Printer Friendly
The Free Library
14,758,148 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

CTE Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results.


DALLAS Dallas, city (1990 pop. 1,006,877), seat of Dallas co., N Tex., on the Trinity River near the junction of its three forks; inc. 1871. The second largest Texas city, after Houston, and the eighth largest U.S. , Pa. -- Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTCO CTCO Chicago Transportation Coordination Office ):
CTE Reports Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.19

      Consolidated Reported Operating Income Increases 6% Versus
                           Year Ago Quarter

   Net New DSL Subscribers Increase 57% Versus Year Ago Quarter End


Michael Michael, archangel
Michael (mī`kəl) [Heb.,=who is like God?], archangel prominent in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. In the Bible and early Jewish literature, Michael is one of the angels of God's presence.
 J. Mahoney Mahoney could refer to:
  • Mahoney (surname), an Irish last name.
People
  • Roger (Cardinal) Mahony
  • Tim Mahoney
  • Steve Mahoney
  • Mary Eliza Mahoney
  • Cindy Mahoney
  • Tim Mahoney (guitarist)
  • William Mahoney
  • Mike Mahoney
  • Patrick Mahoney
, CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) The difference between the way two materials expand when heat is applied. This is very critical when chips are mounted to printed circuit boards, because the silicon chip expands at a different rate than the plastic board.  president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m. (EDT EDT
abbr.
Eastern Daylight Time


EDT Eastern Daylight Time

EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York

EDT 
) today. Mr. Mahoney will review CTE's 2006 second quarter results. The call is expected to last approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 30 minutes. To access today's conference call, please call 1-877-277-1088. The conference call passcode is 2325911. The simultaneous webcast can be accessed via the Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
 at www.ct-enterprises.com. The conference call will be archived and available for replay for 48 hours following the call. To access the replay, please call 1-800-642-1687, passcode 2325911. The webcast will also be available for replay for 48 hours at www.ct-enterprises.com.

Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. ("CTE") (Nasdaq:CTCO), today announced financial results for the 2006 second quarter.

CTE 2006 Second Quarter Consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 Results

For the 2006 second quarter, CTE reported consolidated diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share

An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of
 ("EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. ") of $1.19, versus reported diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 EPS of $0.66 in the 2005 second quarter.

CTE's 2006 second quarter reported diluted EPS includes a $0.49 favorable fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 effect resulting from the net gain on CTE's investment in the Rural Telephone Bank ("RTB RTB Return(ed) to Base
RTB Reasons to Believe (website)
RTB Reasons to Believe (Pasadena, CA)
RTB Right to Buy (UK home buying) 
"), which was dissolved dis·solve  
v. dis·solved, dis·solv·ing, dis·solves

v.tr.
1. To cause to pass into solution: dissolve salt in water.

2.
 earlier this year. CTE's 2006 second quarter reported diluted EPS, versus last year's second quarter, also reflects the effect of including additional shares in the diluted EPS calculation due to the conversion rate adjustments made under CTE's Convertible Notes in connection with CTE's dividend strategy. Specifically, the 2006 second quarter average fully diluted share count includes an additional 0.4 million shares in connection with the payment of our dividends and their effect on our convertible debt, versus the prior year's comparable period. The additional shares had a $0.02 unfavorable impact on CTE's 2006 second quarter reported diluted EPS.

CTE's 2006 second quarter reported diluted earnings per share of $1.19 was above the high end of its previous guidance, and, after adjusting for the $0.49 per share net gain on its Rural Telephone Bank investment, was above the First Call mean of $0.68.

CTE's 2005 second quarter reported diluted EPS of $0.66 included a $0.16 unfavorable effect resulting from the execution of CTE's overall dividend strategy, which was announced on May 3, 2005, as well as a $0.02 favorable effect resulting from certain access revenue settlements and network costs settlements included in the CTSI CTSI Census Tract Street Index (US Census Bureau)
CTSI California Traffic Safety Institute
CTSI Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (Chantilly, VA)
CTSI Central Terminal Signaling Interface
, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 ("CTSI"), results.

CTE ended the 2006 second quarter with a total of 454,297 switched access lines in service, reflecting a reduction of 3% versus the end of last year's second quarter. Over the same period, CTE added a record 13,494 net new DSL DSL
 in full Digital Subscriber Line

Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary
 subscribers, which reflected a growth rate of 57%. In the 2006 second quarter, CTE installed 3,180 net new DSL subscribers and ended the quarter with 37,126 consolidated DSL subscribers.

CTE's reported consolidated revenues in the 2006 second quarter were $81.5 million, versus 2005 second quarter reported revenues of $83.0 million. CTE's 2005 second quarter revenues would have been $82.6 without the effect of the aforementioned a·fore·men·tioned  
adj.
Mentioned previously.

n.
The one or ones mentioned previously.


aforementioned
Adjective

mentioned before

Adj. 1.
 access revenue settlements.

CTE's reported consolidated operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 in the 2006 second quarter was $29.1 million, versus reported consolidated operating income of $27.5 million in last year's second quarter, reflecting an increase of 6%. Excluding the effect of the previously mentioned access revenue and network costs settlements, CTE's 2005 second quarter operating income would have been $26.6 million.

For the 2006 second quarter, CTE reported net income of $32.4 million, versus reported net income of $17.2 million in the 2005 second quarter. CTE's 2006 second quarter net income includes a gain of $23.6 million, pre-tax pre-tax adjanterior al impuesto

pre-tax adjavant impôt(s)

pre-tax adjal lordo d'imposta 
, in connection with the previously mentioned RTB dissolution Act or process of dissolving; termination; winding up. In this sense it is frequently used in the phrase dissolution of a partnership.

The dissolution of a contract is its Rescission by the parties themselves or by a court that nullifies its binding force and reinstates each
.

Consolidated capital expenditures ("CAPEX") were $12.3 million in the 2006 second quarter, versus CAPEX of $10.3 million in the year ago quarter. This year-over-year increase in CAPEX was due primarily to investments in broadband broadband

Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies).
 deployment Installing, setting up, testing and running. This military term, which means the placement of troops and equipment in the field, is widely used with computers as an alternate to the word "implementation. .

The table below sets forth highlights of CTE's 2006 second quarter reported consolidated results, versus the 2005 second quarter:
2006            2005          % Change
                        Second Quarter Second Quarter    Inc./(Dec.)
                        -------------- --------------- ---------------

Total Access Lines        454,297         466,524           (3%)
DSL Subscribers            37,126          23,632           57%
Revenues                   $81.5M          $83.0M           (2%)
Operating Income           $29.1M          $27.5M            6%
Depreciation and
 Amortization              $10.9M          $14.1M          (23%)
CAPEX                      $12.3M          $10.3M           19%
Reported EPS                $1.19           $0.66           80%


"We have completed a solid 2006 second quarter," said Michael J. Mahoney, CTE's president and chief executive officer. "I am particularly pleased with our continued strong DSL performance, where we added a record 13,494 net new subscribers over the past year - a growth rate of 57%. We came out of the second quarter with a strong balance sheet and cash position, and we continue to be well positioned, both operationally and financially, as we move ahead in the second half of 2006."

Rural Telephone Bank Stock Redemption The liberation of an estate in real property from a mortgage.

Redemption is the process by which land that has been mortgaged or pledged is bought back or reclaimed. It is accomplished through a payment of the debt owed or a fulfillment of the other conditions.
 Payment Received on April 11, 2006

In connection with the liquidation The collection of assets belonging to a debtor to be applied to the discharge of his or her outstanding debts.

A type of proceeding pursuant to federal Bankruptcy
 and dissolution of the Rural Telephone Bank ("RTB"), CTE received cash proceeds of just over $30 million on April 11, 2006. These proceeds represented the liquidation of CTE's $6.4 million book investment in RTB Class C stock. This gain on CTE's RTB investment was recorded in the 2006 second quarter. After taking into account the effect of state and federal income taxes, the net cash proceeds to CTE were approximately $19 million. CTE's investment in RTB stock was made many years ago in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy
conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun.
 with RTB debt incurred by Commonwealth Telephone Company.

Commonwealth Telephone Company Results

Commonwealth Telephone Company ("CT") had a total of 316,314 switched access lines in service at the end of the 2006 second quarter - reflecting a reduction of 4% versus last year's second quarter. CT's residential additional line penetration The successful unauthorized breach of a security perimeter. See penetration test.  was 32% at the end of the quarter, down from 35% in the year ago quarter, and flat versus 32% at the end of the 2006 first quarter.

In the 2006 second quarter, CT installed 2,898 net new DSL subscribers. CT had 32,586 DSL subscribers in service at the end of the 2006 second quarter, having added a record total of 12,010 net new subscribers over the past four quarters, which reflected a growth rate of 58% versus the end of last year's second quarter.

CT's 2006 second quarter reported revenues were $57.1 million, slightly above CT's reported revenues of $57.0 million in the 2005 second quarter.

CT's 2006 second quarter reported operating income was $30.8 million, versus $28.4 million in the 2005 second quarter, or an increase of 8%.

CT's 2006 second quarter CAPEX were $7.3 million, versus $6.1 million in the 2005 second quarter. The increase in CAPEX versus last year was attributable attributable

emanating from or pertaining to attribute.


attributable proportion
see attributable risk (below).

attributable risk
 to CT's DSL expansion.

CTSI Results

CTSI had a total of 137,983 switched access lines in service at the end of the 2006 second quarter - reflecting a 1% increase versus the 137,139 switched access lines in service at the end of the 2005 second quarter. CTSI's general business access lines in service increased 5% over the past year, while CTSI's access lines in service to ISP (1) See in-system programmable.

(2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines.
 customers continued to decline, as the dial-up Refers to using the regular "dial-up" telephone network to send data from a computer to a remote network or to a remote device. The computer's digital data are converted to analog signals in the same frequency range as human voice by a modem.  ISP business continued to weaken. At the end of the 2006 second quarter, 99% of CTSI's access lines were "on-switch," and 54% were "on-net Connected to the Internet, or connected to a LAN or WAN. Contrast with off-net. " (defined as 100% on CTSI's owned network). CTSI's business/residential line split at the end of the 2006 second quarter was 92%/8%, reflecting a slightly higher business component versus the end of the 2005 second quarter.

In the 2006 second quarter, CTSI installed 282 net new DSL subscribers. CTSI had 4,540 DSL subscribers in service at the end of the 2006 second quarter, having added a total of 1,484 net new subscribers over the past four quarters, which reflected a growth rate of 49% versus the end of last year's second quarter.

CTSI's 2006 second quarter reported revenues were $20.4 million, versus revenues of $21.5 million in the 2005 second quarter. CTSI's 2005 second quarter revenues included a favorable effect of $0.5 million resulting from certain access revenue settlements.

CTSI's reported operating income in the 2006 second quarter was $2.0 million, versus reported operating income of $3.3 million in the 2005 second quarter. CTSI's 2005 second quarter reported operating income included a $0.9 million favorable effect resulting from certain access revenue settlements and network costs settlements.

CTSI's 2006 second quarter capital expenditures were $4.4 million, versus $3.8 million in the year ago quarter.

2006 Guidance Outlined

The table below sets forth CTE's consolidated 2006 full year guidance and 2006 third quarter EPS guidance, which Mr. Mahoney will review on this morning's conference call and webcast:
Previously      Updated
                                          Communicated       2006
                                         2006 Full Year   Full Year
                          Item            Guidance (1)   Guidance (1)
                 ----------------------- -------------- --------------

Consolidated CTE  Access Line Growth        (3%) - (1%)      Unchanged
                  Revenue Growth             (1%) - 0%       Unchanged
                  Operating Income       $109M - $111M       Unchanged
                  Depreciation and
                   Amortization            $45M - $46M       Unchanged
                  Effective Tax Rate         38% - 39%       Unchanged
                  Diluted EPS - 3Q06 (2)           n/a   $0.59 - $0.61
                  Diluted EPS - FY06 (2) $2.97 - $3.02   $3.01 - $3.05
                  CAPEX                    $44M - $47M       Unchanged

(1) Does not reflect any conversions of notes.

(2) Includes the effect of anticipated quarterly dividends to be paid
    in 2006 (subject to declaration by CTE's Board of Directors).


About CTE

Headquartered in Dallas, PA, Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc., serves business and residential customers with a full array of technologically advanced data and voice telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications.  products and services, including broadband data services and high-speed Internet See broadband.  access, delivered over its 100% digitally switched, fiber-rich network.

CTE's primary operating segments are: Commonwealth Telephone Company ("CT"), the nation's eighth largest publicly held independent local exchange carrier, which has been operating in various rural Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (pĕnsəlvā`nyə), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States. It is bordered by New Jersey, across the Delaware River (E), Delaware (SE), Maryland (S), West Virginia (SW), Ohio (W), and Lake Erie and New York  markets since 1897; and, CTSI, LLC ("CTSI"), a local exchange carrier operating in competitive markets outside CT's territory, that formally commenced operations in 1997. CTE deploys broadband DSL technology to offer high-speed Internet access in the CT and CTSI service territories. CTE's support businesses include epix(R) Internet Services (www.epix.net), a rural dial-up Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP)

Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password.
 ("ISP"), and Commonwealth Communications, a provider of telecommunications equipment and facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises.  services.

A web site featuring current information regarding Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc., can be found on the Internet at www.ct-enterprises.com. However, the information on this web site does not form a part of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and CTE intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to these safe harbors Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results in the future differently than expressed in any forward-looking statements made by CTE. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to CTE's ability to further penetrate its markets and the related costs of that effort, economic conditions, acquisitions and divestitures, government and regulatory reg·u·late  
tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

2.
 policies, the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories, technological developments, reductions in rates or traffic that are subject to access charges, changes in the competitive environment in which CTE operates and receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.
COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)
                                (GAAP)

                                  THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
                               ---------------------------------------
                                  CT       CTSI      OTHER     TOTAL
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales                           $57,122   $20,418    $3,926   $81,466
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 depreciation and
 amortization)                   20,410    13,688     7,390    41,488

Depreciation & Amortization       5,941     4,711       237    10,889

Restructuring Reversals               -         -         -         -
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating Income (Loss)          30,771     2,019    (3,701)   29,089

Interest and Dividend Income                                      618
Interest Expense                                               (3,451)
Gain on Dissolution of Rural
 Telephone Bank                                                23,623
Other Income (Expense), Net                                       621
Equity in Income of
 Unconsolidated Entities                                        2,173
                                                             ---------

Income before Income Taxes                                     52,673

Provision for Income Taxes                                     20,274
                                                             ---------

Net Income                                                    $32,399
                                                             =========

                                  THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
                               ---------------------------------------
                                  CT       CTSI      OTHER     TOTAL
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales                           $56,955   $21,500    $4,563   $83,018
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 depreciation and
 amortization)                   19,490    13,421     8,552    41,463

Depreciation & Amortization       9,077     4,776       255    14,108

Restructuring Reversals               -       (31)        -       (31)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating Income (Loss)          28,388     3,334    (4,244)   27,478

Interest and Dividend Income                                    2,910
Interest Expense                                               (3,431)
Gain on Dissolution of Rural
 Telephone Bank                                                     -
Other Income (Expense), Net                                    (1,397)
Equity in Income of
 Unconsolidated Entities                                        1,865
                                                             ---------

Income before Income Taxes                                     27,425

Provision for Income Taxes                                     10,231
                                                             ---------

Net Income                                                    $17,194
                                                             =========


               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)
                                (GAAP)

                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
                               ---------------------------------------
                                  CT       CTSI      OTHER     TOTAL
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales                          $114,220   $40,930    $8,507  $163,657
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 depreciation and
 amortization)                   41,315    27,572    15,895    84,782

Depreciation & Amortization      11,891     9,393       452    21,736

Restructuring Reversals               -         -         -         -
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating Income (Loss)          61,014     3,965    (7,840)   57,139

Interest and Dividend Income                                    2,486
Interest Expense                                               (6,962)
Gain on Dissolution of Rural
 Telephone Bank                                                23,623
Other Income (Expense), Net                                       470
Equity in Income of
 Unconsolidated Entities                                        2,618
                                                             ---------

Income before Income Taxes                                     79,374

Provision for Income Taxes                                     30,811
                                                             ---------

Net Income                                                    $48,563
                                                             =========

                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
                               ---------------------------------------
                                  CT       CTSI      OTHER     TOTAL
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales                          $113,332   $43,622    $9,593  $166,547
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 depreciation and
 amortization)                   39,297    26,882    15,025    81,204

Depreciation & Amortization      21,429     9,705       712    31,846

Restructuring Reversals               -       (31)        -       (31)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating Income (Loss)          52,606     7,066    (6,144)   53,528

Interest and Dividend Income                                    5,500
Interest Expense                                               (6,945)
Gain on Dissolution of Rural
 Telephone Bank                                                     -
Other Income (Expense), Net                                    (1,424)
Equity in Income of
 Unconsolidated Entities                                        2,110
                                                             ---------

Income before Income Taxes                                     52,769

Provision for Income Taxes                                     19,657
                                                             ---------

Net Income                                                    $33,112
                                                             =========


COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(GAAP)

                         THREE MONTHS ENDED       SIX MONTHS ENDED
                              JUNE 30,                JUNE 30,
                       ----------------------- -----------------------
                          2006        2005        2006        2005
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net Income                $32,399     $17,194     $48,563     $33,112

Net Income Adjustment
 for Interest on
 Convertible Debt,
 Net of Tax                 1,879       1,870       3,757       3,739
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net Income, as
 Adjusted                 $34,278     $19,064     $52,320     $36,851
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========



Weighted Average
 Common Shares
 Outstanding - Basic   21,174,060  21,501,624  21,532,205  21,331,990

Effect of Dilutive
 Securities on Shares
 Outstanding:
  Stock Options and
   Restricted Stock        64,248     237,194      83,111     276,087
  Convertible Debt      7,513,380   7,091,882   7,457,098   6,182,578
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Weighted Average
 Common Shares
 Outstanding - Diluted 28,751,688  28,830,700  29,072,414  27,790,655
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========



Basic Earnings per
 Average Common Share:


Net Income                  $1.53       $0.80       $2.26       $1.55
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========



Diluted Earnings per
 Average Common Share:


Net Income                  $1.19       $0.66       $1.80       $1.33
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========


COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)

                                               JUNE 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                2006         2005
                                             -------------------------

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and Temporary Cash Investments             $110,225     $104,968

Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenues,
 Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of
 $1,465 in 2006 and $1,362 in 2005                38,022       36,528

Other Current Assets                              15,310        8,830

Deferred Income Taxes                             11,375       11,275
                                             -------------------------


Total Current Assets                             174,932      161,601
                                             -------------------------


PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (NET OF
 ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION OF $564,763 IN
 2006 AND $550,007 IN 2005)                      369,794      368,506


INVESTMENTS                                        4,409       10,269

DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS                 13,615       15,018
                                             -------------------------


TOTAL ASSETS                                    $562,750     $555,394
                                             =========================


COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands)

                                               JUNE 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                2006         2005
                                             -------------------------

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Notes Payable                                    $35,000      $35,000

Capital Lease Obligation                              29          360

Accounts Payable                                  24,521       26,590

Advance Billings and Customer Deposits             5,672        5,248

Accrued Expenses                                  41,620       38,937
                                             -------------------------


Total Current Liabilities                        106,842      106,135
                                             -------------------------

LONG TERM DEBT                                   300,000      300,000


DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                             76,664       72,490


OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES                       22,913       20,904


COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common Stock                                      24,226       24,226

Additional Paid-in Capital                       100,987      118,723

Deferred Compensation                                  -      (16,861)

Other Comprehensive Loss                          (2,289)      (2,415)

Retained Earnings                                 53,168       26,327

Treasury Stock at Cost, 3,173,229 Shares at
 June 30, 2006 and 2,383,564 at December
 31, 2005                                       (119,761)     (94,135)
                                             -------------------------


Total Common Shareholders' Equity                 56,331       55,865
                                             -------------------------


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      $562,750     $555,394
                                             =========================


               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)
                                (GAAP)

                                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                        JUNE 30,
                                                   -------------------
                                                     2006      2005
                                                   --------- ---------

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES           $48,195   $57,896

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment          (22,859)  (18,124)
  Other                                               1,901     1,764
  Proceeds on Dissolution of Rural Telephone Bank    30,033         -
                                                   --------- ---------
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing
 Activities                                           9,075   (16,360)
                                                   --------- ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Dividends Paid                                    (21,429) (294,138)
  Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options             1,172    22,420
  Capital Lease Payments                               (331)     (361)
  Stock Repurchases                                 (31,456)        -
  Tax Benefit on Stock Compensation                      31         -
                                                   --------- ---------
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities               (52,013) (272,079)
                                                   --------- ---------

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Temporary Cash
 Investments                                          5,257  (230,543)
                                                   --------- ---------

Cash and Temporary Cash Investments at Beginning
 of Period                                          104,968   312,260
                                                   --------- ---------

Cash and Temporary Cash Investments at End of
 Period                                            $110,225   $81,717
                                                   ========= =========
COPYRIGHT 2006 Business Wire
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2006, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Publication:Business Wire
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 8, 2006
Words:2962
Previous Article:IHC Presents At The Second Annual Bear Stearns And Motilal Oswal India Conference; Jason Ader Contrasts the Overheated Indian Luxury Hotel Market...
Next Article:Per-Se Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results; Adjusted EPS of $0.24 Exceeds Guidance.
Topics:



Related Articles
Is Central Enterprises losing sales? Only in the mind of experts. (Central Television Enterprises) (Company Profile)
CTE Reports 2005 Second Quarter Results; CTE Reports Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.66, Versus Reported Diluted Earnings Per Share...
International Paint eliminates coal tar epoxies.(Business & Industry)
W&M opens the Doorway for needy children.(TRANSCRIPTS)
Ask the expert.
In case you missed it: components.
CTE Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter Results.
CTE Reports 2006 First Quarter Results.
CTE to Issue Its 2006 Second Quarter Earnings Release on August 8.
CTE Reports 2006 Third Quarter Results.

Terms of use | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles