UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from_____to_____.
Commission File Number: 0-3024
NEW ULM TELECOM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota | 41-0440990 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
27 North Minnesota Street
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (507) 354-4111
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Title of Class
Common Stock, $1.66 par value
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, 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 o
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. Yes x No o
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 non-accelerated filer or smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
o Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer x 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 o No x
The aggregate market value of the registrants common stock held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was sold, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $31,589,168. This calculation is based upon the closing price of $7.39 of the stock on June 30, 2015, as quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace. Without asserting that any director or executive officer of the registrant, or person owning 5% or more of the registrants common stock, is an affiliate, the shares of which they are the beneficial owners have been deemed to be owned by affiliates solely for this calculation.
As of March 15, 2016, the registrant had 5,116,826 shares of common stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrants Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 26, 2016 are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements. This 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed by New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (NU Telecom or the Company) under the federal securities laws, including Form 10-Q and Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, and future verbal or written statements by NU Telecom and its management, may include forward-looking statements. These statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to anticipated future operating and financial performance, growth opportunities and growth rates, acquisition and divestiture opportunities, business strategies, business and competitive outlook, and other similar forecasts and statements of expectation. Words such as expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates, targets, projects, will, may, continues and should, and variations of these words and similar expressions, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from such statements.
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions and the fact that any forward-looking statements made by us and our management are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management, they are not guarantees of future performance and you should not place undue reliance on them. In addition, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, which is the filing date of this Form 10-K. With the exception of the requirements set forth in the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Website Access to SEC Reports
Our website at www.nutelecom.net provides information about our products and services, along with general information about NU Telecom and its management and financial results. Copies of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, can be obtained, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practical after these reports are electronically filed or furnished to the SEC. To obtain this information, visit our website noted above and select About Us Investors to view NU Telecom SEC filings, or call (507) 354-4111. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding public companies, including NU Telecom. Any reports filed with the SEC may also be obtained from the SECs Reference Room at 100F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to all directors, the chief executive officer, chief financial officer and to all other employees of NU Telecom. All employees of NU Telecom have undergone training on this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The information required by Item 406 of Regulation S−K is contained under Code of Business Conduct in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference. Our Board of Directors has also adopted written charters for its committees that comply with the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Copies of the committee charters are available on our website above or by contacting us at (507) 354-4111.
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PART I
Item 1. Business
NU Telecom or the Company refers to New Ulm Telecom, Inc. alone or with its wholly owned subsidiaries as the context requires. When this report uses the words we, our or us, it refers to the Company and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.
Company Overview and History
NU Telecom is a diversified communications company headquartered in New Ulm, Minnesota with more than 110 years of experience in the local telephone exchange and telecommunications business. We operate in one principal business segment: the Telecom Segment.
Our principal line of business is the operation of five local telephone companies or incumbent local exchange carriers (ILEC) and the operation of two competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC) telephone companies. Our original business was founded in 1905 and consisted of the operation of a single ILEC (New Ulm Rural Telephone Company). In 1984, we changed our name to New Ulm Telecom, Inc. In 1986, we acquired our second ILEC, Western Telephone Company (WTC). In 1993, we acquired our third ILEC, Peoples Telephone Company (PTC). In 2008, we acquired our fourth ILEC, Hutchinson Telephone Company (HTC). In 2012, we acquired our fifth ILEC, Sleepy Eye Telephone Company (SETC). Our businesses consist of connecting customers to our state-of-the-art, fiber-rich communications network, providing managed services, switched service and dedicated private lines, connecting customers to long distance service providers and providing many other services associated with our businesses. Our businesses also provide Internet protocol television (IPTV), cable television services (CATV), Internet access services, including high-speed broadband access, and long distance service. We also install and maintain communications systems to the areas in and around our service territories in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. In 2002, we formed a CLEC in the city of Redwood Falls, Minnesota and acquired our second CLEC in 2008, with the acquisition of HTC. This CLEC operates in and around the city of Litchfield, Minnesota. In 2010, we acquired the cable TV system in the city of Glencoe and operate Glencoe under the Litchfield CLEC. Our CLECs offer the same services as our ILECs. In 2000, we changed our marketing name to NU-Telecom and currently operate under that name in our markets.
Our operations are currently conducted through the following subsidiaries:
Telecom Segment
● ILECs:
▪ New Ulm Telecom, Inc., the parent company;
▪ Hutchinson Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Peoples Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Sleepy Eye Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Western Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
● CLECs:
▪ NU Telecom, located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota;
▪ Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HTC, located in Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota;
● Our investments and interests in the following entities include some management responsibilities:
▪ FiberComm, LC 20.00% subsidiary equity ownership interest. FiberComm, LC is located in Sioux City, Iowa;
▪ Broadband Visions, LLC (BBV) 24.30% subsidiary equity ownership interest. BBV provides video headend and Internet services;
▪ Independent Emergency Services, LLC (IES) 14.29% subsidiary equity ownership interest. IES is a provider of E-911 services to the State of Minnesota as well as a number
of counties located in Minnesota; and
▪ SM Broadband, LLC (SMB) 12.50% subsidiary equity ownership interest. SMB provides network connectivity for regional businesses.
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We report the business operations of our five ILECs and two CLECs and their associated services as a single segment that we refer to as the Telecom Segment.
The Telecom Segment operates five ILECs: New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (New Ulm), HTC, PTC, SETC and WTC and two CLECs located in the cities of Redwood Falls, Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota. New Ulm, HTC, SETC and WTC are independent telephone companies that are regulated by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, while PTC is an independent telephone company that is regulated by the Iowa Utilities Board. Our two CLECs are currently not under the same level of regulatory oversight as our ILECs. As of December 31, 2015 we served 25,999 access lines in the Minnesota communities of Bellechester, Courtland, Evan, Goodhue, Hanska, Hutchinson, Klossner, Litchfield, Mazeppa, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Sanborn, Searles, Sleepy Eye, Springfield and White Rock, as well as the adjacent rural areas of Blue Earth, Brown, Goodhue, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Redwood and Wabasha counties in south central Minnesota. We also serve the community of Aurelia, Iowa as well as the adjacent rural areas surrounding Aurelia. The Telecom Segment also operates multiple IPTV and CATV systems in Minnesota (including the cities of Cologne, Courtland, Glencoe, Goodhue, Hanska, Hutchinson, Litchfield, Mayer, New Germany, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Sanborn, Sleepy Eye and Springfield) and one IPTV system in Aurelia, Iowa. These systems serve approximately 10,637 customers.
In the third quarter of 2014, NU Telecom completed construction of an expansion in our fiber optic cable network and began providing Little Crow Telemedia Network (Little Crow) and the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED), which are a consortium of school districts in central and southern Minnesota, with high capacity video/audio and data switching services and fiber optic cable transport of information between its members. This agreement allowed us to expand our state-of-the art; fiber-rich communications network outside of our traditional service territories and will allow us access to new markets that we have not originally served. This contract term is for ten years.
The Telecom Segment derives its principal revenues from (i) local service charges to its residential and business subscribers, (ii) access charges to Interexchange Carriers (IXCs) for providing the carriers access to our local phone networks and (iii) the provisioning of video and data services. We also receive revenue from long distance carriers for providing the billing and collection of long distance toll calls to our subscribers.
Neither our ILECs nor CLECs are dependent upon any single customer or small group of customers. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenues in any of the last two years.
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We receive the majority of our revenues through the following revenue sources:
Local Service We receive recurring revenue for basic local services that enable end-user customers to make and receive telephone calls within a defined local calling area for a flat monthly fee. In addition to subscribing to basic local telephone services, our customers may choose from a variety of custom calling features such as call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification and voicemail.
Network Access We provide access services to other telecommunications carriers for the use of our facilities to terminate or originate long distance calls on our network. Additionally, we bill subscriber line charges (SLCs) to substantially all of our customers for access to the public switched network. These monthly SLCs are regulated and approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In addition, network access revenue is derived from several federally administered pooling arrangements designed to provide support and distribute funding to the ILECs.
Video We provide a variety of enhanced data network services on a monthly recurring basis to our customers. This includes the broadband access portion of traditional Telecom broadband service. We also receive monthly recurring revenue from our subscribers for providing commercial TV programming in competition with local CATV, satellite dish TV and off-air TV service providers. We serve seventeen communities with our IPTV TV services and four communities with our CATV services.
Data We provide high speed Internet to business and residential customers. Our revenue is earned based on the offering of various flat rate packages based on the level of service, data speeds and features. We also provide e-mail and managed services, such as web hosting and design, on-line file back up and on-line file storage.
Other Our customers are billed for toll or long-distance services on either a per call or flat-rate basis. This also includes the offering of directory assistance, operator service and long distance private lines. We also generate revenue from directory publishing, sales and service of customer premise equipment (CPE), bill processing and other customer services. Our directory publishing revenue for Yellow Page advertising in our telephone directories recurs monthly. We also provide retail sales and service of cellular phones and accessories through Telespire, a national wireless provider. We resell these wireless services as TechTrends Wireless, our branded product. We receive both recurring revenue for our wireless services, as well as revenue collected for the sale of wireless phones and accessories.
Strategy
Our vision is to position ourselves as a one-stop communications solutions provider. We believe our customers place a value on the fact that we are a local company whose goal is to meet our customers total communications needs. The success of this vision depends on the following strategies:
· We believe that we have several advantages over our competition, including a state-of-the-art, fiber-rich communications network, competitive pricing and costs, outstanding service quality and a strong reputation, a high level of commitment to the communities we serve and a direct billing relationship with a large majority of the customers we serve in our service territories. We offer a competitive, multi-service bundle of voice, high-speed Internet and IPTV. We manage the potential decline in Telecom network access and local service revenues by offering value-added services such as higher Internet speeds, high definition (HD) IPTV, digital video recording (DVR) services, managed services, customized communications solutions content, along with outstanding customer service as a competitive differentiator.
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· We have and will continue to upgrade our networks and enhance our products and services to take advantage of the latest technology including advanced high-bandwidth capabilities and services, expansion of our network for wholesale and retail customers, Fiber-to-the-Tower services for wireless carriers and last mile fiber builds to residential and business customers. We intend to continue to introduce new services that draw upon our core competencies and we believe are attractive to our target customers. In considering new services, we look for market opportunities that we believe present growth opportunities.
· We continue to seek ways to improve our internal processes and gain operational efficiencies. While focusing resources on revenue growth and market share gains, we continually challenge our management team and employees at all levels to seek efficiencies and enhance our customers experience. We continue to invest in our networks and train our employees to achieve customer service excellence.
· Our current customer base provides a recurring revenue stream generating stable cash flow. Our focus remains on growing our services and supporting product lines so as to generate sufficient cash flow to fund our current operations, service our debt, fund our capital expenditure needs, pay dividends and expand our business. We have allocated resources to maintain and upgrade our network while focusing on optimizing returns by completing strategic capital outlays that will make our network more efficient and cost effective while providing the products and services that our customers desire in the markets we serve.
· We intend to continue to pursue a disciplined process of evaluating acquisitions of businesses as well as organic growth opportunities of market expansion and/or products which are complementary to our business portfolio.
Competition
We compete in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive industry, and expect competition will continue to intensify as consolidations and mergers occur within the industry. Regulatory developments and technological advances over the past several years have increased opportunities for alternative communications service providers, which in turn have increased competitive pressures on our business. These alternative providers often face fewer regulations and have lower cost structures than we do. In addition, several of our competitors have consolidated with other communication providers and as a result are generally larger, have more financial and business resources and have greater geographical reach to provide services. Our competitive advantages include: our strong commitment and presence in the communities we serve, knowledge of these markets, our experienced local service and support team, and our ability to offer more flexible communications solutions than our larger competitors.
The long-range effect of competition on the delivery of communications services and equipment will depend on technological advances, regulatory actions at both the federal and the state levels, court decisions, and possible additional future federal and state legislation. Past federal and state legislation have tended to expand competition in the telecommunications industry.
Alternatives to our service include customers leasing private line switched voice and data services in or adjacent to our service territories that permit the bypassing of our communications facilities. In addition, microwave transmission services, wireless communications, fiber optic/coaxial cable deployment, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), satellite and other services also permit the bypassing of our local exchange network. These alternatives to local exchange service represent a potential threat to our long-term ability to provide local exchange services at economical rates.
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In order to meet the competition present in our industry, our businesses have deployed new technology to enable our local exchange networks to capture operating efficiencies and to provide additional new services to our new and existing customer base. These new technologies include the latest release of digital switching technology for all of our switches and the installation of a Common Channel Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) out-of-band system for all of our access lines. Our businesses have also connected fiber rings (redundant route designs that allow traffic to be re-routed in the event of network problems) that protect our local networks and enable them to provide a reliable level of service to our customers. The value of our local network is also enhanced by the ability of our operating companies to offer access to high-speed Internet with broadband access to of our access lines. Broadband technology allows customer access to high-speed Internet and traditional voice connectivity over the same connection. In addition, our businesses have further enhanced our networks to allow the offering of video services over the same facilities that provide our customers with voice and Internet access. This technology is available to approximately 92% of our access lines.
We compete as a CLEC in the cities of Redwood Falls, Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota. CenturyLink is the existing ILEC in these markets. Competition also exists in the other communities and areas served by our businesses for traditional telephone service from wireless communications providers and we also expect competition to increase from service providers offering VoIP. We experience competition in the Minnesota communities of Glencoe, Hutchinson, Litchfield, New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Sleepy Eye and Springfield in the provisioning of video services. Comcast is the existing incumbent provider of video services in the New Ulm market. Mediacom is the existing incumbent provider of video services in the Hutchinson, Litchfield, Redwood Falls, Sleepy Eye and Springfield markets. Several other communications providers compete with us in our markets in providing Internet services. Our businesses have responded to these competitive pressures by creating active programs to market our products, bundle our services and enhance our infrastructure to create higher customer value.
We are experiencing competition for some of our other services from IXCs, such as customer billing services, dedicated private lines and network switching. The provisioning of these services is contractual in nature and is primarily directed by the IXCs. Other services, such as directory advertising, operator services and cellular communications are open to competition, based primarily on service and customer experience.
Materials and Supplies
The materials and supplies that are necessary for the operation of our businesses are available from a variety of sources. We are not dependent on any particular supplier or group of affiliated suppliers for our equipment needs.
Regulation
The following summary provides a high-level overview, but may not include all present and proposed federal, state and local legislation and regulations affecting the telecommunications industry. Some legislation and other regulations are currently the subject of judicial proceedings, legislative hearings and administrative proposals that could change the manner in which this industry operates. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome of any of these developments or their potential impact on us. Regulation can change rapidly in the telecommunications industry and these changes could have an adverse effect on us in the future.
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Overview
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), rules and regulations of the SEC and, where applicable, conform to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities.
The services we offer are subject to varying levels of regulatory oversight. Federal and state regulatory agencies share responsibility for enforcing statutes and rules relative to the provision of communications services. Our interstate telecommunications services are subject to regulation by the FCC. Intrastate services are governed by the relevant state regulatory commission. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TA96) and the rules enacted under it also gave oversight of interconnection arrangements and access to network elements to the state commissions. Our TV services are governed by FCC rules and municipal franchise agreements. There are also varying levels of regulatory oversight depending on the nature of the services offered or if the services are offered by an ILEC or CLEC.
Our CLEC businesses provide services with less regulatory oversight than our ILEC companies. A company must file for CLEC or interexchange authority to operate with the appropriate public utility commission in each state it serves. Our CLECs provide a variety of services to both residential and business customers in multiple jurisdictions.
Federal Regulatory Framework
All carriers must comply with the Federal Communications Act of 1934 (FCA34) as amended that requires, among other things, that our interstate services be provided at just and reasonable rates and on non-discriminatory terms and conditions. The TA96 amended the FCA34 and has had a dramatic effect on the competitive environment in the telecommunications industry. In addition to these laws, we are also subject to rules promulgated by the FCC and could be affected by any regulatory decisions or orders they issue.
Access Charges
Access charges refer to the compensation received by local exchange carriers for the use of their networks by an IXC. We provide two types of access services: special access and switched access. Special access is provided through dedicated circuits that connect other carriers to our network and is structured on a flat monthly fee basis. Switched access rates that are billed to other carriers are based on a per-minute of use fee basis. The FCC regulates prices that our businesses charge for interstate access charges. There has been a trend toward lowering the rates charged to carriers accessing local networks and the application of a SLC as a flat rate on end-user bills. Regulation, competition, carriers optimizing their network costs and lower demand for dedicated lines have resulted in lower access rates and overall lower minutes of use on our network, which has affected our network access revenues.
Interstate access rates are established by the nationwide pooling of companies known as the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA). The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of each companys actual or average costs. There has been a change in the composition of interstate access charges in recent years, shifting more of the charges to the end user and reducing the amount of access charges paid by IXCs. We believe this trend will continue.
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Each of our ILECs determines interstate access charges under rate of return regulation, whereby they earn a fixed return over and above operating costs. The specific process of setting interstate access rates is governed by FCC rules, which applies only to service providers with fewer than 50,000 lines. Three of our ILECs (HTC, PTC and WTC) utilize an average schedule process and the concept of pooling with other ILECs in NECA to arrive at rates and fair compensation. Our other two ILECs (New Ulm and SETC) arrive at their interstate rates through a study of their own individual interstate costs. Minnesota and Iowa utility commissions regulate the intrastate access rates for all five of our ILECs in their respective states.
Wireline Interstate
Our ILEC companies participate in the NECA common line pool where end-user common line funds collected are pooled. A portion of our ILEC revenue is based on settlements distributed from this pool. Our ILEC companies also participate in the NECA traffic-sensitive pool. These pool settlements are adjusted periodically.
Interstate access rates for CLECs were established according to an order issued by the FCC in 2001. Under that order, the switched access rates charged by a competitive carrier can be no higher than the rates charged by the ILEC with whom the CLEC competes, unless the CLEC qualifies for the Rural Exemption.
Intercarrier Compensation and Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform
The FCC released the National Broadband Plan in April 2010 recommending significant changes to the access charge policy and processes. This was followed on November 18, 2011, by FCC Order 11-161 (the Transformation Order), with comprehensive rules reforming all forms of intercarrier compensation and implementing a new support mechanism for the deployment of broadband. Generally, the intercarrier compensation reform sets forth a path towards a bill & keep regime which eliminates compensation for termination of traffic received from another carrier. The timeline for this transition has numerous steps depending on the type of traffic exchanged and the regulated status of the affected LEC.
These rules have been clarified in several orders on Reconsideration, and while they are being challenged through appeals in Federal Appellate courts, we have already experienced their impact on our companies. If they remain in place, they will force a substantial reduction of our terminating intercarrier compensation, including intrastate and interstate access charges, over the upcoming years and provide for certain support mechanisms and end-user charges as a means of offsetting compensation.
The FCC Transformation Order also confirmed the applicability of access charges on VoIP traffic and eliminated reciprocal compensation charges for termination of local wireless traffic. Despite these changes IXCs and others are still quite aggressive in disputing carrier access charges and/or the applicability of access charges to their traffic.
Over the course of 2014, NU Telecom received notice of disputes from several IXCs, and was subsequently named in litigation regarding traffic exchanged between our companies and specifically the classification of IntraMTA wireless traffic related to access charges. This litigation was an industry-wide dispute affecting numerous telecom companies. In November, 2015 the United States District Court in Dallas, Texas ruled in favor of the telecom companies, which includes NU Telecom. All access charges owed to the telecom companies including NU Telecom were found to be owed by the IXCs and NU Telecom has subsequently been paid for these access charges.
Due to the combination of rate reforms instituted by the FCC, competitive substitution by wireless and other carriers and decreased use of the switched network, the aggregate amount of interstate network access charges paid by long distance carriers to access providers such as our company, has decreased and we project that this decline will continue. For the year ended December 31, 2015, Telecom network access revenue represented 28.5% of our operating revenue, down from 29.1% for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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Universal Service
The Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) was originally established to overcome geographic differences in costs of providing voice service and to enable all citizens to communicate over networks regardless of geographical location and/or personal income. The FCC established universal service policies at the national level under terms contained in the Telecommunications Act of 1934. The TA96 requires explicit FUSF mechanisms and enlarged the scope of universal service to include four distinct programs:
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High-Cost program that supports local carriers operating in high-cost regions of the country to ensure reasonably based telephone rates;
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Lifeline (low-income) Subscribers program that includes the Link Up and Lifeline programs that provide support for service initiation and monthly fees and have eligibility based on subscriber income;
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Rural Health Care Providers program that supports telecommunication services used by rural health care providers and provides them with toll free access to an Internet service provider; and
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Schools and Libraries program, also called the E-Rate program that provides support funding to schools and libraries for telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections.
In its Transformation Order released November 18, 2011, the FCC adopted rules which dramatically reform the universal service program and intercarrier compensation regime. These rules eliminated the legacy Local Switching support, but also provide for a new Connect America Fund (CAF) support for rate of return carriers to make up some of their access revenue reductions and provide direct support to PriceCap carriers for broadband build outs. The new rules have caused rates for end users to increase as intercarrier compensation is reduced and the legacy mandate for ubiquitous voice service shifts toward broadband availability as a key outcome of the program.
FUSF high-cost payments are distributed by NECA and are only available to carriers that have been designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) by a state commission. Each of our ILECs has been designated as an ETC. CLECs are also eligible to be designated as ETCs if they meet the requirements of the program and meet a public interest standard as determined by the appropriate state regulatory agency. Our CLECs are currently not receiving FUSF support. All ETCs must certify annually to the Universal Service Administrative Company or their appropriate state regulatory commission that the funds they receive from the FUSF are being used in the manner intended. The states must then certify to the FCC which carriers have met this standard. The Transformation Order expands the information that must be reported to the State Commissions to include information on broadband availability, plans for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, in addition to information about voice services. To some extent, these levels of scrutiny make the receipt of a consistent level of FUSF payments each year more difficult to predict.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, we received an aggregate of $3,386,644 from FUSF, consisting of $26,008 for a combination of high cost loop support and safety net additive, $1,721,424 of Federal common line support and $1,639,212 of CAF support. Our net USF in 2015 comprised 8.1% of our total revenue for the year. We receive no State USF as the states in which we operate have not established state USF mechanisms.
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The TA96 and Local Competition
The primary goal of the TA96 and the FCCs rules promulgated under it was to open local telecommunications markets to competition while enhancing universal service. To some extent, Congress pre-empted the local authority of states to oversee local telecommunications services.
The TA96 imposes a number of requirements on all local telecommunications providers including:
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To interconnect directly or indirectly with other carriers;
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To allow others to resell services;
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To provide for number portability to allow end-users to retain their telephone number when changing providers;
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To ensure dialing parity;
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To ensure that competitor customers have non-discriminatory access to telephone numbers, operator services, directory assistance and directory listing services; and
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To allow competitors access to telephone poles, ducts, conduits and rights-of-way, and to establish reciprocal compensation arrangements for the transport and termination of telecommunications traffic.
Privacy and Data Security Regulation
The FCA34 generally restricts the nonconsensual collection and disclosure to third parties of telecommunication company customers personally identifiable information by telecommunication companies, except for rendering service, conducting legitimate business activities related to the service, and responding to legal requests. We are also subject to various state and federal regulations that provide protections for customer proprietary network information (CPNI) related to our voice services. The FCC expects broadband Internet access service providers such as us to take reasonable, good faith steps to comply with existing statutory requirements to protect broadband CPNI and plans to propose new privacy and data security rules for broadband Internet service providers in 2016. The FCC has recently imposed substantial civil penalties and remediation obligations on several companies for alledged privacy and data security violations.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) exercises authority over privacy protections, generally, using its existing authority over unfair and deceptive acts or practices to apply greater restrictions on the collection and use of personally identifiable and other information relating to customers. It also has undertaken numerous enforcement actions against parties that do not provide sufficient security protections against the loss of unauthorized disclosure of this type of information. We also are subject to stringent data security and data retention requirements on website operators and online services. Other privacy-oriented laws have been extended by courts to online video providers and are increasingly being used in privacy lawsuits, including class actions, against providers of video materials online.
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We are also subject to state and federal laws and regulations regarding data security that primarily apply to sensitive personal information that could be used to commit identity theft. Most states have security breach notification laws that generally require a business to give notice to consumers and government agencies when certain information has been disclosed, due to a security breach, and the FCC has adopted security breach rules for voice services. Several states have also enacted general data security requirements to safeguard consumer information, including the proper disposal of consumer information.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, in cooperation with other federal agencies and owners and operators of United States critical infrastructure, have developed a voluntary framework that provides a prioritized, flexible, repeatable, performance-based and cost-effective approach to cybersecurity risk. It is compendiums of existing cross-sector cyber-defense processes, practices and protocols that can help companies identify, assess and manage their cyber risks and vulnerabilities, and several governmental agencies have encouraged compliance with this framework. Additionally, in December 2015, Congress enacted the Cybersecurity Act of 2015, which is intended to encourage and facilitate the sharing of security threat and defensive measure information with government agencies and other companies, in order to strengthen the countrys overall cybersecurity protections. Finally, there are pending legislative proposals that could impose new requirements on owners and operators of critical infrastructure and the FCC is considering expanding its cybersecurity guidelines or adopting new cybersecurity requirements.
Environmental Regulation
We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the use, storage, disposal of, and exposure to, hazardous materials, the release of pollutants into the environment and the remediation of contamination. We could be subject to environmental laws that impose liability for the entire cost of cleanup at a contaminated site, regardless of fault or the lawfulness of the activity that resulted in contamination. We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Employees
As of March 1, 2016 we had 132 full-time equivalent employees dedicated to NU Telecom operations. In addition, as of March 1, 2016 we had an additional 14 full-time equivalent employees that are employed by NU Telecom but are dedicated to IES. IES is a minority equity subsidiary of NU Telecom and NU Telecom acts as the managing entity for IES.
Intellectual Property
We have trademarks, trade names and licenses that we believe are necessary for the operation of our business as we currently conduct it. We do not consider our trademarks, trade names or licenses to be material to the operation of our business.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant
The names and ages of all our executive officers and the positions held by them as of March 1, 2016, are as follows:
Name and Age | | Position with the Company | | Age |
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Bill D. Otis | | President and Chief Executive Officer NU Telecom | | 58 |
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Barbara A.J. Bornhoft | | Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary NU Telecom | | 59 |
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Curtis O. Kawlewski | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer NU Telecom | | 49 |
Our executive officers are appointed annually and serve at the discretion of our Board of Directors. Mr. Otis, President and Chief Executive Officer; Ms. Bornhoft, Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary; and Mr. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have written employment contracts. There are no familial relationships between any director and executive officers.
Mr. Otis has been President and Chief Executive Officer since 1985. Prior to that time, he was the Office Manager/Controller from 1979 to 1985. Mr. Otis serves as Chairman of the Board for SMB, IES and BBV, all equity subsidiaries of ours. In addition, Mr. Otis sits on the Board of Governors of FiberComm, LC, also an equity subsidiary of ours.
Ms. Bornhoft has been Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since 1998. Ms. Bornhoft has been employed with us since 1990. Ms. Bornhoft serves as a board member for BBV, in addition to serving as President for both IES and BBV, all equity subsidiaries of ours.
Mr. Kawlewski has been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2009. Mr. Kawlewski also serves as the Treasurer for IES and BBV, all equity subsidiaries of ours.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. Properties
Our business is primarily focused on the provision of communication services and our properties are used primarily for administrative support and to house and safeguard our operating equipment. On December 31, 2015, our gross property, plant and equipment totaled $143,640,056 (net balance of $44,114,395).
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Our corporate headquarters are located at 27 North Minnesota Street, New Ulm, Minnesota. We also own office facilities and related equipment for administrative personnel, central office buildings and operations in Minnesota and Iowa.
In addition to land and structures, our property consists of equipment necessary for the provision of communication services including central office equipment, CPE and connections, pole lines, towers, remote terminals, aerial and underground cable and wire facilities and associated outside plant for use in providing our services, telephone switches, fiber optic networks and communications network equipment, vehicles, furniture and fixtures, computers and other equipment. Our extensive fiber optic network is primarily owned by us, but we also have indefeasible rights to use and long-term leasing commitments to complement our owned network. We also own various communications equipment that we lease to subscribers.
In addition to plant and equipment we wholly-own, we utilize poles, towers, cable and conduit systems jointly-owned with other entities and lease space on facilities to other entities. These arrangements are in accordance with written agreements customary in the industry. We also have appropriate easements, rights of way and other arrangements for the accommodation of our pole lines, underground conduits, aerial and underground cables and wires.
We believe our properties are suitable and adequate to provide modern and effective communications services within our service areas, including local dial-tone, long distance service, broadband, TV and dedicated and switched long-haul transport. We also believe our properties and equipment are adequately insured. See Note 4 Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for descriptions of the mortgages and collateral relating to the above referenced properties. See Note 1 Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 2 Property, Plant and Equipment to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of our depreciation policies and information relating to the above referenced properties and equipment and their respective depreciation.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Over the course of 2014, NU Telecom received notice of disputes from several IXCs, and was subsequently named in litigation regarding traffic exchanged between our companies and specifically the classification of IntraMTA wireless traffic related to access charges. This litigation was an industry-wide dispute affecting numerous telecom companies. In November, 2015 the United States District Court in Dallas, Texas ruled in favor of the telecom companies, which includes NU Telecom. All access charges owed to the telecom companies including NU Telecom were found to be owed by the IXCs and NU Telecom has subsequently been paid for these access charges.
Other than the litigation mentioned above and other routine litigation incidental to our business, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our property is subject.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace under the symbol "NULM." As of March 1, 2016 there were 1,349 registered stockholders and approximately 1,440 beneficial owners of NU Telecom stock. The following table sets forth the end-of-day high and low prices for our common stock quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace during 2015 and 2014. The OTCQB Marketplace quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
| 2015 | | | 2014 |
| High | | Low | | | High | | Low |
1st quarter | 7.90 | | 6.91 | | 1st quarter | 7.35 | | 6.50 |
2nd quarter | 7.48 | | 7.02 | | 2nd quarter | 7.30 | | 6.85 |
3rd quarter | 8.00 | | 7.00 | | 3rd quarter | 7.80 | | 7.25 |
4th quarter | 7.70 | | 6.89 | | 4th quarter | 8.01 | | 6.98 |
The Companys Articles of Incorporation restrict any one individual or entity from beneficially owning more than seven percent of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation. Specific details of this restriction are contained in Article III of the Companys Articles of Incorporation.
Dividends and Restrictions
We declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0850 per share for each of the four quarters ending December 31, 2015, which totaled $434,932 per quarter for the third and fourth quarters and $433,615 per quarter for the first and second quarters. We declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0850 per share for each of the four quarters ending December 31, 2014, which totaled $433,615 for the fourth quarter, $433,616 for the third quarter and $432,612 per quarter for the first and second quarters. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.0875 per share will be paid on March 17, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2016.
We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends during 2016, but only if and to the extent declared by our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and subject to various restrictions on our ability to do so (described below). Dividends on our common stock are not cumulative.
There are security and loan agreements underlying our current CoBank, ACB (CoBank) credit facility that contain restrictions on our distributions to stockholders and investment in, or loans, to others. See below and Note 4 Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
On December 31, 2014, we entered into an Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement (MLA) with CoBank. The MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecoms subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. At December 31, 2015 we were in compliance with all the stipulated financial ratios in our loan agreements.
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Our new loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,100,000 in any year if our Total Leverage Ratio, that is, the ratio of our Indebtedness to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as defined in the loan documents) is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements.
Our Board of Directors reviews quarterly dividend declarations based on our anticipated earnings, capital requirements and our operating and financial conditions. The cash requirements of our current dividend payment practices are in addition to our other expected cash needs. Should our Board of Directors determine a dividend will be declared, we expect we will have sufficient availability from our current cash flows from operations to fund our existing cash needs and the payment of our dividends. In addition, we expect we will have sufficient availability under our revolving credit facility to fund dividend payments in addition to any fluctuations in working capital and other cash needs.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and the related notes contained elsewhere in this report.
Overview
NU Telecom has a state-of-the-art; fiber-rich communications network and offers a diverse array of communications products and services. Our businesses provide local telephone service and network access to other telecommunications carriers for connections to our networks. In addition, we provide long distance service, broadband Internet access, video services, and managed and hosted solutions services.
Our operations consist primarily of providing services to customers for a monthly charge. Because many of these services are recurring in nature, backlog orders and seasonality are not significant factors. Our working capital requirements include financing the construction of our networks, which consists of switches and cable, data, IP and TV. We also require capital to maintain our networks and infrastructure; fund the payroll costs of our highly skilled labor force; maintain inventory to service capital projects, our network and our telephone equipment customers; pay dividends and provide for the carrying value of trade accounts receivable, some of which may take several months to collect in the normal course of business.
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Executive Summary
Highlights:
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In the third quarter of 2014, NU Telecom completed construction of an expansion in our fiber optic cable network and began providing Little Crow and MRVED, which are a consortium of school districts in central and southern Minnesota, with high capacity video/audio and data switching services and fiber optic cable transport of information between its members. This agreement allowed us to expand our state-of-the art; fiber-rich communications network outside of our traditional service territories and will allow us access to new markets that we have not originally served. This contract term is for ten years.
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On December 31, 2014, NU Telecom entered into an Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank. The new MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecoms subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. There are two loans under the new MLA, which include a $35 million term loan and a $9 million revolver loan. The term loan requires payments of $675,000 per quarter, beginning March 2015, with the final installment due December 31, 2021. NU Telecom may borrow from time to time under the revolver loan, which also matures on December 31, 2021. Also, under the new MLA, NU Telecom has the ability to either increase the amount of the commitment under the revolver loan by up to $6 million in a single increase, or add an incremental term loan up to $6 million. See Note 4 Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
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On June 18, 2015 NU Telecom entered into an Interest Rate Swap Agreement (IRSA) with CoBank covering (i) $14.0 million of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank effective June 18, 2015. This swap effectively locks in the interest rate on $14.0 million of variable-rate debt through June 2018. Under this IRSA, we have changed the variable-rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of this interest rate swap, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) make an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.
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Net income in 2015 totaled $2,666,155, which was a $78,589, or 2.9% decrease compared to 2014. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in interest expense and operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in revenues, all of which are described below.
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Consolidated revenue for 2015 totaled $41,684,068, which was a $1,696,659 or 4.2% increase compared to 2014. This increase was primarily due to increases in data, video and network access revenues. Data revenues increased primarily due to the addition of Little Crow/MRVED on our newly expanded fiber optic cable network, an increase in data customers and increased managed service revenues. Video revenues increased primarily due to increased demand for our HD and DVR services. Also contributing to the increase in video revenues was a combination of rate increases introduced into several of our markets over the course of 2015 and 2014. Network access revenues increased primarily due to an increase in regulatory revenues, partially offset by a decline in minutes of use on our network.
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Business Trends
Included below is a synopsis of trends management believes will continue to affect our business in 2016.
Voice and switched access revenues are expected to continue to be adversely impacted by future declines in access lines due to competition in the telecommunications industry from CATV providers, VoIP providers, wireless, other competitors and emerging technologies. As we experience access line losses, our switched access revenue will continue to decline consistent with industry-wide trends. A combination of changing minutes of use, carriers optimizing their network costs and lower demand for dedicated lines may affect our future voice and switched access revenues. Voice and switched access revenues may also be significantly affected by potential changes in rate regulation at the state and federal levels. We continue to monitor regulatory changes as we believe that rate regulation will continue to be scrutinized and may be subject to change. Access line decreases totaled 1,259 or 4.6% in 2015 compared to 2014 due to the reasons mentioned above.
The expansion of our state-of-the-art; fiber-rich communications network, growth in broadband customer sales along with continued migration to higher connectivity speeds and the sales of Internet value-added services such as on-line data backup, and hosted and managed service solutions are expected to continue to offset the revenue declines from the access line trends discussed above.
To be competitive, we continue to emphasize the bundling of our products and services. Our customers have the option to bundle local phone, high-speed Internet, long distance and video services. These bundles provide our customers with one convenient location to obtain all of their communications and entertainment options, a convenient billing solution and bundle discounts. We believe that product bundles positively impact our customer retention, and the associated discounts provide our customers the best value for their communications and entertainment options. We have a state-of-the-art, fiber-rich broadband network, which, along with the bundling of our voice, Internet and video services allows us to meet customer demands for products and services. We continue to focus on the research and deployment of advanced technological products that include broadband services, private line, VoIP, digital video, IPTV and hosted and managed services.
We continue to evaluate our operating structure to identify opportunities for increased operational efficiencies and effectiveness. This involves evaluating opportunities for task automation, network efficiency and the balancing of our workforce based on the current needs of our customers.
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Financial results for the Telecom Segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are included below:
| | 2015 | | 2014 | | Increase (Decrease) |
Operating Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | |
Local Service | | $ | 6,361,708 | | $ | 6,487,362 | | $ | (125,654) | | -1.9% |
Network Access | | | 11,887,326 | | | 11,649,277 | | | 238,049 | | 2.0% |
Video | | | 9,056,684 | | | 8,310,923 | | | 745,761 | | 9.0% |
Data | | | 9,942,645 | | | 8,644,399 | | | 1,298,246 | | 15.0% |
Other | | | 4,435,705 | | | 4,895,448 | | | (459,743) | | -9.4% |
Total Operating Revenues | | | 41,684,068 | | | 39,987,409 | | | 1,696,659 | | 4.2% |
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Cost of Services, Excluding Depreciation and Amortization | | | 19,737,392 | | | 18,541,603 | | | 1,195,789 | | 6.4% |
Selling, General and Administrative | | | 7,157,376 | | | 7,096,971 | | | 60,405 | | 0.9% |
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses | | | 9,747,667 | | | 9,551,320 | | | 196,347 | | 2.1% |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 36,642,435 | | | 35,189,894 | | | 1,452,541 | | 4.1% |
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Operating Income | | $ | 5,041,633 | | $ | 4,797,515 | | $ | 244,118 | | 5.1% |
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Net Income | | $ | 2,666,155 | | $ | 2,744,744 | | $ | (78,589) | | -2.9% |
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Capital Expenditures | | $ | 5,673,113 | | $ | 9,419,188 | | $ | (3,746,075) | | -39.8% |
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Access Lines | | | 25,999 | | | 27,258 | | | (1,259) | | -4.6% |
Video Customers | | | 10,637 | | | 10,750 | | | (113) | | -1.1% |
Broadband Customers | | | 15,009 | | | 14,459 | | | 550 | | 3.8% |
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Certain historical numbers have been changed to conform to the current year's presentation. |
Revenue
Local Service We receive recurring revenue for basic local services that enable customers to make and receive telephone calls within a defined local calling area for a flat monthly fee. In addition to subscribing to basic local telephone services, our customers may choose from a variety of custom calling features such as call waiting, call forwarding, caller identification and voicemail. Local service revenue was $6,361,708, which is $125,654 or 1.9% lower in 2015 than in 2014. This decrease was primarily due to the decline in access lines.
The number of access lines we serve as a company have been decreasing, which is consistent with a general industry trend, as customers are increasingly utilizing other technologies, such as wireless phones and IP services. To help offset declines in local service revenue, we implemented an overall strategy that continues to focus on selling a competitive bundle of services. Our focus on marketing competitive service bundles to our customers creates value for the customer and aids in the retention of our voice lines.
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Network Access We provide access services to other telecommunications carriers for the use of our facilities to terminate or originate traffic on our network. Additionally, we bill SLCs to substantially all of our customers for access to the public switched network. These monthly SLCs are regulated and approved by the FCC. In addition, network access revenue is derived from several federally administered pooling arrangements designed to provide network support and distribute funding to ILECs. Network access revenue was $11,887,326, which is $238,049 or 2.0% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to an increase in regulatory revenues, partially offset by a decline in minutes of use on our network.
In recent years, IXCs and others have become more aggressive in disputing both interstate carrier access charges and the applicability of access charges to their network traffic. We believe that long distance and other communication providers will continue to challenge the applicability of access charges either before the FCC or directly with the LEC. We cannot predict the likelihood of future claims and cannot estimate the impact.
Video We receive monthly recurring revenue from our subscribers for providing commercial TV programming in competition with local CATV, satellite dish TV and off-air TV service providers. We serve seventeen communities with our IPTV services and four communities with our CATV services. Video revenue was $9,056,684, which is $745,761 or 9.0% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to increased demand for our HD and DVR services. Also contributing to the increase in video revenue was a combination of rate increases introduced into several of our markets over the course of 2015 and 2014.
Data We provide high speed Internet to business and residential customers. Our revenue is earned based on the offering of various flat rate packages based on the level of service, data speeds and features. We also provide e-mail and managed services, such as web hosting and design, on-line file back up and on-line file storage. Data revenue was $9,942,645 which is $1,298,246 or 15.0% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to the addition of Little Crow/MRVED on our newly expanded fiber optic cable network, an increase in data customers and increased managed service revenues. We expect continued growth in this area will be driven by expansion of service areas, our aggressively packaging service bundles and marketing managed service solutions to businesses.
Other Revenue Our customers are billed for toll or long-distance services on either a per call or flat-rate basis. This also includes the offering of directory assistance, operator service and long distance private lines. We also generate revenue from directory publishing, sales and service of CPE, bill processing and other customer services. Our directory publishing revenue for Yellow Page advertising in our telephone directories recurs monthly. We also provide retail sales and service of cellular phones and accessories through Telespire, a national wireless provider. We resell these wireless services as TechTrends Wireless, our branded product. We receive both recurring revenue for our wireless services, as well as revenue collected for the sales of wireless phones and accessories. Other revenue was $4,435,705, which is $459,743 or 9.4% lower in 2015 than in 2014. This decrease was primarily due to decreases in sales of CPE and long-distance revenues, partially offset by increases in the sales of cellular phone and activation revenues.
Cost of Services (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization)
Cost of services (excluding depreciation and amortization) was $19,737,392, which is $1,195,789 or 6.4% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to higher programming costs from video content providers, increased costs associated with providing service and support for Little Crow/MRVED and higher costs associated with increased maintenance and support agreements on our equipment and software.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7,157,376, which is $60,405 or 0.9% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to higher costs associated with professional and consulting services.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization was $9,747,667, which is $196,347 or 2.1% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to increased depreciation due to the expansion of our new fiber optic cable network built in 2014.
Operating Income
Operating income was $5,041,633, which is $244,118 or 5.1% higher in 2015 than in 2014. This increase was primarily due to an increase in revenues, partially offset by increase in operating expenses, all of which are described above.
See Consolidated Statements of Income on Page 34 (for discussion below)
Other Income and Interest Expense
Other income in 2015 and 2014 included a patronage credit earned with CoBank as a result of our debt agreements with them. The patronage credit allocated and received in 2015 was $409,132, compared to $435,319 allocated and received in 2014. CoBank determines and pays the patronage credit annually, generally in the first quarter of the calendar year, based on its results from the prior year. We record these patronage credits as income when they are received.
Interest income increased $104,495 in 2015 compared to 2014. This increase was primarily due to an increase in dividend income earned on our investments, which is included in interest income.
Interest expense increased $563,649 in 2015 compared to 2014. This increase was primarily due to the increased interest rates charged on the Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank entered into on December 31, 2014.
Other investment income decreased $25,722 in 2015 compared to 2014. Other investment income is primarily from our equity ownerships in several partnerships and limited liability companies.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense decreased by $190,176 in 2015 compared to 2014 as we recorded income tax expense of $1,729,289 in 2015 and $1,919,465 in 2014. The decrease in income taxes was primarily due to lower pre-tax net income in 2015 compared to 2014. The effective income tax rate was 39.3% and 41.2% for 2015 and 2014. The difference between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory tax rate are reconciled in Note 6 Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Inflation
It is the opinion of our management that the effects of inflation on operating revenue and expenses over the past two years have been immaterial. Our management anticipates that this trend will continue in the near future.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no significant Off Balance Sheet Arrangements (as defined in Item 303 (a)(4) of Regulation S-K).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Structure
NU Telecoms total capital structure (long-term and short-term debt obligations, plus stockholders equity) was $95,405,417 at December 31, 2015, reflecting 61.9% equity and 38.1% debt. This compares to a capital structure of $97,694,469 at December 31, 2014, reflecting 59.4% equity and 40.6% debt. In the telecommunications industry, debt financing is most often based on operating cash flows. Specifically, our current use of our credit facilities is in a ratio of approximately 2.50 times debt to EBITDA (as defined in the loan documents), which is well within acceptable limits for our agreements and our industry. Our management believes adequate operating cash flows and other internal and external resources, such as our cash on hand and revolving credit facility, are available to finance ongoing operating requirements, including capital expenditures, business development, debt service, temporary financing of trade accounts receivable and dividends.
Liquidity Outlook
Our short-term and long-term liquidity needs arise primarily from (i) capital expenditures; (ii) working capital requirements needed to support the growth of our business; (iii) debt service; (iv) dividend payments on our stock and (v) potential acquisitions.
Our primary sources of liquidity for the year ended December 31, 2015 were proceeds from cash generated from operations and cash reserves held at the beginning of the period. At December 31, 2015 we had a working capital deficit of $361,641. However, at December 31, 2015, we also had approximately $5.0 million available under our revolving credit facility to fund any short-term working capital needs. The working capital deficit as of December 31, 2015 was primarily due to lower cash balances at the end of 2015 compared to 2014 and a temporary increase in accrued compensation and other accrued liabilities at the end of 2015 compared to 2014.
On December 31, 2014, NU Telecom entered into an Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank. The new MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecoms subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. There are two loans under the new MLA, which include a $35 million term loan and a $9 million revolver loan. The term loan requires payments of $675,000 per quarter, beginning March 2015, with the final installment due December 31, 2021. NU Telecom may borrow from time to time under the revolver loan, which also matures on December 31, 2021. Also, under the new MLA, NU Telecom has the ability to either increase the amount of the commitment under the revolver loan by up to $6 million in a single increase, or add an incremental term loan up to $6 million.
We have not conducted a public equity offering. We operate with original equity capital, retained earnings and additions to indebtedness in the form of senior debt and bank lines of credit.
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Cash Flows
We expect our liquidity needs to include capital expenditures, payment of interest and principal on our indebtedness, income taxes and dividends. We use our cash inflow to manage the temporary increases in cash demand and utilize our revolving credit facility to manage more significant fluctuations in liquidity caused by growth initiatives.
While it is often difficult for us to predict the impact of general economic conditions on our business, we believe that we will be able to meet our current and long-term cash requirements primarily through our operating cash flows, and anticipate that we will be able to plan for and match future liquidity needs with future internal and available external resources.
We periodically seek to add growth initiatives by either expanding our network or our markets through organic or internal investments or through strategic acquisitions. We feel we can adjust the timing or the number of our initiatives according to any limitations which may be imposed by our capital structure or sources of financing. At this time, we do not anticipate our capital structure will limit our growth initiatives over the next twelve months.
The following table summarizes our cash flow:
| | For Year Ended December 31 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 | | Increase (Decrease) |
Net cash provided by (used in): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating activities | | $ | 10,548,774 | | $ | 12,670,142 | | $ | (2,121,368) | | -16.74% |
Investing activities | | | (5,872,691) | | | (9,503,135) | | $ | 3,630,444 | | 38.20% |
Financing activities | | | (5,069,346) | | | (3,186,324) | | $ | (1,883,022) | | -59.10% |
Increase (decrease) in cash | | $ | (393,263) | | $ | (19,317) | | $ | (373,946) | | -1935.84% |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash generated by operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $10,548,774, compared to cash generated by operations of $12,670,142 in 2014. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities in 2015 was primarily due to decreases in accounts payable and deferred income taxes, partially offset by a decrease in income taxes receivable.
Cash generated by operations continues to be our primary source of funding for existing operations, capital expenditures, debt service and dividend payments to stockholders. Cash at December 31, 2015 was $551,824, compared to $945,087 at December 31, 2014.
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Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
We operate in a capital intensive business. We continue to upgrade our local networks for changes in technology in order to provide advanced services to our customers.
Cash flows used in investing activities were $5,872,691 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $9,503,135 used in investing activities in 2014. Capital expenditures relating to on-going operations were $5,673,113 in 2015 and $9,419,188 in 2014. Our investing expenditures are financed with cash flows from our current operations and advances on our line of credit. We believe that our current operations will provide adequate cash flows to fund our plant additions for the upcoming year; however, funding from our revolving credit facility is available if the timing of our cash flows from operations does not match our cash flow requirements. As of December 31, 2015, we had approximately $5.0 million available under our existing credit facility to fund capital expenditures and other operating needs.
Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $5,069,346. This included long-term debt repayments of $2,700,000, payment of loan origination costs of $22,826, payments on our revolving credit facility of $609,426 and the distribution of $1,737,094 of dividends to stockholders. Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $3,186,324. This included long-term debt repayments of $42,552,266, a $1,844,536 increase in the use of our revolving credit facility, issuance of long-term debt of $39,644,471, payment of loan origination fees of $390,610 and the distribution of $1,732,455 of dividends to stockholders.
Working Capital
We had a working capital deficit (i.e. current assets minus current liabilities) of $361,641 as of December 31, 2015, with current assets of approximately $6.8 million and current liabilities of approximately $7.2 million, compared to a working capital deficit of $1,252,359 as of December 31, 2014. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 0.95 and 0.85 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. The working capital deficit as of December 31, 2015 was primarily due to lower cash balances at the end of 2015 compared to 2014 and a temporary increase in accrued compensation and other accrued liabilities at the end of 2015 compared to 2014. In addition, if it becomes necessary, we will have sufficient availability under our revolving credit facility to fund any fluctuations in working capital and other cash needs.
Long-Term Debt and Revolving Credit Facilities
Our long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2015, were $33,635,045 excluding current debt maturities of $2,700,000. Our long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2014, were $36,944,471, excluding current debt maturities of $2,700,000.
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On December 31, 2014, NU Telecom entered into an Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank. The new MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecoms subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. There are two loans under the new MLA, which include a $35 million term loan and a $9 million revolver loan. Also, under the new MLA, NU Telecom has the ability to either increase the amount of the commitment under the revolver loan by up to $6 million in a single increase, or add an incremental term loan up to $6 million.
MLA RX0583
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RX0583-T2A - $9,000,000 revolving note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. We currently have drawn $4,035,045 on this revolving note as of December 31, 2015.
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RX0583-T3A - $35,000,000 term note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. Twenty-eight quarterly principal payments of $675,000 are due commencing March 31, 2015 through December 31, 2021. A final balloon payment of $16,100,000 is due at maturity of the note on December 31, 2021.
RX0583-T2A and RX0583-T3A initially bear interest at a LIBOR Margin rate equal to 3.25 percent over the applicable LIBOR rate. The LIBOR Margin decreases as our Leverage Ratio decreases.
Within 180 days after the closing date of December 31, 2014, NU Telecom needed to enter into interest rate protection agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to CoBank so as to fix or limit interest rates payable by NU Telecom at all times to at least 40% of the outstanding principal balance of Loan RX0583-T3A for an initial average weighted life of at least three years.
As described in Note 5 Interest Rate Swaps to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have entered into interest rate swaps that effectively fix our interest rates and cover $14.0 million at a weighted average rate of 4.47%, as of December 31, 2015. The remaining debt of $27.3 million ($5.0 million available under the revolving credit facilities and $22.3 million currently outstanding) remains subject to variable interest rates at an effective weighted average interest rate of 3.68%, as of December 31, 2015.
NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries also have entered into security agreements under which substantially all the assets of NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have been pledged to CoBank as collateral. In addition, NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have guaranteed all the obligations under the credit facility.
Our credit facility requires us to comply with specified financial ratios and tests. These financial ratios and tests include total leverage ratio, debt service coverage ratio, equity to total assets ratio, fixed coverage ratio and maximum annual capital expenditures tests.
At December 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all financial ratios in the loan agreements.
Our new loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,100,000 in any year if our Total Leverage Ratio, that is, the ratio of our Indebtedness to EBITDA as defined in the loan documents) is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements.
Our credit facility contains restrictions that, among other things, limits or restricts our ability to enter into guarantees and contingent liabilities, incur additional debt, issue stock, transact asset sales, transfers or dispositions, and engage in mergers and acquisitions, without CoBank approval.
See Note 4 Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information pertaining to our long-term debt and current effective interest rates.
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Guarantees
We have guaranteed the obligations of our New Ulm subsidiary joint venture investment in FiberComm, LC. See Note 11 Guarantees to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Managements discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations stated in this 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K are based upon NU Telecoms consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and, where applicable, conform to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. We presently give accounting recognition to the actions of regulators where appropriate. The preparation of our financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of accounting estimates and the related Management Discussion and Analysis disclosure with our Audit Committee. For a summary of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. There were no significant changes to these accounting policies during the year ended December 31, 2015.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery of the product has occurred or a service has been provided, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
Revenues are earned from our customers primarily through the connection to our networks, digital and commercial TV programming, Internet services (high-speed broadband), and hosted and managed services. Revenues for these services are billed based on set rates for monthly service or based on the amount of time the customer is utilizing our facilities. The revenue for these services is recognized when the service is rendered.
Revenues earned from IXCs accessing our network are based on the utilization of our network by these carriers as measured by minutes of use on the network or special access to the network by the individual carriers. Revenues are billed at tariffed access rates for both interstate and intrastate calls. Revenues for these services are recognized based on the period the access is provided.
Interstate access rates are established by a nationwide pooling of companies known as NECA. The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of a company's actual or average costs. New Ulms and SETCs settlements from the pools are based on their actual costs to provide service, while the settlements for NU Telecom subsidiaries WTC, PTC and HTC are based on nationwide average schedules. Access revenues for New Ulm and SETC include an estimate of a cost study each year that is trued-up subsequent to the end of any given year. Our management believes the estimates included in our preliminary cost study are reasonable. We cannot predict the future impact that industry or regulatory changes will have on interstate access revenues.
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Intrastate access rates are filed with state regulatory commissions in Minnesota and Iowa.
We derive revenues from the sale, installation and servicing of communication systems. In accordance with GAAP, these deliverables are accounted for separately. We recognize revenue from customer contracts for sales and installations using the completed-contract method, which recognizes income when the contract is substantially complete. We recognize rental revenues over the rental period.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider specific accounts, historical write-offs, changes in customer relationships, credit worthiness and concentrations of credit risk. Specific accounts receivable are written off once a determination is made that the account is uncollectible. Additional allowances may be required if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $160,000 and $60,500 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Financial Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
We have adopted the rules prescribed under GAAP for our financial assets and liabilities. GAAP includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entitys pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
Level 1:
Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and marketcorroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:
Inputs are derived from valuation techniques where one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.
We have used financial derivative instruments to manage our overall cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We accounted for derivative instruments in accordance with GAAP that requires derivative instruments to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments must be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met, in which case, the gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income rather than in earnings.
We have entered into an interest rate swap with our lender CoBank to manage our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. This instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge and is effective at mitigating the risk of fluctuations on interest rates in the market place. Any gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of this derivative is accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for as long as the hedge remains effective.
The fair value of our IRSA is discussed in Note 5 Interest Rate Swaps to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value of our swap agreement was determined based on Level 2 inputs.
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Valuation of Goodwill
We have goodwill on our books related to prior acquisitions of telephone properties. As discussed more fully in Note 3 Goodwill and Intangibles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in accordance with GAAP, goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value below its carrying value. We perform our annual fair value evaluation in the fourth quarter of each year.
The impairment test for goodwill involves a two-step process: step one consists of a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including the goodwill allocated to each reporting unit. If the carrying amount is in excess of the fair value, step two requires the comparison of the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill. Any excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill over the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill will be recorded as an impairment loss.
In 2015 and 2014, we engaged an independent valuation firm to complete an annual impairment test for existing goodwill acquired. For 2015 and 2014, the testing resulted in no impairment to goodwill as the determined fair value was sufficient to pass the first step of the impairment test. Our independent valuation firm used a combination of Income (Discounted Cash Flow Method or DCF Method) and Market Approaches to estimate the fair value of the goodwill on our books related to prior acquisitions of telephone properties. The assumptions used in the estimates of fair value were based on projections provided by our management and a rate of return based on market information observed in debt and traded equity securities. Their Market Approaches considered market multiples observed in companies comparable to ours, traded on public exchange or over-the-counter, or transacted in a merger or acquisition transaction.
Assumptions used in our 2015 DCF model include the following:
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A 9.00% weighted average cost of capital based on an industry weighted average cost of capital; and
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A 1.00% terminal revenue growth rate.
The most significant amount of goodwill recorded on our books was due to the acquisition of HTC and the addition of goodwill obtained through the HCC spin-off. The carrying value of the goodwill was $39,805,349 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
In 2015, we tested the HTC goodwill. Based on the DCF models, and income and market-based approaches that were used, we determined the estimated enterprise fair value of our reporting unit exceeded the carrying amount of that reporting unit by approximately $6.8 million, which indicated that we had no impairment as of December 31, 2015. In addition, in 2015, we tested the SETC goodwill. Based on the DCF models, and income and market-based approaches we used, we determined the estimated enterprise fair value of our reporting unit exceeded the carrying amount of that reporting unit by approximately $5.7 million, which indicated that we had no impairment as of December 31, 2015. The market-based approaches used in our evaluations are subject to change as a result of changing economic and competitive conditions. Future negative changes relating to our financial operations could result in a potential impairment of goodwill.
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Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of an amount for taxes currently payable and a provision for tax consequences deferred to future periods. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities, and their respective tax basis. Significant components of our deferred taxes arise from differences (i) in the basis of property, plant and equipment due to the use of accelerated depreciation methods for tax purposes, as well as (ii) in partnership investments and intangible assets due to the difference between book and tax basis. Our effective income tax rate is normally higher than the United States tax rate due to state income taxes and permanent differences.
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP. As required by GAAP, we recognize the financial statement benefit of tax positions only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
In accordance with GAAP, we record net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the income tax provision when recorded. See Note 6 Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report Form 10-K.
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 we had $0 and $281,363 of unrecognized tax benefits net of a federal tax benefit of $0 and $95,663, which if recognized would affect the effective tax rate. A petition related to HCCs 2006 Minnesota tax return was previously filed in Minnesota Tax Court. The matter was resolved in April 2015.
We are primarily subject to United States, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa income taxes. Tax years subsequent to 2011 remain open to examination by federal and state tax authorities. Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 we had $0 and $89,910 of accrued interest that related to income tax matters.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, we compare the carrying value to the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we would write down those assets based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined by calculating the discounted future cash flows expected from those assets. Changes in these estimates could have a material adverse effect on the assessment of long-lived assets, thereby requiring a write-down of the assets. Write-downs of long-lived assets are recorded as impairment charges and are a component of operating expenses. We have reviewed our long-lived assets and concluded that no impairment charge on these long-lived assets is necessary.
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We use the group life method (mass asset accounting) to depreciate the assets of our telephone companies. Telephone plant acquired in a given year is grouped into similar categories and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the group. When an asset is retired, both the asset and the accumulated depreciation associated with that asset are removed from the books. Due to rapid changes in technology, selecting the estimated economic life of telecommunications plant and equipment requires a significant amount of judgment. We periodically review data on expected utilization of new equipment, asset retirement activity and net salvage values to determine adjustments to our depreciation rates. We have not made any significant changes to the lives of assets in the two-year period ended December 31, 2015.
Equity Method Investment
We are an investor in several partnerships and limited liability corporations. Our percentages of ownership in these joint ventures range from 12.50% to 24.30%. We use the equity method of accounting for these investments, which reflects original cost and the recognition of our share of the net income or losses from the respective operations.
Incentive Compensation
We engaged an outside consultant in 2005 to advise us in our development of an Employee Incentive Plan for employees other than executive officers and a Management Incentive Plan for our executive officers. Both plans were implemented in 2006. Both of these plans were cash-based incentive plans. Payments on each plan are based on an achievement of objectives of measurable corporate performance, with financial and customer related targets. The financial targets are based on an achievement of specified operating revenues and operating income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (OIBITDA), based on our budget, while the customer service targets are based on several other customer service key performance indicators.
On May 28, 2015, the stockholders of the NU Telecom approved the 2015 Employee Stock Plan. The purpose of the plan was to enable NU Telecom and its subsidiaries to attract and retain employees by aligning the financial interests of these individuals with the other stockholders of the company. The plan provides for eligible employees to elect to have a portion of their incentive compensation paid in company common stock in lieu of cash upon attainment of the objectives under the companys 2006 employee incentive plans.
We accrue an estimated liability each year for these potential payouts and reverse that accrual if the incentive payout targets are not met and paid out. Incentive payouts, if earned, are typically paid in late March or early April of the year following the target year and after the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Developments
See Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a discussion of recent accounting developments.
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
New Ulm Telecom, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (a Minnesota corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders equity and cash flows for the years then ended. New Ulm Telecom, Inc.s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.
St. Paul, Minnesota
March 15, 2016
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
OPERATING REVENUES: | | | | | | |
Local Service | | $ | 6,361,708 | | $ | 6,487,362 |
Network Access | | | 11,887,326 | | | 11,649,277 |
Video | | | 9,056,684 | | | 8,310,923 |
Data | | | 9,942,645 | | | 8,644,399 |
Other | | | 4,435,705 | | | 4,895,448 |
Total Operating Revenues | | | 41,684,068 | | | 39,987,409 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | |
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Plant Operations (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) | | | 8,027,308 | | | 7,745,069 |
Cost of Video | | | 7,802,768 | | | 7,047,980 |
Cost of Data | | | 2,085,956 | | | 1,625,716 |
Cost of Other Nonregulated Services | | | 1,821,360 | | | 2,122,838 |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 9,747,667 | | | 9,551,320 |
Selling, General, and Administrative | | | 7,157,376 | | | 7,096,971 |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 36,642,435 | | | 35,189,894 |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 5,041,633 | | | 4,797,515 |
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OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME: | | | | | | |
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Interest During Construction | | | 17,672 | | | 19,492 |
CoBank Patronage Dividends | | | 409,132 | | | 435,319 |
Interest Income | | | 224,223 | | | 119,728 |
Interest Expense | | | (1,501,638) | | | (937,989) |
Other Investment Income (Expense) | | | 204,422 | | | 230,144 |
Total Other Income (Expense) | | | (646,189) | | | (133,306) |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 4,395,444 | | | 4,664,209 |
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INCOME TAXES | | | 1,729,289 | | | 1,919,465 |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 2,666,155 | | $ | 2,744,744 |
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BASIC AND DILUTED | | | | | | |
NET INCOME PER SHARE | | $ | 0.52 | | $ | 0.54 |
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DIVIDENDS PER SHARE | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | 0.34 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | 5,110,371 | | | 5,097,401 |
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Certain historical numbers have been changed to conform to the current year's presentation. | | | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 2,666,155 | | $ | 2,744,744 |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | | | | | | |
Unrealized Losses on Interest Rate Swaps | | | (31,390) | | | - |
Income Tax Expense Related to Unrealized Losses on Interest Rate Swaps | | | 12,703 | | | - |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | | | (18,687) | | | - |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | | $ | 2,647,468 | | $ | 2,744,744 |
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
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ASSETS |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 551,824 | | $ | 945,087 |
Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $160,000 and $60,500 | | | 1,260,941 | | | 1,442,477 |
Income Taxes Receivable | | | 701,111 | | | 847,893 |
Materials, Supplies, and Inventories | | | 2,511,632 | | | 2,227,925 |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 841,309 | | | 785,605 |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 973,289 | | | 714,372 |
Total Current Assets | | | 6,840,106 | | | 6,963,359 |
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INVESTMENTS & OTHER ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Goodwill | | | 39,805,349 | | | 39,805,349 |
Intangibles | | | 21,195,495 | | | 23,666,728 |
Other Investments | | | 7,294,815 | | | 7,079,362 |
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | 386,168 | | | 475,936 |
Total Investments and Other Assets | | | 68,681,827 | | | 71,027,375 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT: | | | | | | |
Telecommunications Plant | | | 118,037,080 | | | 115,100,273 |
Other Property & Equipment | | | 15,507,380 | | | 13,713,496 |
Video Plant | | | 10,095,596 | | | 9,566,806 |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | | | 143,640,056 | | | 138,380,575 |
Less Accumulated Depreciation | | | 99,525,661 | | | 92,297,652 |
Net Property, Plant & Equipment | | | 44,114,395 | | | 46,082,923 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 119,636,328 | | $ | 124,073,657 |
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) |
DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | | $ | 2,700,000 | | $ | 2,700,000 |
Accounts Payable | | | 1,627,308 | | | 3,049,999 |
Other Accrued Taxes | | | 175,607 | | | 180,818 |
Deferred Compensation | | | 61,338 | | | 63,428 |
Accrued Compensation | | | 935,031 | | | 692,974 |
Other Accrued Liabilities | | | 1,702,463 | | | 1,528,499 |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 7,201,747 | | | 8,215,718 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, Less Current Portion | | | 33,635,045 | | | 36,944,471 |
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NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Loan Guarantees | | | 232,771 | | | 297,475 |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | 18,391,181 | | | 19,161,144 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefit | | | - | | | 281,363 |
Other Accrued Liabilities | | | 298,839 | | | 276,857 |
Financial Derivative Instruments | | | 31,390 | | | - |
Deferred Compensation | | | 774,983 | | | 846,631 |
Total Noncurrent Liabilities | | | 19,729,164 | | | 20,863,470 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: | | | - | | | - |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | | | | | |
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Preferred Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 10,000,000 Shares Authorized, No Shares Issued and Outstanding | | | - | | | - |
Common Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 90,000,000 Shares Authorized, 5,116,826 and 5,101,334 Shares Issued and Outstanding | | | 8,528,043 | | | 8,502,223 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | (18,687) | | | - |
Retained Earnings | | | 50,561,016 | | | 49,547,775 |
Total Stockholders' Equity | | | 59,070,372 | | | 58,049,998 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 119,636,328 | | $ | 124,073,657 |
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
| | | | | | |
| | 2015 | | 2014 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net Income | | $ | 2,666,155 | | $ | 2,744,744 |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash | | | | | | |
Provided by Operating Activities: | | | | | | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 9,806,033 | | | 9,590,061 |
Undistributed Earnings of Other Equity Investment | | | (166,445) | | | (192,293) |
Noncash Patronage Refund | | | (114,134) | | | (148,337) |
Stock Issued in Lieu of Cash Payment | | | 97,660 | | | 91,000 |
Distributions from Equity Investments | | | 200,000 | | | 100,000 |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Receivables | | | 200,863 | | | 40,560 |
Income Taxes Receivable | | | 146,782 | | | (847,893) |
Materials, Supplies, and Inventories | | | (283,707) | | | 307,121 |
Prepaid Expenses | | | (246,577) | | | 56,663 |
Deferred Charges and Other Assets | | | 34,901 | | | - |
Accounts Payable | | | (1,057,485) | | | 1,072,892 |
Accrued Income Taxes | | | - | | | (114,017) |
Other Accrued Taxes | | | (5,211) | | | (10,136) |
Other Accrued Liabilities | | | 438,003 | | | 316,694 |
Deferred Income Tax | | | (1,094,326) | | | (260,007) |
Deferred Compensation | | | (73,738) | | | (76,910) |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | | | 10,548,774 | | | 12,670,142 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Additions to Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net | | | (5,673,113) | | | (9,419,188) |
Other, Net | | | (199,578) | | | (83,947) |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | | | (5,872,691) | | | (9,503,135) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt | | | (2,700,000) | | | (42,552,266) |
Issuance of Long-Term Debt | | | - | | | 39,644,471 |
Loan Origination Fees | | | (22,826) | | | (390,610) |
Changes in Revolving Credit Facility | | | (609,426) | | | 1,844,536 |
Dividends Paid | | | (1,737,094) | | | (1,732,455) |
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | | | (5,069,346) | | | (3,186,324) |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | | | (393,263) | | | (19,317) |
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CASH at Beginning of Period | | | 945,087 | | | 964,404 |
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CASH at End of Period | | $ | 551,824 | | $ | 945,087 |
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Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 1,387,157 | | $ | 883,079 |
Net cash (received) paid for income taxes | | $ | 2,676,833 | | $ | 3,142,664 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 |
| | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Other | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | Comprehensive | | Retained | | Total |
| Shares | | Amount | | Income (Loss) | | Earnings | | Equity |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BALANCE on December 31, 2013 | 5,089,534 | | $ | 8,482,556 | | $ | - | | $ | 48,471,153 | | $ | 56,953,709 |
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Directors' Stock Plan | 11,800 | | | 19,667 | | | | | | 64,333 | | | 84,000 |
Net Income | | | | | | | | | | 2,744,744 | | | 2,744,744 |
Dividends | | | | | | | | | | (1,732,455) | | | (1,732,455) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BALANCE on December 31, 2014 | 5,101,334 | | | 8,502,223 | | | - | | | 49,547,775 | | | 58,049,998 |
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Directors' Stock Plan | 15,492 | | | 25,820 | | | | | | 84,180 | | | 110,000 |
Net Income | | | | | | | | | | 2,666,155 | | | 2,666,155 |
Dividends | | | | | | | | | | (1,737,094) | | | (1,737,094) |
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Interest Rate Swap | | | | | | | (18,687) | | | | | | (18,687) |
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BALANCE on December 31, 2015 | 5,116,826 | | $ | 8,528,043 | | $ | (18,687) | | $ | 50,561,016 | | $ | 59,070,372 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. |
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
NU Telecom is a diversified communications company headquartered in New Ulm, Minnesota with more than 110 years of experience in the local telephone exchange and telecommunications business. Our principal line of business is the operation of five local telephone companies and the operation of two CLEC telephone companies. Our businesses consist of connecting customers to our state-of-the-art, fiber-rich communications network, providing managed services, switched service and dedicated private lines, connecting customers to long distance service providers and providing many other services associated with our company. Our businesses also provide IPTV, CATV, Internet access services, including high-speed broadband access, and long distance service. We also install and maintain communications systems to the areas in and around our service territories in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Our accounting policies conform with GAAP and, where applicable, to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. We presently give accounting recognition to the actions of regulators where appropriate in preparing general purpose financial statements for most public utilities. In general, the type of regulation covered by this statement permits rates (prices) for some services to be set at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing regulated services or products, including the cost of capital (interest costs and a provision for earnings on stockholders investments).
Our consolidated financial statements report the financial condition and results of operations for NU Telecom and its subsidiaries in one business segment: the Telecom Segment. Inter-company transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
Classification of Costs and Expenses
Cost of services includes all costs related to delivery of communication services and products. These operating costs include all costs of performing services and providing related products including engineering, network monitoring and transportation costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses include direct and indirect selling expenses, customer service, billing and collections, advertising and all other general and administrative costs associated with the operations of the business.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumption used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based on our managements evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
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Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery of the product has occurred or a service has been provided, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
Revenues are earned from our customers primarily through the connection to our networks, digital and commercial TV programming, Internet services (high-speed broadband), and hosted and managed services. Revenues for these services are billed based on set rates for monthly service or based on the amount of time the customer is utilizing our facilities. The revenue for these services is recognized when the service is rendered.
Revenues earned from IXCs accessing our network are based on the utilization of our network by these carriers as measured by minutes of use on the network or special access to the network by the individual carriers. Revenues are billed at tariffed access rates for both interstate and intrastate calls. Revenues for these services are recognized based on the period the access is provided.
Interstate access rates are established by a nationwide pooling of companies known as NECA. The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of a company's actual or average costs. New Ulms and SETCs settlements from the pools are based on its actual costs to provide service, while the settlements for NU Telecom subsidiaries WTC, PTC and HTC are based on nationwide average schedules. Access revenues for New Ulm and SETC include an estimate of a cost study each year that is trued-up subsequent to the end of any given year. Our management believes the estimates included in our preliminary cost study are reasonable. We cannot predict the future impact that industry or regulatory changes will have on interstate access revenues.
Intrastate access rates are filed with state regulatory commissions in Minnesota and Iowa.
We derive revenues from the sale, installation and servicing of communication systems. In accordance with GAAP, these deliverables are accounted for separately. We recognize revenue from customer contracts for sales and installations using the completed-contract method, which recognizes income when the contract is substantially complete. We recognize rental revenues over the rental period.
Receivables
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, our consolidated receivables totaled $1,260,941 and $1,442,477, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. We believe our receivables as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are recorded at their fair value. As there may be exposure or risk with receivables, we routinely monitor our receivables and adjust the allowance for doubtful accounts when events occur that may potentially affect the collection of our receivables.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider specific accounts, historical write-offs, changes in customer relationships, credit worthiness and concentrations of credit risk. Specific accounts receivable are written off once a determination is made that the account is uncollectible. Additional allowances may be required if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.
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The activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts includes the following:
| Year Ended December 31 |
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 60,500 | | $ | 120,000 |
Additions charged to costs and expenses | | 333,217 | | | 226,439 |
Accounts written off | | (233,717) | | | (285,939) |
Balance at end of year | $ | 160,000 | | $ | 60,500 |
Inventories
Inventory includes parts, materials and supplies stored in our warehouses to support basic levels of service and maintenance as well as scheduled capital projects and equipment awaiting configuration for customers. Inventory also includes (i) parts and equipment shipped directly from vendors to customer locations while in transit and (ii) parts and equipment returned from customers that are being returned to vendors for credit. Our inventory value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2,511,632 and $2,227,925.
We value inventory using the lower of cost or market method. Similar to our allowance for doubtful accounts, we make estimates related to the valuation of inventory. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no inventory reserve. We adjust our inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory to the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. As market and other conditions change, we may establish additional inventory reserves at a time when the facts that give rise to a lower value are warranted. We use the first-in, first-out method of inventory costing for our non-retail inventory. We use the average cost method of inventory costing for our retail inventory.
Fair Value Measurements
We have adopted the rules prescribed under GAAP for our financial assets and liabilities. GAAP includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entitys pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
Level 1:
Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and marketcorroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:
Inputs are derived from valuation techniques where one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.
We have used financial derivative instruments to manage our overall cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We accounted for derivative instruments in accordance with GAAP that requires derivative instruments to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments must be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met, in which case, the gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income rather than in earnings.
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We have entered into an interest rate swap with our lender CoBank to manage our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. This instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge and is effective at mitigating the risk of fluctuations on interest rates in the market place. Any gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of this derivative is accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for as long as the hedge remains effective.
The fair value of our IRSA is discussed in Note 5 Interest Rate Swaps to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value of our swap agreement was determined based on Level 2 inputs.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, we compare the carrying value to the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we would write down those assets based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined by calculating the discounted future cash flows expected from those assets. Changes in these estimates could have a material adverse effect on the assessment of long-lived assets, thereby requiring a write-down of the assets. Write-downs of long-lived assets are recorded as impairment charges and are a component of operating expenses. We have reviewed our long-lived assets and concluded that no impairment charge on our long-lived assets is necessary.
We use the group life method (mass asset accounting) to depreciate the assets of our telephone companies. Telephone plant acquired in a given year is grouped into similar categories and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the group. When an asset is retired, both the asset and the accumulated depreciation associated with that asset are removed from the books. Due to rapid changes in technology, selecting the estimated economic life of telecommunications plant and equipment requires a significant amount of judgment. We periodically review data on expected utilization of new equipment, asset retirement activity and net salvage values to determine adjustments to our depreciation rates. We have not made any significant changes to the lives of these assets in the two year period ended December 31, 2015.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Customer relationships are amortized over fourteen to fifteen years, regulatory rights are amortized over fifteen years and trade names are amortized over three to five years. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. See Note 3 Goodwill and Intangibles to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of the intangible assets and goodwill. Our goodwill balance was $39,805,349 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014 we completed our annual impairment tests for existing acquired goodwill. This testing resulted in no impairment charges to goodwill at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Investments and Other Assets
We are a co-investor with other rural telephone companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and fiber optic transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We use the equity method of accounting for these investments that reflects original cost and recognition of our share of the net income or losses from the respective operations. See Note 13 Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a listing of our investments. Long-term investments in other companies that are not intended for resale or are not readily marketable are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
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Other Financial Instruments
Other Investments It is difficult to estimate a fair value for equity investments in companies carried on the equity or cost basis due to a lack of quoted market prices. We conducted an evaluation of our investments in all of our companies in connection with the preparation of our audited financial statements at December 31, 2015. We believe the carrying value of our investments is not impaired.
Debt We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt based on the discounted future cash flows we expect to pay using current rates of borrowing for similar types of debt. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value.
Other Financial Instruments Our financial instruments also include cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable where the current carrying amounts approximate fair market value.
Advertising Expense
Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense charged to operations was $238,132 and $191,259 in 2015 and 2014.
Interest During Construction
We include an average cost of debt for the construction of plant in our communications plant accounts.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP, which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements and operating and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. Income tax expense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period.
GAAP requires us to recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. See Note 6 Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding income taxes.
Collection of Taxes from Customers
Sales, excise and other taxes are imposed on most of our sales to nonexempt customers. We collect these taxes from our customers and remit the entire amounts to governmental authorities. Our accounting policies dictate that we exclude these taxes collected and remitted from our revenues and expenses.
Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments and receivables. We deposit some of our cash investments in high credit quality financial institutions accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in these accounts and do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to our large number of customers.
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Earnings And Dividends Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Our basic and diluted EPS are based on our weighted average number of shares outstanding of 5,110,371 and 5,097,401 for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Dividends per share have been declared quarterly by the NU Telecom Board of Directors.
Recent Accounting Developments
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU 2015-17), Income Taxes, simplifying the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 removes the requirement to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that our current financial statement classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities will all be classified as noncurrent on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest, simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that liability, consistent with debt discounts. Amendments in this update are effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that the current financial statement classification of debt issuance costs will change from assets to liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and created a new topic in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 606. ASU 2014-09 has been delayed by ASU 2015-14 to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition framework for all entities and supersedes nearly all existing United States GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity should recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and also requires enhanced disclosures. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within the reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
We have reviewed all other significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and determined they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our financial position and results of operations.
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NOTE 2 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include the following:
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Telecommunications Plant: | | | | | |
Land | $ | 494,082 | | $ | 494,082 |
Buildings | | 8,947,763 | | | 8,947,763 |
Other Support Assets | | 12,260,021 | | | 11,114,886 |
Central Office and Circuit Equipment | | 45,903,679 | | | 44,446,845 |
Cable and Wire Facilities | | 49,690,473 | | | 49,012,778 |
Other Plant and Equipment | | 404,883 | | | 404,883 |
Plant Under Construction | | 336,179 | | | 679,036 |
| | 118,037,080 | | | 115,100,273 |
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Other Property | | 15,507,380 | | | 13,713,496 |
Video Plant | | 10,095,596 | | | 9,566,806 |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment | $ | 143,640,056 | | $ | 138,380,575 |
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated service or remaining useful lives of the various classes of depreciable assets. Depreciation expense was $7,276,434 and $7,080,088 in 2015 and 2014. The composite depreciation rates on communications plant and equipment for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 5.1% and 5.2%. Other property and video plant is depreciated over estimated useful lives of three to twenty-five years.
NOTE 3 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under GAAP. Under GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are instead tested for impairment (i) on at least an annual basis and (ii) when changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill may be below its carrying value. Our goodwill totaled $39,805,349 at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
As required by GAAP, we do not amortize goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, but test for impairment on an annual basis or earlier if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. These circumstances include, but are not limited to (i) a significant adverse change in the business climate, (ii) unanticipated competition or (iii) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. Determining impairment involves estimating the fair value of a reporting unit using a combination of (i) the income or DCF approach and (ii) the market approach that utilizes comparable companies data. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied value of goodwill. We recognize impairment loss when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
In 2015 and 2014, we engaged an independent valuation firm to complete our annual impairment testing for existing goodwill. For 2015 and 2014, the testing results indicated no impairment charge to goodwill as the determined fair value was sufficient to pass the first step of the impairment test.
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Our intangible assets subject to amortization consist of acquired customer relationships, regulatory rights and trade names. We amortize intangible assets with finite lives over their respective estimated useful lives. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment. In addition, we periodically reassess the carrying value, useful lives and classifications of our identifiable intangible assets. The components of our identified intangible assets are as follows:
| | | December 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
| | | Gross Carrying Amount | | | | | Gross Carrying Amount | | | |
| Useful Lives | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Accumulated Amortization |
| | | | |
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Customers Relationships | 14-15 yrs | | $ | 29,278,445 | | $ | 13,177,635 | | $ | 29,278,445 | | $ | 11,087,066 |
Regulatory Rights | 15 yrs | | | 4,000,000 | | | 2,133,315 | | | 4,000,000 | | | 1,866,651 |
Trade Name | 3-5 yrs | | | 570,000 | | | 342,000 | | | 570,000 | | | 228,000 |
Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Video Franchise | | | | 3,000,000 | | | - | | | 3,000,000 | | | - |
Total | | | $ | 36,848,445 | | $ | 15,652,950 | | $ | 36,848,445 | | $ | 13,181,717 |
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Net Identified Intangible Assets | | | | | | $ | 21,195,495 | | | | | $ | 23,666,728 |
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Amortization expense related to the definite-lived assets was $2,471,233 for 2015 and $2,471,232 for 2014. Amortization expense for the next five years is estimated to be:
2016 | $ | 2,469,256 |
2017 | $ | 2,469,083 |
2018 | $ | 2,355,083 |
2019 | $ | 2,355,083 |
2020 | $ | 2,355,083 |
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT
We have a credit facility with CoBank. Under the credit facility, we entered into MLAs and a series of supplements to the respective MLAs.
NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries also have entered into security agreements under which substantially all the assets of NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have been pledged to CoBank as collateral. In addition, NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have guaranteed all the obligations under the credit facility. The mortgage notes are required to be paid in quarterly installments covering principal and interest, beginning in the year of issue and maturing on December 31, 2021.
Secured Credit Facility:
On December 31, 2014, NU Telecom entered into an Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank. The new MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecoms subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. There are two loans under the new MLA, which include a $35 million term loan and a $9 million revolver loan. Also, under the new MLA, NU Telecom has the ability to either increase the amount of the commitment under the revolver loan by up to $6 million in a single increase, or add an incremental term loan up to $6 million.
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MLA RX0583
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RX0583-T2A - $9,000,000 revolving note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. We currently have drawn $4,035,045 on this revolving note as of December 31, 2015.
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RX0583-T3A - $35,000,000 term note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. Twenty-eight quarterly principal payments of $675,000 are due commencing March 31, 2015 through December 31, 2021. A final balloon payment of $16,100,000 is due at maturity of the note on December 31, 2021.
RX0583-T2A and RX0583-T3A initially bear interest at a LIBOR Margin rate equal to 3.25 percent over the applicable LIBOR rate. The LIBOR Margin decreases as our Leverage Ratio decreases.
Within 180 days after the closing date of December 31, 2014, NU Telecom must enter into interest rate protection agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to CoBank so as to fix or limit interest rates payable by NU Telecom at all times to at least 40% of the outstanding principal balance of Loan RX0583-T3A for an initial average weighted life of at least three years.
Our credit facility requires us to comply with specified financial ratios and tests. These financial ratios and tests include total leverage ratio, debt service coverage ratio, equity to total assets ratio, fixed coverage ratio and maximum annual capital expenditures tests. At December 31, 2015 we were in compliance with all the stipulated financial ratios in our loan agreements.
There are security and loan agreements underlying our current CoBank credit facility that contain restrictions on our distributions to stockholders and investment in, or loans, to others. Also, our credit facility contains restrictions that, among other things, limits or restricts our ability to enter into guarantees and contingent liabilities, incur additional debt, issue stock, transact asset sales, transfers or dispositions, and engage in mergers and acquisitions, without CoBank approval.
Our new loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,100,000 in any year if our Total Leverage Ratio, that is, the ratio of our Indebtedness to EBITDA as defined in the loan documents, is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements.
Long-term debt is as follows: | 2015 | | 2014 |
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Secured seven-year reducing credit facility to CoBank, ACB, in quarterly installments of $675,000 (beginning on March 31, 2015), plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. | $ | 32,300,000 | | $ | 35,000,000 |
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Secured seven-year revolving credit facility of up to $9,000,000 to CoBank, ACB, plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. | | 4,035,045 | | | 4,644,471 |
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| | 36,335,045 | | | 39,644,471 |
Less: Amount due within one year | | 2,700,000 | | | 2,700,000 |
Total Long Term Debt | $ | 33,635,045 | | $ | 36,944,471 |
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Required principal payments are as follows:
2016 | $ | 2,700,000 |
2017 | $ | 2,700,000 |
2018 | $ | 2,700,000 |
2019 | $ | 2,700,000 |
2020 | $ | 2,700,000 |
As described in Note 5 Interest Rate Swaps to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have entered into an interest rate swap that effectively fix our interest rates and cover $14.0 million at a weighted average rate of 4.47%, as of December 31, 2015. The remaining debt of $27.3 million ($5.0 million available under the revolving credit facilities and $22.3 million currently outstanding) remains subject to variable interest rates at an effective weighted average interest rate of 3.68%, as of December 31, 2015.
NOTE 5 INTEREST RATE SWAPS
We assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely affect expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.
We generally use variable-rate debt to finance our operations, capital expenditures and acquisitions. These variable-rate debt obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The terms of our credit facility with CoBank required that we enter into interest rate agreements designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates, in an aggregate principal amount and for a duration determined under the credit facility.
To meet this objective, on June 18, 2015 we entered into an IRSA with CoBank covering $14.0 million of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank. This swap effectively locks in the interest rate on $14.0 million of variable-rate debt through June 2018. Under these IRSA, we have changed the variable-rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the IRSA, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) made an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.
Each month, we make interest payments to CoBank under its loan agreements based on the current applicable LIBOR Rate plus the contractual LIBOR margin then in effect with respect to the loan, without reflecting our IRSA. At the end of each calendar month, CoBank adjusts our aggregate interest payments based on the difference, if any, between the amounts paid by us during the month and the current effective interest rate set forth in the table below. Net interest payments are reported in our consolidated income statement as interest expense.
As of December 31, 2015 we had the following interest rate swap in effect.
| | | |
Loan # | Maturity Date | Notional Amount | Effective Interest Rate (1) |
| | | |
RX0583-T3A | 06/29/2018 | $14,000,000 | 4.47% (LIBOR Rate of 1.22% plus 3.25% LIBOR Margin) |
(1)
As described in Note 4 Long-Term Debt to the 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K, the note above initially bears interest at a LIBOR rate determined by the maturity of the note, plus a LIBOR Margin rate equal to 3.25% according to the individual secured credit facility. The LIBOR Margin decreases as the borrowers Leverage Ratio decreases. The Current Effective Interest Rate in the table reflects the rate we pay giving effect to the swaps.
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Our interest rate swap under our credit facilities qualifies as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes under GAAP. We reflect the effect of this hedging transaction in the financial statements. The unrealized gain/loss is reported in other comprehensive income. If we terminate our IRSA, the cumulative change in fair value at the date of termination would be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, which is classified in stockholders equity, into earnings on the consolidated statements of income.
The fair value of the Companys IRSA was determined based on valuations received from CoBank and are based on the present value of expected future cash flows using discount rates appropriate with the terms of the IRSA. The fair value indicates an estimated amount we would be required to pay if the contracts were canceled or transferred to other parties. At December 31, 2015, the fair value liability of the swap was $31,390, which has been recorded net of deferred tax benefit of $12,703, for the $18,687 in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES
Income taxes recorded in our consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Taxes currently payable | | | | | |
Federal | $ | 2,085,226 | | $ | 1,591,326 |
State | | 619,588 | | | 588,146 |
Deferred Income Taxes | | (975,525) | | | (260,007) |
| | | | | |
Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ | 1,729,289 | | $ | 1,919,465 |
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP. As required by GAAP, we recognize the financial statement benefit of tax positions only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Balance Beginning of Year | $ | 281,363 | | $ | 259,739 |
Net Increases | | | | | |
Prior Period Tax Positions | | - | | | 21,624 |
Net Decreases | | | | | |
Prior Period Tax Positions | | (118,030) | | | - |
Settlements | | (163,333) | | | - |
Balance at End of Year | $ | - | | $ | 281,363 |
As of December 31, 2015 we had no unrecognized tax benefits. A petition related to HCCs 2006 Minnesota tax return was previously filed in Minnesota Tax Court. This matter was resolved in April 2015.
We are primarily subject to United States, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa income taxes. Tax years subsequent to 2011 remain open to examination by federal and state tax authorities. Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no interest or penalty accrued.
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The differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective tax rate were as follows:
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Statutory Tax Rate | 35.00 | % | | 35.00 | % |
Effect of: | | | | | |
Surtax Exemption | (1.00) | | | (1.00) | |
State Income Taxes Net of Federal Tax Benefit | 7.14 | | | 6.97 | |
Uncertain Tax Positions | (1.58) | | | 0.30 | |
Permanent Differences and Other, Net | (0.22) | | | (0.12) | |
Effective tax rate | 39.34 | % | | 41.15 | % |
Deferred income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits reflected in our consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows:
| 2015 | | 2014 |
Current Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities | | | | | |
Accrued Expenses | $ | (634,958) | | $ | (687,725) |
Deferred Compensation | | (24,721) | | | (25,563) |
Other | | (181,630) | | | (72,317) |
Total Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities | | (841,309) | | | (785,605) |
| | | | | |
Non-Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities | | | | | |
Fixed Assets | | 10,489,965 | | | 10,338,127 |
Intangible Assets | | 7,316,252 | | | 8,297,427 |
Deferred Compensation | | (312,381) | | | (341,223) |
Partnership Basis | | 897,345 | | | 866,813 |
Subtotal Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities Long-Term | | 18,391,181 | | | 19,161,144 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefit | | 0 | | | 281,363 |
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities: | | 18,391,181 | | | 19,442,507 |
| | | | | |
Total Net Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liability | $ | 17,549,872 | | $ | 18,656,902 |
NOTE 7 - RETIREMENT PLAN
We have a 401(k) employee savings plan in effect for employees who meet age and service requirements. Our contributions to our 401(k) employee savings plan were $484,636 and $469,306 in 2015 and 2014.
NOTE 8 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Over the course of 2014, NU Telecom received notice of disputes from several IXCs, and was subsequently named in litigation regarding traffic exchanged between our companies and specifically the classification of IntraMTA wireless traffic related to access charges. This litigation was an industry-wide dispute affecting numerous telecom companies. In November, 2015 the United States District Court in Dallas, Texas ruled in favor of the telecom companies, which includes NU Telecom. All access charges owed to the telecom companies including NU Telecom were found to be owed by the IXCs and NU Telecom was subsequently paid for the access charges.
We did not experience any changes to material contractual obligations in the year ended December 31, 2015. Our capital budget for 2016 is approximately $6.5 million and will be financed through internally generated funds.
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NOTE 9 - NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Noncash investing activities included $73,538 and $438,744 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. These activities related to plant and equipment additions placed in service and are recorded in our accounts payable at year-end.
NOTE 10 OTHER INVESTMENTS
We are a co-investor with other rural telephone companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and fiber optic transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We recognize income and losses from these investments on the equity method of accounting. For a listing of our investments, see Note 13 Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NOTE 11 - GUARANTEES
On September 30, 2011, Fibercomm, LC refinanced two existing loans with American State Bank into a ten-year loan, maturing on September 30, 2021. As of December 31, 2015, we have recorded a liability of $232,771 in connection with the guarantee on this new loan. This guarantee may be exercised if FiberComm, LC does not make its required payments on this note.
NOTE 12 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we have recorded other deferred compensation relating to executive compensation payable to certain former executives of past acquisitions.
NOTE 13 SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate in the Telecom Segment and have no other significant business segments. The Telecom Segment consists of voice, data and video communication services delivered to the customer over our local communications network. No single customer accounted for a material portion of our consolidated revenues in any of the last two years.
The Telecom Segment operates the following ILECs and CLECs and has investment ownership interests as follows:
Telecom Segment
●ILECs:
▪New Ulm Telecom, Inc., the parent company;
▪Hutchinson Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪Peoples Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪Sleepy Eye Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪Western Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
●CLECs:
▪NU Telecom, located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota;
▪Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchinson Telephone Company, located in Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota;
●Our investments and interests in the following entities include some management responsibilities:
▪FiberComm, LC 20.00% subsidiary equity ownership interest. FiberComm, LC is located in Sioux City, Iowa;
▪Broadband Visions, LLC 24.30% subsidiary equity ownership interest. BBV provides video headend and Internet services;
▪Independent Emergency Services, LLC 14.29% subsidiary equity ownership interest. IES is a provider of E-911 services to the State of Minnesota as well as a number of counties located in Minnesota; and
▪SM Broadband, LLC 12.50% subsidiary equity ownership interest. SMB provides network connectivity for regional businesses.
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NOTE 14 TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
We receive and provide services to various partnerships and limited liability companies where we are an investor. Services received include digital video, special access and communications circuits. Services provided include Board of Director meeting attendance, labor, Internet help desk services and management services. Cost of services we receive from affiliated parties may not be the same as the costs of such services had they been obtained from different parties.
Total revenues from transactions with affiliates were $1,002,348 and $1,003,181 for 2015 and 2014. Total expenses from transactions with affiliates were $374,667 and $460,047 for 2015 and 2014.
NOTE 15 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
NU Telecoms Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend on our common stock of $0.0875 per share, payable on March 17, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2016.
We have evaluated and disclosed subsequent events through the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e), as of the end of the period subject to this Report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, and includes those policies and procedures that:
(1)
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
(2)
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of our management and directors; and
(3)
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection or unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of preventing and detecting misstatements on a timely basis. It is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, the risk that misstatements are not prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company.
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Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd., our independent registered public accounting firm, regarding internal control over financial reporting. Our managements report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 989G of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which exempts smaller reporting companies from the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Information Incorporated by Reference
In response to Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, portions of the Companys definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting to be held on May 26, 2016 are incorporated by reference into this Form 10−K. The Proxy Statement will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days of December 31, 2015, the last day of the Company fiscal year.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K relating to directors and nominees of the Company is contained under Proposal 1 Election of Directors in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference. Information required under Item 401 about executive officers is included in Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10−K under Executive Officers of the Registrant. The information required by Item 405 of Regulation S−K is contained under Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference.
We have adopted a code of conduct that applies to all officers, directors and employees of the company. This code of conduct is available on our Website at www.nutelecom.net and in print upon written request to New Ulm Telecom, Inc., 27 North Minnesota Street, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our code of conduct will be posted to the above-referenced Website.
The information required by Item 407(d)(4) and (d)(5), under Audit Committee, is contained under The Board of Directors and Committees Audit Committee in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference. There is no disclosure required under Item 407(c)(3) regarding material changes in shareholder director nominating procedures.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S−K is contained under Executive Compensation in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference.
The information required by Regulation S−K Item 407(e)(4), Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation, and Item 407(e)(5), Compensation Committee Report, is not required because the Company is a smaller reporting company.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Beneficial Owners and Management, and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K, Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans is contained under Non-Employee Director Compensation in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference.
The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is contained under Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in our 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
There are no matters that require disclosure with respect to certain transactions with related persons as set forth in Item 404 of Regulation S−K.
The information required by Item 404(b) and Item 407(a) of Regulation S−K is contained under Certain Relationship and Related Transactions and Corporate Governance, respectively in the 2016 Proxy Statement and is incorporated by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information relating to principal accounting fees and services required by Item 9(e) of Regulation 14A is set forth under Proposal 2- Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees Billed and Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees, All Other Fees, and Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy for Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, in the Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference.
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) | 1. | | Consolidated Financial Statements | | | |
| | | Included in Part II, Item 8, of this report: | | | |
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| | | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 33 |
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| | | Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 | | | 34 |
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| | | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 | | | 35 |
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| | | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 | | | 36-37 |
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| | | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended | | | |
| | | December 31, 2015 and 2014 | | | 38 |
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| | | Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 | | | 39 |
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| | | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | | 40-53 |
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(a) | 2. | | Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules: | | | |
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| | | Other schedules are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required | | | |
| | | information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. | | | |
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(a) | 3. | | Exhibits Required | | | |
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| | | See Index to Exhibits | | | 58 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 15, 2016 | | | | NEW ULM TELECOM, INC. |
| | | | (Registrant) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | By | | /s/ Bill D. Otis |
| | | | | | Bill D. Otis, Chief Executive Officer |
| | | | | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | By | | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| | | | | | Curtis O. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer |
| | | | | | (Principal Financial Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated have signed this report.
| | | | |
/s/ Perry L. Meyer | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Perry Meyer, Chairman of the Board | | | | |
| | | | |
/s/ Bill D. Otis | | | March 15, 2016 |
Bill D. Otis, President and Chief Executive Officer | | | | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | | | | |
| | | | |
/s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Curtis O. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer | | | | |
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) | | | | |
| | | | |
/s/ James P. Jensen | | | | March 15, 2016 |
James P. Jensen, Director | | | | |
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/s/ Duane D. Lambrecht | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Duane Lambrecht, Director | | | | |
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/s/ Dennis E. Miller | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Dennis Miller, Director | | | | |
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/s/ Wesley E. Schultz | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Wesley E. Schultz, Director | | | | |
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/s/ Colleen R. Skillings | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Colleen R. Skillings, Director | | | | |
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/s/ Suzanne M. Spellacy | | | | March 15, 2016 |
Suzanne M. Spellacy, Director | | | | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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3.1 | Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 contained in the Companys Form 10-Q (File No. 0-3024) filed on August 14, 2013) |
3.2 | Restated By-Laws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 contained in the Companys Form 10-Q (File No. 0-3024) filed on November 12, 2013) |
10.1+ | Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2006, by and between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and Mr. Bill D. Otis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2006) |
10.1.1+ | Amendment dated March 21, 2012, to Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2006, by and between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and Mr. Bill D. Otis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 contained in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011) (2011 Form 10-K) |
10.2+ | Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2006, by and between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and Ms. Barbara A.J. Bornhoft (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 contained in the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007) |
10.2.1+ | Amendment dated March 21, 2012, to Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2006, by and between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and Ms. Barbara A.J. Bornhoft (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 contained in the Companys 2011 Form 10-K) |
10.3+ | Employment Agreement dated as of March 11, 2012, by and between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and Mr. Curtis O. Kawlewski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 contained in the Companys 2011 Form 10-K) |
10.4+ | New Ulm Telecom, Inc. Amended Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.1 contained in the Companys Form 10-Q (File No. 0-3024) filed on May 15, 2013) |
10.5+ | New Ulm Telecom, Inc. Director Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the SEC on April 4, 2012) |
10.6 | Amended Director Separation Compensation Policy dated May 26, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 contained in the Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009) |
10.7 | Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement (MLA No. RX0583), dated as of December 31, 2014 between CoBank, ACB and New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.8 | Amended and Restated Second Supplement to the Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement dated as of December 31, 2014 between CoBank, ACB and New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.9 | Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note (Revolver) in the principal amount of $9.0 Million. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.10 | Amended and Restated Third Supplement to the Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement between CoBank, ACB and New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.11 | Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note (Term) in the principal amount of $35.0 Million. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.12 | Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of December 31, 2014 from (a) New Ulm Telecom, Inc. and (b) the New Ulm Telecom, Inc. Subsidiaries in favor of CoBank, ACB. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.13 | Amended and Restated Continuing Guaranty dated of December 31, 2014 by (a) New Ulm Telecom, Inc. Subsidiaries in favor of CoBank, ACB. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 contained in the Companys Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2015) |
10.14* | Waiver and Consent dated as of November 30, 2015 between CoBank, ACB and New Ulm Telecom, Inc. |
21* | Subsidiaries of the New Ulm Telecom, Inc. |
23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
31.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Under Rule 13a-14(a) Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Under Rule 13a-14(a) Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101.INS | XBRL Instance File |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema File |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase File |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase File |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase File |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase File |
* Exhibit filed herewith
+Management compensation plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit
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Exhibit 10.14
November 30, 2015
New Ulm Telecom, Inc.
400 Second Street North
P.O. Box 697
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073-0697
Attn: Manager
Fax No.: 507-354-1982
with a copy to:
Lindquist & Vennum PLLP
4200 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Attn: Thomas Lovett, IV
Fax No.: 612-371-3207
Re: Waiver and Consent
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2014, between New Ulm Telecom, Inc. (the Borrower) and CoBank, ACB (CoBank) (as may be amended, modified, extended or restated from time to time, the MLA) and as supplemented by that certain Amended and Restated Second Supplement to the Amended and Restated Master Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2014 (as may be amended, modified, extended or restated from time to time, the Second Supplement), and as supplemented by that certain Amended and Restated Third Supplement to the Amended and Restated Master Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2014 (as may be amended, modified, extended or restated from time to time, the Third Supplement) (the MLA, as so supplemented, the Loan Agreement).
Waiver
The Borrower has adopted that certain 2015 Stock Plan (the 2015 Stock Plan), under which the Borrower plans to issue to its employees up to 200,000 shares of its common stock. Subsection 4(B) of the MLA requires the Borrower, immediately upon receipt of proceeds from the issuance of any ownership interests in the Borrower, to repay the Loans in an amount equal to the amount of the Net Proceeds received in connection with such equity issuance, and the Borrower is therefore required under Subsection 4(B) of MLA to repay the Loans in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds of the issuances under the 2015 Stock Plan (the Repayment Requirement).
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The Borrower has requested that CoBank waive the Repayment Requirement. In reliance on the representations, warranties and agreements provided and made by the Loan Parties to CoBank in this letter agreement and effective upon receipt by CoBank of an execution counterpart of this letter agreement signed by each of the Loan Parties and CoBank, CoBank hereby waives the Repayment Requirement.
Additionally, the Loan Parties have informed CoBank that one or more of the Loan Parties intends to make a loan to FiberComm, LLC, in a principal amount of $139,930 (the FiberComm Note). Pursuant to Sections 3.5 and 4.5 of the Pledge and Security Agreement, the Loan Parties are required to endorse and deliver to CoBank the original of any promissory notes payable to them in excess of $100,000. CoBank hereby waives the endorsement and delivery to CoBank of the FiberComm Note; provided, that, upon CoBanks request, the Loan Parties agree to promptly deliver to CoBank the original of the FiberComm Note, together with such endorsements thereto as CoBank shall reasonably request.
Consent to Dissolution of Certain Subsidiaries
Pursuant to Section 8(A) of the MLA, each Loan Party is required to preserve and maintain in full force and affect its existence and good standing in the jurisdiction of its organization. The Borrower and the other Loan Parties have requested that CoBank consent to the dissolution (the Subject Dissolutions) of New Ulm Exchange, LLC, New Ulm Cellular #9, Inc., New Ulm Long Distance, Inc. and New Ulm Phonery, Inc. (the Dissolving Entities.). In reliance on the representations and warranties provided by the Borrower and the other Loan Parties to CoBank in connection with the request for this waiver and consent and the representations and warranties and release provided for herein, CoBank hereby consents to the Subject Dissolutions, so long as (a) prior to the Subject Dissolutions, all or substantially all of the assets of each Dissolving Entity are transferred to one or more Loan Parties that are not Dissolving Entities, (b) within thirty (30) days of the Subject Dissolutions, the Borrower shall provide to CoBank copies of the certificates of dissolution of each of the Dissolving Entities, duly executed and recorded with the Secretary of State of Minnesota, and (c) within ninety (90) days of the date hereof, the Borrower shall provide to CoBank the following, each in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to CoBank: (1) recorded deeds to all parcels of real property encumbered by the New Ulm Exchange Mortgage (the Transfer Deeds), evidencing the transfer of such real property to a Loan Party that is not a Dissolving Entity (such Loan Party, the Assuming Loan Party), (2) an assignment and assumption of the New Ulm Exchange Mortgage by the Assuming Loan Party (the Mortgage Assumption), executed by the Assuming Loan Party, New Ulm Exchange, LLC and CoBank, duly recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Brown County, Minnesota, and (3) an endorsement to the lenders title policy relating to the New Ulm Exchange Mortgage, reflecting the Transfer Deeds and the Mortgage Assumption.
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General
Except as expressly provided by this letter agreement, the terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are hereby ratified and confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect. By agreeing to this letter agreement as acknowledged below, the Borrower and each Guarantor hereby certifies and warrants to CoBank that each of its representations and warranties contained in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party are true and correct as of the effective date of this letter agreement, including that no Event of Default exists, with the same effect as though made on such effective date (except to the extent any such representation or warranty is expressly stated to have been made as of a specific date, in which case such representations or warranty shall be true and correct as of such specified date). The waivers and consent contained herein shall not constitute a course of dealing among the Borrower, the Guarantors and CoBank, and, except as otherwise provided for herein, shall not constitute a waiver, extension or forbearance of any Potential Default or Event of Default, now or hereafter arising, or an amendment of any provision of the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents. The waivers provided herein shall be effective only upon receipt by CoBank of an execution counterpart of this letter agreement signed by each of the Loan Parties and CoBank, and is conditioned upon the correctness of all representations and warranties made by each of Loan Parties. The Borrower agrees to pay to CoBank, on demand, all out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by CoBank, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel retained by CoBank, in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution and delivery of this letter agreement and all other instruments and documents contemplated hereby. This letter agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with all provisions of the Loan Agreement and may be executed in multiple counterparts.
Reaffirmation
By its execution hereof, each of the Guarantors listed below hereby consents and agrees to the terms and provisions of this letter agreement and consents and agrees that the Continuing Guaranty, the Pledge and Security Agreement, each Mortgage and each other Loan Document to which it is a party remain in full force and effect and continue to be the legal, valid and binding obligation of it, enforceable against it in accordance with the terms thereof.
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Please evidence your acknowledgment of and agreement to the foregoing by executing this letter agreement in the place indicated below.
Sincerely,
COBANK, ACB |
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By: | /s/ Lennie Blakeslee |
| Name: Lennie Blakeslee |
| Title: Vice President |
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Agreed and accepted as of the date first written above:
NEW ULM TELECOM, INC., as the Borrower |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Curtis Kawlewski |
| Chief Financial Officer |
HUTCHINSON TELEPHONE COMPANY, as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
NEW ULM LONG DISTANCE, INC., as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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NEW ULM CELLULAR #9, INC. as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
NEW ULM PHONERY, INC. as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
PEOPLES TELEPHONE COMPANY, as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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WESTERN TELEPHONE COMPANY, as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
HUTCHINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
HUTCHINSON CELLULAR, INC., as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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SLEEPY EYE TELEPHONE COMPANY, as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
TECH TRENDS, INC., as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| Name: Curtis Kawlewski |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
NEW ULM EXCHANGE, LLC, as a Guarantor |
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By: | /s/ Bill Otis |
| Name: Bill Otis |
| Title: President and Chief Manager |
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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF NEW ULM TELECOM, INC.
Name of Subsidiary | Ownership | Jurisdiction of Incorporation |
Hutchinson Cellular, Inc. | 100% owned by HTC | Minnesota |
Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc. | 100% owned by HTC | Minnesota |
Hutchinson Telephone Company | 100% | Minnesota |
Peoples Telephone Company | 100% | Iowa |
Sleepy Eye Telephone Company | 100% | Minnesota |
TechTrends, Inc. | 100% | Minnesota |
Western Telephone Company | 100% | Minnesota |
The financial statements of all wholly-owned subsidiaries listed above are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of NU Telecom on this Form 10-K for the year 2015. NU Telecom is incorporated in the state of Minnesota.
EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNDER RULE 13a-14(a) ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Bill D. Otis, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Ulm Telecom, Inc., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K of New Ulm Telecom, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materiality affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: | March 15, 2016 | /s/ Bill D. Otis |
| | Bill D. Otis |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
UNDER RULE 13a-14(a) ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Curtis O. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer of New Ulm Telecom, Inc., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K of New Ulm Telecom, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: | March 15, 2016 | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| | Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNDER 18 U.S.C. 1350
PURSUSANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of New Ulm Telecom, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Bill D. Otis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to and for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of New Ulm Telecom, Inc.
Date: | March 15, 2016 | /s/ Bill D. Otis |
| | Bill D. Otis |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
UNDER 18 U.S.C. 1350
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of New Ulm Telecom, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Curtis O. Kawlewski, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to and for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of New Ulm Telecom, Inc.
Date: | March 15, 2016 | /s/ Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| | Curtis O. Kawlewski |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
OPERATING REVENUES: |
|
|
Local Service |
$ 6,361,708
|
$ 6,487,362
|
Network Access |
11,887,326
|
11,649,277
|
Video |
9,056,684
|
8,310,923
|
Data |
9,942,645
|
8,644,399
|
Other |
4,435,705
|
4,895,448
|
Total Operating Revenues |
41,684,068
|
39,987,409
|
OPERATING EXPENSES: |
|
|
Plant Operations (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) |
8,027,308
|
7,745,069
|
Cost of Video |
7,802,768
|
7,047,980
|
Cost of Data |
2,085,956
|
1,625,716
|
Cost of Other Nonregulated Services |
1,821,360
|
2,122,838
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
9,747,667
|
9,551,320
|
Selling, General, and Administrative |
7,157,376
|
7,096,971
|
Total Operating Expenses |
36,642,435
|
35,189,894
|
OPERATING INCOME |
5,041,633
|
4,797,515
|
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME: |
|
|
Interest During Construction |
17,672
|
19,492
|
CoBank Patronage Dividends |
409,132
|
435,319
|
Interest Income |
224,223
|
119,728
|
Interest Expense |
(1,501,638)
|
(937,989)
|
Other Investment Income (Expense) |
204,422
|
230,144
|
Total Other Income (Expense) |
(646,189)
|
(133,306)
|
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
4,395,444
|
4,664,209
|
INCOME TAXES |
1,729,289
|
1,919,465
|
NET INCOME |
$ 2,666,155
|
$ 2,744,744
|
BASIC AND DILUTED |
|
|
NET INCOME PER SHARE (in Dollars per share) |
$ 0.52
|
$ 0.54
|
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE (in Dollars per share) |
$ 0.34
|
$ 0.34
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (in Shares) |
5,110,371
|
5,097,401
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
NET INCOME |
$ 2,666,155
|
$ 2,744,744
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
|
|
Unrealized Losses on Interest Rate Swaps |
(31,390)
|
|
Income Tax Expense Related to Unrealized Losses on Interest Rate Swaps |
12,703
|
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
(18,687)
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
$ 2,647,468
|
$ 2,744,744
|
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
CURRENT ASSETS: |
|
|
Cash |
$ 551,824
|
$ 945,087
|
Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $160,000 and $60,500 |
1,260,941
|
1,442,477
|
Income Taxes Receivable |
701,111
|
847,893
|
Materials, Supplies, and Inventories |
2,511,632
|
2,227,925
|
Deferred Income Taxes |
841,309
|
785,605
|
Prepaid Expenses |
973,289
|
714,372
|
Total Current Assets |
6,840,106
|
6,963,359
|
INVESTMENTS & OTHER ASSETS: |
|
|
Goodwill |
39,805,349
|
39,805,349
|
Intangibles |
21,195,495
|
23,666,728
|
Other Investments |
7,294,815
|
7,079,362
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
386,168
|
475,936
|
Total Investments and Other Assets |
68,681,827
|
71,027,375
|
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT: |
|
|
Telecommunications Plant |
118,037,080
|
115,100,273
|
Other Property & Equipment |
15,507,380
|
13,713,496
|
Video Plant |
10,095,596
|
9,566,806
|
Total Property, Plant and Equipment |
143,640,056
|
138,380,575
|
Less Accumulated Depreciation |
99,525,661
|
92,297,652
|
Net Property, Plant & Equipment |
44,114,395
|
46,082,923
|
TOTAL ASSETS |
119,636,328
|
124,073,657
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt |
2,700,000
|
2,700,000
|
Accounts Payable |
1,627,308
|
3,049,999
|
Other Accrued Taxes |
175,607
|
180,818
|
Deferred Compensation |
61,338
|
63,428
|
Accrued Compensation |
935,031
|
692,974
|
Other Accrued Liabilities |
1,702,463
|
1,528,499
|
Total Current Liabilities |
7,201,747
|
8,215,718
|
LONG-TERM DEBT, Less Current Portion |
33,635,045
|
36,944,471
|
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
Loan Guarantees |
232,771
|
297,475
|
Deferred Income Taxes |
18,391,181
|
19,161,144
|
Unrecognized Tax Benefit |
0
|
281,363
|
Other Accrued Liabilities |
298,839
|
$ 276,857
|
Financial Derivative Instruments |
31,390
|
|
Deferred Compensation |
774,983
|
$ 846,631
|
Total Noncurrent Liabilities |
$ 19,729,164
|
$ 20,863,470
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: |
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
|
|
Preferred Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 10,000,000 Shares Authorized, No Shares Issued and Outstanding |
|
|
Common Stock - $1.66 Par Value, 90,000,000 Shares Authorized, 5,116,826 and 5,101,334 Shares Issued and Outstanding |
$ 8,528,043
|
$ 8,502,223
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
(18,687)
|
|
Retained Earnings |
50,561,016
|
$ 49,547,775
|
Total Stockholders' Equity |
59,070,372
|
58,049,998
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$ 124,073,657
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (in Dollars) |
$ 160,000
|
$ 60,500
|
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share) |
$ 1.66
|
$ 1.66
|
Preferred stock, shares authorized |
10,000,000
|
10,000,000
|
Preferred stock, shares issued |
0
|
0
|
Preferred stock, shares outstanding |
0
|
0
|
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share) |
$ 1.66
|
$ 1.66
|
Common stock, shares authorized |
90,000,000
|
90,000,000
|
Common stock, shares issued |
5,116,826
|
5,101,334
|
Common stock, shares outstanding |
5,116,826
|
5,101,334
|
X |
- DefinitionA valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
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12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
Net Income |
$ 2,666,155
|
$ 2,744,744
|
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: |
|
|
Depreciation and Amortization |
9,806,033
|
9,590,061
|
Undistributed Earnings of Other Equity Investment |
(166,445)
|
(192,293)
|
Noncash Patronage Refund |
(114,134)
|
(148,337)
|
Stock Issued in Lieu of Cash Payment |
97,660
|
91,000
|
Distributions from Equity Investments |
200,000
|
100,000
|
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: |
|
|
Receivables |
200,863
|
40,560
|
Income Taxes Receivable |
146,782
|
(847,893)
|
Materials, Supplies, and Inventories |
(283,707)
|
307,121
|
Prepaid Expenses |
(246,577)
|
$ 56,663
|
Deferred Charges and Other Assets |
34,901
|
|
Accounts Payable |
$ (1,057,485)
|
$ 1,072,892
|
Accrued Income Taxes |
|
(114,017)
|
Other Accrued Taxes |
$ (5,211)
|
(10,136)
|
Other Accrued Liabilities |
438,003
|
316,694
|
Deferred Income Tax |
(1,094,326)
|
(260,007)
|
Deferred Compensation |
(73,738)
|
(76,910)
|
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
10,548,774
|
12,670,142
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
Additions to Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net |
(5,673,113)
|
(9,419,188)
|
Other, Net |
(199,578)
|
(83,947)
|
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities |
(5,872,691)
|
(9,503,135)
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt |
$ (2,700,000)
|
(42,552,266)
|
Issuance of Long-Term Debt |
|
39,644,471
|
Loan Origination Fees |
$ (22,826)
|
(390,610)
|
Changes in Revolving Credit Facility |
(609,426)
|
1,844,536
|
Dividends Paid |
(1,737,094)
|
(1,732,455)
|
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities |
(5,069,346)
|
(3,186,324)
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
(393,263)
|
(19,317)
|
CASH at Beginning of Period |
945,087
|
964,404
|
CASH at End of Period |
551,824
|
945,087
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY - USD ($)
|
Common Stock [Member] |
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] |
Retained Earnings [Member] |
Total |
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013 |
$ 8,482,556
|
|
$ 48,471,153
|
$ 56,953,709
|
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 |
5,089,534
|
|
|
|
Directors' Stock Plan |
$ 19,667
|
|
64,333
|
84,000
|
Directors' Stock Plan (in Shares) |
11,800
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
2,744,744
|
2,744,744
|
Dividends |
|
|
(1,732,455)
|
(1,732,455)
|
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014 |
$ 8,502,223
|
|
49,547,775
|
58,049,998
|
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014 |
5,101,334
|
|
|
|
Directors' Stock Plan |
$ 25,820
|
|
84,180
|
110,000
|
Directors' Stock Plan (in Shares) |
15,492
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
2,666,155
|
2,666,155
|
Dividends |
|
|
(1,737,094)
|
(1,737,094)
|
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Interest Rate Swap |
|
$ (18,687)
|
|
(18,687)
|
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015 |
$ 8,528,043
|
$ (18,687)
|
$ 50,561,016
|
$ 59,070,372
|
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2015 |
5,116,826
|
|
|
|
X |
- DefinitionAmount of paid and unpaid cash, stock, and paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends declared, for example, but not limited to, common and preferred stock.
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v3.3.1.900
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
|
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] |
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
NU Telecom is a diversified communications company headquartered in New Ulm, Minnesota with more than 110 years of experience in the local telephone exchange and telecommunications business. Our principal line of business is the operation of five local telephone companies and the operation of two CLEC telephone companies. Our businesses consist of connecting customers to our state-of-the-art, fiber-rich communications network, providing managed services, switched service and dedicated private lines, connecting customers to long distance service providers and providing many other services associated with our company. Our businesses also provide IPTV, CATV, Internet access services, including high-speed broadband access, and long distance service. We also install and maintain communications systems to the areas in and around our service territories in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Our accounting policies conform with GAAP and, where applicable, to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. We presently give accounting recognition to the actions of regulators where appropriate in preparing general purpose financial statements for most public utilities. In general, the type of regulation covered by this statement permits rates (prices) for some services to be set at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing regulated services or products, including the cost of capital (interest costs and a provision for earnings on stockholders’ investments).
Our consolidated financial statements report the financial condition and results of operations for NU Telecom and its subsidiaries in one business segment: the Telecom Segment. Inter-company transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
Classification of Costs and Expenses
Cost of services includes all costs related to delivery of communication services and products. These operating costs include all costs of performing services and providing related products including engineering, network monitoring and transportation costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses include direct and indirect selling expenses, customer service, billing and collections, advertising and all other general and administrative costs associated with the operations of the business.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumption used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based on our management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery of the product has occurred or a service has been provided, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
Revenues are earned from our customers primarily through the connection to our networks, digital and commercial TV programming, Internet services (high-speed broadband), and hosted and managed services. Revenues for these services are billed based on set rates for monthly service or based on the amount of time the customer is utilizing our facilities. The revenue for these services is recognized when the service is rendered.
Revenues earned from IXCs accessing our network are based on the utilization of our network by these carriers as measured by minutes of use on the network or special access to the network by the individual carriers. Revenues are billed at tariffed access rates for both interstate and intrastate calls. Revenues for these services are recognized based on the period the access is provided.
Interstate access rates are established by a nationwide pooling of companies known as NECA. The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of a company's actual or average costs. New Ulm’s and SETC’s settlements from the pools are based on its actual costs to provide service, while the settlements for NU Telecom subsidiaries – WTC, PTC and HTC are based on nationwide average schedules. Access revenues for New Ulm and SETC include an estimate of a cost study each year that is trued-up subsequent to the end of any given year. Our management believes the estimates included in our preliminary cost study are reasonable. We cannot predict the future impact that industry or regulatory changes will have on interstate access revenues.
Intrastate access rates are filed with state regulatory commissions in Minnesota and Iowa.
We derive revenues from the sale, installation and servicing of communication systems. In accordance with GAAP, these deliverables are accounted for separately. We recognize revenue from customer contracts for sales and installations using the completed-contract method, which recognizes income when the contract is substantially complete. We recognize rental revenues over the rental period.
Receivables
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, our consolidated receivables totaled $1,260,941 and $1,442,477, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. We believe our receivables as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are recorded at their fair value. As there may be exposure or risk with receivables, we routinely monitor our receivables and adjust the allowance for doubtful accounts when events occur that may potentially affect the collection of our receivables.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider specific accounts, historical write-offs, changes in customer relationships, credit worthiness and concentrations of credit risk. Specific accounts receivable are written off once a determination is made that the account is uncollectible. Additional allowances may be required if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.
The activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts includes the following:
|
Year Ended December 31 |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
$ |
60,500 |
|
$ |
120,000 |
Additions charged to costs and expenses |
|
333,217 |
|
|
226,439 |
Accounts written off |
|
(233,717) |
|
|
(285,939) |
Balance at end of year |
$ |
160,000 |
|
$ |
60,500 |
Inventories
Inventory includes parts, materials and supplies stored in our warehouses to support basic levels of service and maintenance as well as scheduled capital projects and equipment awaiting configuration for customers. Inventory also includes (i) parts and equipment shipped directly from vendors to customer locations while in transit and (ii) parts and equipment returned from customers that are being returned to vendors for credit. Our inventory value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2,511,632 and $2,227,925.
We value inventory using the lower of cost or market method. Similar to our allowance for doubtful accounts, we make estimates related to the valuation of inventory. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no inventory reserve. We adjust our inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory to the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. As market and other conditions change, we may establish additional inventory reserves at a time when the facts that give rise to a lower value are warranted. We use the first-in, first-out method of inventory costing for our non-retail inventory. We use the average cost method of inventory costing for our retail inventory.
Fair Value Measurements
We have adopted the rules prescribed under GAAP for our financial assets and liabilities. GAAP includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
Level 1:
Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market–corroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:
Inputs are derived from valuation techniques where one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.
We have used financial derivative instruments to manage our overall cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We accounted for derivative instruments in accordance with GAAP that requires derivative instruments to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments must be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met, in which case, the gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income rather than in earnings.
We have entered into an interest rate swap with our lender CoBank to manage our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. This instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge and is effective at mitigating the risk of fluctuations on interest rates in the market place. Any gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of this derivative is accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for as long as the hedge remains effective.
The fair value of our IRSA is discussed in Note 5 – “Interest Rate Swaps” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value of our swap agreement was determined based on Level 2 inputs.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, we compare the carrying value to the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we would write down those assets based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined by calculating the discounted future cash flows expected from those assets. Changes in these estimates could have a material adverse effect on the assessment of long-lived assets, thereby requiring a write-down of the assets. Write-downs of long-lived assets are recorded as impairment charges and are a component of operating expenses. We have reviewed our long-lived assets and concluded that no impairment charge on our long-lived assets is necessary.
We use the group life method (mass asset accounting) to depreciate the assets of our telephone companies. Telephone plant acquired in a given year is grouped into similar categories and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the group. When an asset is retired, both the asset and the accumulated depreciation associated with that asset are removed from the books. Due to rapid changes in technology, selecting the estimated economic life of telecommunications plant and equipment requires a significant amount of judgment. We periodically review data on expected utilization of new equipment, asset retirement activity and net salvage values to determine adjustments to our depreciation rates. We have not made any significant changes to the lives of these assets in the two year period ended December 31, 2015.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Customer relationships are amortized over fourteen to fifteen years, regulatory rights are amortized over fifteen years and trade names are amortized over three to five years. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. See Note 3 – “Goodwill and Intangibles” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of the intangible assets and goodwill. Our goodwill balance was $39,805,349 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014 we completed our annual impairment tests for existing acquired goodwill. This testing resulted in no impairment charges to goodwill at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Investments and Other Assets
We are a co-investor with other rural telephone companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and fiber optic transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We use the equity method of accounting for these investments that reflects original cost and recognition of our share of the net income or losses from the respective operations. See Note 13 – “Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a listing of our investments.
Long-term investments in other companies that are not intended for resale or are not readily marketable are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Other Financial Instruments
Other Investments – It is difficult to estimate a fair value for equity investments in companies carried on the equity or cost basis due to a lack of quoted market prices. We conducted an evaluation of our investments in all of our companies in connection with the preparation of our audited financial statements at December 31, 2015. We believe the carrying value of our investments is not impaired.
Debt – We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt based on the discounted future cash flows we expect to pay using current rates of borrowing for similar types of debt. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value.
Other Financial Instruments – Our financial instruments also include cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable where the current carrying amounts approximate fair market value.
Advertising Expense
Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense charged to operations was $238,132 and $191,259 in 2015 and 2014.
Interest During Construction
We include an average cost of debt for the construction of plant in our communications plant accounts.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP, which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements and operating and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. Income tax expense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period.
GAAP requires us to recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. See Note 6 – “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding income taxes.
Collection of Taxes from Customers
Sales, excise and other taxes are imposed on most of our sales to nonexempt customers. We collect these taxes from our customers and remit the entire amounts to governmental authorities. Our accounting policies dictate that we exclude these taxes collected and remitted from our revenues and expenses.
Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments and receivables. We deposit some of our cash investments in high credit quality financial institutions accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in these accounts and do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to our large number of customers.
Earnings And Dividends Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Our basic and diluted EPS are based on our weighted average number of shares outstanding of 5,110,371 and 5,097,401 for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Dividends per share have been declared quarterly by the NU Telecom Board of Directors.
Recent Accounting Developments
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU 2015-17), “Income Taxes,” simplifying the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 removes the requirement to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that our current financial statement classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities will all be classified as noncurrent on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest-Imputation of Interest,” simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that liability, consistent with debt discounts. Amendments in this update are effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that the current financial statement classification of debt issuance costs will change from assets to liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” and created a new topic in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 606. ASU 2014-09 has been delayed by ASU 2015-14 to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition framework for all entities and supersedes nearly all existing United States GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity should recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and also requires enhanced disclosures. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within the reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
We have reviewed all other significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and determined they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our financial position and results of operations.
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v3.3.1.900
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |
|
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] |
NOTE 2 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include the following:
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Telecommunications Plant: |
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
$ |
494,082 |
|
$ |
494,082 |
Buildings |
|
8,947,763 |
|
|
8,947,763 |
Other Support Assets |
|
12,260,021 |
|
|
11,114,886 |
Central Office and Circuit Equipment |
|
45,903,679 |
|
|
44,446,845 |
Cable and Wire Facilities |
|
49,690,473 |
|
|
49,012,778 |
Other Plant and Equipment |
|
404,883 |
|
|
404,883 |
Plant Under Construction |
|
336,179 |
|
|
679,036 |
Telecommunications Plant |
|
118,037,080 |
|
|
115,100,273 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property |
|
15,507,380 |
|
|
13,713,496 |
Video Plant |
|
10,095,596 |
|
|
9,566,806 |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment |
$ |
143,640,056 |
|
$ |
138,380,575 |
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated service or remaining useful lives of the various classes of depreciable assets. Depreciation expense was $7,276,434 and $7,080,088 in 2015 and 2014. The composite depreciation rates on communications plant and equipment for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 5.1% and 5.2%. Other property and video plant is depreciated over estimated useful lives of three to twenty-five years.
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v3.3.1.900
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
|
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] |
NOTE 3 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under GAAP. Under GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are instead tested for impairment (i) on at least an annual basis and (ii) when changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of goodwill may be below its carrying value. Our goodwill totaled $39,805,349 at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
As required by GAAP, we do not amortize goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, but test for impairment on an annual basis or earlier if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. These circumstances include, but are not limited to (i) a significant adverse change in the business climate, (ii) unanticipated competition or (iii) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. Determining impairment involves estimating the fair value of a reporting unit using a combination of (i) the income or DCF approach and (ii) the market approach that utilizes comparable companies’ data. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the amount of the impairment loss must be measured. The impairment loss is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying amount. In calculating the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amount assigned to its other assets and liabilities is the implied value of goodwill. We recognize impairment loss when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
In 2015 and 2014, we engaged an independent valuation firm to complete our annual impairment testing for existing goodwill. For 2015 and 2014, the testing results indicated no impairment charge to goodwill as the determined fair value was sufficient to pass the first step of the impairment test.
Our intangible assets subject to amortization consist of acquired customer relationships, regulatory rights and trade names. We amortize intangible assets with finite lives over their respective estimated useful lives. Identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment. In addition, we periodically reassess the carrying value, useful lives and classifications of our identifiable intangible assets. The components of our identified intangible assets are as follows:
|
|
|
December 31, 2015 |
|
December 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
|
|
|
|
Useful Lives |
|
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customers Relationships |
14-15 yrs |
|
$ |
29,278,445 |
|
$ |
13,177,635 |
|
$ |
29,278,445 |
|
$ |
11,087,066 |
Regulatory Rights |
15 yrs |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
2,133,315 |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
1,866,651 |
Trade Name |
3-5 yrs |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
342,000 |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
228,000 |
Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Video Franchise |
|
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
- |
Total |
|
|
$ |
36,848,445 |
|
$ |
15,652,950 |
|
$ |
36,848,445 |
|
$ |
13,181,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Identified Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,195,495 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,666,728 |
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived assets was $2,471,233 for 2015 and $2,471,232 for 2014. Amortization expense for the next five years is estimated to be:
2016 |
$ |
2,469,256 |
2017 |
$ |
2,469,083 |
2018 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
2019 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
2020 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT
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12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] |
|
Long-term Debt [Text Block] |
NOTE 4 - LONG-TERM DEBT
We have a credit facility with CoBank. Under the credit facility, we entered into MLAs and a series of supplements to the respective MLAs.
NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries also have entered into security agreements under which substantially all the assets of NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have been pledged to CoBank as collateral. In addition, NU Telecom and its respective subsidiaries have guaranteed all the obligations under the credit facility. The mortgage notes are required to be paid in quarterly installments covering principal and interest, beginning in the year of issue and maturing on December 31, 2021.
Secured Credit Facility:
On December 31, 2014, NU Telecom entered into an Amended and Restated MLA with CoBank. The new MLA refinances and replaces the existing credit facility between CoBank and NU Telecom and the subsidiaries of NU Telecom. NU Telecom’s subsidiary HTC was a borrower under the prior credit facility, but NU Telecom is now the sole borrower under the new MLA. There are two loans under the new MLA, which include a $35 million term loan and a $9 million revolver loan. Also, under the new MLA, NU Telecom has the ability to either increase the amount of the commitment under the revolver loan by up to $6 million in a single increase, or add an incremental term loan up to $6 million.
MLA RX0583
●
RX0583-T2A - $9,000,000 revolving note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. We currently have drawn $4,035,045 on this revolving note as of December 31, 2015.
●
RX0583-T3A - $35,000,000 term note with interest payable monthly. Final maturity date of the note is December 31, 2021. Twenty-eight quarterly principal payments of $675,000 are due commencing March 31, 2015 through December 31, 2021. A final balloon payment of $16,100,000 is due at maturity of the note on December 31, 2021.
RX0583-T2A and RX0583-T3A initially bear interest at a “LIBOR Margin” rate equal to 3.25 percent over the applicable LIBOR rate. The LIBOR Margin decreases as our “Leverage Ratio” decreases.
Within 180 days after the closing date of December 31, 2014, NU Telecom must enter into interest rate protection agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to CoBank so as to fix or limit interest rates payable by NU Telecom at all times to at least 40% of the outstanding principal balance of Loan RX0583-T3A for an initial average weighted life of at least three years.
Our credit facility requires us to comply with specified financial ratios and tests. These financial ratios and tests include total leverage ratio, debt service coverage ratio, equity to total assets ratio, fixed coverage ratio and maximum annual capital expenditures tests. At December 31, 2015 we were in compliance with all the stipulated financial ratios in our loan agreements.
There are security and loan agreements underlying our current CoBank credit facility that contain restrictions on our distributions to stockholders and investment in, or loans, to others. Also, our credit facility contains restrictions that, among other things, limits or restricts our ability to enter into guarantees and contingent liabilities, incur additional debt, issue stock, transact asset sales, transfers or dispositions, and engage in mergers and acquisitions, without CoBank approval.
Our new loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,100,000 in any year if our “Total Leverage Ratio,” that is, the ratio of our “Indebtedness” to “EBITDA” – as defined in the loan documents, is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements.
Long-term debt is as follows: |
2015 |
|
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured seven-year reducing credit facility to CoBank, ACB, in quarterly installments of $675,000 (beginning on March 31, 2015), plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. |
$ |
32,300,000 |
|
$ |
35,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured seven-year revolving credit facility of up to $9,000,000 to CoBank, ACB, plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. |
|
4,035,045 |
|
|
4,644,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,335,045 |
|
|
39,644,471 |
Less: Amount due within one year |
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
2,700,000 |
Total Long Term Debt |
$ |
33,635,045 |
|
$ |
36,944,471 |
Required principal payments are as follows:
2016 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2017 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2018 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2019 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2020 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
As described in Note 5 – “Interest Rate Swaps” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have entered into an interest rate swap that effectively fix our interest rates and cover $14.0 million at a weighted average rate of 4.47%, as of December 31, 2015. The remaining debt of $27.3 million ($5.0 million available under the revolving credit facilities and $22.3 million currently outstanding) remains subject to variable interest rates at an effective weighted average interest rate of 3.68%, as of December 31, 2015.
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract] |
|
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] |
NOTE 5 – INTEREST RATE SWAPS
We assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposures that may adversely affect expected future cash flows and by evaluating hedging opportunities.
We generally use variable-rate debt to finance our operations, capital expenditures and acquisitions. These variable-rate debt obligations expose us to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. The terms of our credit facility with CoBank required that we enter into interest rate agreements designed to protect us against fluctuations in interest rates, in an aggregate principal amount and for a duration determined under the credit facility.
To meet this objective, on June 18, 2015 we entered into an IRSA with CoBank covering $14.0 million of our aggregate indebtedness to CoBank. This swap effectively locks in the interest rate on $14.0 million of variable-rate debt through June 2018. Under these IRSA, we have changed the variable-rate cash flow exposure on the debt obligations to fixed cash flows. Under the terms of the IRSA, we pay a fixed contractual interest rate and (i) made an additional payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is below a contractual rate or (ii) receive a payment if the LIBOR variable rate payment is above the contractual rate.
Each month, we make interest payments to CoBank under its loan agreements based on the current applicable LIBOR Rate plus the contractual LIBOR margin then in effect with respect to the loan, without reflecting our IRSA. At the end of each calendar month, CoBank adjusts our aggregate interest payments based on the difference, if any, between the amounts paid by us during the month and the current effective interest rate set forth in the table below. Net interest payments are reported in our consolidated income statement as interest expense.
As of December 31, 2015 we had the following interest rate swap in effect.
|
|
|
|
Loan # |
Maturity Date |
Notional Amount |
Effective Interest Rate (1) |
|
|
|
|
RX0583-T3A |
06/29/2018 |
$14,000,000 |
4.47% (LIBOR Rate of 1.22% plus 3.25% LIBOR Margin) |
(1)
As described in Note 4 – “Long-Term Debt” to the 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K, the note above initially bears interest at a LIBOR rate determined by the maturity of the note, plus a “LIBOR Margin” rate equal to 3.25% according to the individual secured credit facility. The LIBOR Margin decreases as the borrower’s “Leverage Ratio” decreases. The “Current Effective Interest Rate” in the table reflects the rate we pay giving effect to the swaps.
Our interest rate swap under our credit facilities qualifies as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes under GAAP. We reflect the effect of this hedging transaction in the financial statements. The unrealized gain/loss is reported in other comprehensive income. If we terminate our IRSA, the cumulative change in fair value at the date of termination would be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, which is classified in stockholders’ equity, into earnings on the consolidated statements of income.
The fair value of the Company’s IRSA was determined based on valuations received from CoBank and are based on the present value of expected future cash flows using discount rates appropriate with the terms of the IRSA. The fair value indicates an estimated amount we would be required to pay if the contracts were canceled or transferred to other parties. At December 31, 2015, the fair value liability of the swap was $31,390, which has been recorded net of deferred tax benefit of $12,703, for the $18,687 in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
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INCOME TAXES
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
|
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] |
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES
Income taxes recorded in our consolidated statements of income consists of the following:
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Taxes currently payable |
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
$ |
2,085,226 |
|
$ |
1,591,326 |
State |
|
619,588 |
|
|
588,146 |
Deferred Income Taxes |
|
(975,525) |
|
|
(260,007) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |
$ |
1,729,289 |
|
$ |
1,919,465 |
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP. As required by GAAP, we recognize the financial statement benefit of tax positions only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Balance Beginning of Year |
$ |
281,363 |
|
$ |
259,739 |
Net Increases |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior Period Tax Positions |
|
- |
|
|
21,624 |
Net Decreases |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior Period Tax Positions |
|
(118,030) |
|
|
- |
Settlements |
|
(163,333) |
|
|
- |
Balance at End of Year |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
281,363 |
As of December 31, 2015 we had no unrecognized tax benefits. A petition related to HCC’s 2006 Minnesota tax return was previously filed in Minnesota Tax Court. This matter was resolved in April 2015.
We are primarily subject to United States, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa income taxes. Tax years subsequent to 2011 remain open to examination by federal and state tax authorities. Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no interest or penalty accrued.
The differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective tax rate were as follows:
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory Tax Rate |
35.00 |
% |
|
35.00 |
% |
Effect of: |
|
|
|
|
|
Surtax Exemption |
(1.00) |
|
|
(1.00) |
|
State Income Taxes Net of Federal Tax Benefit |
7.14 |
|
|
6.97 |
|
Uncertain Tax Positions |
(1.58) |
|
|
0.30 |
|
Permanent Differences and Other, Net |
(0.22) |
|
|
(0.12) |
|
Effective tax rate |
39.34 |
% |
|
41.15 |
% |
Deferred income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits reflected in our consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows:
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Current Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued Expenses |
$ |
(634,958) |
|
$ |
(687,725) |
Deferred Compensation |
|
(24,721) |
|
|
(25,563) |
Other |
|
(181,630) |
|
|
(72,317) |
Total Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities |
|
(841,309) |
|
|
(785,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Assets |
|
10,489,965 |
|
|
10,338,127 |
Intangible Assets |
|
7,316,252 |
|
|
8,297,427 |
Deferred Compensation |
|
(312,381) |
|
|
(341,223) |
Partnership Basis |
|
897,345 |
|
|
866,813 |
Subtotal Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities Long-Term |
|
18,391,181 |
|
|
19,161,144 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefit |
|
0 |
|
|
281,363 |
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities: |
|
18,391,181 |
|
|
19,442,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Net Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liability |
$ |
17,549,872 |
|
$ |
18,656,902 |
|
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
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NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Over the course of 2014, NU Telecom received notice of disputes from several IXCs, and was subsequently named in litigation regarding traffic exchanged between our companies and specifically the classification of IntraMTA wireless traffic related to access charges. This litigation was an industry-wide dispute affecting numerous telecom companies. In November, 2015 the United States District Court in Dallas, Texas ruled in favor of the telecom companies, which includes NU Telecom. All access charges owed to the telecom companies including NU Telecom were found to be owed by the IXCs and NU Telecom was subsequently paid for the access charges.
We did not experience any changes to material contractual obligations in the year ended December 31, 2015. Our capital budget for 2016 is approximately $6.5 million and will be financed through internally generated funds.
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12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract] |
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NOTE 9 - NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Noncash investing activities included $73,538 and $438,744 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. These activities related to plant and equipment additions placed in service and are recorded in our accounts payable at year-end.
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OTHER INVESTMENTS
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Other Investments [Abstract] |
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NOTE 10 – OTHER INVESTMENTS
We are a co-investor with other rural telephone companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and fiber optic transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We recognize income and losses from these investments on the equity method of accounting. For a listing of our investments, see Note 13 – “Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Guarantees [Abstract] |
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NOTE 11 - GUARANTEES
On September 30, 2011, Fibercomm, LC refinanced two existing loans with American State Bank into a ten-year loan, maturing on September 30, 2021. As of December 31, 2015, we have recorded a liability of $232,771 in connection with the guarantee on this new loan. This guarantee may be exercised if FiberComm, LC does not make its required payments on this note.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |
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NOTE 13 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate in the Telecom Segment and have no other significant business segments. The Telecom Segment consists of voice, data and video communication services delivered to the customer over our local communications network. No single customer accounted for a material portion of our consolidated revenues in any of the last two years.
The Telecom Segment operates the following ILECs and CLECs and has investment ownership interests as follows:
Telecom Segment
● ILECs:
▪ New Ulm Telecom, Inc., the parent company;
▪ Hutchinson Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Peoples Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Sleepy Eye Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Western Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
● CLECs:
▪ NU Telecom, located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota;
▪ Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchinson Telephone Company, located in Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota;
● Our investments and interests in the following entities include some management responsibilities:
▪ FiberComm, LC – 20.00% subsidiary equity ownership interest. FiberComm, LC is located in Sioux City, Iowa;
▪ Broadband Visions, LLC – 24.30% subsidiary equity ownership interest. BBV provides video headend and Internet services;
▪ Independent Emergency Services, LLC – 14.29% subsidiary equity ownership interest. IES is a provider of E-911 services to the State of Minnesota as well as a number of
counties located in Minnesota; and
▪ SM Broadband, LLC – 12.50% subsidiary equity ownership interest. SMB provides network connectivity for regional businesses.
▪ New Ulm Telecom, Inc., the parent company;
▪ Hutchinson Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Peoples Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Sleepy Eye Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
▪ Western Telephone Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU Telecom;
● CLECs:
▪ NU Telecom, located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota;
▪ Hutchinson Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchinson Telephone Company, located in Litchfield and Glencoe, Minnesota;
● Our investments and interests in the following entities include some management responsibilities:
▪ FiberComm, LC – 20.00% subsidiary equity ownership interest. FiberComm, LC is located in Sioux City, Iowa;
▪ Broadband Visions, LLC – 24.30% subsidiary equity ownership interest. BBV provides video headend and Internet services;
▪ Independent Emergency Services, LLC – 14.29% subsidiary equity ownership interest. IES is a provider of E-911 services to the State of Minnesota as well as a number of
counties located in Minnesota; and
▪ SM Broadband, LLC – 12.50% subsidiary equity ownership interest. SMB provides network connectivity for regional businesses.
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TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
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12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] |
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NOTE 14 – TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
We receive and provide services to various partnerships and limited liability companies where we are an investor. Services received include digital video, special access and communications circuits. Services provided include Board of Director meeting attendance, labor, Internet help desk services and management services. Cost of services we receive from affiliated parties may not be the same as the costs of such services had they been obtained from different parties.
Total revenues from transactions with affiliates were $1,002,348 and $1,003,181 for 2015 and 2014. Total expenses from transactions with affiliates were $374,667 and $460,047 for 2015 and 2014.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |
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NOTE 15 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
NU Telecom’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend on our common stock of $0.0875 per share, payable on March 17, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2016.
We have evaluated and disclosed subsequent events through the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
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Description of Business
NU Telecom is a diversified communications company headquartered in New Ulm, Minnesota with more than 110 years of experience in the local telephone exchange and telecommunications business. Our principal line of business is the operation of five local telephone companies and the operation of two CLEC telephone companies. Our businesses consist of connecting customers to our state-of-the-art, fiber-rich communications network, providing managed services, switched service and dedicated private lines, connecting customers to long distance service providers and providing many other services associated with our company. Our businesses also provide IPTV, CATV, Internet access services, including high-speed broadband access, and long distance service. We also install and maintain communications systems to the areas in and around our service territories in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
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Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
Our accounting policies conform with GAAP and, where applicable, to the accounting principles as prescribed by federal and state telephone utility regulatory authorities. We presently give accounting recognition to the actions of regulators where appropriate in preparing general purpose financial statements for most public utilities. In general, the type of regulation covered by this statement permits rates (prices) for some services to be set at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing regulated services or products, including the cost of capital (interest costs and a provision for earnings on stockholders’ investments).
Our consolidated financial statements report the financial condition and results of operations for NU Telecom and its subsidiaries in one business segment: the Telecom Segment. Inter-company transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
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Classification of Costs and Expenses
Cost of services includes all costs related to delivery of communication services and products. These operating costs include all costs of performing services and providing related products including engineering, network monitoring and transportation costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses include direct and indirect selling expenses, customer service, billing and collections, advertising and all other general and administrative costs associated with the operations of the business.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumption used in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are based on our management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
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Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery of the product has occurred or a service has been provided, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.
Revenues are earned from our customers primarily through the connection to our networks, digital and commercial TV programming, Internet services (high-speed broadband), and hosted and managed services. Revenues for these services are billed based on set rates for monthly service or based on the amount of time the customer is utilizing our facilities. The revenue for these services is recognized when the service is rendered.
Revenues earned from IXCs accessing our network are based on the utilization of our network by these carriers as measured by minutes of use on the network or special access to the network by the individual carriers. Revenues are billed at tariffed access rates for both interstate and intrastate calls. Revenues for these services are recognized based on the period the access is provided.
Interstate access rates are established by a nationwide pooling of companies known as NECA. The FCC established NECA in 1983 to develop and administer interstate access service rates, terms and conditions. Revenues are pooled and redistributed on the basis of a company's actual or average costs. New Ulm’s and SETC’s settlements from the pools are based on its actual costs to provide service, while the settlements for NU Telecom subsidiaries – WTC, PTC and HTC are based on nationwide average schedules. Access revenues for New Ulm and SETC include an estimate of a cost study each year that is trued-up subsequent to the end of any given year. Our management believes the estimates included in our preliminary cost study are reasonable. We cannot predict the future impact that industry or regulatory changes will have on interstate access revenues.
Intrastate access rates are filed with state regulatory commissions in Minnesota and Iowa.
We derive revenues from the sale, installation and servicing of communication systems. In accordance with GAAP, these deliverables are accounted for separately. We recognize revenue from customer contracts for sales and installations using the completed-contract method, which recognizes income when the contract is substantially complete. We recognize rental revenues over the rental period.
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Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Receivables
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, our consolidated receivables totaled $1,260,941 and $1,442,477, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. We believe our receivables as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are recorded at their fair value. As there may be exposure or risk with receivables, we routinely monitor our receivables and adjust the allowance for doubtful accounts when events occur that may potentially affect the collection of our receivables.
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Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In making the determination of the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider specific accounts, historical write-offs, changes in customer relationships, credit worthiness and concentrations of credit risk. Specific accounts receivable are written off once a determination is made that the account is uncollectible. Additional allowances may be required if the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.
The activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts includes the following:
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Year Ended December 31 |
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2015 |
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2014 |
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Balance at beginning of year |
$ |
60,500 |
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$ |
120,000 |
Additions charged to costs and expenses |
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333,217 |
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226,439 |
Accounts written off |
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(233,717) |
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Balance at end of year |
$ |
160,000 |
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$ |
60,500 |
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Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Inventories
Inventory includes parts, materials and supplies stored in our warehouses to support basic levels of service and maintenance as well as scheduled capital projects and equipment awaiting configuration for customers. Inventory also includes (i) parts and equipment shipped directly from vendors to customer locations while in transit and (ii) parts and equipment returned from customers that are being returned to vendors for credit. Our inventory value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2,511,632 and $2,227,925.
We value inventory using the lower of cost or market method. Similar to our allowance for doubtful accounts, we make estimates related to the valuation of inventory. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no inventory reserve. We adjust our inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory to the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. As market and other conditions change, we may establish additional inventory reserves at a time when the facts that give rise to a lower value are warranted. We use the first-in, first-out method of inventory costing for our non-retail inventory. We use the average cost method of inventory costing for our retail inventory.
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Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Fair Value Measurements
We have adopted the rules prescribed under GAAP for our financial assets and liabilities. GAAP includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon its own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
Level 1:
Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market–corroborated inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:
Inputs are derived from valuation techniques where one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.
We have used financial derivative instruments to manage our overall cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We accounted for derivative instruments in accordance with GAAP that requires derivative instruments to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments must be recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met, in which case, the gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income rather than in earnings.
We have entered into an interest rate swap with our lender CoBank to manage our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. This instrument is designated as a cash flow hedge and is effective at mitigating the risk of fluctuations on interest rates in the market place. Any gains or losses related to changes in the fair value of this derivative is accounted for as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for as long as the hedge remains effective.
The fair value of our IRSA is discussed in Note 5 – “Interest Rate Swaps” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The fair value of our swap agreement was determined based on Level 2 inputs.
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, we compare the carrying value to the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we would write down those assets based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined by calculating the discounted future cash flows expected from those assets. Changes in these estimates could have a material adverse effect on the assessment of long-lived assets, thereby requiring a write-down of the assets. Write-downs of long-lived assets are recorded as impairment charges and are a component of operating expenses. We have reviewed our long-lived assets and concluded that no impairment charge on our long-lived assets is necessary.
We use the group life method (mass asset accounting) to depreciate the assets of our telephone companies. Telephone plant acquired in a given year is grouped into similar categories and depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life of the group. When an asset is retired, both the asset and the accumulated depreciation associated with that asset are removed from the books. Due to rapid changes in technology, selecting the estimated economic life of telecommunications plant and equipment requires a significant amount of judgment. We periodically review data on expected utilization of new equipment, asset retirement activity and net salvage values to determine adjustments to our depreciation rates. We have not made any significant changes to the lives of these assets in the two year period ended December 31, 2015.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Customer relationships are amortized over fourteen to fifteen years, regulatory rights are amortized over fifteen years and trade names are amortized over three to five years. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. See Note 3 – “Goodwill and Intangibles” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of the intangible assets and goodwill. Our goodwill balance was $39,805,349 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2015 and 2014 we completed our annual impairment tests for existing acquired goodwill. This testing resulted in no impairment charges to goodwill at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
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Investments And Other Assets [Policy Text Block] |
Investments and Other Assets
We are a co-investor with other rural telephone companies in several partnerships and limited liability companies. These joint ventures make it possible to offer services to customers, including digital video services and fiber optic transport services that we would have difficulty offering on our own. These joint ventures also make it possible to invest in new technologies with a lower level of financial risk. We use the equity method of accounting for these investments that reflects original cost and recognition of our share of the net income or losses from the respective operations. See Note 13 – “Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a listing of our investments.
Long-term investments in other companies that are not intended for resale or are not readily marketable are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
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Other Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block] |
Other Financial Instruments
Other Investments – It is difficult to estimate a fair value for equity investments in companies carried on the equity or cost basis due to a lack of quoted market prices. We conducted an evaluation of our investments in all of our companies in connection with the preparation of our audited financial statements at December 31, 2015. We believe the carrying value of our investments is not impaired.
Debt – We estimate the fair value of our long-term debt based on the discounted future cash flows we expect to pay using current rates of borrowing for similar types of debt. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value.
Other Financial Instruments – Our financial instruments also include cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable where the current carrying amounts approximate fair market value.
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Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Advertising Expense
Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expense charged to operations was $238,132 and $191,259 in 2015 and 2014
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Interest During Construction [Policy Text Block] |
Interest During Construction
We include an average cost of debt for the construction of plant in our communications plant accounts.
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Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP, which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements and operating and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as income tax expense. Income tax expense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period.
GAAP requires us to recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more-likely-than-not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. See Note 6 – “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding income taxes.
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Collection Of Taxes From Customers [Policy Text Block] |
Collection of Taxes from Customers
Sales, excise and other taxes are imposed on most of our sales to nonexempt customers. We collect these taxes from our customers and remit the entire amounts to governmental authorities. Our accounting policies dictate that we exclude these taxes collected and remitted from our revenues and expenses.
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Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments and receivables. We deposit some of our cash investments in high credit quality financial institutions accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in these accounts and do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to our large number of customers.
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Earnings And Dividends Per Share [Policy Text Block] |
Earnings And Dividends Per Share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Our basic and diluted EPS are based on our weighted average number of shares outstanding of 5,110,371 and 5,097,401 for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Dividends per share have been declared quarterly by the NU Telecom Board of Directors.
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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Recent Accounting Developments
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU 2015-17), “Income Taxes,” simplifying the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 removes the requirement to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that our current financial statement classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities will all be classified as noncurrent on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In April 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest-Imputation of Interest,” simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that liability, consistent with debt discounts. Amendments in this update are effective retrospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We expect, upon adoption of this guidance, that the current financial statement classification of debt issuance costs will change from assets to liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” and created a new topic in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 606. ASU 2014-09 has been delayed by ASU 2015-14 to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition framework for all entities and supersedes nearly all existing United States GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity should recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and also requires enhanced disclosures. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within the reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
We have reviewed all other significant newly issued accounting pronouncements and determined they are either not applicable to our business or that no material effect is expected on our financial position and results of operations.
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |
|
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Telecommunications Plant: |
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
$ |
494,082 |
|
$ |
494,082 |
Buildings |
|
8,947,763 |
|
|
8,947,763 |
Other Support Assets |
|
12,260,021 |
|
|
11,114,886 |
Central Office and Circuit Equipment |
|
45,903,679 |
|
|
44,446,845 |
Cable and Wire Facilities |
|
49,690,473 |
|
|
49,012,778 |
Other Plant and Equipment |
|
404,883 |
|
|
404,883 |
Plant Under Construction |
|
336,179 |
|
|
679,036 |
Telecommunications Plant |
|
118,037,080 |
|
|
115,100,273 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Property |
|
15,507,380 |
|
|
13,713,496 |
Video Plant |
|
10,095,596 |
|
|
9,566,806 |
Total Property, Plant and Equipment |
$ |
143,640,056 |
|
$ |
138,380,575 |
|
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v3.3.1.900
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES (Tables)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
|
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] |
|
|
|
December 31, 2015 |
|
December 31, 2014 |
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
|
|
|
|
Useful Lives |
|
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customers Relationships |
14-15 yrs |
|
$ |
29,278,445 |
|
$ |
13,177,635 |
|
$ |
29,278,445 |
|
$ |
11,087,066 |
Regulatory Rights |
15 yrs |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
2,133,315 |
|
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
1,866,651 |
Trade Name |
3-5 yrs |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
342,000 |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
228,000 |
Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Video Franchise |
|
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
- |
Total |
|
|
$ |
36,848,445 |
|
$ |
15,652,950 |
|
$ |
36,848,445 |
|
$ |
13,181,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Identified Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,195,495 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
23,666,728 |
|
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] |
2016 |
$ |
2,469,256 |
2017 |
$ |
2,469,083 |
2018 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
2019 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
2020 |
$ |
2,355,083 |
|
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v3.3.1.900
LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] |
|
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] |
Long-term debt is as follows: |
2015 |
|
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured seven-year reducing credit facility to CoBank, ACB, in quarterly installments of $675,000 (beginning on March 31, 2015), plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. |
$ |
32,300,000 |
|
$ |
35,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secured seven-year revolving credit facility of up to $9,000,000 to CoBank, ACB, plus a notional variable rate of interest through December 31, 2021. |
|
4,035,045 |
|
|
4,644,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,335,045 |
|
|
39,644,471 |
Less: Amount due within one year |
|
2,700,000 |
|
|
2,700,000 |
Total Long Term Debt |
$ |
33,635,045 |
|
$ |
36,944,471 |
|
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] |
2016 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2017 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2018 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2019 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
2020 |
$ |
2,700,000 |
|
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INCOME TAXES (Tables)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
|
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Taxes currently payable |
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
$ |
2,085,226 |
|
$ |
1,591,326 |
State |
|
619,588 |
|
|
588,146 |
Deferred Income Taxes |
|
(975,525) |
|
|
(260,007) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |
$ |
1,729,289 |
|
$ |
1,919,465 |
|
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Balance Beginning of Year |
$ |
281,363 |
|
$ |
259,739 |
Net Increases |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior Period Tax Positions |
|
- |
|
|
21,624 |
Net Decreases |
|
|
|
|
|
Prior Period Tax Positions |
|
(118,030) |
|
|
- |
Settlements |
|
(163,333) |
|
|
- |
Balance at End of Year |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
281,363 |
|
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory Tax Rate |
35.00 |
% |
|
35.00 |
% |
Effect of: |
|
|
|
|
|
Surtax Exemption |
(1.00) |
|
|
(1.00) |
|
State Income Taxes Net of Federal Tax Benefit |
7.14 |
|
|
6.97 |
|
Uncertain Tax Positions |
(1.58) |
|
|
0.30 |
|
Permanent Differences and Other, Net |
(0.22) |
|
|
(0.12) |
|
Effective tax rate |
39.34 |
% |
|
41.15 |
% |
|
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] |
|
2015 |
|
2014 |
Current Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued Expenses |
$ |
(634,958) |
|
$ |
(687,725) |
Deferred Compensation |
|
(24,721) |
|
|
(25,563) |
Other |
|
(181,630) |
|
|
(72,317) |
Total Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities |
|
(841,309) |
|
|
(785,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Assets |
|
10,489,965 |
|
|
10,338,127 |
Intangible Assets |
|
7,316,252 |
|
|
8,297,427 |
Deferred Compensation |
|
(312,381) |
|
|
(341,223) |
Partnership Basis |
|
897,345 |
|
|
866,813 |
Subtotal Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities Long-Term |
|
18,391,181 |
|
|
19,161,144 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefit |
|
0 |
|
|
281,363 |
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities: |
|
18,391,181 |
|
|
19,442,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Net Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liability |
$ |
17,549,872 |
|
$ |
18,656,902 |
|
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Receivables, Net, Current |
$ 1,260,941
|
$ 1,442,477
|
Other Inventory, Gross |
2,511,632
|
2,227,925
|
Goodwill |
39,805,349
|
39,805,349
|
Advertising Expense |
$ 238,132
|
$ 191,259
|
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted (in Shares) |
5,110,371
|
5,097,401
|
Customer Lists [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |
14 years
|
|
Customer Lists [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |
15 years
|
|
Regulatory Rights [Member] |
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |
15 years
|
|
Trade Names [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |
3 years
|
|
Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life |
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|
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|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract] |
|
|
Balance at beginning of year |
$ 60,500
|
$ 120,000
|
Additions charged to costs and expenses |
333,217
|
226,439
|
Accounts written off |
(233,717)
|
(285,939)
|
Balance at end of year |
$ 160,000
|
$ 60,500
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|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Depreciation |
$ 7,276,434
|
$ 7,080,088
|
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5.10%
|
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|
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|
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|
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Dec. 31, 2014 |
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|
|
Telecommunications Plant |
$ 118,037,080
|
$ 115,100,273
|
Other Property |
15,507,380
|
13,713,496
|
Video Plant |
10,095,596
|
9,566,806
|
Total Property, Plant and Equipment |
143,640,056
|
138,380,575
|
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|
|
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|
|
Telecommunications Plant |
494,082
|
494,082
|
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|
|
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|
|
Telecommunications Plant |
8,947,763
|
8,947,763
|
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|
|
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|
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Telecommunications Plant |
12,260,021
|
11,114,886
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45,903,679
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44,446,845
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49,690,473
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49,012,778
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|
|
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|
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404,883
|
404,883
|
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$ 679,036
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|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
|
|
Goodwill |
$ 39,805,349
|
$ 39,805,349
|
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$ 2,471,233
|
$ 2,471,232
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X |
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES (Details) - Components of Identified Intangible Assets - USD ($)
|
12 Months Ended |
|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
$ 36,848,445
|
$ 36,848,445
|
Accumulated Amortization |
15,652,950
|
13,181,717
|
Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets |
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21,195,495
|
23,666,728
|
Franchise Rights [Member] |
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Indefinitely-Lived Intangible Assets |
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Video Franchise |
3,000,000
|
3,000,000
|
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|
|
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|
|
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29,278,445
|
29,278,445
|
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$ 13,177,635
|
11,087,066
|
Regulatory Rights [Member] |
|
|
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|
|
Useful Lives |
15 years
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
$ 4,000,000
|
4,000,000
|
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2,133,315
|
1,866,651
|
Trade Names [Member] |
|
|
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets |
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
570,000
|
570,000
|
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$ 342,000
|
$ 228,000
|
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3 years
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15 years
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5 years
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES (Details) - Summary of Future Amortization Expense
|
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
|
Summary of Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] |
|
2016 |
$ 2,469,256
|
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2,469,083
|
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2,355,083
|
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2,355,083
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$ 2,355,083
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
|
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate |
3.25%
|
Secured Debt [Member] | Amended And Restated MLA With Co Bank [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity |
$ 35,000,000
|
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity |
5,000,000
|
Long-term Line of Credit |
22,300,000
|
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Amended And Restated MLA With Co Bank [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity |
9,000,000
|
Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Maximum Borrowing Capacity |
6,000,000
|
Additional Secured Debt [Member] | Amended And Restated MLA With Co Bank [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity |
6,000,000
|
Secured Credit Facility [Member] |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) [Line Items] |
|
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity |
$ 27,300,000
|
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description |
Our new loan agreements include restrictions on our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders. However, we are allowed to pay dividends (a) (i) in an amount up to $2,100,000 in any year if our “Total Leverage Ratio,” that is, the ratio of our “Indebtedness” to “EBITDA” – as defined in the loan documents, is greater than 2.50 to 1.00, and (ii) in any amount if our Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) in either case, if we are not in default or potential default under the loan agreements.
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Debt Instrument, Threshold Amount, Dividends |
$ 2,100,000
|
Aggregate Indebtedness |
$ 14,000,000
|
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3.68%
|
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|
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|
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate |
4.47%
|
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|
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|
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$ 9,000,000
|
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment |
monthly
|
Long-term Line of Credit |
$ 4,035,045
|
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date |
Dec. 31, 2021
|
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|
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monthly
|
Debt Instrument, Face Amount |
$ 35,000,000
|
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date |
Dec. 31, 2021
|
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal |
$ 675,000
|
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid |
$ 16,100,000
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - Long-term debt - USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
|
|
Long Term Debt |
$ 36,335,045
|
$ 39,644,471
|
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2,700,000
|
2,700,000
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33,635,045
|
36,944,471
|
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32,300,000
|
35,000,000
|
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Dec. 31, 2014 |
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|
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|
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
|
Required principal payments [Abstract] |
|
2016 |
$ 2,700,000
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Details) - USD ($)
|
12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent |
$ 31,390
|
|
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |
(975,525)
|
$ (260,007)
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax |
$ (18,687)
|
|
Base Rate [Member] |
|
|
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Details) [Line Items] |
|
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1.22%
|
|
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] |
|
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Details) [Line Items] |
|
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Derivative, Variable Interest Rate |
3.25%
|
|
Secured Credit Facility [Member] |
|
|
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Details) [Line Items] |
|
|
Aggregate Indebtedness |
$ 14,000,000
|
|
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3.68%
|
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Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
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Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
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|
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Aggregate Indebtedness |
$ 14,000,000
|
|
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31,390
|
|
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) |
12,703
|
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax |
$ 18,687
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|
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|
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Jun. 29, 2018
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$ 14,000,000
|
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INCOME TAXES (Details) - Income taxes recorded - USD ($)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014 |
Taxes currently payable |
|
|
Federal |
$ 2,085,226
|
$ 1,591,326
|
State |
619,588
|
588,146
|
Deferred Income Taxes |
(975,525)
|
(260,007)
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$ 1,729,289
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$ 1,919,465
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Current Deferred Tax (Assets) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
Accrued Expenses |
$ (634,958)
|
$ (687,725)
|
|
Deferred Compensation |
(24,721)
|
(25,563)
|
|
Other |
(181,630)
|
(72,317)
|
|
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(841,309)
|
(785,605)
|
|
Non-Current Deferred Tax (Asset) / Liabilities |
|
|
|
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10,489,965
|
10,338,127
|
|
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7,316,252
|
8,297,427
|
|
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(312,381)
|
(341,223)
|
|
Partnership Basis |
897,345
|
866,813
|
|
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18,391,181
|
19,161,144
|
|
Unrecognized Tax Benefit |
0
|
281,363
|
$ 259,739
|
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18,391,181
|
19,442,507
|
|
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|
$ 18,656,902
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