Form 10-Q
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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 March 31, 2012

Or

 

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

Commission File No. 000-50886

 

 

VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

(Additional Registrant)

VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

(Additional Registrant)

 

Delaware   59-3778247
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 

(I.R.S. Employer

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)

 

 

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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

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

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

As of May 2, 2012, there were 277,766,072 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding.

The Additional Registrants meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and are therefore filing this report with the reduced disclosure format. See “Note Concerning Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited and Virgin Media Investments Limited” in this Form 10-Q.

 

 

 


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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED March 31, 2012

INDEX

 

      Page  

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     5   

Item 1. Financial Statements

     5   

Virgin Media Inc.

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     5   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Three Months ended March  31, 2012 and 2011

     6   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows— Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     7   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     8   

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     37   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Three Months ended March  31, 2012 and 2011

     38   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows— Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     39   

Virgin Media Investments Limited

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     40   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Three Months ended March  31, 2012 and 2011

     41   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows— Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     42   

Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited and Virgin Media Investments Limited

  

Combined Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     43   

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

     55   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     72   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     74   

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

     75   

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     75   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     75   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     76   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     76   

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

     76   

Item 5. Other Information

     76   

Item 6. Exhibits

     76   

SIGNATURES

  

In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references to “Virgin Media,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to the consolidated business of Virgin Media Inc. and its subsidiaries (including Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, or VMIH, Virgin Media Investments Limited, or VMIL, and their respective subsidiaries).

 

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“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,” “think,” “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, among others, include the following:

 

   

We operate in highly competitive markets which may lead to a decrease in our revenue, increased costs, customer churn or a reduction in the rate of customer acquisition;

 

   

The sectors in which we compete are subject to rapid and significant changes in technology, and the effect of technological changes on our businesses cannot be predicted;

 

   

Our fixed line telephony revenue is declining and unlikely to improve;

 

   

A failure in our network and information systems could significantly disrupt our operations, which could have a material adverse effect on those operations, our business, our results of operations and financial conditions;

 

   

Unauthorized access to our network resulting in piracy could result in a loss of revenue;

 

   

We rely on third-party suppliers and contractors to provide necessary hardware, software or operational support and are sometimes reliant on them in a way which could economically disadvantage us;

 

   

The “Virgin” brand is not under our control and the activities of the Virgin Group and other licensees could have a material adverse effect on the goodwill of customers towards us as a licensee;

 

   

Our inability to provide popular programming or to obtain it at a reasonable cost could potentially have a material adverse effect of the number of customers or reduce margins;

 

   

Adverse economic developments could reduce customer spending for our TV, broadband, and telephony services and could therefore have a material adverse effect on our revenue;

 

   

We are subject to currency and interest rate risks;

 

   

We are subject to tax in more than one tax jurisdiction and our structure poses various tax risks;

 

   

Virgin Mobile relies on Everything Everywhere’s network to carry its communications traffic;

 

   

We do not insure the underground portion of our cable network and various pavement-based electronics associated with our cable network;

 

   

We are subject to significant regulation, and changes in the U.K. and EU laws, regulations or governmental policy affecting the conduct of our business may have a material adverse effect on our ability to set prices, enter new markets or control our costs;

 

   

We may experience difficulties in providing our services efficiently to our customers whilst the London 2012 Olympic Games are taking place which may have a material adverse effect on our reputation and ability to retain our customers;

 

   

We have substantial indebtedness which may have a material adverse effect on our available cash flow, our ability to obtain additional financing if necessary in the future, our flexibility in reacting to competitive and technological changes and our operations;

 

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We may not be able to fund our debt service obligations in future; and

 

   

The covenants under our debt agreements place certain limitations on our ability to finance future operations and how we manage our business.

These and other factors are discussed in more detail under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, or the 2011 Annual Report, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on February 21, 2012. 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 Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited and Virgin Media Investments Limited

VMIH is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with its registered office at Media House, Bartley Wood Business Park, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9UP, England. VMIH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virgin Media Finance PLC, or Virgin Media Finance, and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Virgin Media. VMIH is not an accelerated filer. VMIH is one of the guarantors of the unsecured senior notes issued by Virgin Media Finance. VMIH’s guarantees of these notes are not deemed to be unconditional. Separate condensed financial statements for VMIH have been included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. VMIH is also one of the guarantors of the senior secured notes issued by Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, or Virgin Media Secured Finance. VMIH carries on the same business as Virgin Media, and is the principal borrower under Virgin Media’s senior credit facility.

VMIL was formed on December 18, 2009, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of VMIH. On December 30, 2009, VMIL acceded as a senior subordinated guarantor of the unsecured senior notes issued by Virgin Media Finance, on the same terms as VMIH. As VMIL’s guarantees are not deemed to be unconditional, separate condensed financial statements for VMIL have been included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. VMIL is also one of the guarantors of the senior secured notes issued by Virgin Media Secured Finance.

Unless otherwise indicated, the discussion contained in this report applies to VMIH and VMIL as well as Virgin Media.

Financial Information and Currency of Financial Statements

All of the financial statements included in this quarterly report have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or U.S. GAAP. The reporting currency of our consolidated financial statements is U.K. pounds sterling.

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except par value)

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 141.1      £ 300.4   

Restricted cash

     1.9        1.9   

Accounts receivable - trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £8.6 (2012) and £10.9 (2011)

     425.3        435.4   

Derivative financial instruments

     7.6        9.5   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     92.7        97.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     668.6        844.2   

Fixed assets, net

     4,597.6        4,602.7   

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets

     2,017.5        2,017.5   

Derivative financial instruments

     313.8        347.9   

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of £51.1 (2012) and £44.0 (2011)

     71.4        75.7   

Other assets

     51.1        50.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 7,720.0      £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   £ 300.6      £ 304.4   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     357.2        373.1   

Derivative financial instruments

     20.9        16.7   

VAT and employee taxes payable

     110.9        88.4   

Interest payable

     109.8        106.8   

Deferred revenue

     309.3        311.8   

Current portion of long term debt

     78.3        76.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,287.0        1,277.8   

Long term debt, net of current portion

     5,702.4        5,778.5   

Derivative financial instruments

     61.6        53.6   

Deferred revenue and other long term liabilities

     182.9        190.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     7,233.9        7,299.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock - $0.01 par value; authorized 1,000.0 (2012 and 2011) shares; issued and outstanding 277.7 (2012) and 286.7 (2011) shares

     1.5        1.6   

Additional paid-in capital

     3,737.4        3,866.6   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     34.9        30.0   

Accumulated deficit

     (3,287.7     (3,259.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     486.1        638.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   £ 7,720.0      £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited) (in millions, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Revenue

   £ 1,006.2      £ 982.3   

Costs and expenses

    

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

     416.9        411.1   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     212.8        195.1   

Restructuring and other charges

     5.4        2.6   

Depreciation

     240.2        228.8   

Amortization

     0.0        34.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     875.3        871.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     130.9        110.6   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense

     (105.6     (114.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (58.6     (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        8.2   

Gain on derivative instruments

     44.5        28.0   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (4.4     7.9   

Interest income and other, net

     0.3        1.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     7.1        23.7   

Income tax expense

     (0.1     (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     7.0        4.5   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        (1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   £ 7.0      £ 3.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Per share amounts

    

Income from continuing operations

    

Basic earnings per share

   £ 0.02      £ 0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   £ 0.02      £ 0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

    

Basic earnings per share

   £ 0.02      £ 0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   £ 0.02      £ 0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends per share (in U.S. dollars)

   $ 0.04      $ 0.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 11.9      £ (14.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited) (in millions)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   £ 7.0      £ 3.3   

Loss from discontinued operations

     0.0        1.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     7.0        4.5   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     240.2        262.9   

Non-cash interest

     17.9        2.4   

Share-based compensation

     7.6        7.0   

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of cash prepayment premiums

     10.5        18.1   

Income from equity accounted investments, net of dividends received

     0.0        (1.7

Unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of cash settlements

     (46.5     (30.1

Foreign currency gains

     (0.7     (6.7

Income taxes

     1.4        20.9   

Other

     0.0        (0.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from business disposals

     (25.3     (5.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     212.1        271.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     (184.1     (163.3

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.9        0.7   

Principal repayments on loans to equity investments

     0.0        8.4   

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (0.6     0.0   

Disposal of equity investments, net

     (2.5     0.0   

Other

     0.0        0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (186.3     (154.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     315.9        937.7   

Repurchase of common stock

     (157.3     (120.0

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises, net of taxes reimbursed

     (2.1     1.4   

Principal payments on long term debt

     (314.1     (900.0

Principal payments on capital leases

     (21.3     (15.5

Proceeds from settlement of cross-currency interest rate swaps

     2.3        0.0   

Dividends paid

     (7.0     (8.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (183.6     (104.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

    

Net cash used in operating activities

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (1.5     (3.5

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (159.3     3.2   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     300.4        479.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   £ 141.1      £ 482.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

    

Cash paid during the period for interest exclusive of amounts capitalized

   £ 86.6      £ 112.4   

See accompanying notes.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Virgin Media Inc.’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2012, or the 2011 Annual Report.

Note 2—Recent Accounting Guidance

We adopted new guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income on January 1, 2012 and have presented total comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the current and prior periods.

We adopted new guidance regarding fair value measurement disclosure requirements on January 1, 2012 and applied it on a prospective basis. This guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Note 3—Long Term Debt

On March 13, 2012, our wholly owned subsidiary, Virgin Media Finance PLC issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022 at par. The proceeds of $495.5 million, net of fees, were received on March 13, 2012. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 each year, beginning on August 15, 2012. The senior notes due 2022 rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance PLC’s outstanding senior notes due 2016 and 2019. On March 28, 2012, we used the net proceeds from these new senior notes, and cash on our balance sheet, to redeem $500 million of the principal amount of the $1,350 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of £58.6 million as a result of this redemption, which represented the difference between the consideration paid to redeem $500 million of the 9.50% senior notes due 2016 and the carrying value of those notes, and the write-off of associated deferred finance costs.

If the trading price of our common stock exceeds 120% of the conversion price of the convertible senior notes for 20 out of the last 30 trading days of a calendar quarter, holders of the convertible notes may elect to convert their convertible notes during the following quarter. This condition was achieved in the three months ended March 31, 2012. If conversions of this nature occur, we may deliver cash, common stock, or a combination of both, at our election, to settle our obligations. We have classified this debt as long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2012 because we determined, in accordance with the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, that we have the ability to settle the obligations in equity in all circumstances, except in the case of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the convertible senior notes).

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Note 3—Long Term Debt (continued)

 

Long term debt repayments, excluding capital leases, as of March 31, 2012, were due as follows (in millions):

 

Year ending March 31:

      

2013

   £ 0.3   

2014

     0.0   

2015

     0.0   

2016

     750.0   

2017

     1,304.9   

Thereafter

     3,498.0   
  

 

 

 

Total debt payments

   £ 5,553.2   
  

 

 

 

On October 27, 2010, we entered into capped call option transactions, or conversion hedges, with certain counterparties relating to our $1.0 billion 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2016. The conversion hedges are intended to offset a portion of the dilutive effects that could potentially be associated with conversion of the convertible senior notes at maturity and provide us with the option to receive the number of shares of our common stock (or in certain circumstances, cash) with a value equal to the excess of (a) the value owed by us (up to the cap price of $35.00 per share) to convertible senior note investors pursuant to the terms of the notes on conversion of up to 90% of the notes over (b) the aggregate face amount of such converted notes upon maturity of the convertible senior notes. The conversion hedges also provide various mechanisms for settlement in our common stock and/or cash in certain circumstances, based primarily on the settlement method elected for the notes. These conversion hedges have an initial strike price of $19.22 per share of our stock, which is the conversion price provided under the terms of our convertible senior notes, and a cap price of $35.00 per share of our stock. We paid £205.4 million in respect of the conversion hedges. The cost of these transactions was not deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the proceeds, if any, received upon exercise of the options will not be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

The conversion hedges do not qualify for equity classification under U.S. GAAP as there are potential circumstances in which cash settlement may be required at the discretion of the counterparties. As such, the fair value of the conversion hedges, which was estimated to be £178.6 million as of March 31, 2012, has been included as a non-current derivative financial asset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Refer to note 4 for additional discussion of the fair value measurement of the conversion hedges.

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The types of inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

 

Level 1    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
Level 3    Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

The tables below present our assets and liabilities measured at fair value as at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which they fall (in millions):

 

     March 31, 2012  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets

        

Derivative financial instruments, excluding conversion hedges

   £ 0.0       £ 142.8       £ 0.0       £ 142.8   

Conversion hedges

     0.0         0.0         178.6         178.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   £ 0.0       £ 142.8       £ 178.6       £ 321.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Derivative financial instruments

   £ 0.0       £ 82.5       £ 0.0       £ 82.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   £ 0.0       £ 82.5       £ 0.0       £ 82.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets

           

Derivative financial instruments, excluding conversion hedges

   £ 0.0       £ 219.2       £ 0.0       £ 219.2   

Conversion hedges

     0.0         0.0         138.2         138.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   £ 0.0       £ 219.2       £ 138.2       £ 357.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Derivative financial instruments

   £ 0.0       £ 70.3       £ 0.0       £ 70.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   £ 0.0       £ 70.3       £ 0.0       £ 70.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

In estimating the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, we used the following methods and assumptions:

Derivative financial instruments: As a result of our financing activities, we are exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, we minimize our risks from interest and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through the use of derivative financial instruments such as, foreign currency forward rate contracts, interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps. These contracts are valued using internal models based on observable inputs, counterparty valuations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, adjusted for non-performance risk. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair values of our derivative financial instruments are disclosed in note 5.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

Valuation of conversion hedges: Because the conversion hedges do not qualify for equity classification, the fair values have been included as a non-current derivative financial asset in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The conversion hedges may only be exercised by us upon maturity of the convertible senior notes. As of March 31, 2012, the fair value of these instruments was estimated to be £178.6 million using the Black-Scholes Merton valuation technique. The fair values of the conversion hedges are primarily impacted by our stock price on the measurement date and the expected volatility of our stock price, but are also impacted by the remaining duration of the options, the strike price ($19.22 per share) of the instrument, the cap price ($35.00 per share) of the instrument, the dividend yield on our stock, exchange rates, and counterparty non-performance risk. The table below presents the estimated impact on the March 31, 2012 fair value of a hypothetical 20% increase and decrease in our stock price, holding all other inputs constant (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2012
 

Estimated fair value of conversion hedges as reported

   £ 178.6   
  

 

 

 

Estimated fair value of conversion hedges assuming a 20% increase in our stock price

   £ 222.1   
  

 

 

 

Estimated fair value of conversion hedges assuming a 20% decrease in our stock price

   £ 120.7   
  

 

 

 

We have determined that the overall valuation of the conversion hedges falls within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the assumption for the expected volatility of our stock price over the term of the options is based on an unobservable input and is deemed to be significant to the determination of fair value. Other impacts are not significant or are observable. We utilized expected volatility assumptions of 26% and 34% in the valuation of each component of the conversion hedges as of March 31, 2012. An increase in this input in isolation would generally result in a higher value of the conversion hedges while a decrease in this input would result in a lower value of the conversion hedges. Non-performance risk is based on quoted credit default swaps for counterparties to the contracts. The inclusion of counterparty non-performance risk resulted in a decrease to the fair values of the conversion hedges of £19.6 million and £16.5 million as of March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the conversion hedges (in millions):

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   £  138.2   

Unrealized gain included in gain on derivative instruments

     45.3   

Unrealized currency translation adjustment included in other comprehensive income

     (4.9
  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   £ 178.6   
  

 

 

 

Future changes in fair values of the conversion hedges will be reported as gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

Long term debt: The carrying value of our senior credit facility approximates its fair value. The fair values of our senior notes, convertible senior notes and senior secured notes in the following table are based on the market prices in active markets which incorporate non-performance risk. As such, these measurements are classified within level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying values of the $500 million 5.25% and £650 million 5.50% senior secured notes due 2021 include adjustments of £34.2 million and £72.0 million at March 31, 2012, and £45.7 million and £77.9 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, as a result of our application of fair value hedge accounting to these instruments.

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

 

     March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
 

6.5% U.S. dollar convertible senior notes due 2016

   £ 538.4       £ 930.9       £ 551.1       £ 869.1   

9.50% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2016

     519.4         607.0         849.2         966.4   

9.50% euro senior notes due 2016

     145.4         169.7         145.3         170.1   

8.375% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2019

     369.5         424.3         380.6         416.9   

8.875% sterling senior notes due 2019

     345.3         388.5         345.2         378.9   

5.25% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2022

     312.1         313.8         0.0         0.0   

6.50% U.S. dollar senior secured notes due 2018

     616.9         688.4         635.4         663.5   

7.00% sterling senior secured notes due 2018

     864.7         935.2         864.5         923.1   

5.25% U.S. dollar senior secured notes due 2021

     341.7         333.9         353.1         321.8   

5.50% sterling senior secured notes due 2021

     716.7         695.5         722.4         640.3   

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Strategies and Objectives for Holding Derivative Instruments

Our operations are materially impacted by changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. In an effort to manage these risks, we periodically enter into various derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forward rate contracts. We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and certain changes in the fair value of derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

We have entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward rate contracts to manage interest rate and foreign exchange rate currency exposures with respect to our U.S. dollar ($) and euro (€) denominated debt obligations. Additionally, we have entered into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposures resulting from variable and fixed rates of interest we pay on our U.K. pound sterling (£) denominated debt obligations. We have also entered into U.S. dollar and South African rand forward rate contracts to manage our foreign exchange rate currency exposures related to certain committed and forecasted purchases.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Whenever it is practical to do so, we designate a derivative contract as either a cash flow or fair value hedge for accounting purposes. These relationships are referred to as “Accounting Hedges” below. When a derivative contract is not designated as an Accounting Hedge, the derivative is treated as an economic hedge with mark-to-market movements and realized gains or losses recognized through gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. These derivatives are referred to as “Economic Hedges” below. We do not enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes.

The conversion hedges are intended to offset a portion of the dilutive effects that could potentially be associated with conversion of the convertible senior notes at maturity and provide us with the option to receive the number of shares of our common stock (or in certain circumstances cash) with a value equal to the excess of (a) the value owed by us (up to the cap price of $35.00 per share) to convertible senior note investors pursuant to the terms of the notes on conversion of up to 90% of the notes over (b) the aggregate face amount of such converted notes upon maturity of the convertible senior notes.

We believe that those relationships designated as Accounting Hedges will be highly effective throughout their term in offsetting changes in cash flow or fair value attributable to the hedged risk. If we determine it is probable that forecasted transactions to which a hedge contract relates will not occur, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively and immediately reclassify any amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income to income. We perform, at least quarterly, both a prospective and retrospective assessment of the effectiveness of our hedge contracts, including assessing the possibility of counterparty default. If we determine that a hedging relationship is no longer expected to be highly effective, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively and recognize subsequent changes in the fair value of the derivative in gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As a result of our effectiveness assessment at March 31, 2012, we believe our derivative contracts that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flow or fair value attributable to the hedged risk.

The foreign currency forward rate contracts, interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps are valued using internal models based on observable inputs, counterparty valuations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, adjusted for non-performance risk. Non-performance is based on quoted credit default swap spreads for counterparties to the contracts and swaps. These derivative instruments are classified within level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we consider all of the significant inputs are observable. Derivative instruments which are subject to master netting arrangements are not offset and we have not provided, nor do we require, cash collateral with any counterparty.

Refer to note 4 for a discussion of the conversion hedges.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

The fair values of our derivative instruments recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Included within current assets:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

   £ 0.1       £ 0.1   

Economic Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

     0.1         1.6   

Interest rate swaps

     0.3         0.2   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     7.1         7.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 7.6       £ 9.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within non-current assets:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

   £ 72.4       £ 78.0   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     33.0         94.3   

Economic Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

     2.7         3.1   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     27.1         34.3   

Conversion hedges

     178.6         138.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 313.8       £ 347.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within current liabilities:

     

Economic Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

   £ 12.2       £ 7.5   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     8.7         9.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 20.9       £ 16.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within non-current liabilities:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

   £ 23.6       £ 7.3   

Economic Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

     0.8         0.0   

Interest rate swaps

     30.3         38.4   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     6.9         7.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 61.6       £ 53.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we terminated the cross-currency interest rate swaps on the $500 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016 that were redeemed in the quarter. We also entered into new cross-currency interest rate swaps to mitigate the foreign exchange rate risk associated with the $500 million 5.25% senior notes due 2022.

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps to mitigate the interest and foreign exchange rate risks relating to the pound sterling value of interest and principal payments on the U.S. dollar and euro denominated senior notes and senior secured notes.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

The terms of our outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

   Hedge type    Notional amount
due from
counterparty
     Notional amount
due to
counterparty
     Weighted average
interest rate due
from counterparty
  Weighted average
interest rate due to
counterparty
          (in millions)      (in millions)           

$850m senior notes due 2016

             

August 2016

   Accounting    $ 850.0       £ 526.7       9.50%   9.98%

$1,000m convertible senior notes due 2016

             

November 2016

   Economic      1,000.0         516.9       6.50%   6.91%

$600m senior notes due 2019

             

October 2019

   Accounting      264.3         159.8       8.38%   9.03%

October 2011 to October 2019

   Accounting      335.7         203.0       8.38%   9.00%

$1,000m senior secured notes due 2018

             

January 2018

   Accounting      1,000.0         615.7       6.50%   7.02%

$500m senior secured notes due 2021

             

January 2021

   Accounting      500.0         308.9       5.25%   6 month LIBOR
+ 1.94%

$500m senior notes due 2022

             

February 2022

   Accounting      500.0         313.6       5.25%   5.80%
     

 

 

    

 

 

      
      $ 4,450.0       £ 2,644.7        
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

€180m senior notes due 2016

             

August 2016

   Accounting    180.0       £ 158.6       9.50%   10.18%
     

 

 

    

 

 

      
      180.0       £ 158.6        
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

Other

             

December 2012

   Economic    56.7       £ 40.3       3 month
EURIBOR + 2.38%
  3 month LIBOR
+ 2.69%

December 2013

   Economic      43.3         30.8       3 month
EURIBOR + 2.88%
  3 month LIBOR
+ 3.26%
     

 

 

    

 

 

      
      100.0       £ 71.1        
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

December 2012

   Economic    £ 38.8       56.7       3 month
LIBOR + 2.40%
  3 month
EURIBOR + 2.38%

December 2013

   Economic      29.7         43.3       3 month
LIBOR + 2.90%
  3 month
EURIBOR + 2.88%
     

 

 

    

 

 

      
      £ 68.5       100.0        
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

All of our cross-currency interest rate swaps include exchanges of the notional amounts at the start and end of the contract except for the contract maturing in November 2016 hedging the $1,000 million convertible senior notes due 2016.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Interest Rate Swaps—Hedging of Interest Rate Sensitive Obligations

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding interest rate swap agreements to manage the exposure to variability in future cash flows on the interest payments associated with our senior credit facility, which accrue at variable rates based on LIBOR. We have also entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to changes in the fair value of certain debt obligations due to interest rate fluctuations. The interest rate swaps allow us to receive or pay interest based on three or six month LIBOR in exchange for payments or receipts of interest at fixed rates.

The terms of our outstanding interest rate swap contracts at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

   Hedge type    Notional
amount
     Weighted average
interest rate due from
counterparty
  Weighted average
interest rate due to
counterparty
          (in millions)           

Senior credit facility

          

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic    £ 200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.91%

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic      200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.87%

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic      200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.79%

£650m senior secured notes due 2021

          

January 2021

   Accounting    £ 650.0       5.50%   6 month LIBOR
+1.84%

Other

          

March 2013

   Economic    £ 300.0       3 month LIBOR   3.28%

October 2013

   Economic      300.0       1.86%   3 month LIBOR

September 2012

   Economic      600.0       3 month LIBOR   3.09%

September 2012

   Economic      600.0       1.07%   3 month LIBOR

Foreign Currency Forward Rate Contracts—Hedging Committed and Forecasted Transactions

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding foreign currency forward rate contracts to purchase U.S. dollars and South African rand to hedge committed and forecasted purchases. The terms of our outstanding foreign currency forward rate contracts at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

   Hedge type    Notional
amount due from
counterparty
     Notional
amount due to
counterparty
     Weighted
average
exchange rate
 
          (in millions)      (in millions)         

Committed and forecasted purchases

           

April 2012 to June 2012

   Accounting    ZAR 19.5       £ 1.5         12.9234   

April 2012 to December 2012

   Economic    $ 108.0       £ 68.1         1.5862   

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow Accounting Hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. In our consolidated statement of cash flows, we recognize the cash flows resulting from derivative contracts that are treated as Accounting Hedges in the same category where the cash flows from the underlying exposure are recognized. Cash flows from derivative contracts that are not designated as Accounting Hedges are recognized as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. If we discontinue hedge accounting for an instrument, subsequent cash flows are classified based on the nature of the instrument.

Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized as gains or losses on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized no gain or loss relating to ineffectiveness on our cash flow hedges.

The following table presents the effective amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and amounts reclassified to earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2012 (in millions):

 

     Total     Interest rate
swaps
     Cross-
currency
interest  rate

swaps
    Forward
foreign
exchange
contracts
     Tax Effect  

Balance at December 31, 2011

   £ (32.4   £ 3.3       £ (25.2   £ 0.1       £ (10.6

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (66.4     0.0         (66.4     0.0         0.0   

Amounts reclassified to earnings impacting:

            

Foreign exchange loss

     60.4        0.0         60.4        0.0         0.0   

Interest expense

     1.4        0.0         1.4        0.0         0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   £ (37.0   £ 3.3       £ (29.8   £ 0.1       £ (10.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assuming no change in interest rates or foreign exchange rates for the next twelve months, the amount of pre-tax income or losses that would be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings would be income of £0.1 million relating to interest rate swaps, losses of £7.8 million relating to cross-currency interest rate swaps, and income of £0.1 million relating to forward foreign exchange contracts.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recognized gains on derivative instruments of £45.5 million relating to derivative instruments that were not designated or qualifying cash flow hedges.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Fair Value Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify in fair value Accounting Hedge relationships, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in earnings along with offsetting changes in the value of the hedged debt obligations due to changes in the hedged risks. In our condensed consolidated balance sheet, changes in the value of the hedged debt obligations due to changes in the hedged risks are included as adjustments to the carrying value of the debt. In our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, we recognize the cash flows resulting from derivative contracts that are treated as Accounting Hedges in the same category where the cash flows from the underlying exposure are recognized. All other cash flows from derivative contracts are recognized as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized as gains or losses on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized ineffectiveness totaling £1.7 million and £1.8 million, respectively.

Note 6—Shareholders’ Equity and Share Based Compensation

On July 27, 2011, we announced a second phase capital structure optimization program which includes the application of, in aggregate, up to £850 million for purposes of repurchasing our common stock and debt and for effecting associated derivative transactions until December 31, 2012. Our second phase capital structure optimization program consists of the application of up to £625 million in repurchases of our common stock and up to £225 million for transactions relating to our debt and convertible debt, including related derivative transactions. In addition, on October 27, 2011, we announced our intention to expend up to a further £250 million on share repurchases from the proceeds from the sale of our UKTV joint venture companies to a subsidiary of Scripps Network Interactive Inc. Our capital structure optimization programs may be effected through open market, privately negotiated, and/or derivative transactions, and may be implemented through arrangements with one or more brokers. Any shares of common stock acquired in connection with these programs will be held in treasury or cancelled.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we entered into a capped Accelerated Stock Repurchase (ASR) to purchase $250.0 million (£157.3 million) of our common stock. We received 10.2 million shares of common stock during the quarter at an average purchase price per share of $24.58. The shares of common stock so acquired were held in treasury as of March 31, 2012 and cancelled in April 2012.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we repurchased 7.2 million shares of common stock in connection with the 2010 capital structure optimization program, at an average purchase price per share of $27.10 ($194.4 million in aggregate), through open market repurchases. The shares of common stock acquired in connection with this program were cancelled.

Total share based compensation expense included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income was £7.6 million and £7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 7—Income Per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods. Diluted net income per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method for options, sharesave options, shares of restricted stock held in escrow and restricted stock units, and the if-converted method for shares potentially issuable under our convertible senior notes.

The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 is computed as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Number of shares outstanding at start of period

     286.4        321.3   

Issue of common stock (weighted average number outstanding during the period)

     0.5        0.9   

Purchase of treasury shares (weighted average)

     (4.6     (1.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     282.3        320.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the components of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012      2011  

Numerator for basic income per common share from continuing operations

   £ 7.0       £ 4.5   

Interest on senior convertible notes, net of tax

     0.0         0.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Numerator for diluted income per common share from continuing operations

   £ 7.0       £ 4.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares:

     

Denominator for basic income per common share

     282.3         320.5   

Effect of dilutive securities:

     

Share based awards to employees

     4.5         6.5   

Shares issuable under senior convertible notes

     0.0         0.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted income per common share

     286.8         327.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 7—Income Per Common Share (continued)

 

The following table sets forth the number of potential common shares excluded from the calculation of the denominator for diluted income (loss) per common shares (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012      2011  

Stock options

     4.1         2.1   

Sharesave options

     0.0         0.0   

Restricted stock held in escrow

     0.6         0.6   

Restricted stock units

     3.2         4.5   

Shares issuable under convertible senior notes

     52.0         52.0   

In the three months ended March 31, 2012, certain share based awards to employees have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted weighted average number of shares because generally their exercise prices exceeded our average share price during the calculation period.

In the three months ended March 31, 2012, certain restricted stock held in escrow and certain restricted stock units have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted weighted average number of shares because these shares are contingently issuable based on the achievement of performance and/or market conditions that have not been achieved as of March 31, 2012.

In the three months ended March 31, 2012, the common shares issuable under our convertible notes have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted weighted average number of shares because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive based on the application of the if-converted method, which assumes that interest charges applicable to the convertible notes, net of the income tax effect, are added to income (loss) for the period and that the common shares issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes are added to the number of weighted average shares outstanding.

Stock Option Grants

All options outstanding under our stock incentive plans have a ten year term and vest and become fully exercisable within five years of continued employment. We have historically issued new shares upon exercise of the options and expect to continue to do so. For performance-based option grants, the performance objectives are based upon both quantitative and qualitative objectives, including earnings and stock price performance, amongst others. These objectives may be absolute or relative to prior performance or to the performance of other entities, indices or benchmarks and may be expressed in terms of progression within a specific range.

Sharesave Option Grants

All options granted under the Virgin Media Inc. Sharesave Plan enable eligible employees to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount. Employees are invited to take out savings contracts that last for three years. At the end of the contract, employees use the proceeds of these savings to exercise the options granted under the plan. We intend to issue new shares upon exercise of the options.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 7—Income Per Common Share (continued)

 

Restricted Stock Grants

The shares of restricted stock granted under our stock incentive plans have a term of up to three and a half years and vest based on time or performance, subject to continued employment. For performance-based restricted stock grants, the performance objectives are based upon quantitative and qualitative objectives, including earnings, operational performance and achievement of strategic goals, amongst others, and vest after a one to three year period. These objectives may be absolute or relative to prior performance or to the performance of other entities, indices or benchmarks and may be expressed in terms of progression within a specific range.

Restricted Stock Unit and Performance Share Grants

The restricted stock units and performance shares granted under our stock incentive plans have a term of up to three and a half years and vest based on performance, subject to continued employment. These targets may be absolute or relative to prior performance or to the performance of other entities, indices or benchmarks and may be expressed in terms of progression within a specific range.

Convertible Senior Notes

Holders of our U.S. dollar denominated 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2016 may tender their notes for conversion at any time on or after August 15, 2016 through to the second scheduled trading date preceding the maturity date. Prior to August 15, 2016, holders may convert their notes, at their option, only under the following circumstances: (i) in any quarter, if the closing sale price of Virgin Media Inc.’s common stock during at least 20 of the last 30 trading days of the prior quarter was more than 120% of the applicable conversion price per share of common stock on the last day of such prior quarter; (ii) if, for five consecutive trading days, the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes was less than 98% of the product of the closing price of our common stock and the then applicable conversion rate; (iii) if a specified corporate event occurs, such as a merger, recapitalization, reclassification, binding share exchange or conveyance of all, or substantially all, of Virgin Media Inc.’s assets; (iv) the declaration by Virgin Media Inc. of the distribution of certain rights, warrants, assets or debt securities to all, or substantially all, holders of Virgin Media Inc.’s common stock; or (v) if Virgin Media Inc. undergoes a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the convertible senior notes), such as a change in control, merger, consolidation, dissolution or delisting.

The initial conversion rate is equal to 52.0291 shares of Virgin Media Inc.’s common stock per $1,000 of convertible senior notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $19.22 per share of common stock. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends or distributions, the issuance of certain rights or warrants, certain cash dividends or distributions or stock repurchases where the price exceeds market values.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 8—Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) comprises (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Net income for period

   £ 7.0      £ 3.3   

Currency translation adjustment

     9.5        0.1   

Net unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax

     (66.4     (57.0

Reclassification of derivative losses to net income, net of tax

     61.8        38.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   £ 11.9      £ (14.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Foreign currency translation

   £ 159.4      £ 149.9   

Pension liability adjustment

     (87.5     (87.5

Net unrealized losses on derivatives

     (37.0     (32.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   £ 34.9      £ 30.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 9—Contingent Liabilities

We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, consisting of intellectual property, commercial, employee and employee benefits which arise in the ordinary course of our business. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB ASC, we recognize a provision for a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We believe we have adequate provisions for any such matters. We review these provisions at least quarterly and adjust these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Additionally, when we believe it is at least reasonably possible that a liability has been incurred in excess of any recorded liabilities we provide an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. While litigation is inherently unpredictable, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against us.

Our revenue generating activities are subject to Value Added Tax, or VAT. The U.K. tax authorities have challenged our VAT treatment of certain of these activities. As a result, we have estimated contingent losses totaling £28.6 million as of March 31, 2012 that are not accrued for, as we deem them to be reasonably possible, but not probable, of resulting in a liability. We currently expect an initial hearing on these matters to take place in late 2012.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 10—Industry Segments

Our reporting segments are based on our method of internal reporting along with the criteria used by our chief executive officer, who is our chief operating decision maker (CODM), to evaluate segment performance, the availability of separate financial information and overall materiality considerations. We have two reporting segments, Consumer and Business, as described below.

Our Consumer segment is our primary segment, consisting of the distribution of television programming, broadband and fixed line telephone services to residential customers on our cable network, the provision of broadband and fixed line telephone services to residential customers outside of our cable network, and the provision of mobile telephony and mobile broadband to residential customers.

Our Business segment comprises our operations carried out through Virgin Media Business which provides voice, data and internet solutions to businesses, public sector organizations and service providers in the U.K.

Segment contribution, which is operating income before network operating costs, corporate costs, depreciation, amortization, goodwill and intangible asset impairments and restructuring and other charges, is management’s measure of segment profit. Segment contribution excludes the impact of certain costs and expenses that are not directly attributable to the reporting segments, such as the costs of operating the network, corporate costs and depreciation and amortization. Restructuring and other charges, and goodwill and intangible asset impairments are excluded from segment contribution as management believes they are not characteristic of our underlying business operations. Assets are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to segments for management reporting since the primary asset of the business is the cable network infrastructure, which is shared by our Consumer and Business segments.

Segment information for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March  31, 2012
     Three months ended
March  31, 2011
 
     Consumer      Business      Total      Consumer      Business      Total  

Revenue

   £ 835.8       £ 170.4       £ 1,006.2       £ 823.2       £ 159.1       £ 982.3   

Segment contribution

   £ 486.7       £ 91.2       £ 577.9       £ 485.0       £ 92.6       £ 577.6   

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 10—Industry Segments (continued)

 

The reconciliation of total segment contribution to consolidated operating income and net income is as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Total segment contribution

   £ 577.9      £ 577.6   

Other operating and corporate costs

     201.4        201.5   

Restructuring and other charges

     5.4        2.6   

Depreciation

     240.2        228.8   

Amortization

     0.0        34.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated operating income

     130.9        110.6   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense

     (105.6     (114.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     (58.6     (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        8.2   

Gain on derivative instruments

     44.5        28.0   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (4.4     7.9   

Interest income and other, net

     0.3        1.7   

Income tax expense

     (0.1     (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     7.0        4.5   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        (1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   £ 7.0      £ 3.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes

 

We present the following condensed consolidating financial information as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 as required by Rule 3-10(d) of Regulation S-X.

Virgin Media Finance is the issuer of the following senior notes:

 

   

$850 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior notes due 2016

 

   

€180 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% senior notes due 2016

 

   

$600 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior notes due 2019

 

   

£350 million aggregate principal amount of 8.875% senior notes due 2019

 

   

$500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022

Virgin Media Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries, namely Virgin Media Group LLC, Virgin Media Holdings Inc., Virgin Media (UK) Group, Inc. and Virgin Media Communications Limited, have guaranteed the senior notes on a senior basis. Each of Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, or VMIH, and Virgin Media Investments Limited, or VMIL, are conditional guarantors and have guaranteed the senior notes on a senior subordinated basis.

 

     March 31, 2012  

Balance sheets

   Company      Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH      VMIL      All other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 20.3       £ 1.9      £ 0.5      £ 0.0       £ 0.0       £ 118.4      £ 0.0      £ 141.1   

Restricted cash

     0.0         0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0         1.9        0.0        1.9   

Other current assets

     1.2         0.0        0.0        8.1         0.0         516.3        0.0        525.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     21.5         1.9        0.5        8.1         0.0         636.6        0.0        668.6   

Fixed assets, net

     0.0         0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0         4,597.6        0.0        4,597.6   

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     0.0         0.0        (15.0     0.0         0.0         2,032.5        0.0        2,017.5   

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

     841.8         265.5        (871.3     1,581.6         2,303.6         (2,527.0     (1,594.2     0.0   

Other assets, net

     185.6         21.9        1.1        134.4         0.0         93.3        0.0        436.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 1,048.9       £ 289.3      £ (884.7   £ 1,724.1       £ 2,303.6       £ 4,833.0      £ (1,594.2   £ 7,720.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   £ 24.2       £ 39.0      £ 2.8      £ 97.4       £ 0.0       £ 2,040.6      £ (917.0   £ 1,287.0   

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     538.4         1,691.6        0.0        0.0         0.0         3,472.4        0.0        5,702.4   

Other long-term liabilities

     0.2         0.0        0.1        54.6         0.0         189.6        0.0        244.5   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     486.1         (1,441.3     (887.6     1,572.1         2,303.6         (869.6     (677.2     486.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)

   £ 1,048.9       £ 289.3      £ (884.7   £ 1,724.1       £ 2,303.6       £ 4,833.0      £ (1,594.2   £ 7,720.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes (continued)

 

     December 31, 2011  

Balance sheets

   Company      Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH      VMIL      All other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 16.2       £ 1.9      £ 0.3      £ 0.1       £ 0.0       £ 281.9      £ 0.0      £ 300.4   

Restricted cash

     0.0         0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0         1.9        0.0        1.9   

Other current assets

     0.3         0.0        1.0        16.3         0.0         524.3        0.0        541.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     16.5         1.9        1.3        16.4         0.0         808.1        0.0        844.2   

Fixed assets, net

     0.0         0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0         4,602.7        0.0        4,602.7   

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     0.0         0.0        (15.0     0.0         0.0         2,032.5        0.0        2,017.5   

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

     1,042.2         330.2        (841.2     1,474.5         2,217.5         (2,902.6     (1,320.6     0.0   

Other assets, net

     146.1         23.5        0.0        208.4         0.0         96.4        0.0        474.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 1,204.8       £ 355.6      £ (854.9   £ 1,699.3       £ 2,217.5       £ 4,637.1      £ (1,320.6   £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   £ 14.6       £ 52.2      £ 13.6      £ 101.2       £ 0.0       £ 1,897.8      £ (801.6   £ 1,277.8   

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     551.1         1,720.3        0.0        0.0         0.0         3,507.1        0.0        5,778.5   

Other long-term liabilities

     0.2         0.0        0.0        45.8         0.0         197.6        0.0        243.6   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     638.9         (1,416.9     (868.5     1,552.3         2,217.5         (965.4     (519.0     638.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)

   £ 1,204.8       £ 355.6      £ (854.9   £ 1,699.3       £ 2,217.5       £ 4,637.1      £ (1,320.6   £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  

Statements of comprehensive income

   Company     Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH     VMIL      All other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Revenue

   £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0       £ 1,006.2      £ 0.0      £ 1,006.2   

Operating costs

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (416.9     0.0        (416.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (3.8     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (209.0     0.0        (212.8

Restructuring and other charges

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (5.4     0.0        (5.4

Depreciation and amortization

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (240.2     0.0        (240.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     (3.8     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         134.7        0.0        130.9   

Interest expense

     (25.5     (43.7     (2.7     (91.6     0.0         (249.9     307.8        (105.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        (58.6     0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0        0.0        (58.6

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

     50.6        0.0        0.0        (6.1     0.0         0.0        0.0        44.5   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (0.3     (7.3     (0.1     (19.4     0.0         4.4        18.3        (4.4

Interest income and other, net

     0.0        47.2        3.9        50.1        0.0         206.9        (307.8     0.3   

Income tax expense

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (0.1     0.0        (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     21.0        (62.4     1.1        (67.0     0.0         96.0        18.3        7.0   

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (14.0     42.5        (15.1     91.1        90.6         0.0        (195.1     0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 7.0      £ (19.9   £ (14.0   £ 24.1      £ 90.6       £ 96.0      £ (176.8   £ 7.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 33.3      £ (19.9   £ (12.5   £ 19.5      £ 90.6       £ 96.0      £ (195.1   £ 11.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2011  

Statements of comprehensive income

   Company     Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH     VMIL      All other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Revenue

   £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.0       £ 982.3      £ 0.0      £ 982.3   

Operating costs

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (411.1     0.0        (411.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (3.8     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (191.3     0.0        (195.1

Restructuring and other charges

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (2.6     0.0        (2.6

Depreciation and amortization

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (262.9     0.0        (262.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     (3.8     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         114.4        0.0        110.6   

Interest expense

     (14.7     (48.5     (12.5     (99.9     0.0         (256.0     317.0        (114.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (18.1     0.0         0.0        0.0        (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         8.2        0.0        8.2   

Gain on derivative instruments

     10.3        0.0        0.0        17.7        0.0         0.0        0.0        28.0   

Foreign currency gains

     0.2        0.0        0.8        1.3        0.0         5.6        0.0        7.9   

Interest income and other, net

     2.8        49.1        13.6        41.1        0.0         212.1        (317.0     1.7   

Income tax (expense) benefit

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (23.3     0.0         4.1        0.0        (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (5.2     0.6        1.9        (81.2     0.0         88.4        0.0        4.5   

Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (1.2     0.0        (1.2

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     8.5        (0.5     6.6        80.7        109.8         0.0        (205.1     0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   £ 3.3      £ 0.1      £ 8.5      £ (0.5   £ 109.8       £ 87.2      £ (205.1   £ 3.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 4.1      £ 0.1      £ 9.7      £ (41.9   £ 109.8       £ 110.5      £ (207.0   £ (14.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31,2012  

Statements of cash flows

   Company     Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH     VMIL      All other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments      Total  
     (in millions)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   £ (10.9   £ (51.0   £ (1.2   £ (67.9   £ 0.0       £ 343.1      £ 0.0       £ 212.1   

Investing activities:

                  

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (184.1     0.0         (184.1

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         0.9        0.0         0.9   

Principal drawdowns (repayments) on loans to group companies

     182.9        49.0        1.4        65.5        0.0         (298.8     0.0         0.0   

Acquisitions, net of cash

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (0.6     0.0         (0.6

Disposal of equity investments, net

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (2.5     0.0         (2.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     182.9        49.0        1.4        65.5        0.0         (485.1     0.0         (186.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing activities:

                  

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     0.0        316.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (0.1     0.0         315.9   

Repurchase of common stock

     (157.3     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0        0.0         (157.3

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises, net of taxes reimbursed

     (2.1     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0        0.0         (2.1

Principal payments on long term debt and capital leases

     0.0        (314.0     0.0        0.0        0.0         (21.4     0.0         (335.4

Proceeds from settlement of cross currency swaps

     0.0        0.0        0.0        2.3        0.0         0.0        0.0         2.3   

Dividends paid

     (7.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0        0.0         (7.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (166.4     2.0        0.0        2.3        0.0         (21.5     0.0         (183.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (1.5     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         0.0        0.0         (1.5

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     4.1        0.0        0.2        (0.1     0.0         (163.5     0.0         (159.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     16.2        1.9        0.3        0.1        0.0         281.9        0.0         300.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   £ 20.3      £ 1.9      £ 0.5      £ 0.0      £ 0.0       £ 118.4      £ 0.0       £ 141.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 11—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Notes (continued)

 

    Three months ended March 31,2011  

Statements of cash flows

  Company     Virgin
Media
Finance
    Other
guarantors
    VMIH     VMIL     All
other
subsidiaries
    Adjustments     Total  
    (in millions)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  £ (2.3   £ (34.4   £ (0.1   £ (66.2   £ 0.0      £ 374.6      £ 0.0      £ 271.6   

Investing activities:

               

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (163.3     0.0        (163.3

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.7        0.0        0.7   

Principal repayments on loans to equity investments

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        8.4        0.0        8.4   

Principal drawdowns (repayments) on loans to group companies

    76.7        33.6        (0.3     66.6        0.0        (176.6     0.0        0.0   

Other

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.2        0.0        0.2   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    76.7        33.6        (0.3     66.6        0.0        (330.6     0.0        (154.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

               

New borrowings, net of financing fees

    0.0        0.0        0.0        (4.4     0.0        942.1        0.0        937.7   

Repurchase of common stock

    (120.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (120.0

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises, net of taxes reimbursed

    1.4        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        1.4   

Principal payments on long term debt and capital leases

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (915.5     0.0        (915.5

Dividends paid

    (8.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (8.0
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (126.6     0.0        0.0        (4.4     0.0        26.6        0.0        (104.4
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

               

Net cash used in operating activities

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (6.5     0.0        (6.5
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in

               

discontinued operations

    0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (6.5     0.0        (6.5
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

    (3.5     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0        (3.5

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (55.7     (0.8     (0.4     (4.0     0.0        64.1        0.0        3.2   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    101.3        1.8        0.4        4.5        0.0        371.5        0.0        479.5   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  £ 45.6      £ 1.0      £ 0.0      £ 0.5      £ 0.0      £ 435.6      £ 0.0      £ 482.7   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes

 

We present the following condensed consolidating financial information as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 as required by Rule 3-10(d) of Regulation S-X. Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC is the issuer of the following senior secured notes:

 

   

£875 million aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior notes due 2018

 

   

$1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2018

 

   

£650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2021

 

   

$500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2021

 

     March 31, 2012  

Balance sheets

   Company      Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
     Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
     Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 20.3       £ 0.0       £ 116.9      £ 3.9       £ 0.0      £ 141.1   

Restricted cash

     0.0         0.0         1.0        0.9         0.0      £ 1.9   

Other current assets

     1.2         0.0         524.3        0.1         0.0        525.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     21.5         0.0         642.2        4.9         0.0        668.6   

Fixed assets, net

     0.0         0.0         3,990.6        607.0         0.0        4,597.6   

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     0.0         0.0         1,869.2        148.3         0.0        2,017.5   

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

     841.8         2,556.4         (1,265.2     1,388.3         (3,521.3     0.0   

Other assets, net

     185.6         27.8         221.8        1.1         0.0        436.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 1,048.9       £ 2,584.2       £ 5,458.6      £ 2,149.6       £ (3,521.3   £ 7,720.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   £ 24.2       £ 41.1       £ 1,480.8      £ 657.9       £ (917.0   £ 1,287.0   

Long term debt, net of current portion

     538.4         2,540.1         2,623.9        0.0         0.0        5,702.4   

Other long term liabilities

     0.2         0.0         225.9        18.4         0.0        244.5   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     486.1         3.0         1,128.0        1,473.3         (2,604.3     486.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   £ 1,048.9       £ 2,584.2       £ 5,458.6      £ 2,149.6       £ (3,521.3   £ 7,720.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes (continued)

 

     December 31, 2011  

Balance sheets

   Company      Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
     Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
     Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 16.2       £ 0.0       £ 263.8      £ 20.4       £ 0.0      £ 300.4   

Restricted cash

     0.0         0.0         1.0        0.9         0.0        1.9   

Other current assets

     0.3         0.0         521.4        20.2         0.0        541.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     16.5         0.0         786.2        41.5         0.0        844.2   

Fixed assets, net

     0.0         0.0         3,986.8        615.9         0.0        4,602.7   

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     0.0         0.0         1,869.2        148.3         0.0        2,017.5   

Investments in, and loans to, parent and subsidiary companies

     1,042.2         2,578.1         (1,521.3     1,389.7         (3,488.7     0.0   

Other assets, net

     146.1         28.8         298.9        0.6         0.0        474.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 1,204.8       £ 2,606.9       £ 5,419.8      £ 2,196.0       £ (3,488.7   £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities

   £ 14.6       £ 28.9       £ 1,386.9      £ 649.0       £ (801.6   £ 1,277.8   

Long term debt, net of current portion

     551.1         2,575.4         2,652.0        0.0         0.0        5,778.5   

Other long term liabilities

     0.2         0.0         211.2        32.2         0.0        243.6   

Shareholders’ equity (deficit)

     638.9         2.6         1,169.7        1,514.8         (2,687.1     638.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   £ 1,204.8       £ 2,606.9       £ 5,419.8      £ 2,196.0       £ (3,488.7   £ 7,938.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  

Statements of

comprehensive income

   Company     Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Revenue

   £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 947.2      £ 59.0      £ 0.0      £ 1,006.2   

Operating costs

     0.0        0.0        (398.6     (18.3     0.0        (416.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (3.8     0.0        (195.8     (13.2     0.0        (212.8

Restructuring and other charges

     0.0        0.0        (3.0     (2.4     0.0        (5.4

Depreciation and amortization

     0.0        0.0        (218.8     (21.4     0.0        (240.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     (3.8     0.0        131.0        3.7        0.0        130.9   

Interest expense

     (25.5     (40.8     (254.1     (100.6     315.4        (105.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        0.0        (58.6     0.0        0.0        (58.6

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

     50.6        0.0        (6.1     0.0        0.0        44.5   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (0.3     0.0        (33.0     10.6        18.3        (4.4

Interest and other income, net

     0.0        41.1        166.7        107.9        (315.4     0.3   

Income tax expense

     0.0        0.0        (0.1     0.0        0.0        (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     21.0        0.3        (54.2     21.6        18.3        7.0   

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (14.0     0.0        17.0        (35.6     32.6        0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 7.0      £ 0.3      £ (37.2   £ (14.0   £ 50.9      £ 7.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 33.3      £ 0.3      £ (37.2   £ (17.1   £ 32.6      £ 11.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2011  

Statements of

comprehensive income

   Company     Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Adjustments     Total  
     (in millions)  

Revenue

   £ 0.0      £ 0.0      £ 868.6      £ 113.7      £ 0.0      £ 982.3   

Operating costs

     0.0        0.0        (343.8     (67.3     0.0        (411.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (3.8     0.0        (165.2     (26.1     0.0        (195.1

Restructuring and other charges

     0.0        0.0        (2.4     (0.2     0.0        (2.6

Depreciation and amortization

     0.0        0.0        (232.1     (30.8     0.0        (262.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

     (3.8     0.0        125.1        (10.7     0.0        110.6   

Interest expense

     (14.7     (34.0     (263.8     (119.1     317.0        (114.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        0.0        (18.1     0.0        0.0        (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        0.0        0.0        8.2        0.0        8.2   

Gain on derivative instruments

     10.3        0.0        17.7        0.0        0.0        28.0   

Foreign currency gains (losses)

     0.2        0.0        (13.4     21.1        0.0        7.9   

Interest and other income, net

     2.8        30.6        173.6        111.7        (317.0     1.7   

Income tax expense

     0.0        0.0        (19.1     (0.1     0.0        (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (5.2     (3.4     2.0        11.1        0.0        4.5   

Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (1.2     0.0        (1.2

Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiaries

     8.5        0.0        16.4        (1.4     (23.5     0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 3.3      £ (3.4   £ 18.4      £ 8.5      £ (23.5   £ 3.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 4.1      £ (3.4   £ 18.4      £ (10.3   £ (23.5   £ (14.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes (continued)

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2012  

Statements of cash flows

   Company     Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Adjustments      Total  
     (in millions)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   £ (10.9   £ 0.3      £ 214.2      £ 8.5      £ 0.0       £ 212.1   

Investing activities:

             

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     0.0        0.0        (164.0     (20.1     0.0         (184.1

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.0        0.0        0.9        0.0        0.0         0.9   

Principal drawdowns (repayments) on loans to group companies

     182.9        (0.1     (181.0     (1.8     0.0         0.0   

Acquisitions, net of cash

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (0.6     0.0         (0.6

Disposal of equity investments, net

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (2.5     0.0         (2.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     182.9        (0.1     (344.1     (25.0     0.0         (186.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing activities:

             

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     0.0        (0.2     316.1        0.0        0.0         315.9   

Repurchase of common stock

     (157.3     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (157.3

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises, net of taxes reimbursed

     (2.1     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (2.1

Principal payments on long term debt and capital leases

     0.0        0.0        (335.4     0.0        0.0         (335.4

Proceeds from settlement of cross currency swaps

     0.0        0.0        2.3        0.0        0.0         2.3   

Dividends paid

     (7.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (7.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (166.4     (0.2     (17.0     0.0        0.0         (183.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (1.5     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (1.5

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     4.1        0.0        (146.9     (16.5     0.0         (159.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     16.2        0.0        263.8        20.4        0.0         300.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   £ 20.3      £ 0.0      £ 116.9      £ 3.9      £ 0.0       £ 141.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

 

Note 12—Condensed Consolidating Financial Information—Senior Secured Notes (continued)

 

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2011  

Statements of cash flows

   Company     Virgin Media
Secured
Finance
    Guarantors     Non-
Guarantors
    Adjustments      Total  
     (in millions)  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   £ (2.3   £ (0.3   £ 178.6      £ 95.6      £ 0.0       £ 271.6   

Investing activities:

             

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     0.0        0.0        (155.2     (8.1     0.0         (163.3

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.0        0.0        0.7        0.0        0.0         0.7   

Principal repayments on loans to equity investments

     0.0        0.0        0.0        8.4        0.0         8.4   

Principal drawdowns (repayments) on loans to group companies

     76.7        (941.8     955.0        (89.9     0.0         0.0   

Other

     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.2        0.0         0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     76.7        (941.8     800.5        (89.4     0.0         (154.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing activities:

             

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     0.0        942.1        (4.4     0.0        0.0         937.7   

Repurchase of common stock

     (120.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (120.0

Proceeds from employee stock option exercises, net of taxes reimbursed

     1.4        0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         1.4   

Principal payments on long term debt and capital leases

     0.0        0.0        (915.5     0.0        0.0         (915.5

Dividends paid

     (8.0     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (8.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (126.6     942.1        (919.9     0.0        0.0         (104.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

             

Net cash used in operating activities

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (6.5     0.0         (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

     0.0        0.0        0.0        (6.5     0.0         (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (3.5     0.0        0.0        0.0        0.0         (3.5

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (55.7     0.0        59.2        (0.3     0.0         3.2   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     101.3        0.0        356.9        21.3        0.0         479.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   £ 45.6      £ 0.0      £ 416.1      £ 21.0      £ 0.0       £ 482.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except share data)

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 118.4      £ 282.0   

Restricted cash

     1.9        1.9   

Accounts receivable - trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £8.6 (2012) and £10.9 (2011)

     425.3        435.4   

Derivative financial instruments

     7.6        9.5   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     91.5        95.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     644.7        824.4   

Fixed assets, net

     4,499.0        4,501.6   

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets

     2,026.6        2,026.6   

Derivative financial instruments

     135.2        209.6   

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of £30.2 (2012) and £28.0 (2011)

     42.5        44.5   

Other assets

     50.0        50.8   

Due from group companies

     1,441.3        1,223.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 8,839.3      £ 8,880.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholder’s equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   £ 300.5      £ 304.3   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     356.6        372.0   

Derivative financial instruments

     20.9        16.7   

VAT and employee taxes payable

     110.9        88.4   

Interest payable

     56.6        51.5   

Interest payable to group companies

     128.9        137.0   

Deferred revenue

     309.3        311.8   

Current portion of long term debt

     140.6        140.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,424.3        1,422.6   

Long term debt, net of current portion

     3,472.4        3,507.1   

Long term debt due to group companies, net of current portion

     2,126.6        2,155.3   

Derivative financial instruments

     61.6        53.4   

Deferred revenue and other long term liabilities

     182.5        190.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     7,267.4        7,328.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Shareholder’s equity

    

Common stock - £0.001 par value; authorized 1,000,000 ordinary shares (2012 and 2011); issued and outstanding 224,552 ordinary shares (2012 and 2011)

     0.0        0.0   

Additional paid-in capital

     4,371.3        4,371.3   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (124.5     (119.9

Accumulated deficit

     (2,674.9     (2,699.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     1,571.9        1,552.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   £ 8,839.3      £ 8,880.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited) (in millions)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Revenue

   £ 977.8      £ 957.3   

Costs and expenses

    

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

     406.1        401.6   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     199.3        184.9   

Restructuring and other charges

     5.2        2.5   

Depreciation

     234.7        223.3   

Amortization

     0.0        34.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     845.3        846.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     132.5        110.9   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense

     (48.6     (53.5

Interest expense to group companies

     (51.2     (55.7

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        8.2   

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

     (6.1     17.7   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (14.9     6.6   

Interest income and other, net

     0.3        1.6   

Interest income from group companies

     12.3        2.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     24.3        19.9   

Income tax expense

     (0.1     (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     24.2        0.7   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        (1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 19.6      £ (18.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited) (in millions)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5

Loss from discontinued operations

     0.0        1.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     24.2        0.7   

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     234.7        257.4   

Non-cash interest

     12.4        (0.7

Share-based compensation

     6.6        6.5   

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of cash prepayment premiums

     0.0        18.1   

Income from equity accounted investments, net of dividends received

     0.0        (1.7

Unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of cash settlements

     (1.2     (19.9

Foreign currency gains

     0.0        (6.3

Income taxes

     0.9        20.9   

Other

     0.0        (0.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from business disposals

     (24.5     9.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     253.1        284.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     (180.5     (160.5

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.9        0.7   

Principal repayments on loans to equity investments

     0.0        8.4   

Investments and loans from parent and subsidiary companies

     (214.9     (88.8

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (0.6     0.0   

Disposal of equity investments, net

     (2.5     0.0   

Other

     0.0        0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (397.6     (240.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     (0.1     937.7   

Principal payments on long term debt

     0.0        (900.0

Principal payments on capital leases

     (21.3     (15.5

Proceeds from settlement of cross-currency interest rate swaps

     2.3        0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (19.1     22.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

    

Net cash used in operating activities

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (163.6     60.0   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     282.0        376.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   £ 118.4      £ 436.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except par value)

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   £ 118.4      £ 282.0   

Restricted cash

     1.9        1.9   

Accounts receivable - trade, less allowances for doubtful accounts of £8.6 (2012) and £10.9 (2011)

     425.3        435.4   

Derivative financial instruments

     7.6        9.5   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     91.5        95.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     644.7        824.4   

Fixed assets, net

     4,499.0        4,501.6   

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets

     2,026.6        2,026.6   

Derivative financial instruments

     135.2        209.6   

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of £30.2 (2012) and £28.0 (2011)

     42.5        44.5   

Other assets

     50.0        50.8   

Due from group companies

     1,441.3        1,223.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   £ 8,839.3      £ 8,880.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholder’s equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   £ 300.5      £ 304.3   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     356.6        372.0   

Derivative financial instruments

     20.9        16.7   

VAT and employee taxes payable

     110.9        88.4   

Interest payable

     10.1        9.9   

Interest payable to group companies

     175.4        178.6   

Deferred revenue

     309.3        311.8   

Current portion of long term debt

     140.6        140.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,424.3        1,422.6   

Long term debt, net of current portion

     264.0        263.3   

Long term debt due to group companies, net of current portion

     5,335.0        5,399.1   

Derivative financial instruments

     61.6        53.4   

Deferred revenue and other long term liabilities

     182.5        190.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     7,267.4        7,328.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

Shareholder’s equity

    

Common stock - £1.0 par value; issued and outstanding 2.5 (2012 and 2011) ordinary shares

     2.5        2.5   

Additional paid-in capital

     4,368.8        4,368.8   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (124.5     (119.9

Accumulated deficit

     (2,674.9     (2,699.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     1,571.9        1,552.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   £ 8,839.3      £ 8,880.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited) (in millions)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Revenue

   £ 977.8      £ 957.3   

Costs and expenses

    

Operating costs (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

     406.1        401.6   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     199.3        184.9   

Restructuring and other charges

     5.2        2.5   

Depreciation

     234.7        223.3   

Amortization

     0.0        34.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     845.3        846.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     132.5        110.9   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense

     (5.4     (3.9

Interest expense to group companies

     (94.4     (105.3

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        8.2   

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

     (6.1     17.7   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (14.9     6.6   

Interest income and other, net

     0.3        1.6   

Interest income from group companies

     12.3        2.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     24.3        19.9   

Income tax expense

     (0.1     (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     24.2        0.7   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        (1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   £ 19.6      £ (18.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited) (in millions)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5

Loss from discontinued operations

     0.0        1.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     24.2        0.7   

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     234.7        257.4   

Non-cash interest

     12.4        (0.7

Share-based compensation

     6.6        6.5   

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of cash prepayment premiums

     0.0        18.1   

Income from equity accounted investments, net of dividends received

     0.0        (1.7

Unrealized gains on derivative instruments, net of cash settlements

     (1.2     (19.9

Foreign currency gains

     0.0        (6.3

Income taxes

     0.9        20.9   

Other

     0.0        (0.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from business disposals

     (24.5     9.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     253.1        284.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchase of fixed and intangible assets

     (180.5     (160.5

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     0.9        0.7   

Principal repayments on loans to equity investments

     0.0        8.4   

Investments and loans from parent and subsidiary companies

     (214.9     60.2   

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (0.6     0.0   

Disposal of equity investments, net

     (2.5     0.0   

Other

     0.0        0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (397.6     (91.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

New borrowings, net of financing fees

     (0.1     (13.8

Principal payments on long term debt

     0.0        (97.5

Principal payments on capital leases

     (21.3     (15.5

Proceeds from settlement of cross-currency interest rate swaps

     2.3        0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (19.1     (126.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from discontinued operations:

    

Net cash used in operating activities

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in discontinued operations

     0.0        (6.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (163.6     60.0   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     282.0        376.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   £ 118.4      £ 436.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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COMBINED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

These combined notes accompany and form an integral part of the separate condensed consolidated financial statements of Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, or VMIH, and Virgin Media Investments Limited and its subsidiaries, or VMIL. VMIH and VMIL are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Virgin Media Inc. VMIL is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of VMIH.

Under the terms of the indentures governing the senior notes issued by Virgin Media Finance PLC and the indentures governing the senior secured notes issued by Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, VMIL was required to grant guarantees that are identical to the guarantees granted by VMIH under the same indentures. Under the terms of the intercreditor deed governing the senior credit facility, VMIL was required to grant a guarantee identical to the guarantee granted by VMIH under the same deed. VMIH is fully dependent on the cash flows of the operating subsidiaries of VMIL to service these debt obligations. As a result, debt obligations, cash required to service debt obligations, derivative financial instruments, and any effects on the consolidated results of operations and cash flows related to the senior notes, senior secured notes and senior credit facility have been reflected in the separate condensed consolidated financial statements of VMIL. As such, the amounts included in the financial statements of VMIL do not necessarily represent items to which VMIL has legal title.

As used in these notes, the terms “we,” “our,” or “companies” refer to VMIH and VMIL and, except as otherwise noted, the information in these combined notes relates to both of the companies.

The accompanying separate unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of each of the companies have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Virgin Media Inc.’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2012, or the 2011 Annual Report.

Note 2—Recent Accounting Guidance

We adopted new guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income on January 1, 2012 and have presented total comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the current and prior periods.

We adopted new guidance regarding fair value measurement disclosure requirements on January 1, 2012 and applied it on a prospective basis. This guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

 

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(unaudited)

 

Note 3—Long Term Debt

Long term debt reflects our obligations under the terms of the indentures governing the senior notes and senior secured notes as well as the intercreditor deed governing the senior credit facility. As such, these amounts include debt owed directly to third parties by affiliated entities not consolidated by us which have been classified as amounts due to group companies.

On March 13, 2012, Virgin Media Finance PLC, the parent company of VMIH, issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022 at par. The proceeds of $495.5 million, net of fees, were received on March 13, 2012. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 each year, beginning on August 15, 2012. The senior notes due 2022 rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance PLC’s outstanding senior notes due 2016 and 2019. On March 28, 2012, we used the net proceeds from these new senior notes, and cash on our balance sheet, to redeem $500 million of the principal amount of the $1,350 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016. Each of VMIH and VMIL are conditional guarantors and have guaranteed these senior notes on a senior subordinated basis.

Long term debt repayments, excluding capital leases, as of March 31, 2012, were due as follows (in millions):

 

Year ending March 31:

      

2013

   £ 62.4   

2014

     0.0   

2015

     0.0   

2016

     750.0   

2017

     680.6   

Thereafter

     3,933.0   
  

 

 

 

Total debt payments

   £ 5,426.0   
  

 

 

 

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The types of inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

 

Level 1

   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2

   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability

Level 3

   Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

In estimating the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, we used the following methods and assumptions:

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

COMBINED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 4—Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

Derivative financial instruments: As a result of our financing activities, we are exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, we minimize our risks from interest and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through the use of derivative financial instruments such as, foreign currency forward rate contracts, interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps. These contracts are valued using internal models based on observable inputs, counterparty valuations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, adjusted for non-performance risk. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair values of our derivative financial instruments are disclosed in note 5.

Long term debt: The carrying value of our senior credit facility approximates its fair value. The fair values of the senior notes and senior secured notes in the following table are based on the market prices in active markets which incorporate non-performance risk. As such, these measurements are classified within level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying values of the $500 million 5.25% and £650 million 5.50% senior secured notes due 2021 include adjustments of £34.2 million and £72.0 million at March 31, 2012, and £45.7 million and £77.9 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, as a result of our application of fair value hedge accounting to these instruments.

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

 

     March 31, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair
Value
 

9.50% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2016

     £519.4       £ 607.0         £849.2       £ 966.4   

9.50% euro senior notes due 2016

     145.4         169.7         145.3         170.1   

8.375% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2019

     369.5         424.3         380.6         416.9   

8.875% sterling senior notes due 2019

     345.3         388.5         345.2         378.9   

5.25% U.S. dollar senior notes due 2022

     312.1         313.8         0.0         0.0   

6.50% U.S. dollar senior secured notes due 2018

     616.9         688.4         635.4         663.5   

7.00% sterling senior secured notes due 2018

     864.7         935.2         864.5         923.1   

5.25% U.S. dollar senior secured notes due 2021

     341.7         333.9         353.1         321.8   

5.50% sterling senior secured notes due 2021

     716.7         695.5         722.4         640.3   

Floating rate senior loan note due 2012

     62.4         62.4         64.3         64.3   

Other notes due to affiliates

     434.9         434.9         435.0         435.0   

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Strategies and Objectives for Holding Derivative Instruments

Our operations are materially impacted by changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. In an effort to manage these risks, we periodically enter into various derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forward rate contracts. We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and certain changes in the fair value of derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

 

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COMBINED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

We have entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward rate contracts to manage interest rate and foreign exchange rate currency exposures with respect to our U.S. dollar ($) and euro (€) denominated debt obligations. Additionally, we have entered into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposures resulting from variable and fixed rates of interest we pay on our U.K. pound sterling (£) denominated debt obligations. We have also entered into U.S. dollar and South African rand forward rate contracts to manage our foreign exchange rate currency exposures related to certain committed and forecasted purchases.

Whenever it is practical to do so, we designate a derivative contract as either a cash flow or fair value hedge for accounting purposes. These relationships are referred to as “Accounting Hedges” below. When a derivative contract is not designated as an Accounting Hedge, the derivative is treated as an economic hedge with mark-to-market movements and realized gains or losses recognized through gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. These derivatives are referred to as “Economic Hedges” below. We do not enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes.

We believe that those relationships designated as Accounting Hedges will be highly effective throughout their term in offsetting changes in cash flow or fair value attributable to the hedged risk. If we determine it is probable that forecasted transactions to which a hedge contract relates will not occur, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively and immediately reclassify any amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income to income. We perform, at least quarterly, both a prospective and retrospective assessment of the effectiveness of our hedge contracts, including assessing the possibility of counterparty default. If we determine that a hedging relationship is no longer expected to be highly effective, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively and recognize subsequent changes in the fair value of the derivative in gains (losses) on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. As a result of our effectiveness assessment at March 31, 2012, we believe our derivative contracts that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flow or fair value attributable to the hedged risk.

The foreign currency forward rate contracts, interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps are valued using internal models based on observable inputs, counterparty valuations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the-counter markets, adjusted for non-performance risk. Non-performance is based on quoted credit default swap spreads for counterparties to the contracts and swaps. These derivative instruments are classified within level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, because we consider all of the significant inputs are observable. Derivative instruments which are subject to master netting arrangements are not offset and we have not provided, nor do we require, cash collateral with any counterparty.

 

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COMBINED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

The fair values of our derivative instruments recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Included within current assets:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

   £ 0.1       £ 0.1   

Economic Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

     0.1         1.6   

Interest rate swaps

     0.3         0.2   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     7.1         7.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 7.6       £ 9.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within non-current assets:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

   £ 72.4       £ 78.0   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     33.0         94.2   

Economic Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

     2.7         3.1   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     27.1         34.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 135.2       £ 209.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within current liabilities:

     

Economic Hedges

     

Interest rate swaps

   £ 12.2       £ 7.5   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     8.7         9.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 20.9       £ 16.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Included within non-current liabilities:

     

Accounting Hedges

     

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

   £ 23.6       £ 7.3   

Economic Hedges

     

Foreign currency forward rate contracts

     0.8         0.0   

Interest rate swaps

     30.3         38.4   

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

     6.9         7.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 61.6       £ 53.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we terminated the cross-currency interest rate swaps on the $500 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016 that were redeemed in the quarter. We also entered into new cross-currency interest rate swaps to mitigate the foreign exchange rate risk associated with the $500 million 5.25% senior notes due 2022.

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps to mitigate the interest and foreign exchange rate risks relating to the pound sterling value of interest and principal payments on the U.S. dollar and euro denominated senior notes and senior secured notes.

 

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(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

The terms of our outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

  Hedge type   Notional amount
due from
counterparty
    Notional amount
due to
counterparty
     Weighted average
interest rate due
from counterparty
  Weighted average
interest rate due to
counterparty
        (in millions)     (in millions)           

$850m senior notes due 2016
August 2016

  Accounting   $ 850.0      £ 526.7       9.50%   9.98%

$1,000m senior notes due 2016
November 2016

  Economic     1,000.0        516.9       6.50%   6.91%

$600m senior notes due 2019
October 2019

  Accounting     264.3        159.8       8.38%   9.03%

October 2011 to October 2019

  Accounting     335.7        203.0       8.38%   9.00%

$1,000m senior secured notes due 2018
January 2018

  Accounting     1,000.0        615.7       6.50%   7.02%

$500m senior secured notes due 2021
January 2021

  Accounting     500.0        308.9       5.25%   6 month
LIBOR + 1.94%

$500m senior notes due 2022 February 2022

  Accounting     500.0        313.6       5.25%   5.80%
   

 

 

   

 

 

      
    $ 4,450.0      £ 2,644.7        
   

 

 

   

 

 

      

€180m senior notes due 2016
August 2016

  Accounting   180.0      £ 158.6       9.50%   10.18%
   

 

 

   

 

 

      
    180.0      £ 158.6        
   

 

 

   

 

 

      

Other

          

December 2012

  Economic   56.7      £ 40.3       3 month
EURIBOR + 2.38%
  3 month
LIBOR + 2.69%

December 2013

  Economic     43.3        30.8       3 month
EURIBOR + 2.88%
  3 month
LIBOR + 3.26%
   

 

 

   

 

 

      
    100.0      £ 71.1        
   

 

 

   

 

 

      

December 2012

  Economic   £ 38.8      56.7       3 month
LIBOR + 2.40%
  3 month
EURIBOR + 2.38%

December 2013

  Economic     29.7        43.3       3 month
LIBOR + 2.90%
  3 month
EURIBOR + 2.88%
   

 

 

   

 

 

      
    £ 68.5      100.0        
   

 

 

   

 

 

      

All of our cross-currency interest rate swaps include exchanges of the notional amounts at the start and end of the contract except for the contract maturing in November 2016 hedging the $1,000 million senior notes due 2016.

 

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(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Interest Rate Swaps—Hedging of Interest Rate Sensitive Obligations

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding interest rate swap agreements to manage the exposure to variability in future cash flows on the interest payments associated with our senior credit facility, which accrue at variable rates based on LIBOR. We have also entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to changes in the fair value of certain debt obligations due to interest rate fluctuations. The interest rate swaps allow us to receive or pay interest based on three or six month LIBOR in exchange for payments or receipts of interest at fixed rates.

The terms of our outstanding interest rate swap contracts at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

   Hedge type    Notional
amount
     Weighted average
interest rate due from
counterparty
  Weighted average
interest rate due to
counterparty
          (in millions)           

Senior credit facility

          

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic    £ 200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.91%

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic      200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.87%

July 2012 to December 2015

   Economic      200.0       6 month LIBOR   2.79%

£650m senior secured notes due 2021

          

January 2021

   Accounting    £ 650.0       5.50%   6 month LIBOR
+ 1.84%

Other

          

March 2013

   Economic    £ 300.0       3 month LIBOR   3.28%

October 2013

   Economic      300.0       1.86%   3 month LIBOR

September 2012

   Economic      600.0       3 month LIBOR   3.09%

September 2012

   Economic      600.0       1.07%   3 month LIBOR

Foreign Currency Forward Rate Contracts—Hedging Committed and Forecasted Transactions

As of March 31, 2012, we had outstanding foreign currency forward rate contracts to purchase U.S. dollars and South African rand to hedge committed and forecasted purchases. The terms of our outstanding foreign currency forward rate contracts at March 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Hedged item/Maturity date

   Hedge type    Notional
amount due
from
counterparty
     Notional
amount due to
counterparty
     Weighted
average
exchange rate
 
          (in millions)      (in millions)         

Committed and forecasted purchases

           

April 2012 to June 2012

   Accounting      ZAR 19.5       £ 1.5         12.9234   

April 2012 to December 2012

   Economic    $ 108.0       £ 68.1         1.5862   

 

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(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow Accounting Hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. In our consolidated statement of cash flows, we recognize the cash flows resulting from derivative contracts that are treated as Accounting Hedges in the same category where the cash flows from the underlying exposure are recognized. Cash flows from derivative contracts that are not designated as Accounting Hedges are recognized as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. If we discontinue hedge accounting for an instrument, subsequent cash flows are classified based on the nature of the instrument.

Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized as gains or losses on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized no gain or loss relating to ineffectiveness on our cash flow hedges.

The following table presents the effective amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and amounts reclassified to earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2012 (in millions):

 

     Total     Interest rate
swaps
     Cross-
currency
interest rate
swaps
    Forward
foreign
exchange
contracts
     Tax Effect  

Balance at December 31, 2011

   £ (32.4   £ 3.3       £ (25.2   £ 0.1       £ (10.6

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

     (66.4     0.0         (66.4     0.0         0.0   

Amounts reclassified to earnings impacting:

            

Foreign exchange loss

     60.4        0.0         60.4        0.0         0.0   

Interest expense

     1.4        0.0         1.4        0.0         0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

   £ (37.0   £ 3.3       £ (29.8   £ 0.1       £ (10.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assuming no change in interest rates or foreign exchange rates for the next twelve months, the amount of pre-tax income or losses that would be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings would be income of £0.1 million relating to interest rate swaps, losses of £7.8 million relating to cross-currency interest rate swaps, and income of £0.1 million relating to forward foreign exchange contracts.

 

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(unaudited)

Note 5—Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (continued)

 

Fair Value Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify in fair value Accounting Hedge relationships, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in earnings along with offsetting changes in the value of the hedged debt obligations due to changes in the hedged risks. In our condensed consolidated balance sheet, changes in the value of the hedged debt obligations due to changes in the hedged risks are included as adjustments to the carrying value of the debt. In our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, we recognize the cash flows resulting from derivative contracts that are treated as Accounting Hedges in the same category where the cash flows from the underlying exposure are recognized. All other cash flows from derivative contracts are recognized as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized as gains or losses on derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized ineffectiveness totaling £1.7 million and £1.8 million, respectively.

Note 6—Share Based Compensation

Stock Option Plans

We are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Virgin Media Inc. Accordingly, we have no stock-based compensation plans. As at March 31, 2012, certain of our employees participated in the stock-based compensation plans of Virgin Media, as described in Virgin Media’s 2011 Annual Report.

Note 7—Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) comprises (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Net income (loss) for period

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5

Net unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax

     (66.4     (57.0

Reclassification of derivative losses to net income, net of tax

     61.8        38.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   £ 19.6      £ (18.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Pension liability adjustment

     (87.5     (87.5

Net unrealized losses on derivatives

     (37.0     (32.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   £ (124.5   £ (119.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 8—Related Party Transactions

Virgin Media Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries

We are wholly owned subsidiaries of Virgin Media Inc. We charge Virgin Media Inc. and certain of its group 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 Virgin Media Inc. and its group companies (in millions):

 

         Three months ended    
March  31,
 
     2012      2011  

Operating costs

   £ 10.8       £ 9.5   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     13.5         10.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 24.3       £ 19.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

Note 9—Contingent Liabilities

We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, consisting of intellectual property, commercial, employee and employee benefits which arise in the ordinary course of our business. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB ASC, we recognize a provision for a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We believe we have adequate provisions for any such matters. We review these provisions at least quarterly and adjust these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Additionally, when we believe it is at least reasonably possible that a liability has been incurred in excess of any recorded liabilities we provide an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. While litigation is inherently unpredictable, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against us.

Our revenue generating activities are subject to Value Added Tax, or VAT. The U.K. tax authorities have challenged our VAT treatment of certain of these activities. As a result, we have estimated contingent losses totaling £28.6 million as of March 31, 2012 that are not accrued for, as we deem them to be reasonably possible, but not probable, of resulting in a liability. We currently expect an initial hearing on these matters to take place in late 2012.

 

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Note 10—Industry Segments

VMIH and VMIL are not managed separately from Virgin Media and financial information is only prepared and reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (CODM) of Virgin Media, who is also the CODM of VMIH and VMIL, at the consolidated Virgin Media level. Virgin Media’s segments are based on its method of internal reporting along with the criteria used by its chief executive officer, who is its CODM, to evaluate segment performance, the availability of separate financial information and overall materiality considerations. Virgin Media has two reporting segments, Consumer and Business, as described below.

Virgin Media’s Consumer segment is its primary segment, consisting of the distribution of television programming, broadband and fixed line telephone services to residential customers on its cable network, the provision of broadband and fixed line telephone services to residential customers outside of its cable network, and the provision of mobile telephony and mobile broadband to residential customers.

Virgin Media’s Business segment comprises its operations carried out through Virgin Media Business, which provides voice, data and internet solutions to businesses, public sector organizations and service providers in the U.K.

Segment contribution, which is operating income before network operating costs, corporate costs, depreciation, amortization, goodwill and intangible asset impairments and restructuring and other charges, is management’s measure of segment profit. Segment contribution excludes the impact of certain costs and expenses that are not directly attributable to the reporting segments, such as the costs of operating the network, corporate costs and depreciation and amortization. Restructuring and other charges, and goodwill and intangible asset impairments are excluded from segment contribution as management believes they are not characteristic of our underlying business operations. Assets are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to segments for management reporting since the primary asset of the business is the cable network infrastructure, which is shared by Virgin Media’s Consumer and Business segments.

The following segment information is based on the consolidated results of Virgin Media, VMIH and VMIL for the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31, 2012
     Three months ended
March 31, 2011
 
     Revenue     Segment
Contribution
     Revenue     Segment
Contribution
 

Consumer

   £ 835.8      £ 486.7       £ 823.2      £ 485.0   

Business

     170.4        91.2         159.1        92.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,006.2        577.9         982.3        577.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Companies not consolidated in VMIH and VMIL

     (28.4        (25.0  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total

   £ 977.8         £ 957.3     
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

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VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

COMBINED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

(unaudited)

Note 10—Industry Segments (continued)

 

The reconciliation of total segment contribution to consolidated operating income and net income (loss) for VMIH and VMIL is as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Total segment contribution

   £ 577.9      £ 577.6   

Other operating and corporate costs

     201.4        201.5   

Restructuring and other charges

     5.4        2.6   

Depreciation

     240.2        228.8   

Amortization

     0.0        34.1   

Operating loss of subsidiaries not consolidated in either of the companies

     (1.6     (0.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated operating income

     132.5        110.9   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest expense (1)

     (99.8     (109.2

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     0.0        (18.1

Share of income from equity investments

     0.0        8.2   

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

     (6.1     17.7   

Foreign currency (losses) gains

     (14.9     6.6   

Interest income and other, net (2)

     12.6        3.8   

Income tax expense

     (0.1     (19.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     24.2        0.7   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.0        (1.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   £ 24.2      £ (0.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Interest expense represents the total of interest expense and interest expense to group companies.
(2) Interest income and other, net represents the total of interest income and other, net and interest income from group companies.

 

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes that appear elsewhere in this document.

Overview

We are a leading entertainment and communications business, being a “quad-play” provider of broadband internet, television, mobile telephony and fixed line telephony services that offer a variety of entertainment and communications services to residential and commercial customers throughout the U.K. Based on customer numbers, we are one of the U.K.’s largest providers of residential broadband internet, pay television and fixed line telephony services. We believe our advanced, deep fiber access network enables us to offer faster and higher quality broadband services than our digital subscriber line, or DSL, competitors. As a result, we provide our customers with a leading next generation broadband service and one of the most advanced television on-demand services available in the U.K. market. We are also one of the U.K.’s largest mobile virtual network operators by number of customers. In addition, we provide a complete portfolio of voice, data and internet solutions to leading businesses, public sector organizations and service providers in the U.K. through Virgin Media Business.

Our reporting segments are determined based on our method of internal reporting along with the criteria used by our chief executive officer, who is our chief operating decision maker (CODM), to evaluate segment performance, the availability of separate financial information and overall materiality considerations. We have two reporting segments, Consumer and Business, as described below.

 

   

Consumer: Our Consumer segment includes the distribution of television programming over our cable network and the provision of broadband and fixed line telephone services to residential consumers, both on and off our cable network. Our Consumer segment also includes our mobile telephony and mobile broadband operations, provided over third party mobile networks.

 

   

Business: Our Business segment includes the voice and data telecommunication and internet solutions services we provide through our cable network and third party networks to businesses, public sector organizations and service providers.

Our revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2012     2011  

Consumer Segment

   £ 835.8         83.1   £ 823.2         83.8

Business Segment

     170.4         16.9        159.1         16.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   £ 1,006.2         100.0   £ 982.3         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

For further discussion of our business, please refer to our 2011 Annual Report.

 

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Factors Affecting Our Business

A number of factors affect the performance of our business, at both a general and segment level.

General

Factors that affect both of the segments in which we operate are as follows:

General Macroeconomic Factors. General macroeconomic factors in the U.K. have an impact on our business. For example, during an economic slowdown, potential and existing customers may be less willing or able to purchase our products or upgrade their services. We may also experience increased churn and higher bad debt expense.

Currency Movements. We encounter currency exchange rate risks because substantially all of our revenue and most of our operating costs are earned and paid primarily in U.K. pounds sterling, but we pay interest and principal obligations with respect to a portion of our existing indebtedness in U.S. dollars and euros. We have in place hedging programs that seek to mitigate the risk from these exposures. While the objective of these programs is to reduce the volatility of our cash flows and earnings caused by changes in underlying currency exchange rates, not all of our exposures are hedged, and not all of our hedges are designated as such for accounting purposes. Additionally, we do not hedge the principal portion of our convertible senior notes. We also purchase goods and services in U.S. dollars, euros and South African rand, such as customer premise equipment and network maintenance services and a substantial portion of these exposures are not hedged.

Competition. Our ability to acquire and retain customers and increase revenue depends on our competitive strength. There is significant competition in the market for our consumer services, including broadband and telephone services offered by BT; resellers or local loop unbundlers, such as BSkyB and Talk Talk; alternative internet access services such as DSL; satellite television services offered by BSkyB and by BBC and ITV through Freesat; free-to-air digital terrestrial television offered through Freeview; internet protocol television offered by BT; and mobile telephone, television and data services offered by other mobile network operators, or MNOs, including Everything Everywhere Limited (the joint venture between T-Mobile (UK) and Orange (UK)), O2, Vodafone and 3 UK, and from other mobile virtual network operators, including Tesco Mobile, Lebara, Carphone Warehouse and ASDA. In addition, certain competitors, such as BT, BSkyB and large MNOs, are dominant in markets in which we compete and may use their dominance in those markets to offer bundled services that compete with our product offerings. As a result of increased competition, we have had to, and may be required to continue to, adjust our pricing and offer discounts to new and existing customers in order to attract and retain customers. There is also significant and increasing competition in the market for our business services, including data and voice services offered by BT, Cable & Wireless, virtual network operators and systems integrators. While BT represents the main competitive threat nationally due to its network reach and product portfolio, we also compete with regional providers, such as COLT Telecom, which have a strong network presence within limited geographic areas.

Capital Expenditures. Our business requires substantial capital expenditures on a continuing basis for various purposes, including expanding, maintaining and upgrading our cable network, investing in new customer acquisitions, and offering new services. If we do not continue to invest in our network and in new technologies, our ability to retain and acquire customers may be hindered. Therefore, our liquidity and the availability of cash to fund capital projects are important drivers of our revenue. When our liquidity is restricted, so is our ability to meet our capital expenditure requirements. On January 11, 2012, we announced an incremental investment of approximately £110 million in capital expenditure during 2012 and a further £40 million in 2013 in order to double the broadband speeds of over four million customers.

Consumer Segment

In our Consumer segment, cable customers account for the majority of our revenue. The number of customers, the number and types of services that each customer uses and the prices we charge for these services drive our revenue. Our profit is driven by the relative margins on the types of services we provide to these customers and by the number of services that we provide to them and, with respect to our fixed and mobile telephone customers, by usage levels of our services. For example, cable broadband internet is more profitable than our television services and, on average, our “triple-play” customers are more profitable than “double-play” or “single-play” customers. Similarly, over the service term, our contract mobile customers are more profitable than

 

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our prepay mobile customers, and provide a better opportunity for cross-sell of our cable products. We actively promote “quad-play” services and our packaging of services and our pricing are designed to encourage our customers to use multiple services such as television, fixed and mobile telephone and broadband at a lower price than each stand-alone product on a combined basis. Factors particularly affecting our Consumer segment include average revenue per user, or ARPU, churn, competition, seasonality and distribution.

Cable ARPU. Cable ARPU is a measure we use to evaluate how effectively we are realizing potential revenue from our residential cable customers on our network. We believe that our “triple-play” cable offering of television, broadband and fixed line telephone services is attractive to our existing cable customer base and generally allows us to increase our cable ARPU by facilitating the sale of multiple services to each customer. Cable ARPU excludes any revenue from our mobile and non-cable customers. We expect the fixed-line telephony usage decline to continue in 2012.

Mobile ARPU. Mobile ARPU is a measure we use to evaluate how effectively we are realizing revenue from our mobile customers. The mix of prepay and contract customers and level of usage have a material impact on Mobile ARPU. The mix of our customer base is changing as we focus on acquiring contract customers, which have a relatively higher lifetime value, rather than prepay customers, particularly through cross-selling to our cable customer base. Consequently, the number of prepay customers is expected to continue to decline in the remainder of 2012, along with prepay usage. Mobile ARPU is expected to be negatively impacted during 2012 by changes to mobile termination rates, which are the regulated cost of landing voice calls on mobile networks.

Churn. Churn is the proportion of customers who stop subscribing to any of our services. An increase in our churn can lead to increased costs and reduced revenue. We continue to focus on improving our customer service and enhancing and expanding our service offerings to existing customers in order to manage our churn rates. Our ability to reduce our churn rates beyond a base level is limited by factors such as competition, the economy and, in respect of our cable business, customers moving outside our network service area, in particular during the summer season. Managing our churn rates is a significant component of our business plan. Our churn rates may increase if our customer service is seen as unsatisfactory, if we are unable to deliver a service without interruption, if we fail to match offerings by our competitors, if we increase our prices, if there is an improvement in the U.K. housing market or if there is a prolonged economic downturn.

Seasonality. Some of our Consumer revenue streams are subject to seasonal factors. For example, telephone usage revenue by residential customers tends to be slightly lower during summer holiday months. In the fourth quarter of each year, our mobile customer acquisition and retention costs typically increase due to the Christmas holiday period. Our Mobile ARPU generally decreases in the first quarter of each year due to the fewer number of days in February and lower usage after the Christmas holiday period. Our churn rates include persons who disconnect their service because of moves, resulting in a seasonal increase in our churn rates during the summer months when higher levels of U.K. house moves occur and students leave their accommodation between academic years. In addition, our revenue and cost of sales tend to be lower in the first quarter of any year as compared to the immediately preceding fourth quarter of the prior year. Historically, there has been lower telephony usage (including mobile, as noted above) in the first quarter and less spending in a first quarter than in a fourth quarter. These factors, taken with a lesser number of days in the first quarter, have historically contributed to this trend. The first quarter of 2012 was no exception to this pattern with lower revenue than the fourth quarter of 2011.

Distribution. We use third parties to distribute our mobile products and services. If any of these distribution partners were to cease to act as distributors for our products and services, or the commissions or other costs charged by the third parties were to increase, our ability to gain new mobile customers or retain existing customers may be adversely affected. We continue to increase the proportion of our products distributed through our own channels including our retail outlets.

Business Segment

Factors particularly affecting our Business segment include competition, pricing, operational effectiveness and changes in government spending.

Pricing. Competition in the U.K. business telecommunications market continues to be based on value for money, the key components of which are quality, reliability and price. Certain of BT’s product pricing is regulated

 

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by the U.K. Office of Communications; however, in respect of non-regulated product pricing, the market is increasingly price sensitive, particularly in the current challenging economic conditions.

Operational Effectiveness. The extensive use of optical fiber in our access networks allows us to provide high-speed ethernet services directly to business customers and provide nationwide area networking to these customers via our core networks. Business customers require timely installation services and our ability to meet required timescales and commence providing services may impact our revenues. We regularly rely on third-party suppliers to connect business customers and we have a variety of alternative methods to connect our national telecommunications network to the premises of business customers that are located outside of our cabled areas.

Government Spending. Public sector organizations, in particular local authorities, represent a significant proportion of the customer base in our Business segment. Accordingly, changes to the U.K. government’s allocation of funding and spending levels with respect to certain programs have had, and may continue to have, an effect on our Business segment revenue.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements, and related financial information are based on the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported as well as disclosures about contingencies, risks and financial condition. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

For a discussion of the accounting judgments and estimates that we have identified as critical in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, please refer to our 2011 Annual Report.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

Revenue

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, revenue increased by 2.4% to £1,006.2 million from £982.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, with increases in both our Consumer and Business segments as more fully described in our segment discussions below.

Operating Costs

Operating costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Operating costs:

        

Consumer cost of sales

   £ 255.5       £ 263.0         (2.9 )% 

Business cost of sales

     61.6         51.3         20.1   

Network and other operating costs

     99.8         96.8         3.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total operating costs

   £ 416.9       £ 411.1         1.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2012, operating costs increased by 1.4% to £416.9 million from £411.1 million during the same period in 2011. The increase in operating costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily attributable to increased Business segment cost of sales as a result of increased business revenues and increased network and other operating costs primarily due to increased power costs in relation to network properties, along with increased rates we pay to local authorities. The increase was partially offset by an overall reduction in Consumer segment cost of sales driven by fewer mobile handset issuances and the continued decline in fixed-line telephony usage. As a result of revenue growing at a faster rate than operating costs during the three months ended March 31, 2012, operating costs as a percentage of revenue decreased to 41.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from 41.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Selling, general and administrative expenses:

        

Employee and outsourcing costs

   £ 116.0       £ 117.6         (1.4 )% 

Marketing costs

     52.6         35.2         49.4   

Facilities

     14.4         14.5         (0.7

Other

     29.8         27.8         7.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total selling, general and administrative expenses

   £ 212.8       £ 195.1         9.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 9.1% to £212.8 million from £195.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to an increase in marketing costs, as we launched a series of high-profile marketing campaigns during the first quarter of 2012, particularly one starring Usain Bolt and Sir Richard Branson, partially offset by lower employee and outsourcing costs. Employee and outsourcing costs decreased primarily as a result of reduced costs from our outsource partners.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and other charges were £5.4 million and £2.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The charge in both periods related primarily to involuntary employee termination costs and contract and lease exit costs in connection with the restructuring program initiated in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Depreciation Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, depreciation expense increased by 5.0% to £240.2 million from £228.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in depreciation expense was primarily a result of depreciation in respect of fixed asset additions with a generally shorter useful economic life than existing assets, partially offset by fixed assets becoming fully depreciated.

Amortization Expense

There was no amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 because our intangible assets subject to amortization were fully amortized during 2011. Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was £34.1 million.

 

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Interest Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, interest expense decreased to £105.6 million from £114.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to reductions in both the overall level of debt and the cost of borrowing on our debt along with the effect of interest and cross-currency interest rate swaps designated as accounting hedges.

We paid cash interest of £86.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and £112.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily as a result of differences in the timing of interest payments on our senior credit facility and senior notes due to the refinancing activity we have undertaken since March 31, 2011, and the lower level of debt at lower average interest rates during the quarter.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The loss on extinguishment of debt of £58.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 related to the redemption premium paid, together with the write-off of associated deferred financing costs, in respect of the redemption of $500 million of our 9.50% U.S. dollar denominated senior notes due 2016.

The loss on extinguishment of debt of £18.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 related to the write-off of deferred financing costs resulting from the repayments of our previous senior credit facility from the net proceeds of the senior secured bond issuance on March 3, 2011.

Share of Income from Equity Investments

We received no income from equity investments in the three months ended March 31, 2012 because we disposed of our investment in the UKTV group of companies on September 30, 2011. Our share of income from equity investments was £8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Gain on Derivative Instruments

The gain on derivative instruments of £44.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily driven by a gain on the conversion hedges relating to our convertible senior notes caused by an increase in the price of our common stock and a decrease in the counterparty credit risk adjustment.

The gain on derivative instruments of £28.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011 was driven by the reclassification of gains of £31.1 million from accumulated other comprehensive income on derivative instruments previously designated as accounting hedges from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings in conjunction with the discontinuance of hedge accounting on these instruments.

Foreign Currency (Losses) Gains

The foreign currency losses of £4.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 were primarily due to foreign exchange movements between the issuance of our $500 million U.S. dollar denominated senior notes due 2022 on March 13, 2012 and the redemption of $500 million of our 9.50% U.S. dollar denominated senior notes due 2016 on March 28, 2012. Although this generated an accounting loss, any economic exposure during this period was fully mitigated by our holding a matching asset and liability position.

The foreign currency gains of £7.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011 were primarily due to strengthening of the pound sterling relative to the U.S. dollar, and related remeasurement gains on our convertible senior notes and U.S. dollar denominated senior notes due 2019.

Income Tax Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the income tax expense was £0.1 million as compared with income tax expense of £19.2 million for the same period in 2011. The income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 arose because of a reclassification of tax effects associated with gains on certain of our hedging instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

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Net Income from Continuing Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the net income from continuing operations was £7.0 million, compared with net income of £4.5 million for the same period in 2011, due to the factors discussed above.

Basic Income from Continuing Operations per Share

Basic income from continuing operations per share for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was £0.02, compared to £0.01 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Basic income from continuing operations per share is computed using a weighted average of 282.3 million shares outstanding in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and a weighted average of 320.5 million shares outstanding for the same period in 2011.

Segmental Results of Operations from Continuing Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

A description of the products and services, as well as financial data, for each segment can be found in note 10 to Virgin Media’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

The reportable segments disclosed in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are based on our management organizational structure as of March 31, 2012. Future changes to this organizational structure may result in changes to the reportable segments disclosed.

Segment contribution, which is operating income before network operating costs, corporate costs, depreciation, amortization, goodwill and intangible asset impairments and restructuring and other charges, is management’s measure of segment profit. Segment contribution excludes the impact of certain costs and expenses that are not directly attributable to the reporting segments, such as the costs of operating the network, corporate costs, depreciation and amortization. Restructuring and other charges, and goodwill and intangible asset impairments are excluded from segment contribution as management believes they are not characteristic of our underlying business operations. Assets are reviewed on a consolidated basis and are not allocated to segments for management reporting since the primary asset of the business is the cable network infrastructure which is shared by our Consumer and Business segments.

Consumer Segment

The summary combined results of operations of our Consumer segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Revenue

   £ 835.8       £ 823.2         1.5

Segment contribution

     486.7         485.0         0.4   

 

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Revenue

Our Consumer segment revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Revenue:

        

Cable

   £ 678.3       £ 666.0         1.8

Mobile(1)

     138.5         136.9         1.2   

Non-cable

     19.0         20.3         (6.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total revenue

   £ 835.8       £ 823.2         1.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(1) Includes equipment revenue stated net of discounts earned through service usage.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, revenue from our Consumer segment customers increased by 1.5% to £835.8 million from £823.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This increase was primarily due to an increase in revenue generated from our cable product offerings.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cable revenue increased to £678.3 million from £666.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This increase in cable revenue was primarily due to an increase in the revenue generated from existing customers.

Cable ARPU increased to £46.95 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from £46.16 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in cable ARPU was primarily due to selective price increases and successful up-selling to existing customers over the previous twelve months, partially offset by declining telephony usage and selective price discounting.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, mobile revenue increased to £138.5 million from £136.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the increase in contract revenue, partially offset by lower prepay revenue from the declining base of prepay customers, and lower mobile termination rates which reduced the amount of inbound mobile revenue by approximately £6 million.

Mobile ARPU increased to £14.96 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from £14.70 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to an increased proportion of higher value contract customers relative to the total number of mobile customers, which rose to 52.8% at March 31, 2012 from 42.1% at March 31, 2011, partially offset by a fall in revenue due to the declining prepay customer base and the regulated change in mobile termination rates.

Non-cable revenue decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2012 to £19.0 million from £20.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This decrease is primarily due to a decline in the total number of products taken and the total number of overall customers for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

Consumer Segment Contribution

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Consumer segment contribution increased to £486.7 million from £485.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to the increase in Consumer segment revenue, as described above, combined with a decline in Consumer segment cost of sales which is primarily driven by lower aggregate costs of mobile handsets, primarily driven by the issuance of fewer handsets, partially offset by an increase in marketing costs.

 

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Summary Cable Statistics

Selected statistics for our cable customers for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as well as the four prior quarters are set forth in the table below. We believe that the presentation of these statistics is important in understanding trends in our cable operations. Our net customer movement for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was an increase of 21,200 customers, being the net of gross additions and disconnections (net additions). The increase in net additions in the three months ended March 31, 2012, from the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily the result of lower customer disconnections, partially offset by lower gross additions. Customer churn remained flat at 1.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. The total number of cable products grew to 12,071,500 at March 31, 2012 from 12,031,000 at March 31, 2011, representing a net increase in products of 40,500. Between March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, the number of cable customers increased by 6,500.

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    September 30,
2011
    June 30,
2011
    March 31,
2011
 
            

Opening customers

     4,805,600        4,790,600        4,784,300        4,820,300        4,800,100   

Customer additions

     189,300        203,100        243,700        169,800        191,800   

Customer disconnections

     (168,100     (188,100     (237,400     (205,800     (171,600
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net customer additions (disconnections)

     21,200        15,000        6,300        (36,000     20,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing customers

     4,826,800        4,805,600        4,790,600        4,784,300        4,820,300   

Cable churn (1)

     1.2     1.3     1.7     1.4     1.2

Cable products:

          

Television

     3,775,300        3,763,100        3,762,000        3,767,700        3,788,900   

Telephone

     4,147,600        4,132,700        4,141,000        4,155,000        4,180,900   

Broadband

     4,148,600        4,102,900        4,072,900        4,048,600        4,061,200   

Total cable products

     12,071,500        11,998,700        11,975,900        11,971,300        12,031,000   

Cable products/Customer

     2.50     2.50     2.50     2.50     2.50

Triple-play penetration

     64.0     63.7     63.8     63.8     63.4

Cable Average Revenue Per User (2)

   £ 46.95      £ 47.85      £ 47.86      £ 47.35      £ 46.16   

Cable ARPU calculation:

          

Cable revenue (millions)

   £ 678.3      £ 688.5      £ 685.0      £ 682.3      £ 666.0   

Average customers

     4,816,600        4,796,900        4,771,500        4,802,600        4,809,000   

 

(1) Cable churn is calculated by taking the total cable customer disconnects during the month (excluding any data cleanse activity) and dividing them by the average number of cable customers during the month. Average monthly churn during a quarter is the average of the three monthly churn calculations within the quarter. The average number of cable customers during the month is calculated by adding the number of customers at the start of the month and at the end of the month and dividing by two.
(2) The monthly cable average revenue per user, or cable ARPU, is calculated on a quarterly basis by dividing total revenue generated from the provision of telephone, television and internet services to customers who are directly connected to our network in that period together with revenue generated from customers using our virginmedia.com website, by the average number of customers directly connected to our network in that period divided by three. The average number of customers is calculated by adding the number of customers at the start of the quarter and at the end of each month of the quarter and dividing by four.

 

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Summary Mobile Statistics

Selected statistics for our mobile customers for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as well as the four prior quarters are set forth in the table below. We believe that the presentation of these statistics is important in understanding trends in our mobile operations. Between March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, the number of mobile customers increased by a net 6,800. Contract customer gains of 324,600 were offset by net losses of 317,800 prepay customers. The growth in contract customers reflects our strategy of using our own sales channels, migrating prepay customers to contracts and cross-selling mobile contracts to our cable customers. The decline in prepay customers reflects increased competition in the prepay market and our strategy of migrating prepay customers to contracts due to lower churn, higher ARPU and higher overall lifetime value of contract customers.

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    September 30,
2011
    June 30,
2011
    March 31,
2011
 

Contract mobile customers (1):

          

Opening contract mobile customers

     1,523,900        1,421,400        1,346,600        1,263,400        1,210,800   

Net contract mobile customer additions

     64,100        102,500        74,800        83,200        52,600   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing contract mobile customers

     1,588,000        1,523,900        1,421,400        1,346,600        1,263,400   

Prepay mobile customers (1):

          

Opening prepay mobile customers

     1,513,400        1,566,900        1,705,200        1,737,800        1,858,100   

Net prepay mobile customer disconnections

     (93,400     (53,500     (138,300     (32,600     (120,300
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing prepay mobile customers

     1,420,000        1,513,400        1,566,900        1,705,200        1,737,800   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total closing mobile customers: (1)

     3,008,000        3,037,300        2,988,300        3,051,800        3,001,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mobile average revenue per user (2)

   £ 14.96      £ 15.46      £ 15.22      £ 14.27      £ 14.70   

Mobile ARPU calculation:

          

Mobile service revenue (millions)

   £ 135.1      £ 138.9      £ 138.1      £ 129.3      £ 133.4   

Average mobile customers

     3,009,700        2,995,500        3,022,900        3,022,500        3,023,800   

 

(1) Mobile customer information is for active customers. Prepay customers are defined as active customers if they have made an outbound call or text in the preceding 30 days. Contract customers are defined as active customers if they have entered into a contract for a minimum 30-day period and have not been disconnected. Contract mobile customers represent the number of contracts relating to either a mobile service or a mobile broadband service.
(2) Mobile monthly average revenue per user, or Mobile ARPU, is calculated on a quarterly basis by dividing mobile service revenue (contract and prepay) for the period by the average number of active customers (contract and prepay) for the period, divided by three. The average number of customers is calculated by adding the number of customers at the start of the quarter and at the end of each month of the quarter and dividing by four.

 

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Summary Non-cable Statistics

Selected statistics for our residential customers that are not connected directly to our cable network, or non-cable customers, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as well as for the four prior quarters are set forth in the table below. We believe that the presentation of these statistics is important in understanding trends in our non-cable operations. Between March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, the total number of non-cable products decreased by 53,800 primarily due to increased competition in the market.

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    September 30,
2011
    June 30,
2011
    March 31,
2011
 

Opening customers

     248,200        261,300        266,400        272,700        276,700   

Net customer (disconnections)

     (15,200     (13,100     (5,100     (6,300     (4,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     233,000        248,200        261,300        266,400        272,700   

Opening Non-cable products:

          

Telephone

     163,300        169,700        169,000        170,700        169,600   

Broadband

     248,200        260,700        265,900        271,400        275,900   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     411,500        430,400        434,900        442,100        445,500   

Net Non-cable product (disconnections) additions:

          

Telephone

     (8,000     (6,400     700        (1,700     1,100   

Broadband

     (15,200     (12,500     (5,200     (5,500     (4,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (23,200     (18,900     (4,500     (7,200     (3,400

Closing Non-cable products:

          

Telephone

     155,300        163,300        169,700        169,000        170,700   

Broadband

     233,000        248,200        260,700        265,900        271,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     388,300        411,500        430,400        434,900        442,100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Business Segment

Revenue

The summary combined results of operations of our Business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Revenue

   £ 170.4       £ 159.1         7.1

Segment contribution

     91.2         92.6         (1.5

 

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Our Business segment revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
        
     2012      2011      Increase/
(Decrease)
 

Revenue:

        

Retail:

        

Data

   £ 79.8       £ 65.4         22.0

Voice

     37.4         38.9         (3.9

LAN Solutions and other

     9.6         9.2         4.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    
   £ 126.8       £ 113.5         11.7   

Wholesale:

        

Data

     36.3         42.0         (13.6

Voice

     7.3         3.6         102.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    
   £ 43.6       £ 45.6         (4.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total revenue

   £ 170.4       £ 159.1         7.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, revenue from business customers increased by 7.1% to £170.4 million from £159.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in retail data and wholesale voice revenues, partially offset by declines in wholesale data and retail voice revenues. Revenues from this segment are inherently subject to greater period-on-period fluctuations due to the uneven nature of the way we earn revenue from significant contracts and we expect this to continue.

The trend in retail data revenue continues to be subject to fluctuations arising from significant contracts, especially as we grow this area of our business and win large contracts where we may earn revenue unevenly. Retail data revenue continues to generate the most significant portion of retail business revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Retail data revenue increased as a result of increased install activity, growing rental revenue, our strategy of focusing on higher margin data revenue, and increasing demand for our data products within a growing data market.

Retail voice revenue decreased by 3.9% to £37.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to £38.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in retail voice revenue is principally a result of a general decline in fixed-line telephony usage, consistent with our Consumer segment and which we expect to continue, and, to a lesser extent, a decline in rental and install revenues.

LAN solutions and other revenue increased by 4.3% to £9.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to £9.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to growth in equipment and LAN project revenues.

Wholesale revenue decreased by 4.4% to £43.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to £45.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in wholesale revenue was primarily due to certain non-recurring wholesale data revenues which we earned in the first quarter of 2011, partially offset by increases in wholesale voice revenue from increased mobile traffic.

Business Segment Contribution

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Business segment contribution decreased to £91.2 million from £92.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in segment contribution is primarily due to increased cost of sales and costs in relation to employee redundancies initiated in the first quarter of 2012, partially offset by a smaller increase in contribution from our retail data business as we increased installation revenues.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our business is capital intensive and we are highly leveraged. We have significant cash requirements for operating costs, capital expenditures and interest expense. The level of our capital expenditures and operating expenditures are affected by the significant amounts of capital required to connect customers to our network, expand and upgrade our network and offer new services. On January 11, 2012, we announced a major program to double the speeds of over four million broadband customers. This will involve an incremental investment of approximately £110 million during 2012 and approximately £40 million during 2013. We believe that we will be able to meet our current and medium-term liquidity and capital requirements, including fixed charges, through cash on hand, cash from operations, available borrowings under our revolving credit facility, and our ability to obtain future external financing.

Since July 28, 2010 we have taken a number of steps to optimize our capital structure and return cash to our shareholders. On July 27, 2011, we announced a second phase capital structure optimization program which includes the application of, in aggregate, up to £850 million for purposes of repurchasing our common stock and debt and for effecting associated derivative transactions until December 31, 2012. Our second phase capital structure optimization program allows for the application of up to £625 million in repurchases of our common stock and up to £225 million for transactions relating to our debt and convertible debt, including related derivative transactions. In addition, on October 27, 2011, we announced our intention to expend up to a further £250 million on share repurchases from the proceeds from the sale of our UKTV joint venture companies to a subsidiary of Scripps Network Interactive Inc. Our capital structure optimization programs may be effected through open market, privately negotiated, and/or derivative transactions, and may be implemented through arrangements with one or more brokers. Any shares of common stock acquired in connection with these programs will be held in treasury or cancelled.

On February 8, 2012, we entered into a capped Accelerated Stock Repurchase, or ASR, to purchase $250.0 million (£157.3 million) of our common stock, as part of the second phase capital structure optimization program announced on July 27, 2011. We received 10.2 million shares of common stock during the quarter at an average purchase price per share of $24.58. The shares of common stock so acquired were held in treasury as of March 31, 2012 and subsequently cancelled. For further details relating to the ASR Program, please see the current report on Form 8-K of Virgin Media Inc., as filed with the SEC on February 8, 2012.

On March 13, 2012, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virgin Media Finance, issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2022. Interest is payable on February 15 and August 15 each year, beginning on August 15, 2012. The senior notes due 2022 rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance PLC’s outstanding senior notes due 2016 and 2019.

On March 28, 2012, we used the net proceeds from the issuance of our senior notes due 2022, in March 2012 and cash on our balance sheet, to redeem $500 million of the principal amount outstanding of our $1,350 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of £58.6 million as a result of this redemption.

We may opportunistically access the loan and debt markets in order to extend debt maturities and seek improved debt terms.

As of March 31, 2012, we had £5,780.7 million of debt outstanding, compared to £5,855.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and £6,016.9 million as of March 31, 2011, and £141.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared to £300.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and £482.7 million as of March 31, 2011. The decrease in debt since December 31, 2011 is principally due to the strengthening of the pound sterling against the U.S. dollar in the first quarter of 2012. The decrease in debt since March 31, 2011 is principally due to the redemption of the $550 million 9.125% senior notes due 2016 using cash on our balance sheet.

Our long term debt was issued by Virgin Media Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries that have no independent operations or significant assets other than investments in their respective subsidiaries and receivables under intercompany loans. As a result, they will depend upon the receipt of sufficient funds from their respective subsidiaries or payments under intercompany loans to meet their obligations. In addition, the terms of our existing and future indebtedness and the laws of the jurisdictions under which our subsidiaries are organized limit the payment of dividends, loan repayments and other distributions from them under many circumstances.

 

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Our debt agreements contain restrictions on our ability to transfer cash between groups of our subsidiaries. As a result of these restrictions, although our overall liquidity may be sufficient to satisfy our obligations, we may be limited by covenants in some of our debt agreements from transferring cash to other subsidiaries that might require funds. In addition, cross default provisions in our other indebtedness may be triggered if we default on any of these debt agreements.

Our cash balance of £141.1 million as of March 31, 2012 is held in a combination of short term bank deposits, money market funds and bank accounts that have a duration to maturity between overnight and up to three months. Our bank accounts are held with major financial institutions and, as part of our cash management process, we regularly evaluate the credit standing of these institutions using a range of metrics.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash provided by operating activities decreased to £212.1 million from £271.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily attributable to movements in working capital, and the redemption premium paid in respect of the $500 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash paid for interest decreased to £86.6 million from £112.4 million during the same period in 2011. This decrease was primarily as a result of a lower level of debt at lower average interest rates during the three months ended March 31, 2012 along with differences in the timing of interest payments on our senior credit facility and senior notes. The change in the timing of the interest payments on our senior notes is as a result of refinancing activity undertaken during the year ended December 31, 2011 and the three months ended March 31, 2012.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash used in investing activities was £186.3 million compared with £154.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Cash used in investing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 principally represented purchases of fixed assets. Purchases of fixed and intangible assets increased to £184.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from £163.3 million for the same period in 2011 primarily due to spend on TiVo customer premises equipment (CPE).

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was £183.6 million compared to £104.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was primarily for principal payments on long term debt and capital leases, and the repurchase of common stock, partially offset by new debt issuances.

Senior Credit Facility

On May 20, 2011, we entered into two new facilities under the senior credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, BNP Paribas London Branch, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Goldman Sachs International Bank, HSBC Bank plc, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. London Branch, Lloyds TSB Bank plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and UBS Limited, including an additional revolving facility with total commitments of £450 million, which replaced the then existing £250 million revolving facility and an additional term facility with commitments of £750 million which was used to prepay in full Tranches A and B of the then existing term facility. We used £25 million of existing cash on hand to reduce the loan balance. In addition, on May 27, 2011, we effected certain amendments to the senior credit facility including, among other things: (i) amending the definition of additional high yield notes and high yield refinancings to permit high yield notes to be issued or refinanced through the Company, (ii) increasing the number of days in which the Company may elect to increase Lenders’ commitments following the cancellation of other Lenders’ commitments, (iii) amending provisions related to the Company’s ability to add additional facilities under the senior facilities agreement, (iv) shortening the required notice period for utilization requests, (v) require cash cover return to the Company under certain circumstances, (vi) remove the requirement to make mandatory prepayments of net proceeds, excess cash flow and equity proceeds, (vii) removing the prescriptive requirements to hedge particular exposures, (viii) giving greater freedom to obligors to create permitted types of security in favor of third parties over assets which would otherwise be required to be secured in favor of the Lenders, (ix) amending consent provisions to accelerate the time periods for obtaining Lender consents, and (x) removing certain other restrictive covenants.

 

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As at March 31, 2012, our senior credit facility has an aggregate outstanding principal amount of £750 million, and the revolving credit facility has an aggregate committed principal amount of £450 million. The proceeds from the senior credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes, while the proceeds from the revolving credit facility are available for the financing of our ongoing working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The final maturity of the additional revolving facility and the additional term facility is June 30, 2015. There is no scheduled amortization. As of March 31, 2012, we were in compliance with the covenants under the senior credit facility.

Our 2011 Annual Report contains a more detailed description of the terms of our senior credit facility.

Senior Unsecured Notes

In June 2009, Virgin Media Finance issued U.S. dollar denominated 9.50% senior notes due 2016 with a principal amount outstanding of $750 million and euro denominated 9.50% senior notes due 2016 with a principal amount outstanding of €180 million. In July 2009, Virgin Media Finance issued additional U.S. dollar denominated 9.50% senior notes due 2016 with a principal amount outstanding of $600 million. In March 2012, Virgin Media Finance redeemed a portion of the U.S. dollar denominated 9.50% senior notes due 2016 with a principal amount of $500 million. The U.S. dollar denominated senior notes issued in June 2009 and July 2009, respectively, are treated as a single issuance of the same notes under the indenture for these notes, collectively, the 9.50% senior notes due 2016. Interest on the 9.50% senior notes due 2016 is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 9.50% senior notes due 2016 are unsecured senior obligations of Virgin Media Finance and rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance’s outstanding senior notes due 2019 and 2022. The 9.50% senior notes due 2016 mature on August 15, 2016 and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Virgin Media Inc., Virgin Media Group LLC, Virgin Media Holdings Inc., Virgin Media (UK) Group, Inc. and Virgin Media Communications Limited and on a senior subordinated basis by VMIH and VMIL.

In November 2009, Virgin Media Finance issued U.S. dollar denominated 8.375% senior notes due 2019 with a principal amount outstanding of $600 million and sterling denominated 8.875% senior notes due 2019 with a principal amount outstanding of £350 million, collectively, the senior notes due 2019. Interest on the senior notes due 2019 is payable on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The senior notes due 2019 are unsecured senior obligations of Virgin Media Finance and rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance’s outstanding senior notes due 2016 and 2022. The senior notes due 2019 mature on October 15, 2019 and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Virgin Media Inc., Virgin Media Group LLC, Virgin Media Holdings Inc., Virgin Media (UK) Group, Inc. and Virgin Media Communications Limited and on a senior subordinated basis by VMIH and VMIL.

In March 2012, Virgin Media Finance issued U.S. dollar denominated 5.25% senior notes due 2022 with a principal amount outstanding of $500 million. Interest on the senior notes due 2022 is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The senior notes due 2022 are unsecured senior obligations of Virgin Media Finance and rank pari passu with Virgin Media Finance’s outstanding senior notes due 2016 and 2019. The senior notes due 2022 mature on February 15, 2022 and are guaranteed on a senior basis by Virgin Media Inc., Virgin Media Group LLC, Virgin Media Holdings Inc., Virgin Media (UK) Group, Inc. and Virgin Media Communications Limited and on a senior subordinated basis by VMIH and VMIL.

On March 28, 2012, we used the net proceeds from the issuance of our senior notes due 2022, in March 2012 and cash on our balance sheet, to redeem $500 million of the principal amount of our $1,350 million 9.50% senior notes due 2016. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of £58.6 million as a result of this redemption.

Senior Secured Notes

On January 19, 2010, our wholly owned subsidiary Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC issued U.S. dollar denominated 6.50% senior secured notes due 2018 with a principal amount outstanding of $1.0 billion and sterling denominated 7.00% senior secured notes due 2018 with a principal amount outstanding of £875 million, collectively, the senior secured notes due 2018. Interest is payable on the senior secured notes due 2018 on June 15 and December 15 each year, beginning on June 15, 2010.

 

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On August 5, 2010, we completed an offer to exchange any and all of the then outstanding senior secured notes due 2018, which we originally issued in a U.S. private placement, for an equivalent amount of new senior secured notes due 2018 which have been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with this offer, we exchanged a total of $999,369,000 aggregate principal amount, or 99.9% of the original U.S. dollar denominated notes, and £867,373,000 aggregate principal amount, or 99.1% of the original sterling denominated notes, for an equivalent amount of newly issued senior secured notes due 2018. Holders of the original senior secured notes due 2018 who did not tender their notes in compliance with the offer terms and continue to hold the original senior secured notes will remain subject to restrictions on transfer of these notes. Completion of the exchange offer satisfied our obligations in full under a registration rights agreement entered into in connection with the original note issuance in January 2010. We did not receive any additional proceeds from the exchange offer. For further details relating to the exchange offer, please see Amendment No.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Virgin Media Inc., as filed with the SEC on June 30, 2010.

On March 3, 2011, Virgin Media Secured Finance issued U.S. dollar denominated 5.25% senior secured notes due 2021 with a principal amount outstanding of $500 million and sterling denominated 5.50% senior secured notes due 2021 with a principal amount outstanding of £650 million, collectively, the senior secured notes due 2021. Interest is payable on the senior secured notes due 2021 on January 15 and July 15 each year, beginning on July 15, 2011. For further details relating to the senior secured notes due 2021, please see Virgin Media Inc.’s current report on Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC on March 3, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference.

On September 8, 2011, we completed an offer to exchange any and all of the then outstanding senior secured notes due 2021 which we originally issued in a U.S. private placement, for an equivalent amount of new senior secured notes due 2021 which have been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with this offer, we exchanged a total of $499,870,000 aggregate principal amount, or 99.9% of the original U.S. dollar denominated outstanding notes and £650,000,000 aggregate principal amount, or 100% of the original sterling denominated outstanding notes, for an equivalent amount of newly issued senior secured notes due 2021. Holders of the original senior secured notes due 2021 who did not tender their notes in compliance with the offer terms will remain subject to restrictions on transfer of these notes. Completion of the exchange offer satisfied our obligations in full under a registration rights agreement entered into in connection with the original notes issuance in March 2011. We did not receive any additional proceeds from the exchange offer. For further details relating to the exchange offer, please see the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Virgin Media Inc., as filed with the SEC on July 20, 2011.

The senior secured notes due 2018 and the senior secured notes due 2021 rank pari passu with and, subject to certain exceptions, share in the same guarantees and security which has been granted in favor of our senior credit facility.

Convertible Senior Notes

In April 2008, Virgin Media Inc. issued U.S. denominated 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2016 with a principal amount outstanding of $1.0 billion. The convertible senior notes are unsecured senior obligations of Virgin Media Inc. and, consequently, are subordinated to our obligations under our senior credit facility and rank equally with Virgin Media Inc.’s guarantees of the senior notes. The convertible senior notes bear interest at an annual rate of 6.50% payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2008. The convertible senior notes mature on November 15, 2016 and may not be redeemed by us prior to the maturity date. Upon conversion, we may elect to settle in cash, shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock.

If the trading price of our common stock exceeds 120% of the conversion price of the convertible notes for 20 out of the last 30 trading days of a calendar quarter, holders of the convertible notes may elect to convert their convertible notes during the following quarter. This condition was met in the three months ended March 31, 2012. If conversions of this nature occur, we may deliver cash, common stock, or a combination of both, at our

 

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election, to settle our obligations. We have classified this debt as long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2012 because we determined, in accordance with the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, that we have the ability to settle the obligations in equity in all circumstances, except in the case of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the convertible senior notes). This condition must be fulfilled on 20 of the last 30 trading days of each calendar quarter. If the condition is not met during that time period, the notes will not be convertible in the following quarter.

Our 2011 Annual Report contains a more detailed description of the terms of our convertible senior notes.

Cash Dividends

During the year ended December 31, 2011 and the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid the following dividends:

 

Board Declaration Date

   Per Share      Record Date      Payment Date      Total
Amount
 
                          (in millions)  

Year ended December 31, 2011:

           

March 4, 2011

   $ 0.04         March 14, 2011         March 24, 2011       £ 8.0   

May 16, 2011

     0.04         June 13, 2011         June 23, 2011         7.8   

August 31, 2011

     0.04         September 12, 2011         September 22, 2011         7.9   

November 15, 2011

     0.04         December 12, 2011         December 22, 2011         7.4   

Three months ended March 31, 2012:

           

February 17, 2012

   $ 0.04         March 12, 2012         March 22, 2012       £ 7.0   

Future payments of regular quarterly dividends by us are at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be subject to our future needs and uses of cash, which could include investments in operations, the repayment of debt, and share repurchase programs. In addition, the terms of our and our subsidiaries’ existing and future indebtedness and the laws of jurisdictions under which those subsidiaries are organized limit the payment of dividends, loan repayments and other distributions to us under many circumstances.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Other than the changes to our long term debt obligations, described in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section above, our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of March 31, 2012 were not materially different to the contractual obligations disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as foreign currency exchange 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, substantially all of our revenues, operating costs and selling, general and administrative expenses 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 of March 31, 2012, £2,778.0 million, or 47.8%, of our indebtedness based upon contractual obligations, was denominated in U.S. dollars and £150.0 million, or 2.6%, of our indebtedness based upon contractual obligations, was denominated in euros. As a result, we have exposure to volatility in future cash flows and earnings associated with changes in foreign exchange rates on payments of principal and interest on a portion of our indebtedness. We also have committed and forecasted purchases of goods and services in U.S. dollars, euros and South African rand.

To mitigate the risk from these exposures, we have implemented a hedging program. The objective of this program is to reduce, but not eliminate, the volatility of our cash flows and earnings caused by changes in underlying rates. To achieve this objective we have entered into a number of derivative instruments. The derivative instruments we use are interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward contracts. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements of Virgin Media Inc.

The fair market value of long term fixed interest rate debt and the amount of future interest payments on variable interest rate debt are subject to interest rate risk.

 

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The following table provides information as of March 31, 2012 about our long term fixed and variable interest rate debt that are sensitive to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates (in millions):

 

     Year ended December 31,     Thereafter     Total      Fair Value
March  31,

2012
 
         2012              2013              2014          2015     2016         

Long term debt
(including current portion)

                    

U.S. Dollars

                    

Fixed rate

     —           —           —           —        $ 1,850.0        $2,600.0      $ 4,450.0       $ 5,177.0   

Average interest rate

                7.878     6.452     

Average forward exchange rate

                0.64        0.64        

Euros

                    

Fixed rate

     —           —           —           —        180.0        —        180.0       200.3   

Average interest rate

                9.500       

Average forward exchange rate

                0.85          

Pounds Sterling

                    

Fixed rate

     —           —           —           —          —          £1,875.0      £ 1,875.0       £ 2,019.2   

Average interest rate

                  6.830     

Variable rate

     —           —           —           £750.0          —        £ 750.0       £ 750.0   

Average interest rate

             
 

 

LIBOR
plus

1.625%-2.125%

 
  

  

        

Currency swap agreements related to long term debt

                    

Receipt of U.S.Dollars (interest and principal)

                    

Notional amount

     —           —           —           —        $ 850.0        $2,100.0      $ 2,950.0       £ (12.0

Average forward exchange rate

                0.62        0.62        

Average sterling interest rate paid

                9.99     7.28     

Receipt of U.S.Dollars (interest and principal)

                    

Notional amount

     —           —           —           —          —          $500.0      $ 500.0       £ 30.1   

Average contract exchange rate

                  0.62        

Average sterling interest rate paid

                  LIBOR+1.94     

Receipt of U.S.Dollars (interest only)

                    

Notional amount

     —           —           —           —        $ 1,000.0        —        $ 1,000.0       £ 21.5   

Average contract exchange rate

                0.52          

Average sterling interest rate paid

                6.91       

Receipt of Euros (interest and principal)

                    

Notional amount

     —           —           —           —        180.0        —        180.0       £ (11.1

Average contract exchange rate

                0.88          

Average sterling interest rate paid

                10.18       

Interest rate derivative financial instruments related to long term debt

                    

Sterling Interest Rate Swaps

                    

Notional amount

     —           —           —           £600.0          £650.0      £ 1,250.0       £ 42.2   

Average sterling interest rate paid

              2.86       LIBOR+1.84     

Sterling interest rate received

              LIBOR          5.50     

 

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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 this 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 us in the reports we file or submit 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 us in the reports that we file or submit is accumulated and communicated to our 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

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 first fiscal quarter of 2012 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 lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those relating to intellectual property, commercial, employee and employee benefits, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. For instance, the U.K. tax authorities have challenged our VAT treatment of certain activities and have assessed us accordingly. VAT has been paid to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, or HMRC, in order to appeal that assessment. This may become subject to court proceedings.

Mr. William R. Huff, one of our directors, has advised us that W.R. Huff Asset Management Co., LLC, or Huff Asset Management, which is controlled by Mr. Huff, may submit one or more claims for indemnification to the Company in the aggregate amount of approximately $7.4 million. These claims purportedly arise as a result of settlement payments made and attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by Huff Asset Management in connection with third-party litigation and regulatory proceedings involving Huff Asset Management and relating to fees received by Huff Asset Management in 2004 for advisory services furnished to NTL Incorporated, or NTL, and Telewest Communications PLC, or Telewest. The businesses of NTL and Telewest merged in 2006 to form the Company. Neither the Company nor any of its predecessors was or is currently a party to these litigation or regulatory proceedings. There can be no assurance that the amount or nature of any claim brought against the Company by Huff Asset Management will be limited to indemnification or the amounts of claims specified above. The Company will vigorously defend any such claims made by Huff Asset Management. We are disclosing the potential claims in light of Mr. Huff’s position as a director. We have determined that neither an accrual nor disclosure is required in the financial statements included in this report.

While we do not believe any of the litigation matters alone or in the aggregate will have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operation, any adverse outcome in one or more of these matters could be material to our consolidated financial statements for any one period.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the risk factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our 2011 Annual Report.

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

(a) Not applicable.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

(c) Share Repurchases

 

Period

   (a)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
     (b)
Average Price
Paid Per Share
(in U.S. dollars)
     (c)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
     (d)
Approximate Value
of Shares that May Yet
be Purchased under
the Plans or

Programs (in Pounds
Sterling millions) (1)
 

January 1-31, 2012

     —           —           —         £ 452.7   

February 1-29, 2012 (2)

     10,171,090       $ 24.58         10,171,090         295.5   

March 1-31, 2012

     —           —           —           295.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10,171,090       $ 24.58         10,171,090       £ 295.5   

 

(1) On July 27, 2011, we announced a second phase capital structure optimization program expected to include the application of, in aggregate, up to £850 million, in part towards repurchases of up to £625 million of our common stock until December 31, 2012 and in part towards transactions relating to our debt, including related derivative transactions. In addition, on October 27, 2011, we announced our intention to expend up to a further £250 million on share repurchases from the proceeds from the sale of our UKTV joint venture companies.
(2) In February 2012, we entered into an ASR program in the amount of $250 million as a part of our 2011 capital structure optimization program. We received 7,488,393 shares on February 13, 2012, 1,441,313 shares on February 24, 2012, and 1,241,384 on March 26, 2012, totaling 10,171,090 shares, under this ASR. This ASR terminated on March 26, 2012. The average price paid per share under this ASR was $24.58.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MIN E SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

No.

    
  3.1    Second Restated Articles of Incorporation of Virgin Media Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2007).
  3.2    Restated by-laws of Virgin Media Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2007).
  3.3    Memorandum and Articles of Association of Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2010).
  3.4    Memorandum and Articles of Association of Virgin Media Investments Limited (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2011).
  4.1    Indenture, dated as of March 13, 2012, among Virgin Media Finance PLC, Virgin Media Inc., Virgin Media Group LLC, Virgin Media Holdings Inc., Virgin Media (UK) Group, Inc., Virgin Media Communications Limited, Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, Virgin Media Investments Limited, The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee and paying agent and The Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A. as Luxembourg paying agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2012).
10.1    Description of the 2012-2014 Virgin Media Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.2    Description of the Virgin Media Inc. 2012 Bonus Scheme (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.3    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement used for grants made under the Virgin Media Inc. 2012-2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.4    Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Notice used for grants made under the Virgin Media Inc. 2012-2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.5    Form of Performance Share Agreement used for grants made under the Virgin Media Inc. 2012-2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.6    Form of Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) Option Certificate used for grants made under the Virgin Media Inc. 2012-2014 Long Term Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).
10.7    Trust Deed of the Virgin Media Inc. Share Incentive Plan between Virgin Media Inc. and EES Trustees Limited, and schedule containing rules of the Virgin Media Inc. Share Incentive Plan, both dated February 2, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Virgin Media Inc. as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2012).


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    31.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
    31.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
    32.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
†101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
†101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
†101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
†101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
†101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
†101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewith.
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    VIRGIN MEDIA INC.
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Neil A. Berkett
      Neil A. Berkett
      Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Eamonn O’Hare
      Eamonn O’Hare
      Principal Financial Officer
    VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Neil A. Berkett
      Neil A. Berkett
      Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Eamonn O’Hare
      Eamonn O’Hare
      Principal Financial Officer
    VIRGIN MEDIA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Neil A. Berkett
      Neil A. Berkett
      Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 8, 2012     By:   /s/ Eamonn O’Hare
      Eamonn O’Hare
      Principal Financial Officer