EX-99.1 2 pressrelease11280610qfiled.htm PRESS RELEASE - THIRD QUARTER 2006 RESULTS Converted by EDGARwiz

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For Immediate Release


Contact:

Tate Fite

011.7.495.737.5177

Chief Financial Officer

tate.fite@moscowcablecom.com

Or:

Barbara Cano

Breakstone Group International

646.452.2334

bcano@breakstone-group.com


Moscow CableCom Corp. Announces 2006 Third Quarter Results

 Nine Month Revenues Increase 115.4%



New York, NY – November 28, 2006 – Moscow CableCom Corp. (NASDAQ: MOCC) today announced its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded total revenues of $5,845,000, which represents an increase of 142.4% from the revenues of $2,411,000 reported for the three months ended September 30, 2005. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company incurred a net loss applicable to common shares of $6,239,000, or $0.54 per share, basic and diluted, as compared to a restated net loss applicable to common shares of $3,852,000, or $0.44 per share, basic and diluted, for the three months ended September 30, 2005.  The current quarter’s loss per share was based on 11,478,000 weighted average shares outstanding for the period; while the restated loss per share for the three month period ended September 30, 2005 was based on 8,850,000 weighted average shares outstanding. Neither calculation includes the 4,500,000 outstanding shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that are convertible into the Company’s Common Stock on a share-for-share basis, which if included, would have reduced the loss per share to $0.39 and $0.29 per share, for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded total revenues of $15,170,000, which represents an increase of 115.4% from the $7,043,000 of revenues recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company incurred a net loss applicable to common shares of $13,086,000, or $1.29 per share, basic and diluted, as compared to a restated net loss applicable to common shares of $18,186,000, or $2.06 per share, basic and diluted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. These prior year results include the recognition of a non-cash beneficial conversion feature charge of $10,781,000 relating to the 4,500,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued in January 2005, which contributed $1.22 per



share to the reported per share loss.   The current year’s nine month loss per share was based on 10,173,000 weighted average shares outstanding for the period, while the restated loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was based on 8,832,000 weighted average shares outstanding, Neither calculation includes the 4,500,000 outstanding shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock that are convertible into the Company’s Common Stock on a share-for-share basis, which if included, would have reduced the loss per share to $0.89 and $1.39  per share, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,respectively.


Moscow CableCom’s quarterly and nine month progress is the direct result of accelerated expansion of the Company’s hybrid fiber coaxial network in Moscow, Russia, and of aggressive sales and marketing efforts, which have resulted in increased subscriber levels, particularly for pay television and Internet access services. The following table presents network and subscriber base growth through September 30, 2006:


 



September 30, 2006



December 31,

 2005



September 30, 2005

Year-to-date change

One-year
change

      

Homes Passed

681,594

325,954

255,622

109.1%

166.6%

Active Subscribers

     

 Terrestrial television

137,921

85,994

77,090

60.4%

78.9%

 Cable television

47,052

15,618

9,466

201.3%

397.1%

 Internet

74,652

34,600

24,985

115.8%

198.8%

      

Penetration levels

     

 Terrestrial television

20.2%

26.4%

30.2%

  

 Cable television

6.9%

4.8%

3.7%

  

 Internet

11.0%

10.6%

9.8%

  



Mikhail Smirnov, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “We expanded our hybrid-fiber coaxial network by 28.3% during the third quarter - more than 150,000 homes. We also increased the number of our active cable television and Internet access services subscribers by 54.5% and 32.7%, respectively, despite the seasonally slow summer sales period. We remain optimistic that demand for our services will continue to grow. We’ve achieved market penetration levels of 9.1% and 21.7% for our cable television and Internet access services, respectively, in selected areas where we have had a presence for an extended period of time. We expect to increase our market penetration in existing areas, to which we are presently marketing our services, as well as in areas of Moscow to be accessed in the coming months.”


The Company also announced that on November 21, 2006, it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter indicating that, as a result of the delay in filing the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2006, the Company is not in compliance with the qualification requirements for



continued listing as set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14), and that its common stock is, therefore, subject to potential delisting from The Nasdaq Global Market.  The Company believes that as a result of the filing of its Form 10-Q today, it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements and expects to receive confirmation of such from Nasdaq.




About Moscow CableCom

Moscow CableCom Corp (NASDAQ: MOCC) is the US-based parent of a Moscow, Russia-based company that provides access to cable television and Internet services under the brand name “AKADO”. AKADO is in the process of expanding its hybrid fiber-coaxial network in Moscow to provide residential and business customers with comprehensive broadband services in digital cable TV and radio, and high-speed data transmission and Internet access. The Company has licenses to provide its services to 1.5 million homes and businesses in Moscow, through its proprietary agreements for use of the Moscow Fiber Optic Network (MFON), the largest high-speed transportation network in Moscow.  For more information on Moscow CableCom Corp. and AKADO, visit: www.moscowcablecom.com and www.akado.ru



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

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” believes,” “projects” and words of similar meaning. These statements relate to our future business and financial performance, including AKADO's development, its ability to attract new subscribers, to continue to expand its network, to achieve positive cash flow and our ability to raise funds for AKADO's development. These statements are based on management's best assessment of Moscow CableCom's and AKADO's strategic and financial position and of future market conditions and trends and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements, including lack of operating history of AKADO, liquidity difficulties, developments in the marketplace for cable services in Moscow, Russia, technological changes, operating in the Russian Federation, including general economic, political, social and tax conditions and legislative and regulatory matters affecting the cable industry, and changes in generally accepted accounting principles are described in the our Annual Report on Form 10-K /A for the year ended December 31, 2005 and other public filings made by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which descriptions are incorporated herein by reference. There may be other risks that we have not described that may adversely affect our business and financial condition. We disclaim any obligation to update developments of these risks or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.















MOSCOW CABLECOM CORP.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

 

                        September 30, 2006

December 31, 2005                                                                                                                                                                      

Assets

 

(restated)

Current assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$    24,090 

$   5,442 

Marketable securities

2,802 

3,322 

Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $173 and $111

146 

252 

Inventories, net

1,796 

1,237 

Taxes receivable

7,102 

3,523 

Deferred costs

713 

470 

Deferred income taxes

                       552 

398 

Other assets

4,372 

1,845 

Total current assets

41,573 

16,489 

Property, plant and equipment, net

49,409 

25,730 

Construction in progress and advances

13,839 

9,563 

Prepaid pension expense

5,347 

5,111 

Intangible assets, net

4,680 

4,850 

Goodwill

4,695 

4,409 

Investment in Institute for Automated Systems

7,190 

7,128 

Deferred costs

955 

712 

Other assets

1,658 

716 

Total assets

$  129,346 

$  74,708 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

  

Current liabilities:

  

Current maturities of long-term debt  

$        571 

$       598 

Payable to affiliate

1,139 

531 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

11,380 

4,849 

Deferred revenue

209 

354 

Total current liabilities

13,299 

6,332 

Note payable to shareholder

32,485 

20,211 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

2,947 

1,773 

Other long-term obligations

854 

720 

Deferred revenue

551 

380 

Deferred income taxes

3,386 

2,911 

Total liabilities

53,522 

32,327 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

  

Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock, no par value; 800,000 shares  authorized;  149,962 shares and 150,144 respectively, shares issued and outstanding,  liquidation  preference $18.75 per share


2,789 

2,792 

Series B convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares

 authorized 4,500,000 shares issued and outstanding

45 

45 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 13,752,738

 shares and  8,860,746 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding

138 

89 

Additional paid-in capital

110,818 

66,243 

Accumulated deficit

(39,694)

(26,608)

Treasury stock, at cost, 24,500 shares

(180)

(180)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

1,908 

Total stockholders’ equity

75,824 

42,381 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$   129,346 

$  74,708 




MOSCOW CABLECOM CORP.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

2006

2005

(restated)

 

2006

2005

(restated)

      

Sales and revenues

     

 Subscription fees, connection fees and
 equipment sales


$5,796 


$2,367 

 


$15,011 


$6,905 

 Other

49 

44 

 

159 

138 

      

Total revenue

5,845 

2,411 

 

15,170 

7,043 

      

Cost of sales

     

 Services from related party

1,343 

663 

 

3,374 

1,678 

 Salaries and benefits

1,193 

377 

 

2,927 

950 

 Depreciation and amortization

1,385 

431 

 

3,445 

1,273 

 Other

1,159 

657 

 

2,222 

1,339 

      

Total cost of sales

5,080 

2,128 

 

11,968 

5,240 

      

Gross margin

 765 

283 

 

3,202 

1,803 

      

Operating expenses

     

 Salaries and benefits

3,777 

1,898 

 

9,352 

4,622 

 Depreciation

202 

112 

 

618 

321 

 General and administrative

2,465 

1,430 

 

6,555 

3,918 

 

 

    

 Total operating expenses

6,444 

3,440 

 

16,525 

8,861 

      

Loss from operations

(5,679)

(3,157)

 

(13,323)

(7,058)

      

Equity in losses of Institute for Automated
 Systems

(188)


(160)

 

(392)


(303)

Investment income and other income

254 

282 

 

570 

873 

Interest expense

(907)

(665)

 

(2,464)

(1,898)

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

651 

 

2,997 

(69)

      

Loss before income taxes

(5,869)

(3,694)

 

(12,612)

(8,455)

Income tax (expense) benefit

(314) 

(102)

 

(305) 

1,219 

      

Net loss

(6,183)

(3,796)

 

(12,917)

(7,236)

Preferred dividends

(56)

(56)

 

(169)

(169)

Beneficial conversion feature

 

(10,781)

      

Net loss applicable to common shares

$(6,239)

$(3,852)

 

$(13,086)

$(18,186)

      

Loss per common share:

     

Basic and diluted

$(0.54)

$(0.44)

 

$(1.29)

$(2.06)