizing borrowings under our new senior credit facilities.

Our new senior secured credit facilities comprise a term facility denominated in a combination of pounds sterling, euros and U.S. dollars in an aggregate principal amount of £4.476 billion, $650 million and 500 million and a revolving facility of £100 million. As at June 30, 2006, the sterling equivalent of £4.4 billion of the term facility had been drawn and £12 million of the revolving credit facility had been utilized for bank guarantees and standby letters of credit. The facilities bear interest at LIBOR, USLIBOR or EURIBOR plus a current margin ranging from 1.875% to 2.75% and the applicable cost of complying with any reserve requirement. The margins on £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities and on the revolving credit facility ratchet from 1.25% to 2.25% based on leverage ratios. Interest is payable at least semi-annually. Principal repayments in respect of £3.525 billion of the term loan facilities are due semi-annually beginning in 2007 and ending on March 3, 2011, and the remaining term loan facilities are repayable in full on their maturity dates, which range from September 3, 2012 through March 3, 2013. We are also required to make principal payments when available cashflows exceed certain thresholds.

The facilities are secured through a guarantee from NTL Cable PLC. In addition, the bulk of the facilities are secured through guarantees and first priority pledges of the shares and assets of substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NTLIH and of receivables arising under any intercompany loans to those subsidiaries. We are subject to financial maintenance tests under the facilities, including a test of liquidity, coverage and leverage ratios applied to us and certain of our subsidiaries.

Senior Bridge Facilities

On June 19, 2006 a £1.8 billion bridge facility drawn by an NTL subsidiary, Neptune Bridge Borrower LLC, which merged with NTL Holdings Inc., was repaid in full utilizing drawings on our senior credit facilities totaling £1.2 billion and an alternative bridge facility of $1,048.8 million. The alternative senior bridge facility was repaid in two stages utilizing the proceeds from our $550 million 9.125% senior notes due 2016 on July 25, 2006, and additional drawing from our senior credit facility on August 1, 2006.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Long-term debt repayments, excluding capital leases, as of June 30, 2006 are due as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended December 31:

 

 

 

2006

 

£

3.3

 

2007

 

226.1

 

2008

 

450.7

 

2009

 

700.5

 

2010

 

900.3

 

Thereafter

 

3,452.8

 

Total debt payments

 

£

5,733.7

 

 

10.          Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. As some of our indebtedness accrues interest at variable rates, we have exposure to volatility in future cash flows and earnings associated with variable interest rate payments. Also, all of our revenue and substantially all of our operating costs are earned and paid in pounds sterling and, to a lesser extent, euros, but we pay interest and principal obligations on some of our indebtedness in U.S. dollars and euros. As a result, we have exposure to volatility in future cash flows and earnings associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on payments of principal and interest on a portion of our indebtedness.

Our objective in managing our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates is to decrease the volatility of our earnings and cash flows caused by changes in underlying rates. To achieve this objective, we enter into derivative financial instruments. We have established policies and procedures to govern the strategic management of these exposures through a variety of derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward rate contracts. By policy, we do not enter into derivative financial instruments with a level of complexity or with a risk that is greater than the exposure to be managed.

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, or FAS 133, we recognize derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. To the extent that the derivative instrument is designated and considered to be effective as a cash flow hedge of an exposure to future changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates, the change in fair value of the instrument is deferred in other comprehensive income. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the income statement to match the corresponding cash flows on the underlying hedged transaction. Changes in fair value of any instrument not designated as a hedge or considered to be ineffective as a hedge are reported in earnings immediately.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

The fair values of our derivative instruments were as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Included within other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

 

 

£

8.5

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

Included within other current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

 

 

£

8.4

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.2

 

 

 

 

 

Included within deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

 

 

£

46.5

 

 

 

£

16.8

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

24.2

 

 

 

15.1

 

 

 

 

 

£

70.7

 

 

 

£

31.9

 

 

 

Interest Rate Swaps—Hedging of Interest Rate Sensitive Obligations

As of June 30, 2006, we had outstanding interest rate swap agreements to manage the exposure to variability in future cash flows on the interest payments associated with £2,303.0 million of our outstanding senior credit facility, which accrue at variable rates based on LIBOR. The interest rate swaps allow us to receive interest based on LIBOR in exchange for payments of interest at fixed rates from 4.8% to 6.3%. The interest rate swaps mature on dates ranging from April 14, 2007 to June 30, 2009 . The net settlement of £8.4 million under these interest rate swaps is included within interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

We had designated these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges under FAS 133 because they are hedged against changes in the amount of future cash flows attributable to changes in LIBOR. On October 2, 2005, we entered into an agreement with several financial institutions to provide financing in connection with the merger agreement with Telewest Global, Inc. As a result of this agreement, we discontinued the hedge designation on October 2, 2005 of the interest rate swaps related to the interest payments on the senior debt facilities.

Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swaps—Hedging the Interest Payments of Senior Notes

As of June 30, 2006, we had outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps with principal amounts of $425 million. We currently hedge the pound sterling value of interest payments on the U.S. dollar denominated 8.75% Senior Notes due 2014. Under this cross-currency swap, we receive interest in U.S. dollars at a fixed rate of 8.75% in exchange for payments of interest in pound sterling at a fixed rate of 9.42% based on the pound sterling equivalent of $425 million. The net settlement of £0.1 million under this cross-currency interest rate swap is included within interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

We had designated this cross-currency interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge under FAS 133 because they hedge the changes in the pound sterling value of the interest payments on our U.S. dollar denominated Senior Notes, that result from changes in the U.S. dollar and pound sterling exchange rates.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

On October 2, 2005, we entered into an agreement with several financial institutions to provide financing in connection with the merger agreement with Telewest Global, Inc. As a result of this agreement, we discontinued the hedge designation on October 2, 2005 of the interest rate swaps related to the interest payments on the senior debt facilities.

Foreign Currency Forward Rate Contracts—Relating to the Principal Obligations of the U.S. Dollar Senior Notes

As of June 30, 2006, we had outstanding foreign currency forward rate contracts to purchase $425 million maturing in April 2009. These contracts hedge changes in the pound sterling and U.S. dollar value of the principal obligation of the 8.75% Senior Note due 2014 caused by changes in the U.S. dollar and pound sterling exchange rates.

The foreign currency forward rate contracts are not accounted for as hedges under FAS 133. As such, the contracts are carried at fair value on our balance sheet with changes in the fair value recognized immediately in the income statement. The forward rate contracts do not subject us to material volatility in cash flows because changes in the fair value directionally and partially mitigate the gains or losses on the translation of our U.S. dollar denominated debt into our functional currency pound sterling in accordance with FAS 52. Changes in fair value of these contracts are reported with foreign exchanges gains (losses).

Net changes in the fair value of the forward rate contracts recognized in loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Six months ended June 30

 

 

 

      2006      

 

      2005      

 

Net (loss)/gain in fair value of forward rate contracts

 

 

£

(29.7

)

 

 

£

9.6

 

 

 

11.          Fair Values of Financial Instruments

In estimating the fair value disclosures for financial instruments we used the following methods and assumptions:

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash:   The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value.

Marketable securities:   The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value.

Long-term debt:   The carrying amount of the senior credit facility and the bridge facility approximates its fair value. The fair values of our other debt in the following table are based on the quoted market prices.

The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt are as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

June 30, 2006

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Fair
Value

 

Carrying
Amount

 

Fair
Value

 

8.75% US Dollar Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

229.8

 

 

237.7

 

 

247.3

 

 

246.9

 

9.75% Sterling Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

375.0

 

 

394.6

 

 

375.0

 

 

386.3

 

8.75% Euro Senior Notes due 2014

 

 

155.5

 

 

178.6

 

 

155.0

 

 

179.9

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

12.          Employee Benefit Plans

Certain of our subsidiaries operate defined benefit pension plans in the United Kingdom. The assets of the Plans are held separately from those of the Company and are invested in specialized portfolios under the management of an investment group. The pension cost is calculated using the projected unit method. Our policy is to fund amounts to the defined benefit plans necessary to comply with the funding requirements as prescribed by the laws and regulations in the United Kingdom.

Our defined benefit pension plans use a measurement date of December 31:

Obligations and Funded Status (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Change in Projected Benefit Obligation

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

 

£

282.8

 

 

Service cost

 

 

2.7

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

14.5

 

 

Members contributions

 

 

0.7

 

 

Actuarial losses

 

 

44.4

 

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(7.7

)

 

Plan settlements

 

 

(3.4

)

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

 

£

334.0

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Change in Plan Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

 

£

193.3

 

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

40.4

 

 

Employer contributions

 

 

59.8

 

 

Employee contributions

 

 

0.7

 

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(7.7

)

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

 

£

286.5

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Funded status

 

 

£

(47.5

)

 

Unrecognized net losses

 

 

27.6

 

 

Unamortized prior service costs

 

 

0.1

 

 

Net amount recognized

 

 

£

(19.8

)

 

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued benefit liability

 

 

£

(38.1

)

 

Intangible asset

 

 

0.1

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

18.2

 

 

Net amount recognized

 

 

£

(19.8

)

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was £324.7 million at December 31, 2005.

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

 

£

324.7

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

286.5

 

 

 

Information for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

 

£

334.0

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

 

286.5

 

 

 

Assumptions

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

Discount rate

 

 

4.75

%

 

Rate of compensation increase

 

 

3.25

%

 

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs (unaudited)

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.24

%

 

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

 

 

7.08

%

 

Rate of compensation increase

 

 

3.03

%

 

 

Where investments are held in bonds and cash, the expected long-term rate of return is taken to be yields generally prevailing on such assets at the measurement date. The higher rate of return is expected on equity investments, which is based more on realistic future expectations than on the returns that have been available historically. The overall expected long-term rate on assets is then the average of these rates taking into account the underlying assets portfolios of the pension plans.

Plan Assets

Our pension plan weighted-average assets allocations at December 31, 2005 by asset category are as follows (unaudited):

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

Asset Category

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Securities

 

 

48.5

%

 

Debt Securities

 

 

43.2

%

 

Real Estate

 

 

1.9

%

 

Other

 

 

6.4

%

 

Total

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

The trustees of the main defined benefit pension plan, which makes up over 87% of the assets of the four defined benefit pension plans of the Company, have in place an agreement with the investment managers that targets an allocation of 50% equities and 50% bonds and cash at December 31, 2005. Deviations from these central targets are permitted from time to time. Because the main defined benefit pension plan is now closed to new entrants, the investment strategy is moving towards a higher proportion of bonds over time to reflect the steadily maturing profile of liabilities.

There were no shares of NTL’s common stock included in the Equity Securities at December 31, 2005.

Cash flows

Contributions

At December 31, 2005, all of our pension plans have projected benefit obligations exceeding plan assets totaling £47.5 million. We will need to fund these deficits in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United Kingdom. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 we contributed £0.5 million and £1.0 million to our pension plans. We anticipate contributing an additional £1.2 million to fund our pension plans in 2006 for a total of £2.2 million.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

The benefits expected to be paid out of the pension plans in total are set out below for each of the next five years and the following five years in aggregate. The benefits expected to be paid are based on the same assumptions used to measure our benefit obligation at December 31, 2005 and include estimated future employee services.

 

 

Pension
Benefits

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

2006

 

 

£

7.5

 

 

2007

 

 

8.2

 

 

2008

 

 

8.9

 

 

2009

 

 

9.6

 

 

2010

 

 

10.3

 

 

Years 2011-2015

 

 

£

64.8

 

 

 

Defined Contribution Pension Plans

Our subsidiaries operate defined contribution pension plans in the UK. Our expense in relation to these plans was £4.1 million, and £4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 respectively.

13.          Income Taxes

The expense (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Six months
ended June 30,

 

Year ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

1.4

 

 

State and local

 

 

 

 

 

(1.3

)

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Current

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

(8.9

)

 

 

18.7

 

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deferred

 

 

(8.9

)

 

 

18.7

 

 

 

 

 

£

(8.9

)

 

 

£

18.8

 

 

 

There are significant current year losses in the U.K. However, we provide U.S. income taxes on portions of our income earned in certain U.K. subsidiaries and on other income arising within the U.S.

The deferred tax benefit is attributable to a current U.S. tax loss which is mainly derived from tax deductions related to the senior bridge facility repaid June 19, 2006. The tax benefit related to the release of a deferred tax liability set up in 2005.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

purposes. Significant components of deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Intangibles

 

 

£

70.1

 

 

Purchase accounting liabilities

 

 

16.5

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

86.6

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating losses

 

 

876.3

 

 

Capital losses

 

 

5,228.1

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,330.6

 

 

Purchase accounting liabilities

 

 

6.4

 

 

Other

 

 

45.5

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

7,486.9

 

 

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets

 

 

(7,409.5

)

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

77.4

 

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

 

 

£

9.2

 

 

 

A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. To the extent that the portion of the valuation allowance that existed at January 10, 2003 is reduced, the benefit would reduce excess reorganization value, then reduce other intangible assets existing at that date, then be credited to paid in capital. The majority of the valuation allowance would be treated in this way. In 2005, we recognized such a benefit to the extent of £7.7 million (2004 £4.0 million), resulting in a deferred tax expense and a reduction in reorganization value of this amount.

We emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 10, 2003. The restructuring of our debt gave rise to cancellation of debt income in 2003, which was non-taxable since the debt cancellation was in connection with a bankruptcy reorganization. However, to the extent that such amount was excluded from U.S. taxable income, certain tax attributes were subject to reduction, including certain U.S. net operating loss carryforwards. The reduction of tax attributes, which is reflected in the above table, had no impact on our financial statement position since the deferred tax assets related to these tax attributes were offset by a corresponding valuation allowance. Furthermore, the reorganization caused an ownership change pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Code Section 382. Section 382 will limit our ability to utilize any remaining U.S. net operating loss carryforwards that existed at January 10, 2003. In addition, Section 382 will severely limit our ability to utilize remaining U.S. capital loss carryforwards within the five-year carryforward period.

At December 31, 2005, we had capital loss carryforwards of approximately £4.5 billion for U.S. federal income tax purposes that expire in 2006. We do not expect to realize any significant benefit from these capital losses for various reasons, including the Section 382 limitation discussed above. We have United Kingdom net operating loss carryforwards of approximately £2.9 billion that have no expiration date. Pursuant to United Kingdom law, these losses are only available to offset income of the separate entity

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

that generated the loss. A portion of the United Kingdom net operating loss carryforward relates to dual resident companies, of which the U.S. net operating loss carryforward amount is approximately £1.3 billion. Section 382 will severely limit our ability to utilize a significant portion of these losses for US purposes. We also have United Kingdom capital loss carryforwards of approximately £12.2 billion that have no expiration date. However, we do not expect to realize any significant benefit from these capital losses, which can only be used to the extent that we generate United Kingdom taxable capital gain income in the future.

At December 31, 2005, we had fixed assets on which future United Kingdom tax deductions can be claimed of approximately £7.7 billion. The maximum that can be claimed in any one year is 25% of the remaining balance, after additions, disposals and prior claims.

The reconciliation of income taxes computed at U.S. federal statutory rates to income tax expense is as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Year ended
December 31

 

 

 

2005

 

Benefit at Federal statutory rate (35%)

 

 

£

(77.7

)

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

Non-deductible expenses

 

 

39.1

 

 

Foreign losses with no benefit

 

 

69.9

 

 

US losses with no tax benefit

 

 

 

 

Difference in US and foreign tax rates

 

 

12.5

 

 

State and local income tax

 

 

(1.3

)

 

Other

 

 

1.4

 

 

Reduction in valuation allowance for US deferred tax assets

 

 

(25.1

)

 

Provision for income tax

 

 

£

18.8

 

 

 

At each period end, it is necessary for us to make certain estimates and assumptions to compute the provision for income taxes including, but not limited to the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in the United Kingdom and the extent to which this income (or loss) may also be taxed in the United States, permanent and temporary differences, the likelihood of deferred tax assets being recovered and the outcome of contingent tax risks. In the normal course of business, our tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing authorities for uncertain tax positions taken in respect to matters such as business acquisitions and disposals and certain financing transactions including intercompany transactions, amongst others, and we accrue a liability when it believes an assessment may be probable and the amount is estimable. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the impact of revisions to these estimates are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the period in which they become known. Accordingly, the accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes have and will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and our tax environment changes.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

14.          Other Charges Including Restructuring Charges

Other charges of £12.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, relate to our historical restructuring programs and restructuring programs initiated in respect of the reverse acquisition of Telewest. Liabilities with respect to Telewest property lease exit costs and Telewest involuntary employee termination costs were recognized on the balance sheet of the acquired entity in accordance with EITF 95-3 “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with Purchase Combinations”. Liabilities with respect to NTL property exit costs and involuntary employee termination costs under the restructuring program are recorded in the period the liability is incurred or the plan is communicated to employees. As of June 30, 2006, we have incurred £25.4 million, and we expect to incur a total of approximately £133 million, of costs to fully execute this program.

The following tables summarize our historical restructuring provisions and the restructuring provisions resulting from the reverse acquisition of Telewest at June 30, 2006 (in millions) (unaudited):

Historical Restructuring Provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

45.3

 

£

45.3

 

Charged to expense

 

 

 

 

2.2

 

2.2

 

Utilized

 

 

 

 

(2.9

)

(2.9

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

 

 

£

44.6

 

£

44.6

 

 

Acquisition Restructuring Provisions

 

 

 

Involuntary
Employee
Termination
and Related
Costs

 

Lease
Exit
Costs

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2005

 

 

£

 

 

£

 

£

 

Provisions resulting from business acquisition recognized under EITF 95-3

 

 

34.8

 

 

33.2

 

68.0

 

Amendments to business acquisition related provision

 

 

 

 

8.7

 

8.7

 

Charged to expense

 

 

11.8

 

 

6.5

 

18.3

 

Utilized

 

 

(21.7

)

 

(0.8

)

(22.5

)

Balance, June 30, 2006

 

 

£

24.9

 

 

£

47.6

 

£

72.5

 

 

Note 15—Stockholders’ Equity and Share Based Compensation

Stockholders’ Equity

Our authorized capital consists of 16,000 shares of common stock of which 7,777 and 4,929 were issued and outstanding as at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. On June 19, 2006 we issued 2,848 shares of common stock for proceeds of £2.4 billion. These amounts were utilized to effect the internal acquisition of Telewest UK Limited.

We have paid dividends of £18.2 million and £524.0 million during the six month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

Share Based Compensation

On March 2, 2006, the outstanding options to purchase shares of NTL Holdings Inc. common stock were exchanged for options to purchase shares of NTL Incorporated new common stock with the same terms and conditions. Accordingly, we have no stock based compensation plans at June 30, 2006. Certain of our employees participate in the stock based compensation plans of NTL, which are described in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As disclosed in NTL Holdings’ 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment effective January 1, 2006. As a result, we recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of £1.2 million to reduce compensation expense recognized in previous periods.

16.   Related Party Transactions

We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTL. We charge NTL and its other subsidiary companies for operating costs and selling, general and administrative expenses incurred by us on their behalf. The following information summarizes our significant related party transactions with NTL and its parent and subsidiary companies (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

Six months ended June 30,

 

 

 

      2006      

 

      2005      

 

Operating costs

 

 

£

 

 

 

£

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

3.8

 

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

581.0

 

 

 

The above recharges are recorded in operating costs and selling, general and administrative expenses and offset the respective costs incurred.

The amounts due to NTL and its subsidiary companies included in our consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

 

 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Due from parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

£

31.8

 

 

 

£

 

 

Investments

 

 

363.4

 

 

 

 

 

Interest payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts due to parent and subsidiary companies

 

 

37.5

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17.   Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

At June 30, 2006, we were committed to pay approximately £383.6 million for equipment services and licenses. This amount includes approximately £77.2 million for operations and maintenance contracts and other commitments from July 1, 2006 to 2016. The aggregate amount of the fixed and determinable portions of these obligations for the succeeding five fiscal years is as follows (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended December 31:

 

 

 

2007

 

£

306.4

 

2008

 

9.2

 

2009

 

8.5

 

2010

 

8.5

 

2011

 

8.5

 

Thereafter

 

42.5

 

 

 

£

383.6

 

 

We are involved in certain disputes and litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business. None of these matters are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Our banks have provided guarantees in the form of performance bonds on our behalf as part of the our contractual obligations. The fair value of the guarantees has been calculated by reference to the monetary value for each performance bond. The amount of commitment expires over the following periods (in millions) (unaudited):

Year ended December 31:

 

 

 

2006

 

£

4.9

 

2007

 

2.2

 

2008

 

9.8

 

2009

 

 

2010

 

 

Thereafter

 

8.6

 

 

 

£

25.5

 

 

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

Prepared in accordance with General Instruction H(2)(a)

Overview

We are one of the leading communications and content distribution companies in the United Kingdom (U.K.), providing internet access, telephone and television services to approximately 5 million residential on-net customers. We also provide internet and telephone services to our residential customers who are not connected to our cable network via access to other companies’ telecommunications networks and via an internet service provider operated by our subsidiary, Virgin Net Limited. We offer what we refer to as a “triple play” bundle of internet, telephone and television services through competitively priced bundled packages. We also provide a range of voice services to businesses and public sector organizations, as well as a variety of data communications solutions from high speed internet access to fully managed business communications networks and communication transport services. These services are delivered through our wholly owned local access communications network passing more than 12.5 million homes in the U.K. The design and capability of our network provides us with the ability to offer “triple play” bundled services to residential customers and a broad portfolio of reliable, competitive communications solutions to business customers.

Through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Flextech Limited (“Flextech”) and sit-up Limited (“sit-up”), we provide basic television channels and related services to the U.K. multi-channel broadcasting market and a wide variety of consumer products by means of sit-up’s auction based shopping channels.

Acquisitions and Disposals

Reverse Acquisition of Telewest

On March 3, 2006, we merged with a subsidiary of NTL Incorporated (formerly known as Telewest Global, Inc.) and the merger has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Telewest Global, Inc. or Telewest using the purchase method. This merger created the UK’s largest provider of residential broadband and triple play services. In connection with this transaction, Telewest changed its name to NTL Incorporated. The total purchase price of approximately £3.5 billion includes cash of approximately £2.3 billion, common stock valued at £1.1 billion, stock options with a fair value of £33.3 million and estimated direct transaction costs of £25.1 million.

On June 19, 2006, in connection with the integration of NTL and Telewest, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries in order to integrate their operations with NTL’s existing U.K. operations and to complete the financing arrangements. This restructuring involved a series of steps that included internal contributions, distributions, mergers and acquisitions as well as borrowings from external sources and contributions of the proceeds of the same to NTL Investment Holdings Limited or NTLIH to effect its acquisition of the shares of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries. The completion of this restructuring resulted in Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of NTLIH and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of NTL (UK) Group, Inc. The completion of the restructuring also resulted in our owning shares in NTL (UK) Group, Inc. that held approximately 36% of the rights to dividends and other economic interests and 80% of the voting rights. Minority interest has been recognized for the period from June 19, 2006 onwards for NTL:Telewest LLC, the NTL subsidiary (and our parent) that owns the remaining stock of NTL (UK) Group, Inc. We have accounted for the acquisition of Telewest UK Limited and its subsidiaries by applying the principles of APB 16 in respect to transactions between entities under common control. As a result, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recognized at their historical cost and the results of operations and cashflows for Telewest UK Limited are included in the consolidated financial statements from June 19, 2006, the date the restructuring was completed.

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Acquisition of Virgin Mobile

On July 4, 2006, NTL and NTLIH acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and options of Virgin Mobile through a U.K. Scheme of Arrangement. Virgin Mobile is the largest mobile virtual network operator in the United Kingdom, with approximately 4.3 million customers.

The total purchase price of approximately £952.1 million included cash of approximately £418.2 million, common stock valued at £518.8 million and estimated direct transaction costs of £15.1 million. The average market price per share of common stock utilized in determining the value of new common stock issued of £15.07 ($26.59) is based on an average of the closing prices of NTL common stock divided by the Telewest acquisition conversion ratio of 2.5 times for a range of trading days (January 12, January 13, January 17, January 18, January 19) around the announcement date of the proposed merger (January 16, 2006).

We financed the cash portion of the offer and transactional expenses through £475 million of additional bank borrowings committed under our existing senior credit facility and cash on hand.

On May 24, 2006 we received approval by a majority of the shareholders of Virgin Mobile, other than those associated with parent and subsidiary companies of the Virgin Group, to enter into a trademark license agreement with Virgin Enterprises Limited under which we are entitled to use certain Virgin trademarks within the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement was entered into on the same date and is an exclusive license covering a number of aspects of our consumer business, including the provision of communications services (such as internet, television, fixed line telephony, and upon the acquisition of Virgin Mobile, mobile telephony), the acquisition and branding of sports, movie and other premium television content, and the branding and sale of certain communications equipment related to our consumer businesses, such as set top boxes and cable modems. The agreement provides for a royalty of 0.25% per annum of our revenue from the relevant businesses, subject to a minimum annual royalty of £8.5 million (the royalty would have been approximately £9 million based on combined historical NTL and Telewest 2005 revenues including revenue from Virgin Mobile and our subsidiary Virgin.Net). The agreement replaces the existing license agreement under which our subsidiary Virgin.net was entitled to use the Virgin brand in relation to its internet business. The agreement has a term of 30 years, although we can terminate it after 10 years on one year’s notice, and it is subject to earlier termination by us in certain other circumstances, including (subject to specified payments) a change of control. The agreement also entitles us to use a corporate name that includes the Virgin name. We expect to commence the proposed re-branding of our consumer operations in early 2007.

On July 14, 2006, we engaged in a post acquisition restructuring of NTL’s interest in Virgin Mobile. As a result of this restructuring, Virgin Mobile became a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTLIH and our holding of shares in NTL (UK) Group, Inc. was increased so that we now hold shares with approximately 41% of the dividends and other economic interests and 80% of the voting rights in that company.

Sale of Broadcast and Irish Operations

On January 31, 2005, we sold our broadcast operations, a provider of commercial television and radio transmission services, to a consortium led by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group. The cash proceeds from the sale were approximately £1.3 billion. Our broadcast operations provided site leasing, broadcast transmission, satellite, media, public safety communications and other network services, utilizing broadcast transmission infrastructure, wireless communications and other facilities.

On May 9, 2005, we sold our telecommunications operations in the Republic of Ireland to MS Irish Cable Holdings B.V., an affiliate of Morgan Stanley, for an aggregate purchase price of 333.4 million, or £225.5 million.

As a result of the sale of our broadcast and Ireland operations, we have accounted for the Broadcast and Ireland operations as discontinued operations in 2005. The results of operations for the Broadcast and

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Ireland operations have been excluded from the components of loss from continuing operations and shown in a separate caption, titled income from discontinued operations. Revenue from the broadcast operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £nil and £21.4 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from broadcast operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, was £(1.1) million and £3 million, respectively. Revenue from the Ireland operations reported in discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £6.4 million and £25.6 million, respectively. Pre-tax (loss) income from Ireland operations, reported as pre-tax (loss) income from discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 was £(0.7) million and £2.5 million, respectively.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

Historical Results from Continuing Operations

Revenue

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, consolidated revenue increased by 9.1% to £526.6 million from £482.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. This increase is primarily due to the acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its revenues from June 19, 2006.

Expenses

Operating Costs.   For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, operating costs, including network expenses, increased by 12.1% to £219.7 million from £196.0 million. Operating costs as a percentage of revenue increased to 41.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2006, from 40.6% for the same period in 2005 due in part to the inclusion from June 19, 2006, of the Telewest content segment which has lower margins than our cable segment.

Selling, general and administrative expenses.   For the three months ended June 30, 2006, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 13.2% to £138.4 million from £122.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 due to the reverse acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its expenses from June 19, 2006.

Other charges

Other charges of £12.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006 relate to our historical restructuring programs and restructuring programs initiated in respect of the acquisition of Telewest.

During the three months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred £21.0 million of actual expense and charged £12.1 million to the Statements of Operations. As at June 30, 2006, the remaining restructuring provisions totaled £117.1 million.

Depreciation expense

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, depreciation expense increased to £135.3 million from £129.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. This increase in depreciation expense is because of the additional assets arising from the acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its results from June 19, 2006.

Amortization expense

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, amortization expense increased to £30.9 million from £27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in amortization expense relates to

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additional intangible assets arising from the acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its results from June 19, 2006.

Interest expense

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, interest expense increased to £113.1 million from £58.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005, primarily as a result of the repayment of the old senior credit facility and the effects of the acquisition finance and refinancing transactions in March 2006 in connection with the acquisition of Telewest.

We paid interest in cash of £152.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, and £104.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in cash interest payments resulted from the effects of the new senior credit facility and senior bridge facility in respect of the acquisition of Telewest and changes in timing of interest payments.

Gain from derivative instruments

The gain from derivative instruments of £5.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006, mainly relates to favourable movements in the mark-to-market values of sterling interest rate swaps.

Foreign currency losses

The foreign currency losses of £98.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006, largely comprise foreign exchange losses of £75.4 million on U.S. dollar forward purchase contracts that were entered into to hedge the repayment amount of the U.S. dollar denominated bridge facility. The repayment of approximately $3.1 billion of this facility on June 19, 2006, resulted in an offsetting gain during the period of £99 million which has been recorded as a component of equity. For the three months ended June 30, 2005, foreign currency transaction losses were £12.8 million. These losses for the three months ended June 30, 2005, were primarily because of the effect of changes in the exchange rate on our U.S. dollar and euro denominated debt partially offset by unrealized gains on £14.5 million arising from changes in the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts.

Income tax benefit

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, income tax benefit was £8.9 million as compared with £9.8 million expense for the same period in 2005.

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, the tax benefit of £8.9 million was comprised of a federal tax benefit which is attributable to a current year U.S. tax loss which is mainly derived from tax deductions related to the senior bridge facility repaid on June 19, 2006. The tax benefit related to the release of a deferred tax liability set up in 2005.

Six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005

Historical Results from Continuing Operations

Revenue

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, consolidated revenue increased by 3.4% to £1,014.1 million from £980.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. This increase is primarily due to the acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its revenues from June 19, 2006.

Expenses

Operating Costs.   For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, operating costs, including network expenses, increased by 5.8% to £426.2 million from £402.9 million. Operating costs as a

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percentage of revenue increased to 42.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, from 41.1% for the same period in 2005 in part due to the inclusion from June 19, 2006, of the Telewest content segment which has lower margins than our cable segment.

Selling, general and administrative expenses.   For the six months ended June 30, 2006, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9.0% to £264.0 million from £242.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 due to the reverse acquisition of Telewest and the inclusion of its expenses from June 19, 2006.

Other charges

Other charges of £20.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006 relate to our historical restructuring programs and restructuring programs initiated in respect of the acquisition of Telewest.

During the six months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred £25.4 million of actual expense and charged £20.5 million to the Statements of Operations. As at June 30, 2006, the remaining restructuring provisions totaled £117.1 million.

Depreciation expense

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, depreciation expense decreased to £257.1 million from £259.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. This reduction in depreciation expense is because of the absence of depreciation on some assets that became fully depreciated in 2005.

Amortization expense

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, amortization expense increased to £57.6 million from £54.9 million for the six months ended 30, June 2005. The increase in amortization expense relates to the inclusion of additional intangible assets of Telewest UK from June 19, 2006.

Interest expense

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, interest expense increased to £184.7 million from £128.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005, primarily as a result of the additional borrowing as a result of the acquisition of Telewest.

We paid interest in cash of £219.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, and £118.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in cash interest payments resulted from the effects of the new senior credit facility and senior bridge facility in respect of the acquisition of Telewest and changes in timing of interest payments.

Loss on extinguishment of debt

The loss on extinguishment of debt of £32.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006, relates to the write off of deferred financing costs on the senior credit facility that was repaid upon completion of the refinancing in connection with the acquisition of Telewest.

Loss from derivative instruments

The loss from derivative instruments of £3.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006, mainly relates to the termination of derivative instruments in respect of the foreign currency tranche of the senior credit facility that was repaid upon completion of the refinancing in connection with the acquisition of Telewest.

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Foreign currency losses

The foreign currency losses of £108.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006, were largely comprised of foreign exchange losses of £75.4 million on U.S. dollar forward purchase contracts that were entered into to hedge the repayment amount of the U.S. dollar denominated bridge facility. The repayment of approximately $3.1 billion of this facility on June 19, 2006, resulted in an offsetting gain during the period of £120.7 million that has been recorded as a component of equity.

The foreign currency losses of £16.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005 were primarily because of the effect of changes in the exchange rate on our U.S. dollar and euro denominated debt partially offset by unrealized gains of £11.6 million arising from changes in the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts.

Income tax benefit

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, income tax benefit was £8.9 million as compared with £21.1 million expense for the same period in 2005.

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, the tax benefit of £8.9 million was comprised of a federal tax benefit which is attributable to a current year U.S. tax loss which is mainly derived from tax deductions related to the senior bridge facility repaid on June 19, 2006. The tax benefit related to the release of a deferred tax liability set up in 2005.

ITEM 3.                QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H(2)(c).

ITEM 4.                CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

   (a)   Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, these controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports the registrant files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

On March 3, 2006, NTL completed the reverse acquisition of Telewest. As a consequence of our integration of Telewest, we expect to make material changes to our internal control over financial reporting and we will disclose all material changes resulting from this transaction in our future quarterly and annual reports. Other than as stated above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in disputes and litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business. We are also involved in various disputes and legal proceedings, none of which is a material pending legal proceeding that exclusive of interest and costs, is anticipated to exceed 10% of our and our subsidiaries’ current assets on a consolidated basis, or is otherwise reportable in response to this item.

ITEM 1A.        RISK FACTORS

Since December 31, 2005, there have been no material changes in the risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on March 1, 2006 and the Form 10-K of NTL Incorporated that was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2006.

ITEMS 2. to 5.

Omitted pursuant to General Instruction H(2)(b).

ITEM 6.                EXHIBITS

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13(a)-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.

32.1

 

Certifications of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

NTL HOLDINGS INC

Date: August 14, 2006

By:

/s/ JAMES F. MOONEY

 

 

James F. Mooney
President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 14, 2006

By:

/s/ JACQUES KERREST

 

 

Jacques Kerrest
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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EX-31.1 2 a06-15789_2ex31d1.htm CERTIFICATION OF CEO, PURSUANT TO RULE 13(A)-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, James F. Mooney, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NTL Holdings Inc.

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report.

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2006

 

/s/ JAMES F. MOONEY

 

 

James F. Mooney

 

 

President (Principal Executive Officer)

 



EX-31.2 3 a06-15789_2ex31d2.htm CERTIFICATION OF CFO, PURSUANT TO RULE 13(A)-14(A) AND RULE 15D-14(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jacques Kerrest, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NTL Holdings Inc.

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report.

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)     Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)     Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)     Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)     Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.     The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2006

/s/ JACQUES KERREST

 

Jacques Kerrest

 

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 



EX-32.1 4 a06-15789_2ex32d1.htm CERTIFICATIONS OF CEO AND CFO PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C SECTION 1350

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of NTL Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), James F. Mooney, as President of the Company, and Jacques Kerrest, as Treasurer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:

(1)         The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)         The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ JAMES F. MOONEY

 

Name:

James F. Mooney

 

Title:

President (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date:

August 14, 2006

 

/s/ JACQUES KERREST

 

Name:

Jacques Kerrest

 

Title:

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

Date:

August 14, 2006

 

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



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