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Investor Update
Third Quarter 2009
Earnings Conference Call
October 29, 2009
NASDAQ: HTCO
 
 

 
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 Information set forth in this presentation contains financial estimates
 and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
 uncertainties; therefore, actual results might differ materially from such
 statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
 otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
 forward-looking statements. A discussion of factors that may effect
 future results is contained in HickoryTech’s filings with the Securities
 and Exchange Commission. HickoryTech disclaims any obligation to
 update and revise statements contained in this presentation based on
 new information or otherwise.
Forward Looking Statement
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Third Quarter 2009 Highlights
Increased cash position, release of income tax reserves,
and strong balance sheet
Company reported total revenue of $34.9 M
Net Income totaled $6.1 M, or $0.47 per diluted share
 - Net Income included a release of income tax reserves of $4.4 M
Operating income of $4.7 M
Enventis Sector transport services revenue increased 37% to $8.8 M
Telecom Sector broadband revenue grew 12% totaling $3.1 M
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Total Company Results
Note: Net income in Q3-09 included a $4.4 M release of income tax reserve.
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Telecom Sector Results
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Telecom Network Access Revenue
*Q2-2007 network access revenue includes $1.9 million IXC settlement.

Note: Q3-07 and Q3-09: Interstate rate change/decreases effective.

*IXC Settlement
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Enventis Sector
Results
Note: Numbers prior to inter-segment eliminations.
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Enventis Product Line Results
Note: Numbers prior to inter-segment eliminations.
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Enventis Revenue
$2.2M
$8.8 M
$6.6 M
2006 2007 2008 2009
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Operating Cash Flow: 2009 YTD
Dividend Payout
Ratio is 44%
of Operating
Cash Flow
(Dollars in Millions)
Note1 Debt Service includes interest expense and mandatory principal repayments.
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$11.5 M
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Company management believes EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), a non-GAAP financial
measure, provides useful information regarding the Company’s debt position, its cash flow, and its overall valuation.
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Company management believes Net Income minus the income tax reserve release, a non-GAAP financial measure, provides
useful information regarding the Company’s overall operating results.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
 
 

 
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CP Telecom Acquisition
 
HickoryTech Corporation closed Aug. 1, 2009 on its acquisition of
CP Telecom, a facilities-based telecommunications provider,
serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and northern Minn.

$6.6 M final acquisition price
Strategic initiative to expand SMB focus and product line
Increases fiber capacity in Minneapolis and St. Paul through long-term
leases, adds network colocations and strategic Points of Presence
Expands sales agent distribution channel
Projected synergies through off-net circuit migration to HT network,
billing system conversion, agent sales channel
2008 unaudited fiscal revenue was $10 million
36 employees based in Duluth and Minneapolis
 
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Company management believes EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), a non-GAAP financial
measure, provides useful information regarding the Company’s debt position, its cash flow, and its overall valuation.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures
 
 

 
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Summary
Consistent Operating Results, Increased Cash Position
 Strong growth in Enventis transport services
 Continued Telecom stability and broadband growth
 Increased cash position, strong balance sheet
 Clear focus on growing business-to-business services
 Successful close of CP Telecom acquisition

 
 
 
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Focused on creating shareholder value.
 
 

 
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HickoryTech Network and Service
Area
2,400 fiber optic miles