Cogeco 2010 Annual Report Download - page 4

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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this Annual Report may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking
information may relate to Cogeco Cable’s future outlook and anticipated events, business, operations, financial performance, financial condition
or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "may"; "will"; "should"; "expect"; "plan"; "anticipate"; "believe"; "intend";
"estimate"; "predict"; "potential"; "continue"; "foresee", "ensure" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In
particular, statements regarding the Corporation’s future operating results and economic performance and its objectives and strategies are
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations,
performance and business prospects and opportunities, which Cogeco Cable believes are reasonable as of the current date. While
management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to the Corporation, they may prove to be
incorrect. The Corporation cautions the reader that the economic downturn experienced over the past two years make forward-looking
information and the underlying assumptions subject to greater uncertainty and that, consequently, they may not materialize, or the results
may significantly differ from the Corporation’s expectations. It is impossible for Cogeco Cable to predict with certainty the impact that this
economic environment may have on future results. Forward-looking information is also subject to certain factors, including those described in
the “Uncertainties and main risk factors” section starting on page 17 of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) that could cause
actual results to differ materially from what Cogeco Cable currently expects. These factors include technological changes, changes in market
and competition, governmental or regulatory developments, general economic conditions, the development of new products and services, the
enhancement of existing products and services, and the introduction of competing products having technological or other advantages, many of
which are beyond the Corporation’s control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what management currently
foresees. The reader should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any
other date. While management may elect to do so, the Corporation is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation), and
does not undertake to update or alter this information before the next quarter, except as required by law.
This analysis should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis, consolidated financial statements
and the notes thereto, prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Throughout this discussion,
all amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Acronyms
DOCSIS Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications
DVR Digital Video Recorder (Same as Personal Video Recorder or PVR)
€ Euro Currency
HD High Definition
HSI High Speed Internet
IP Internet Protocol
Mbps Megabits per second
MHz Megahertz
RGU Revenue-Generating Units include Basic Cable, HSI, Digital Television
and Telephony Service Customers
SVOD Subscription Video on Demand Services
VOD Video on Demand Services
VoIP Voice-over-Internet Protocol