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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

OR

 

¨ 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: 001-33546

 

 

TERRESTAR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   93-0976127

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

12010 Sunset Hills Road, 6th Floor, Reston, VA   20190
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

703-483-7800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value   The NASDAQ Global Market
(Title of Each Class)   (Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered)

 

 

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 report(s), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

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

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

 

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

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

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at November 3, 2009: 139,677,535

 

 

 


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TERRESTAR CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page
PART I – Financial Information   
Item 1.  

Condensed Financial Statements

  
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   4
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

   5
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

   6
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   7
Item 2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   22
Item 3.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   29
Item 4.  

Controls and Procedures

   29
PART II – Other Information   
Item 1.  

Legal Proceedings

   31
Item 1A.  

Risk Factors

   31
Item 2.  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   31
Item 3.  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   31
Item 4.  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   31
Item 5.  

Other Information

   31
Item 6.  

Exhibits

   31
Exhibit Index    32
Signatures    33

 

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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information; Risk Factors

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of United States securities laws, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. From time to time, our public filings, press releases and other communications will contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is often, but not always identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “forecast”, “target”, “project”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “estimate”, “predict” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to expectations of our prospects, future revenues, earnings, activities and technical results.

Forward-looking statements and information are based on current beliefs, as well as assumptions made by us, and information currently available to us concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies and regulatory developments. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date it was issued, and we do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that outcomes implied by forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations and anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.

Our public filings are available at www.terrestarcorp.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

Basis of Presentation

In this report:

 

   

the terms “we”, “our”, “us”, “TerreStar”, and the “Company” refer to TerreStar Corporation and its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires or as otherwise indicated.

 

   

“TerreStar Networks” refers to TerreStar Networks Inc., an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation.

 

   

“TerreStar Canada Holdings” refers to TerreStar Networks Holdings (Canada) Inc., a Canadian corporation and parent company of TerreStar Canada.

 

   

“TerreStar Canada” refers to TerreStar Networks (Canada) Inc., a Canadian corporation.

 

   

“SkyTerra” refers to SkyTerra Communications, Inc.

 

   

“TerreStar Global” refers to TerreStar Global Ltd., an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation.

 

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PART 1—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

TERRESTAR CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Unaudited

 

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Operating expenses:

        

General and administrative

   $ 17,622      $ 15,776      $ 47,312      $ 77,329   

Research and development

     15,559        10,409        52,037        62,257   

Depreciation and amortization

     6,145        5,691        17,861        16,764   
                                

Total operating expenses

     39,326        31,876        117,210        156,350   
                                

Loss from operations

     (39,326     (31,876     (117,210     (156,350

Other income (expense):

        

Interest expense

     (17,613     (12,359     (47,505     (35,731

Interest income

     29        871        211        3,149   

Other income

     196        264        784        618   

Loss on investment in SkyTerra

     —          (98,828     —          (126,202

Decrease in dividend liability

     —          77,708        —          77,708   
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (56,714     (64,220     (163,720     (236,808

Income tax (provision) benefit

     (765     —          (1,766     754   
                                

Net loss

     (57,479     (64,220     (165,486     (236,054

Less:

        

Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in TerreStar Networks

     5,391        —          16,058        10,545   

Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in TerreStar Global

     69        —          254        —     
                                

Net loss attributable to TerreStar Corporation

     (52,019     (64,220     (149,174     (225,509

Less:

        

Dividends on Series A and Series B convertible preferred stock

     (6,423     (5,856     (19,091     (17,440

Accretion of issuance costs associated with Series A and Series B convertible preferred stock

     (1,143     (1,143     (3,399     (3,409
                                

Net loss available to Common Stockholders

   $ (59,585   $ (71,219   $ (171,664   $ (246,358
                                

Basic & Diluted Loss Per Share

   $ (0.43   $ (0.59   $ (1.30   $ (2.40
                                

Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding

     137,154        121,051        131,024        102,522   
                                

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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TERRESTAR CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

(in thousands)

 

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 72,337      $ 236,820   

Deferred issuance costs

     4,485        6,575   

Income tax receivable

     —          1,477   

Prepaid and other current assets

     4,148        3,594   
                

Total current assets

     80,970        248,466   

Property and equipment, net

     900,645        716,602   

Intangible assets, net

     345,809        359,013   

Restricted cash

     470        1,404   

Deferred issuance costs

     6,859        9,692   

Other assets

     6,000        6,000   
                

Total assets

   $ 1,340,753      $ 1,341,177   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 21,970      $ 17,375   

Deferred rent and other current liabilities

     1,678        1,517   

Accrued satellite performance incentives

     18,628        —     

Series A and Series B convertible preferred stock dividends payable

     11,245        4,468   
                

Total current liabilities

     53,521        23,360   

Deferred rent and other long-term liabilities

     1,870        3,175   

Accrued satellite performance incentives, net of current portion

     8,160        —     

Deferred tax liabilities

     14,805        13,039   

TerreStar notes including contingent interest derivative and accrued interest, thereon (net of discount as of September 30, 2009 of $45,333 and as of December 31, 2008 of $43,625)

     765,115        671,884   

TerreStar exchangeable notes and accrued interest, thereon (net of discount as of September 30, 2009 of $92,820 and as of December 31, 2008 of $95,954)

     74,194        63,176   

TerreStar-2 purchase money credit agreement and accrued interest, thereon

     65,283        36,755   
                

Total liabilities

     982,948        811,389   
                

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Series A convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 450,000 shares authorized and 90,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     90,000        90,000   

Series B convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized and 318,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     318,500        318,500   

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

TerreStar Corporation stockholders’ equity:

    

Series C preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1 share authorized and 1 share issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     —          —     

Series D preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1 share authorized and 1 share issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     —          —     

Series E junior convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1,900,000 shares authorized and 1,200,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     12        12   

Common stock; voting (par value $0.01; 240,000,000 shares authorized, 143,628,737 and 125,869,540 shares issued, 139,677,535 and 121,918,338 shares outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively)

     1,436        1,259   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,239,445        1,220,161   

Common stock purchase warrants

     51,149        55,809   

Treasury Stock (3,951,202 common shares held in treasury stock at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

     (73,877     (73,877

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     479        (70

Accumulated deficit

     (1,253,670     (1,082,006
                

Total TerreStar Corporation stockholders’ (deficit) equity

     (35,026     121,288   
                

Noncontrolling interest in TerreStar Networks

     (15,436     —     

Noncontrolling interest in TerreStar Global

     (233     —     
                

Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity

     (50,695     121,288   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,340,753      $ 1,341,177   
                

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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TERRESTAR CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(in thousands)

Unaudited

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (165,486   $ (236,054

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     17,861        16,764   

Loss on Investments in SkyTerra

     —          126,202   

Amortization of deferred issuance costs

     2,949        1,838   

Stock-based compensation

     5,420        6,472   

Deferred income taxes

     1,766        —     

Decrease in dividend liability

     —          (77,708

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Income tax receivable

     1,477        —     

Prepaid and other current assets

     (858     4,349   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     4,982        (11,235

Other assets

     —          817   

Accrued interest

     44,545        33,710   

Deferred rent and other liabilities

     (1,093     2,217   

Adjustment related to discontinued operating activities

     —          (10
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (88,437     (132,638
                

CASH FLOWS FROM CONTINUING INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from the sale of SkyTerra stock

     —          199,105   

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

     738        (61

Additions to intangible assets

     (188     (3,284

Additions to property and equipment

     (98,795     (86,652

Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities

     196        2,009   
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (98,049     111,117   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM CONTINUING FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from issuance of TerreStar notes and TerreStar exchangeable Notes

     —          195,732   

Proceeds from TerreStar-2 purchase money credit agreement

     24,350        33,175   

Payments for capital lease obligations

     (51     (43

Dividends paid on Series A convertible preferred stock

     (2,362     (2,363

Debt issuance costs and other charges

     —          (1,037
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     21,937        225,464   
                

Foreign exchange effect on cash and cash equivalents

     66       (23 )
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (164,483     203,920   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

     236,820        89,134   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

   $ 72,337      $ 293,054   
                

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

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TERRESTAR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization and Description of Business

General

TerreStar Corporation (formerly Motient Corporation) was incorporated in 1988 under the laws of the State of Delaware. TerreStar Corporation is in the integrated satellite wireless communications business through its ownership of TerreStar Networks, its principal operating entity, and TerreStar Global.

TerreStar Networks, in cooperation with its current Canadian partner, 4491165 Canada Inc, a majority-owned subsidiary of Trio 2 General Partnership (Trio), plans to launch an innovative wireless communications system to provide mobile coverage throughout the United States and Canada using integrated satellite-terrestrial smartphones. This system build out will be based on an integrated satellite and ground-based technology intended to provide communication service in most hard-to-reach areas and will provide a nationwide interoperable, survivable and critical communications infrastructure. We intend to provide multiple communications applications, including voice, data and video services.

In July 2009, Trio through 4491165 Canada Inc., a then wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio, completed its acquisition of a 66  2/3% voting equity stake in TerreStar Canada Holdings previously held by 4371585 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE Inc., (a Canadian corporation). We retain our existing 33 1/3% voting equity ownership in TerreStar Canada Holdings.

On July 1, 2009, we successfully launched our first satellite “TerreStar-1”and placed it into its assigned orbital slot in the geosynchronous arc, marking a significant milestone in offering the mobile satellite service (MSS) using frequencies in the 2GHz band. When our MSS service is offered in conjunction with ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) service, we will provide an integrated satellite and terrestrial wireless communications network. The network will also allow a user to utilize a mobile device that can communicate with a traditional land-based wireless network when in range of that network, but communicate with a TerreStar satellite when not in range of such a land-based network or when such network is unavailable.

On July 20, 2009, we successfully completed an end-to-end phone call over TerreStar-1 using our integrated satellite/terrestrial smartphones. This call not only demonstrated the functionality of our network and handsets, but also enabled us to certify compliance with our final Federal Communications Commission (FCC) milestone and enabled TerreStar Canada to comply with Industry Canada’s final milestone.

In August 2009, we successfully completed the in-orbit testing (IOT) of TerreStar-1, including the performance of the satellite’s 18 meter 2 GHz S-band reflectors. We are currently performing the Ground Based Beam Forming (GBBF) testing, which upon successful completion will allow TerreStar-1 to deploy over 500 spot beams to maximize power and capacity.

On September 17, 2009, we entered into a Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement with One Dot Four Corp., an affiliate of Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. Pursuant to this agreement, One Dot Four Corp. is leasing the rights to use certain 1.4GHz terrestrial spectrum pursuant to licenses we hold from the FCC. The lease has an initial term through April 23, 2017, renewable, at the lessee’s option, for two additional terms of ten years each, subject to FCC renewal of the licenses and no earlier termination. The lease payments due from the lessee are initially $1 million per month and will increase to $2 million per month no later than eight months after lease commencement and could increase to $2 million per month earlier depending upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subject to certain conditions, the lessee has an option, but not the obligation, to purchase the licenses, subject to the approval of our Board and other necessary consents. The lessee also has a right of first refusal to match the price (less credit for certain amounts paid under the Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement) in any potential transfer of the licenses to a third party.

On September 25, 2009, TerreStar Networks entered into a Mobile Satellite Services and Support Agreement with AT&T Mobility II, LLC (“AT&T). Pursuant to this agreement, AT&T will offer certain TerreStar satellite communications services to government and enterprise customers.

Our ability to offer MSS/ATC services depends on TerreStar Networks’ ability to receive certain regulatory authorizations allowing it to provide MSS/ATC in the S-band. These authorizations are subject to various regulatory milestones relating to the construction, launch and operational date of the satellite system required to provide this service. We may be required to obtain additional approvals from national and local authorities in connection with the services that we wish to provide in the future. For example, in order to provide ATC in the United States and Canada we must file applications separately from our satellite authorizations. In addition, the manufacturers of our ATC user terminals and base stations will need to obtain FCC equipment certifications and similar certifications in Canada.

 

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TERRESTAR CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

As of September 30, 2009, we had three wholly-owned subsidiaries, MVH Holdings Inc., Motient Holdings Inc., and TerreStar Holdings Inc. Motient Ventures Holding Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVH Holdings Inc., directly holds approximately 88% and 86% interests in TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Global, respectively.

TerreStar Canada Holdings owns 80% of the voting equity of TerreStar Canada, which in turn holds the Industry Canada approvals needed to launch and operate TerreStar-1 for the purposes of providing mobile satellite services in Canada. We maintain our existing 20% holding of the voting equity of TerreStar Canada. TerreStar Canada holds legal title to TerreStar-1 and under the terms of an amended and restated Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement dated August 11, 2009 between TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Canada, TerreStar Networks has been granted a right to use capacity on the TerreStar-1 satellite.

Going Concern, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2009, cash on hand, including restricted cash of $0.5 million, was $72.8 million. Additionally, approximately $42.5 million remains available under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement which is expected to provide sufficient funding to complete the construction of the second satellite, TerreStar-2. We incurred net losses of $171.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, and had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion as of September 30, 2009. We expect to continue incurring losses for the foreseeable future. Based on the current plans, we estimate that the outstanding cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity as of September 30, 2009 will not be sufficient to cover the projected funding needs for all of 2010.

Our principal liquidity needs are to meet working capital requirements, operating expenses, and capital expenditure, debt and preferred stock redemption obligations. Our short-term liquidity needs are driven by the satellite system contracts, the development of terrestrial infrastructure and networks, the design and development of the handset and chipset, redemption obligation of our Series A and B Preferred Stock and ongoing operating expenses. In addition, TerreStar Europe is seeking an award of S-band spectrum in Europe. If TerreStar Europe is awarded this spectrum, we will need additional funding for TerreStar Global for satellite construction and terrestrial ground network development. We have a redemption obligation towards Series A and Series B Preferred stock of $408.5 million in principal, which, if not converted into shares of our common stock, will be due on April 15, 2010. See Note 18 for subsequent events concerning our preferred stock.

We will need to secure additional funding by early 2010 in order to complete the construction, deployment, and rollout of the planned network, redemption of preferred stock and to continue operations. We intend to fund the long-term liquidity needs related to operations and ongoing network deployment through debt financing and restructuring, equity financings or a combination of these potential sources of liquidity. While we believe that these sources may provide sufficient funding to meet the foreseeable future liquidity and capital obligations, the ability to fund these needs will depend on our future performance, which is subject in part to the execution of post satellite launch activities, general economic, financial, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control, including trends in the industry and technology developments. Also we may not be able to obtain this additional financing on acceptable terms or at all.

The condensed consolidated financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments to record amounts and their classifications, which would be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore, be required to realize the assets and discharge liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 2. Principles of Consolidation, Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for preparation of interim financial statements. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted in accordance with these rules and regulations. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to summarize fairly the financial position, results of our operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. All references to the September 30, 2009 and 2008 or to the three or nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited.

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), established the Accounting Standards Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP recognized by the FASB. The Codification is effective in the first interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and had no effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

During the third quarter of 2009, we identified and recorded adjustments to recognize a contingent interest derivative on the TerreStar Notes that related to prior periods. The cumulative effect of this adjustment was recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2009. The adjustment increased interest expense by $2.5 million and $4.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The adjustment also resulted in an increase of assets under construction of $2.6 million and an increase in the TerreStar notes by $4.5 million as of September 30, 2009. We believe that the impact of this adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for any prior interim or annual period, nor was the adjustment material to the third quarter of 2009 or the expected results for fiscal year 2009 and accordingly, retroactive adjustment to previously issued financial statements is unnecessary.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include our majority-owned subsidiaries and TerreStar Canada, a variable interest entity (VIE). All material intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. Investments in which we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence are carried at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value.

Variable Interest Entities

We consider TerreStar Canada a variable interest entity under the FASB’s authoritative guidance for VIE. We determine TerreStar to be the primary beneficiary of TerreStar Canada based on our historical and contractual obligation to fund the operations of TerreStar Canada and accordingly include TerreStar Canada in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Our current direct financial exposure to loss includes the historical investment in TerreStar. TerreStar Canada had assets and liabilities of $1.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2009 and $0.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2008. TerreStar’s potential loss as of September 30, 2009, including its equity investments, would be $4.6 million. The nature and amount of restricted assets as of September 30, 2009 was not material.

 

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Use of Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates include the valuation of investments, derivatives, warrants, stock-based compensation, income taxes, long-lived assets, intangible assets and legal contingencies.

Concentrations of Risk

Financial instruments, which are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and short-term investments. We periodically invest funds in overnight and temporary short-term investments such as commercial paper, time deposits, certificates of deposit, banker acceptances and United States Treasury money market funds with highly rated financial institutions. At September 30, 2009, we had approximately $71.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. We have not experienced any losses on these cash balances in excess of the insured limits.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair values based on their short maturities. For financial instruments such as our notes, exchangeable notes and related long-term debt, whose carrying value differs from the fair value. See Note 15 for additional details.

Research and Development Costs

All costs of research and development activities are expensed when incurred. Research and development activities consist of costs related to the development of our integrated satellite and terrestrial communications network, salaries, wages and other related direct costs of personnel engaged in research and development activities and the costs of externally procured intangible assets specifically identified for use in research and development activities and have no alternative future use.

Loss per Common Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted loss per share reflects the conversion of obligations and the assumed exercises of securities computed using the if-converted method including the effects of shares issuable under our equity plans computed using the treasury method, if dilutive. We considered certain unvested restricted stock which has non-forfeitable dividend rights as participating securities for the purpose of calculating basic loss per share. See Note 11 for the calculation of loss per share.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2009 we adopted authoritative guidance on fair value measurements for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The adoption of new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted the FASB update which requires issuers of convertible debt instruments that may be settled wholly or partially in cash upon conversion to separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner reflective of the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted the FASB accounting standard update which provided guidance for determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock. This update applies

 

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to any freestanding financial instrument or embedded feature that has all the characteristics of a derivative instrument or an instrument which may be potentially settled in an entity’s own stock regardless of whether the instrument possesses derivative characteristics and provides a two-step approach to assist in making these determinations. The adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted the FASB accounting standard update which addresses whether unvested instruments granted in share-based payment transactions that contain non forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities subject to the two-class method of computing earnings per share under the FASB authoritative guidance. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Effective April 1, 2009, we adopted three accounting standard updates which were intended to provide additional application guidance and enhanced disclosures regarding fair value measurements and impairments of securities. The first update provides additional guidelines for estimating fair value in accordance with fair value accounting. The second accounting update changes accounting requirements for other-than-temporary-impairment for debt securities by replacing the current requirement that a holder have the positive intent and ability to hold an impaired security to recovery in order to conclude an impairment was temporary with a requirement that an entity conclude it does not intend to sell an impaired security and it will not be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. The third accounting update requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in the annual financial statements. The adoption of these accounting updates did not have any impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Effective April 1, 2009, we adopted a new accounting standard issued by the FASB for subsequent events which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. In particular, this statement sets forth (1) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements; (2) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and (3) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. The adoption of the new accounting standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standard which requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity and to continuously assess whether they must consolidate VIE’s. This standard is effective for us beginning January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this standard on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2009, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, the entity is required to measure fair value using the valuation technique that uses the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset or quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets and/or a valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of fair value guidance under the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The update also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, the entity is not required to adjust to include inputs relating to the existence of transfer restrictions on that liability. This update is applicable for us effective October 1, 2009. We are currently assessing the impact, if any, of the update, on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued an accounting guidance update related to revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables. The guidance relates to the determination of when the individual deliverables included in a multiple-element arrangement may be treated as separate units of accounting and modifies the manner in which the consideration under the arrangement is allocated across the individual deliverables. The guidance will be effective for us beginning on January 1, 2011, and may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented or prospectively to arrangements entered into or materially modified after the adoption date. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is retroactively applied to the beginning of the year of adoption. We are currently assessing the impact, if any, on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 3. Property and Equipment

The components of property and equipment as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are presented in the table below.

 

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     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets Under Construction

    

TerreStar-1

   $ 472,703      $ 398,775   

Satellite construction in progress

     226,426        177,816   

Terrestrial network under construction

     181,500        123,695   
                
     880,629        700,286   
                

Assets In Service

    

Network equipment

     2,430        2,420   

Lab equipment

     18,967        11,401   

Office equipment

     7,143        6,549   

Leasehold improvements

     2,963        2,963   
                
     31,503        23,333   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (11,487     (7,017
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 900,645      $ 716,602   
                

We capitalized $24.5 million and $16.7 million and $62.7 million and $45.4 million of interest expense related to assets under construction for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Depreciation expense was $1.7 million and $4.5 million and $1.2 million and $3.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Note 4. Accrued Orbital Performance Incentives

Our contract with the TerreStar-1 manufacturer requires us to make future in-orbit performance incentive payments over the design life of TerreStar-1 effective upon our acceptance of TerreStar-1 on August 31, 2009. These satellite performance incentives are payable in future periods ranging from one to fifteen years dependent on the continued satisfactory performance of the satellite. We recorded the net present value of these expected future payments as a liability and as a component of the cost of the satellite. As of September 30, 2009, we accrued $26.8 million relating to satellite performance incentives, of which $18.6 million and $8.2 has been classified as current and non-current, respectively.

Note 5. Intangible Assets

The components of intangible assets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are presented in the table below.

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (In thousands)  

Indefinite lived intangibles

    

1.4GHz spectrum license

   $ 156,520      $ 156,520   

Definite lived intangibles

    

2GHz spectrum licenses

     209,302        209,143   

Intellectual property

     36,935        36,907   
                
     246,237        246,050   

Less accumulated amortization

     (56,948     (43,557
                

Intangible assets, net

   $ 345,809      $ 359,013   
                

Amortization expense related to definite lived intangibles was $4.5 million and $13.4 million and $4.5 million and $13.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. We do not amortize intangible asset related to 1.4GHz spectrum licenses since it carries an indefinite life and is subject to impairment testing, as required.

 

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Note 6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (In thousands)

Accounts payable

   $ 8,653    $ 10,886

Accrued consulting and development expenses

     9,134      1,855

Accrued compensation and benefits

     1,312      2,591

Accrued legal expenses

     1,653      861

Accrued operating and other expenses

     1,218      1,182
             
   $ 21,970    $ 17,375
             

Note 7. Long-Term Debt

February 2008 Financing Transactions

On February 7, 2008, TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks entered into a series of separate agreements with EchoStar Corporation, Harbinger and other investors constituting a commitment of $300 million in investments in TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks, with $200 million made available at the close of the transaction and the balance made available to fund the construction of the TerreStar-2 satellite as required.

On February 5, 2008, we entered into a Spectrum Agreement with EchoStar to acquire certain 1.4GHz spectrum licenses in exchange for 30 million shares of common stock.

On February 5, 2008, we entered into a Spectrum Contribution Agreement with Harbinger to assign the rights to certain other 1.4GHz spectrum licenses in exchange for 1.2 million of our Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock, convertible into 30 million shares of common stock.

We recorded these transactions as an integrated transaction for accounting purposes. In exchange for the $191 million net proceeds in addition to the $156.5 million fair value of spectrum licenses received, we issued common stock of $265.8 million, issued debt of $200 million, recorded a debt discount of $142.5 million, recorded additional paid-in capital of $10.9 million related to a beneficial conversion feature and recorded a deferred tax liability of $13.0 million.

TerreStar Notes

On February 14, 2007, TerreStar Networks issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Paid-in-Kind (PIK) Notes due 2014 (the “TerreStar Notes”) pursuant to an Indenture (the “Indenture”), among TerreStar Networks, as issuer, the guarantors from time to time party thereto (the “Guarantors”) and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

On February 5, 2008, TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks entered into a Master Investment Agreement (the “EchoStar Investment Agreement”), with EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”). The EchoStar Investment Agreement provided for, among other things, the purchase by EchoStar of $50 million of TerreStar Notes in accordance with the First Supplemental Indenture dated February 7, 2008.

The additional $50 million TerreStar Notes were issued at an issue price of 93%. As part of the accounting related to the $50 million TerreStar Notes and in conjunction with the acquisition of the 1.4GHz spectrum, a debt discount was recorded for approximately $42.5 million dollars. The debt discount is being accreted using the effective interest method over the six year term of the TerreStar Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we accreted approximately $0.4 million and $1.7 million and $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of debt discount related to the TerreStar Notes.

The TerreStar Notes bear interest from the date of issuance at a rate of 15% per annum. Per the provisions of the TerreStar Notes, additional interest of up to 1.5% per annum may accrue if certain milestones are not met by TerreStar. We are required to account for the potential interest rate adjustments, in accordance with FASB authoritative guidance relating to derivatives. Accordingly, we estimated the value of the contingent interest derivative using a discounted cash flow analysis considering the probability of different scenarios for satisfying the milestone requirements under the terms of the TerreStar Notes, to estimate the interest rate to be incurred, compared to the stated base interest rate of 15.0% per annum. At September 30, 2009 the value of TerreStar Notes includes $4.5 million relating to fair value of the contingent interest derivative.

 

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Until and including February 15, 2011, interest on the TerreStar Notes will be payable in additional TerreStar Notes on each February 15 and August 15 semi-annually, starting August 15, 2007. Thereafter, interest on the TerreStar Notes will be payable in cash on February 15 and August 15, starting August 15, 2011. As of December 31, 2008, we did not meet certain milestones and the interest rate increased by 1.5% prospectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 we accrued interest at the rate of 16.5% per annum on these notes.

The TerreStar Notes are secured by a first priority security interest in the assets of TerreStar Networks, subject to certain exceptions, pursuant to a U.S. Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”), dated as of February 14, 2007, among TerreStar Networks, as issuer, and any entities that may become Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture) in the future under the Indenture in favor of U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent. The assets of TerreStar Networks that collateralize the TerreStar Notes amount to $919 million as of September 30, 2009, consisting primarily of satellites under construction, property and equipment, and cash and cash equivalents.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $114.2 million of interest was converted into additional TerreStar Notes in accordance with the Indenture. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the carrying value of the TerreStar Notes, net of discount including the contingent interest derivative and accrued interest, was $765.1 million and $671.9 million, respectively.

TerreStar Exchangeable Notes

The EchoStar Investment Agreement also provided for the purchase by EchoStar of $50 million of TerreStar Networks’ newly issued 6.5% Senior Exchangeable PIK Notes due 2014, exchangeable for TerreStar Corporation common stock, at a conversion price of $5.57 per share (the “TerreStar Exchangeable Notes”). In addition, on February 5, 2008, TerreStar Corporation and TerreStar Networks entered into a Master Investment Agreement (the “Harbinger Investment Agreement”), with certain affiliates of Harbinger. The Harbinger Investment Agreement provided for, among other things, purchase by Harbinger of $50 million of TerreStar Exchangeable Notes. In connection with the foregoing transactions, certain of our existing investors entered into separate investment agreements (“Shareholder Investment Agreements”) to purchase in the aggregate $50 million of the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes.

On February 7, 2008, TerreStar Networks issued $150 million aggregate principal amount of TerreStar Exchangeable Notes due 2014 pursuant to an Indenture (the “Exchangeable Note Indenture”), among TerreStar Networks, TerreStar Corporation and certain subsidiaries, as issuer, the guarantors from time to time party thereto (the “Exchangeable Note Guarantors”) and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

The TerreStar Exchangeable Notes bear interest from February 7, 2008 at a rate of 6.5 % per annum, payable quarterly. Until and including June 15, 2011, interest on the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes is payable in additional TerreStar Exchangeable Notes quarterly, starting March 15, 2008. Thereafter, interest on the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes will be payable in cash quarterly, starting June 15, 2011. The TerreStar Exchangeable Notes are scheduled to mature on June 15, 2014.

The TerreStar Exchangeable Notes rank senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness, and pari-passu with all other unsubordinated indebtedness. The TerreStar Exchangeable Notes are guaranteed by subsidiaries of TerreStar Networks.

As part of the accounting related to the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes and in conjunction with the acquisition of the 1.4GHz spectrum, a debt discount was recorded for approximately $100 million dollars. The debt discount is being accreted using the effective interest method over the six year term of the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we accreted debt discount related to the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes of approximately $1.6 million and $3.1 million, respectively. No accretion was recognized in 2008.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $7.9 million of interest was converted into additional TerreStar Exchangeable Notes in accordance with the Exchangeable Note Indenture. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the carrying value of the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes, net of discount including interest, was $74.2 million and $63.2 million, respectively.

Beneficial Conversion Feature

The effective conversion rate of the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes after considering the discount, as compared to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of commitment, represents an additional beneficial conversion feature.

 

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Thus, we recorded an additional discount to the TerreStar Exchangeable Notes, with a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital, of $10.9 million. The discount is amortized to interest expense over six years from the date of commitment, the earliest repayment date of the notes.

TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement

On February 5, 2008, TerreStar Networks entered into a $100 million TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) among TerreStar Networks, as the borrower, the guarantor’s party thereto from time to time, U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent, and Harbinger and EchoStar, as lenders.

Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate of 14% per annum and mature on February 5, 2013. This interest is payable in additional notes through February 2012 and payable in cash thereafter.

The Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants customary for credit facilities of this type, including, but not limited to the following: limitations on incurrence of additional indebtedness; a limitation on liens; a limitation on asset sales of collateral, and limitation on transactions with affiliates. The Credit Agreement also contains certain events of default customary for credit facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable). If any events of default occur and are not cured within the applicable grace periods or waived, the outstanding loans may be accelerated. The financing will be advanced as required and used to fund the completion of the TerreStar-2 Satellite.

As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the liability recorded for the Credit Agreement, including accrued interest, was $65.3 million and $36.8 million, respectively.

Leases

As of September 30, 2009, we had non-cancelable leases for office space, co-location sites, calibration earth stations, towers and furniture and equipment under operating leases expiring through 2018.

Rent expense totaled approximately $1.5 million and $4.7 million and $2.0 million and $9.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreements. We recorded $0.2 million sublease income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Note 8. Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

As of September 30, 2009, we had 5.0 million authorized shares of preferred stock, consisting of 0.45 million Series A preferred shares, 0.5 million Series B preferred shares, 1 Series C preferred share, 1 Series D preferred share, 1.9 million Series E preferred shares and approximately 2.1 million shares undesignated. See Note 18 for subsequent events concerning our preferred stock.

Series A and B Preferred Stock

We account for the Series A and Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A and B Preferred”) per FASB authoritative guidance which requires us to report and classify them as temporary equity. Dividends on Series A and B Preferred are due bi-annually in April and October, payable at TerreStar Corporation’s option in cash at a rate of 5.25% per annum or in common stock at a rate of 6.25% per annum through April 15, 2010. Currently, we are unable to pay the Series A dividend in common stock due to the ongoing litigation with certain investors. We recorded dividend payments of $6.4 million and $19.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and $5.9 million and $17.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 towards the Series A and B Preferred Stock. Per the terms of the issuance, on April 15, 2010, we have a redemption obligation of $408.5 million in principal plus unpaid dividends, if the Series A and B Preferred are not converted into shares of our common stock on or before the redemption date.

Series C and D Preferred Stock

On February 7, 2008, we issued one share of non-voting Series C preferred stock, $0.01 par value (“Series C preferred”), to EchoStar and one share of non-voting Series D preferred stock, $0.01 par value (“Series D preferred”), to Harbinger for a purchase price equal to par value of $0.01. Issuance of these shares was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

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The rights, preferences and privileges of the Series C and Series D preferred are contained in Certificates of Designations of the Series C and D preferred stock as discussed in our Annual report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock

On February 7, 2008, we issued 1.2 million shares of the Series E Junior Participating preferred stock to Harbinger, convertible into 30 million shares of our common stock.

Common Stock Purchase Warrants

As of September 30, 2009, there were approximately 2.7 million fully vested warrants exercisable for the common stock outstanding.

The following table summarizes the warrant activity as of September 30, 2009:

 

TerreStar Corporation

   Warrants     Weighted-
average exercise
price per share

Outstanding at January 1, 2009

   3,238,477      $ 10.22

Granted

   —          —  

Canceled

   (500,636     6.01

Exercised

   —          —  
        

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

   2,737,841      $ 10.99
            

Non-Controlling Interests

On January 1, 2009, we adopted the accounting standard issued by the FASB which required reporting for minority interests by recharacterizing them as non-controlling interests and classifying them as a component of equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As required by this standard, the condensed consolidated statements of operations are adjusted to include the net loss attributed to the non-controlling interest and the prior year condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation based on fair value measured at the grant date and recognize as expense over the service periods. As of September 30, 2009, the total unrecognized stock compensation expense was approximately $4.9 million. The equity-based compensation expense of $5.4 million and $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, is included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the awards outstanding under the 2002 TerreStar Networks Stock Incentive Plan (“the “2002 Plan”), the 2006 TerreStar Corporation Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), the 2002 TerreStar Corporation Plan and the TerreStar Global Ltd. 2007 Share Incentive Plan.

2006 TerreStar Corporation Equity Incentive Plan

In April 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Plan which was designed to replace both the 2002 Plan and the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan. No additional shares were granted under either the 2002 Plan or the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan. The 2006 Plan initially authorized the issuance of a total of 10 million (and was later amended in October 2007 to increase to 11 million) incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted shares, performance shares and performance units. As of September 30, 2009, approximately 1.2 million shares remain available for issuance under the 2006 Plan.

The fair value of the options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option valuation model based on the following assumptions:

 

    

Nine months ended September 30,

    

2009

  

2008

Expected Volatility (%)

   81.3-90.5    55.0-70.0

Expected Dividend yield

   None    None

Expected Terms (in years)

   6.0    6.0

Risk Free Interest rate (per annum)

   2.2%-3.0%    1.6%-3.4%

 

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The expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of our common stock for a period of time commensurate with the expected term of the options. We determined the expected life based on an analysis of historical exercise and forfeiture behavior as well as expectations about future behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the grant date for a period of time commensurate with the expected term of the options.

The following tables summarize the stock option activity for the 2006 Plan.

 

     Options to
acquire shares
    Weighted-
average exercise
price per share
   Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2009

   8,664,732      $ 11.69    $ —  

Granted

   1,198,207        1.31      1,178

Forfeited/Expired

   (3,076,729     11.33      —  

Exercised

   —          —        —  
           

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

   6,786,210      $ 9.44    $ 1,909
                   

Exercisable at September 30, 2009

   4,977,392      $ 11.42    $ 268
                   

 

     Options to
acquire shares
    Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value

Non-vested at January 1, 2009

   1,188,511      $ 6.41

Granted

   1,198,207        0.58

Forfeited/Expired

   (33,824     11.30

Vested

   (544,076     6.24
        

Non-vested at September 30, 2009

   1,808,818      $ 2.25
            

As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding and exercisable options under the 2006 Plan disclosed above include 192,505 and 139,000 stock options carried forward and vested under the 2002 Plan and 2002 TerreStar Corporation Plan, respectively. The weighted average contractual remaining life of the stock options under the 2006 Plan as of September 30, 2009 was 7.73 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

During 2009, we issued approximately 1.8 million shares of restricted stock awards to the employees and certain executives of TerreStar Networks under the 2006 Plan. The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the stock price at the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity as of September 30, 2009.

 

TerreStar Corporation

   Restricted
Shares
    Weighted-
average grant
date fair value

Non-vested at January 1, 2009

   901,060      $ 4.23

Granted

   1,814,333        0.71

Cancelled

   (55,600     2.33

Vested

   (78,000     6.70
        

Non-vested at September 30, 2009

   2,581,793      $ 1.70
            

 

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TerreStar Global Ltd. 2007 Share Incentive Plan

Pursuant to the terms of the TerreStar Global Ltd. 2007 Share Incentive Plan (the “Global Plan”), TerreStar Global may issue up to an aggregate of 3.8 million shares of common stock in the form of options or other equity-based incentive awards to directors, officers, employees and service providers. Under this plan, as of September 30, 2009, there were 1.6 million options outstanding, of which 1.1 million options were exercisable. The weighted average exercise price of options outstanding and exercisable was $0.42. There were no options granted, cancelled or exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 under the Global Plan.

TerreStar Global-Warrants

On July 9, 2007, TerreStar Global issued warrants to its board and former board members. These warrants vested immediately and expire on July 9, 2012, or earlier if fully exercised or otherwise cancelled per the warrant agreement’s terms. Subject to certain limitations, the warrants are freely transferable. There were 553,100 warrants outstanding and exercisable for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The warrants had a $0.42 weighted average exercise price with approximately three years remaining contractual life outstanding as of September 30, 2009.

Note 10. Income Tax Expense

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. We recorded income tax expense of $0.8 million and $1.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, primarily pertaining to deferred tax expense relating to the amortization of certain indefinite-lived intangible assets. We did not record any adjustment to uncertain tax positions during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and provided a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in our income tax expense. At September 30, 2009, we had no accruable interest or penalties. We have currently no periods under audit by the Internal Revenue Service. The statute of limitation is currently open for consolidated federal tax returns for the years ending December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. We are not aware of any issues for open years, which upon examination by a taxing authority are expected to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations.

Note 11. Loss per Share

The computation of net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is shown below:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data)    2009     2008     2009     2008  

Loss per Share (Basic and Diluted):

        

Net Loss available to Common Stockholders

   $ (59,585   $ (71,219   $ (171,664   $ (246,358

Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding

     137,154        121,051        131,024        102,522   

Basic and Diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.43   $ (0.59   $ (1.30   $ (2.40

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, approximately 72.3 million dilutive shares calculated on an “if converted” basis for the Series A and B Preferred, Series E junior convertible preferred stock and TerreStar Exchangeable Notes were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share since their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Shares issuable under the equity plans and upon exercise of warrants outstanding were also anti-dilutive, since we incurred a net loss from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Note 12. Related Party Transaction

During September 2009, we entered into a Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement with One Dot Four Corp., an affiliate of Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd., which, along with its affiliates, is a significant investor in the Company, to lease certain 1.4GHz spectrum for use throughout the United States. The initial lease term continues through April 2017, renewable, at lessee’s option, for two additional terms of ten years each, subject to FCC renewal of the licenses and to early termination under various conditions. This transaction had no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies

We have the following material contractual commitments and debt obligations as of September 30, 2009:

 

(in thousands)    TOTAL    <1YR    1 to 3 YRS    4-5 YRS    >5 yrs

TerreStar Satellites(1)

   $ 120,426    $ 36,742    $ 47,708    $ 4,068    $ 31,908

Leases

     10,113      4,203      5,846      64      —  

Network Equipment and Operational Services

     404,622      27,555      377,067      —        —  

Preferred Stock Obligations(2)

     419,223      419,223      —        —        —  

Debt Obligations(3)

     1,821,879      —        534,366      1,287,513      —  
                                  

Total

   $ 2,776,263    $ 487,723    $ 964,987    $ 1,291,645    $ 31,908
                                  

 

(1) Includes commitment towards the TerreStar-2 Satellite relating to approximately $47.8 million of orbital incentives, $42.2 million of satellite construction, $22.2 million of satellite base and beam system contracts, and $8.3 million for storage.
(2) Includes redemption obligation for Series A and Series B Preferred stock of $408.5 million due on April 15, 2010, if not converted into shares of our common stock.
(3) Debt Obligations are comprised of $550 million TerreStar Notes due 2014, the $150 million TerreStar Exchangeable Notes due 2014, and current borrowing under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement due 2013 for TerreStar-2, plus accrued interest.

Note 14. Legal Matters

Litigation Adverse to Highland Capital Management and James Dondero

Since August 2005, we have been engaged in litigation adverse to Highland Capital Management, L.P. (“Highland Capital”), as well as certain investment funds managed by Highland Capital and James Dondero, who is the principal owner of Highland Capital and one of our former directors (Highland Capital, its investment funds, and Mr. Dondero are referred to collectively as the “Dondero Affiliates”). Seven of the suits were filed by the Dondero Affiliates against us or related parties. Of those seven suits, four have been resolved in our favor (and are not further discussed herein). Of the remaining three lawsuits, the first was dismissed by the trial court, reinstated by the court of appeals, and is currently proceeding before the trial court; the second has been stayed; and the third is in the discovery stage. In addition, we have filed two suits against Mr. Dondero and the Dondero Affiliates. One was dismissed on the defendants’ motion (and is not further discussed herein), and the other is scheduled for trial in May 2010.

The suit filed by the Dondero Affiliates that was reinstated was filed on August 16, 2005 in a Texas state district court in Dallas County, Texas (the “Rescission Litigation”). This suit challenged the validity of our Series A Preferred Stock and sought damages and rescission of the Dondero Affiliates’ $90 million purchase of 90,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. On November 30, 2007, the court granted our motion for summary judgment and dismissed the suit. The Dondero Affiliates appealed the dismissal. On March 6, 2009, the Court of Appeals reversed the summary judgment and ordered most of the claims remanded to the trial court. We filed a petition for review with the Supreme Court of Texas, which was denied on September 25, 2009. We believe that these claims are without merit, and we intend vigorously to defend against this suit.

The Dondero Affiliates’ suit that was stayed is in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court. In this suit, the Dondero Affiliates contend that certain transactions, including the September 2005 exchange offer by virtue of which we exchanged our outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock for a new class of Series B Preferred Stock, caused the occurrence of the Senior Security Trigger Date, supposedly requiring us to issue a Senior Security Notice, that would entitle the Dondero Affiliates to redeem their Series A Preferred Stock. On October 14, 2008, the court granted our motion to dismiss based on res judicata (due to the Texas trial court’s dismissal of the Rescission Litigation) and denied the plaintiffs’ request for leave to amend their complaint. On May 7, 2009, in light of the Texas Court of Appeals’ March 2009 decision in the Rescission Litigation that reversed, in part, the trial court’s summary judgment, the court granted the Dondero Affiliates’ motion to renew its opposition to our motion to dismiss and reinstated the lawsuit. However, at a June 18, 2009 hearing, the court stayed proceedings in the lawsuit until certain proceedings conclude in the Rescission Litigation in Texas that are related to the claims in this lawsuit. We believe that these claims are without merit, and, if the court revives the lawsuit in the future, we intend vigorously to defend against this suit.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The Dondero Affiliates’ suit that is in the discovery stage was filed on December 31, 2008 in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. In this lawsuit, the Dondero Affiliates contend that certain financing transactions entered into by us in February 2008 with Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. and Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund LP (collectively, “Harbinger”), EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”), and other investors constituted a change in control of TerreStar Corporation under the Series A Preferred Stock’s certificate of designations. The Dondero Affiliates allege that this change of control occurred in at least two ways: (i) they allege that Harbinger acquired control of 58% of TerreStar Corporation’s voting stock; and (ii) they allege that Harbinger and EchoStar constitute a group that together acquired control of more than 50% of TerreStar Corporation’s voting stock. The Dondero Affiliates ask the court to require us to issue a notice of change of control under the Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock and redeem such stock for $90 million plus dividends and escrow premiums. In the alternative, they seek unspecified damages. The parties are currently engaged in discovery. We believe that these claims are without merit and intend vigorously to defend against this suit.

On October 19, 2005, we filed a petition in a Texas state court in Dallas County, alleging that Mr. Dondero seriously and repeatedly breached his fiduciary duties as a director to advance his own personal interests. The state court, on Mr. Dondero’s motion, entered summary judgment dismissing the fiduciary suit on the ground that the dismissal of a federal securities lawsuit filed by us had a res judicata effect that precluded the continued prosecution of state law breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims. However, on appeal, the Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal and remanded the case to the trial court, where it has now been set for trial in May 2010.

Sprint Nextel Litigation

On June 25, 2008, Sprint Nextel Corporation (“Sprint”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia naming TerreStar Networks as a defendant. New ICO Satellite Services, G.P. was also named as a defendant (together with TerreStar Networks, the “Defendants”). In this lawsuit, Sprint contends that Defendants owe them reimbursement for certain spectrum relocation costs Sprint has incurred or will incur in connection with relocating incumbent licensees from certain frequencies in the 2GHz spectrum band. Sprint seeks, among other things, enforcement of certain Federal Communications Commission orders and reimbursement of not less than $100 million from each Defendant. On our motion, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has stayed Sprint’s suit on the ground that primary jurisdiction of the dispute resides in the FCC; the case has been administratively closed. The case remains stayed pending a final decision by the FCC.

Note 15. Fair Value

We adopted the FASB’s accounting standard for fair value measurements as of January 1, 2008 for financial assets and liabilities and for certain non-financial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2009. The standard establishes three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

Our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which are subject to the disclosure requirements under the fair value measurement standard, at September 30, 2009 were as follows:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(In thousands)    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
   Total as of
September 30,
2009

Financial assets :

           

Restricted cash

   $ 470      —        —      $ 470

Money market funds

   $ 65,211      —        —      $ 65,211
                           

Total assets measured at fair value

   $ 65,681    $ —      $ —      $ 65,681

Financial liabilities:

           

Contingent interest derivative

     —        —      $ 4,546    $ 4,546
                           

Total liabilities measured at fair value

     —        —      $ 4,546    $ 4,546
                           

The following table represents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

 

(In thousands)    Contingent
Interest
Derivative
 

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ —     

Recognition of derivative liability (See Note 2)

     6,015   

Changes in fair value of derivative liability

     (1,469
        

Balance at September 30, 2009

   $ 4,546   

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The following are the financial instruments recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements at carrying value as of the reporting periods presented, for which the fair value was determined based on the authoritative guidance for fair value measurements:

 

     As of September 30, 2009    As of December 31, 2008
(In thousands)    Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value

TerreStar Notes including contingent interest derivative and accrued interest, thereon

   $ 765,115    $ 690,314    $ 671,884    $ 333,145

TerreStar Exchangeable Notes and accrued interest, thereon

   $ 74,194    $ 45,604    $ 63,176    $ 30,757

TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement and accrued interest, thereon

   $ 65,283    $ 53,251    $ 36,755    $ 27,537

We determined that there exists no active market for the TerreStar Notes, Exchangeable Notes and debt under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement. Thus, under the authoritative guidance, we used Level 2 observable inputs for valuing the Notes, and Level 3 unobservable inputs for determining the fair value of the Exchangeable Notes and TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement using discounted cash flow models. Additional inputs to the valuation model included interest rates currently available for issuance of debt with similar terms, contractual cash payments and principal repayments.

Note 16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental cash flow information for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is presented in the table below.

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009    2008
     (in thousands)

Non-cash investing and financing activities

     

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

   $ 1,776    $ 7,041

Interest capitalized on satellites and terrestrial networks under construction

   $ 62,749    $ 45,358

Acquisition of intangible assets by issuance of common stock

   $ —      $ 273,454

Accretion of issuance costs on Series A and Series B preferred stock

   $ 3,399    $ 3,409

Paid-in-kind interest

   $ 126,252    $ 96,070

Stock dividend to Series B preferred shareholders

   $ 9,951    $ 9,953

Expiration of common stock warrants

   $ 4,660      —  

Accrued or unpaid dividends

   $ 6,777    $ 5,124

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest by issuance of common stock

   $ —      $ 1,573

Accrued satellite performance incentives

   $ 26,495    $ —  

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Note 17. Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, consists solely of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments. Reconciliation of comprehensive loss (net of taxes) for the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands)    2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net Loss

   $ (57,479   $ (64,220   $ (165,486   $ (236,054

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (418     (5     (549     (5 )
                                

Net Comprehensive Loss

     (57,897     (64,225     (166,035     (236,059
                                

Less : Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     5,515        —          16,386        10,545   
                                

Net Comprehensive loss attributable to TerreStar Corporation

   $ (52,382   $ (64,225   $ (149,649   $ (225,514
                                

Note 18. Subsequent Events

We evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet date of September 30, 2009 through November 9, 2009, the date we issued these financial statements. During this period, we did not have any material subsequent events except as noted below:

On October 9, 2009, we, commenced an offer to exchange our Series A, B, C D & E preferred stock for newly issued Series F Preferred Stock and Series G Junior Preferred Stock of TerreStar Holdings Inc., our 100% owned subsidiary, subject to certain conditions. In connection with this offer, we are soliciting consents to certain proposed amendments to the certificate of designation of our Series B preferred stock. This exchange offer will expire on November 10, 2009, unless extended or terminated prior to such date.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe”, “project”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “would”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will likely result”, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” above and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

The interim financial statements filed on this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the discussion contained herein should be read in conjunction with our Annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.

Business Overview

TerreStar Corporation was incorporated in 1988 under the laws of the State of Delaware. TerreStar Corporation is in the integrated satellite wireless communications business through its ownership of TerreStar Networks, its principal operating entity, and TerreStar Global.

Our primary business is TerreStar Networks, a Reston, VA based provider of advanced mobile communications services for the North American market.

As of September 30, 2009, we have three wholly-owned subsidiaries, MVH Holdings Inc., Motient Holdings Inc., and TerreStar Holdings Inc., Motient Ventures Holding Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVH Holdings Inc., directly holds approximately 88% and 86% interests in TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Global, respectively.

Overview

TerreStar Networks Inc.

TerreStar Networks is our principal operating entity. In cooperation with its Canadian partner, 4491165 Canada, we plan to launch an innovative wireless communications system to provide mobile coverage throughout the United States and Canada using small, lightweight and inexpensive handsets similar to today’s mobile devices. This system build out will be based on an integrated satellite and ground-based technology which will provide service in most hard-to-reach areas and will provide a nationwide interoperable, survivable and critical communications infrastructure.

By offering mobile satellite service (MSS) using frequencies in the 2GHz band, which are part of what is often known as the “S-band,” in conjunction with ancillary terrestrial components (ATC), we can effectively deploy an integrated satellite and terrestrial wireless communications network. Our network will allow a user to utilize a mobile device that will communicate with a traditional land-based wireless network when in range of that network, but communicate with a satellite when not in range of such a land-based network. We intend to provide multiple communications applications, including voice, data and video services. Through TerreStar Networks, we launched our first satellite, TerreStar-1, on July 1, 2009. On July 20, 2009, TerreStar Networks announced that it had completed an end-to-end test phone call over TerreStar-1 between two of TerreStar Network’s quad-band GSM and tri-band WCDMA/HSPA smartphones with integrated satellite-terrestrial voice and data capabilities. On August 27, 2009, TerreStar Networks announced the completion of in-orbit testing. TerreStar Networks is now entering the GBBF and systems testing phase.

On September 17, 2009, we entered into a Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement with One Dot Four Corp., an affiliate of Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. Pursuant to this agreement, One Dot Four Corp. is leasing the rights to use certain 1.4GHz terrestrial spectrum pursuant to licenses we hold from the FCC. The lease has an initial term through April 23,

 

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2017, renewable, at the lessee’s option, for two additional terms of ten years each, subject to FCC renewal of the licenses and no earlier termination. The lease payments due from the lessee are initially $1 million per month and will increase to $2 million per month no later than eight months after lease commencement and could increase to $2 million per month earlier depending upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subject to certain conditions, the lessee has an option, but not the obligation, to purchase the licenses, subject to the approval of our board and other necessary consents. The lessee also has a right of first refusal to match the price (less credit for certain amounts paid under the agreement) in any potential transfer of the licenses to a third party.

On September 25, 2009, we entered into a Mobile Satellite Services and Support Agreement with AT&T Mobility II, LLC. Pursuant to this agreement, AT&T will offer certain TerreStar satellite communications services to government and enterprise customers.

Our ability to offer MSS/ATC services depends on TerreStar Networks’ ability to receive certain regulatory authorizations allowing it to provide MSS/ATC in the S-band. These authorizations are subject to various regulatory milestones relating to the construction, launch and operational date of the satellite system required to provide this service. We may be required to obtain additional approvals from national and local authorities in connection with the services that we wish to provide in the future. For example, in order to provide ATC in the United States and Canada we must file applications separately from our satellite authorizations. In addition, the manufacturers of our ATC user terminals and base stations will need to obtain FCC equipment certifications and similar certifications in Canada.

TerreStar Networks was initially created as a subsidiary of SkyTerra established to, among other things, develop a satellite communications system using the S-band. On May 11, 2005, we acquired our ownership interest in TerreStar Networks when, in conjunction with a spin-off of TerreStar Networks to the owners of MSV, we purchased an additional $200 million of newly issued TerreStar Networks common stock. In conjunction with this transaction, TerreStar Networks also entered into an agreement with SkyTerra wholly-owned subsidiary, ATC Technologies, LLC (ATC Technologies) pursuant to which TerreStar Networks has a perpetual, royalty-free license to utilize ATC Technologies’ patent portfolio in the S-band, including those patents related to ATC, which we anticipate will allow us to deploy a next-generation communications network that seamlessly integrates satellite and terrestrial communications, giving a user ubiquitous wireless coverage in the U.S. and Canada.

Since May 11, 2005, we have consolidated TerreStar Network’s financial results in our financial statements.

We have the right to use two 10 MHz blocks of contiguous and unshared MSS S-band spectrum covering a population of over 330 million throughout the United States and Canada. Our entire spectrum is eligible for ATC status. ATC authorization provides the ability to integrate terrestrial mobile services with MSS. We anticipate using this ATC authorization to create a two-way wireless communications network providing coverage, services and applications to mobile and portable wireless users. Our planned network is designed to allow an end user to seamlessly communicate with a terrestrial wireless network or our satellite through a conventional mobile device, optimizing service quality, continuity and geographic coverage. We are also working with vendors to develop our next-generation network.

We believe our network’s satellite and terrestrial mobile capabilities will serve the needs of various users, such as U.S. and Canadian government and emergency first responder personnel who require reliable, uninterrupted and interoperable connectivity that can be provided by an integrated satellite and terrestrial network. In October 2006, we entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Defense Information System Agency to jointly develop a North American emergency response communications network. On October 3, 2008 the CRADA was extended for an additional two years. We expect the CRADA to result in the development of products that will mutually benefit us and the U.S. government. We also believe that our planned network will appeal to a broad base of potential end users, customers and strategic partners, including those in the media, technology and communications sectors, logistics and distribution sectors and other sectors requiring uninterrupted wireless service.

Our Relationship with TerreStar Canada

TerreStar Canada Holdings owns 80% of the voting equity of TerreStar Canada, which in turn holds the Industry Canada approvals needed to launch and operate TerreStar-1 for the purposes of providing mobile satellite services in Canada. We maintain our existing 20% holding of the voting equity of TerreStar Canada. TerreStar Canada holds legal title to the TerreStar-1 satellite and under the terms of an amended and restated Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement dated August 11, 2009 between TerreStar Networks and TerreStar Canada, TerreStar Networks has been granted a right to use up to ninety percent of the capacity, on the TerreStar-1 satellite.

 

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In July 2009, Trio through 4491165 Canada Inc, a then wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio, completed its acquisition of a 66  2/3% voting equity stake in TerreStar Canada Holdings previously held by 4371585 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE Inc. We retain our existing 33 1/3% voting equity ownership in TerreStar Canada Holdings.

TerreStar Global

TerreStar Global was initially formed in 2005 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Networks. We have consolidated the financial results of TerreStar Global since its inception. In late 2006, TerreStar Networks spun-off TerreStar Global to its stockholders. As a result, TerreStar Corporation became the indirect majority holder of TerreStar Global. In connection with the spin-off, TerreStar Networks made capital contributions to TerreStar Global of $5 million. In late 2006, TerreStar Global also raised an additional $5 million through a rights offering from its shareholders, in proportion to their holdings, the majority of which came from TerreStar Corporation. As of September 30, 2009, TerreStar Corporation owned approximately 86% of the outstanding shares of TerreStar Global.

Through a wholly-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Global, TerreStar Europe (TerreStar Europe), our goal is to build, own and operate a Pan-European integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communications network to address public safety and disaster relief as well as provide broadband connectivity in rural regions. As Europe’s first next-generation integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communication network, TerreStar Europe plans to deliver universal access and tailored applications over a fully-optimized IP network.

On October 7, 2008, TerreStar Europe filed an application with the European Commission for a Pan-European 2GHz MSS S-band spectrum authorization. TerreStar Europe has entered into a number of contracts in connection with its application, including contracts for the construction and operation of a satellite and earth station.

On May 13, 2009, the European Commission issued a decision denying TerreStar Europe’s application regarding 2GHz MSS S-band spectrum authorizations.

On May 25, 2009, TerreStar Europe has brought an action against the European Commission before the Court of First Instance in Luxembourg, seeking an annulment of the May 13, 2009 decision selecting two operators of pan-European mobile satellite services. There can be no assurance that TerreStar Europe will be awarded an authorization.

TerreStar Holdings Inc.

TerreStar Holdings was formed in September 2009 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Corporation. TerreStar 1.4 Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of TerreStar Holdings, holds the FCC licenses for certain 1.4GHz terrestrial spectrum. At September 30, 2009, TerreStar Corporation’s consolidated financial statements include TerreStar Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiary TerreStar 1.4 Holdings LLC.

Current Year’s Developments

Satellite

On July 1, 2009, Arianespace, TerreStar-1’s launch provider, successfully launched TerreStar-1. On July 14, 2009, we announced that TerreStar-1 had reached its assigned orbital slot and its 18 meter S-band reflector had successfully deployed. On July 20 2009, TerreStar Networks announced that it had completed a call over the satellite and filed certifications of completion of the final FCC and Industry Canada milestones. On August 27, 2009, TerreStar Networks announced the completion of in-orbit testing. TerreStar Networks is now entering the GBBF and systems testing phase.

Entry into Material Definitive Agreements

As previously reported, TerreStar Networks has entered into an agreement with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (“Hughes”) with respect to a satellite base subsystem (“S-BSS”) based on the GMR1-3G technology (the “Hughes S-BSS Agreement”) and a technology development agreement with Qualcomm Incorporated (“Qualcomm”) for the development of the GMSA satellite air-interface to be included in certain of its device chipsets based on Qualcomm’s EV-DO standard.

On March 31, 2009, TerreStar Networks entered into an agreement with Infineon Technologies AG (“Infineon”) for the design and development of a multi-standard mobile platform based on Infineon’s innovative software-defined-radio (“SDR”) technology that would be compatible with the Hughes S-BSS system (the “Infineon Agreement”). This SDR chipset technology will enable satellite-terrestrial handsets to operate with multiple cellular and satellite-based communications technologies including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA and GMR-2G/3G. The Infineon Agreement also contemplates that up to two additional operators (together with TerreStar, each an “Operator”) may enter into the Infineon

 

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Agreement without any increase in the total contract price (assuming the scope and functionality are not changed), and bearing their proportionate share of costs of the total contract price. SkyTerra has jointly entered into the Infineon Agreement with Infineon and TerreStar, such that four Operators in total could enter into the Infineon Agreement. Based on the continued participation of the current Operators, the cost to TerreStar of its portion of the development and software costs incurred under the Infineon Agreement is approximately $19.7 million.

In conjunction with the Infineon Agreement, on March 31, 2009, TerreStar Networks entered into an agreement with Hughes for additional software development work (the “GMR1-3G Software Components Agreement”) that will, with the existing Hughes S-BSS Agreement, allow Hughes to deliver the full S-BSS development required with respect to the GMR1-3G air interface to be included in connection with the Infineon SDR technology. SkyTerra has also entered into the GMR1-3G Software Components Agreement. Based on the continued participation of the current Operators, the cost to TerreStar Networks of its portion of the development and software costs incurred under the GMR1-3G Software Components Agreement is approximately $7.9 million.

Both the Infineon Agreement and the GMR1-3G Software Components Agreement contain provisions for the recovery of certain contract costs through royalties and discounts, such that more than half of the costs to be incurred by TerreStar Networks may be subject to later reimbursement.

On September 17, 2009, we entered into a Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement with One Dot Four Corp., an affiliate of Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd. Pursuant to this agreement, One Dot Four Corp. is leasing the rights to use certain 1.4GHz terrestrial spectrum pursuant to licenses we hold from the FCC. The lease has an initial term through April 23, 2017, renewable, at the lessee’s option, for two additional terms of ten years each, subject to FCC renewal of the licenses and no earlier termination. The lease payments due from the lessee are initially $1 million per month and will increase to $2 million per month no later than eight months after lease commencement and could increase to $2 million per month earlier depending upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Subject to certain conditions, the lessee has an option, but not the obligation, to purchase the licenses, subject to the approval of our board and other necessary consents. The lessee also has a right of first refusal to match the price (less credit for certain amounts paid under the agreement) in any potential transfer of the licenses to a third party.

On September 25, 2009, we entered into a Mobile Satellite Services and Support Agreement with AT&T Mobility II, LLC. Pursuant to this agreement, AT&T plans to offer certain TerreStar satellite communications services to government and enterprise customers.

Results of Operations—Consolidated

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Operating Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2009    2008    Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)  

General and administrative

   $ 17,622    $ 15,776    $ 1,846      11.7

Research and development

     15,559      10,409      5,150      49.5

Depreciation and amortization

     6,145      5,691      454      8.0
                        

Total operating expenses

   $ 39,326    $ 31,876    $ 7,450      23.4
                        
     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009    2008    Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)  

General and administrative (1)

   $ 47,312    $ 77,329    $ (30,017   (38.8 )% 

Research and development

     52,037      62,257      (10,220   (16.4 )% 

Depreciation and amortization

     17,861      16,764      1,097      6.5
                        

Total operating expenses

   $ 117,210    $ 156,350    $ (39,140   (25.0 )% 
                        

 

(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, general and administrative expense includes approximately $5.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expenses.

 

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General and administrative:

Our general and administrative expenses increased by $1.8 million or 11.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. The change in the expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 are primarily the result of an increase in consulting expenses and salaries and benefits of $2.2 million partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense.

Our general and administrative expenses decreased by $30.0 million or 38.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The change in the expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are primarily attributed to a decrease of $9.5 million in salaries and benefits, a decrease of $7.5 million in consultant costs, and a decrease of $12.9 million in lab, data center and network sites costs.

Research and development costs:

Research and development costs increased by $5.2 million or 49.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The increase is primarily related to a $6.2 million increase in the expense related to handset development, partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in satellite related research and development expenses.

Research and development costs decreased by $10.2 million or 16.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. The decrease is attributed to a $2.2 million decrease related to handset development expense and a $7.8 million reduction in satellite related research and development expenses.

Depreciation and amortization:

Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.5 million and $1.1 million or 8.0 % and 6.5%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same periods in 2008. Depreciation expense corresponds to additional purchase of assets during 2009.

Other Income (Expense):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008     Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ (17,613   $ (12,359   $ (5,254   42.5

Interest income

     29        871        (842   (96.7 )% 

Other income

     196        264        (68   (25.8 )% 

Loss on investment in SkyTerra

     —          (98,828     98,828      NM   

Decrease in dividend liability

     —          77,708        (77,708   NM   
     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2009     2008     Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ (47,505   $ (35,731   $ (11,774   33.0

Interest income

     211        3,149        (2,938   (93.3 )% 

Other income

     784        618        166      26.9

Loss on investment in SkyTerra

     —          (126,202     126,202      NM   

Decrease in dividend liability

     —          77,708        (77,708   NM   

 

NM: Not Meaningful

Interest expense:

Interest expense increased by $5.3 million or 42.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and by $11.8 million or 33.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the same periods in 2008. This is primarily due to interest on additional TerreStar Notes and Exchangeable Notes in addition to increase in interest rate on TerreStar notes pursuant to not satisfying certain milestones under the terms of the indenture.

 

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Interest income:

Interest income decreased by $0.8 million and $2.9 million, or 96.7% and 93.3%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the same periods in 2008. The decrease primarily relates to lower interest rates and decreasing investment balances during 2009.

Loss on investment in SkyTerra:

We sold 29.9 million and 44.3 million SkyTerra shares during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and as a result recognized a loss of $99.0 million and $126.2 million, respectively. We have no outstanding investments in SkyTerra as of September 30, 2009.

Decrease in Dividend Liability:

Our dividend liability decreased by $77.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is due to the elimination of a dividend requirement according to the shareholders’ agreement and the subsequent sale of our investments in SkyTerra during 2008.

Going Concern, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. Cash on hand at September 30, 2009 was $72.8 million, including restricted cash. Additionally, approximately $42.5 million remains available under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement, which is expected to provide sufficient funding to complete the construction of the second satellite, TerreStar-2. We incurred net losses of $171.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, and had an accumulated deficit of $1.3 billion as of September 30, 2009. We expect to continue incurring losses for the foreseeable future. Based on the current plans, we estimate that the outstanding cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2009 will not be sufficient to cover the projected funding needs for all of 2010.

Our principal liquidity needs are to meet working capital requirements, operating expenses, and capital expenditure, debt and preferred stock obligations. Our short-term liquidity needs are driven by the satellite system contracts, the development of terrestrial infrastructure and networks, the design and development of the handset and chipset, redemption obligation of our Series A and B Preferred Stock and ongoing operating expenses. As of September 30, 2009, we had contractual obligations of $487.7 million due within one year, consisting of approximately $419.2 million related to Series A and B Preferred Stock redemption obligation, $36.7 million related to the satellite system, $27.6 million related to the handset, chipset, and terrestrial network, and $4.2 million for operating leases. In addition, TerreStar Europe, a TerreStar Global subsidiary, is seeking an award of S-band spectrum in Europe. If TerreStar Europe is awarded this spectrum, we will need additional funding for TerreStar Global for satellite construction and terrestrial ground network development.

We will need to secure additional funding by early 2010 in order to complete the construction, deployment, and rollout of the planned network, redemption of preferred stock and to continue operations. We intend to fund the long-term liquidity needs related to operations and ongoing network deployment through debt financing and restructuring, equity financings or a combination of these potential sources of liquidity. While we believe that these sources may provide sufficient funding to meet the foreseeable future liquidity and capital obligations, the ability to fund these needs will depend on our future performance, which is subject in part to the execution of post satellite launch activities, general economic, financial, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control, including trends in the industry and technology developments. Also we may not be able to obtain this additional financing on acceptable terms or at all. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” above and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

 

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Summary of Cash Flows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Net cash used in Operating Activities

   $ (88,437   $ (132,638

Net cash (used in) provided by Investing Activities

     (98,049     111,117   

Cash flows from Financing Activities:

    

Net proceeds from issuance of debt and equity securities

     —          195,732   

Proceeds from TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement

     24,350        33,175   

Dividends paid on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

     (2,362     (2,363

Payments for capital lease obligations

     (51     (43

Debt issuance costs and other charges

     —          (1,037
                

Net cash provided by Financing Activities

     21,937        225,464   
                

Foreign Exchange effect on cash and cash equivalents

     66        (23
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (164,483     203,920   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period

     236,820        89,134   
                

Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period

   $ 72,337      $ 293,054   
                

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $88.4 million as compared to net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $132.6 million. The decrease of $44.2 million is primarily attributable to a decrease in operating losses, partially offset by the loss on investment in SkyTerra that occurred in 2008.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $98.0 million as compared to net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $111.1 million. The decrease of $209.1 million was primarily attributable to the proceeds of $199.1 million from the sale of SkyTerra shares received in 2008 and an increase of $12.1 million in payments for capital expenditures including satellite construction.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $21.9 million as compared to net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of $225.4 million. The decrease of $203.5 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in debt proceeds of $204.5 million partially offset by a reduction in debt issuance costs of approximately $1.0 million.

Debt Obligations

On September 18, 2009, we borrowed $24.2 million under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement.

Contractual Cash Obligations

We have the following contractual commitments and debt obligations as of September 30, 2009:

 

(in thousands)    TOTAL    <1YR    1 to 3 YRS    4-5 YRS    >5 yrs

TerreStar Satellites(1)

   $ 120,426    $ 36,742    $ 47,708    $ 4,068    $ 31,908

Leases

     10,113      4,203      5,846      64      —  

Network Equipment and Operational Services

     404,622      27,555      377,067      —        —  

Preferred Stock Obligations(2)

     419,223      419,223      —        —        —  

Debt Obligations(3)

     1,821,879      —        534,366      1,287,513      —  
                                  

Total

   $ 2,776,263    $ 487,723    $ 964,987    $ 1,291,645    $ 31,908
                                  

 

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(1) Includes commitment towards the TerreStar-2 Satellite relating to approximately $47.8 million of orbital incentives, $42.2 million of satellite construction, $22.2 million of satellite base and beam system contracts, and $8.3 million for storage.
(2) Includes redemption obligation for Series A and Series B Preferred stock of $408.5 million due on April 15, 2010, if not converted into shares of our common stock.
(3) Debt Obligations are comprised of $550 million TerreStar Notes due 2014, the $150 million TerreStar Exchangeable Notes due 2014, and current borrowing under the TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement due 2013 for TerreStar-2, plus accrued interest.

Off-Balance Sheet Financing

As of September 30, 2009, we did not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a) (4) (ii) under Regulation S-K.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. We have discussed those estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Since the date of the Annual Report, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies or the methodologies or assumptions we apply under them.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our investment in cash equivalents are primarily in highly rated short-term commercial papers, investment-grade corporate and government obligations and money market funds, and are subject to market risk due to changes in interest rates.

Interest Rate Risk

We do not have a cash flow exposure to changing interest rates on our 15% Senior Secured PIK Notes, 6.5% Exchangeable Notes and 14% TerreStar-2 Purchase Money Credit Agreement other than additional interest contingent upon not meeting certain milestones according to the terms of indentures.

Foreign Currency Risk

Our foreign subsidiaries generally use their domestic currency as their functional currency. Based on the current volume of transactions, the fluctuation in the exchange rates of these currencies against the U.S. dollar does not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Management, in assessing its review and approval procedures, identified a lack of sufficient control in the area of technical competency in review and approval of financial reporting processes. This control weakness allowed for reconciliations, reports and other documents to be insufficiently reviewed prior to being approved by management and audit adjustments to be identified by our auditors as part of their year-end audit work. A breakdown in controls, specifically with regards to the review and approval of documentation, calculations, reconciliations and disclosures, occurred during the year ended December 31, 2008. We believe that this breakdown is attributable to the changes in the organization and significant staff turnover during 2008. This material weakness resulted in a significant number of errors in the recording of routine and non-routine transactions and complex accounting transactions for the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

This material weakness, if not remediated, has the potential to cause material misstatements in the future, with regard to non-routine and complex accounting transactions.

Based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K we have concluded that as of December 31, 2008, internal control over financial reporting was not effective. The remediation plans previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and summarized below, have not been fully implemented as of September 30, 2009. Accordingly, the internal control over financial reporting continues to be ineffective as of September 30, 2009.

 

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Remediation Efforts to Address Material Weakness

We are in the process of implementing remediation plans to address our material weakness. Management has identified the following remedial actions to address the material weaknesses described above:

 

   

Improve the effectiveness of the accounting group by (a) providing appropriate training and guidelines to ensure personnel understand how to perform an effective review, and (b) assessing the technical accounting capabilities of existing personnel to ensure the appropriate complement of knowledge, skills, and training are available.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Remediation actions taken by the management include:

 

   

Strengthened finance department with key staff additions and replacements during 2009;

 

   

Implemented a formal monthly close process;

 

   

Improved procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting;

 

   

Improved the accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate recordation of vendor transactions;

 

   

Established an environment of open communications;

 

   

Enhanced the monthly review process to ensure appropriate segregation of duties within the SAP system;

 

   

Required finance staff to participate in continuing professional education.

The management will continue to remediate fully the material weakness and is continuing to assess the accounting capabilities of existing personnel and implement the remediation plans.

Management believes that there are no material inaccuracies or omissions of material fact and, to the best of its knowledge, believes that the consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations for us in conformity with GAAP.

Other than as described above, there have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our President and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For information regarding legal proceedings, please refer to Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this quarterly report. There has been no material developments during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 in the legal proceedings described in Note 14 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, there were no material changes in risk factors except as noted in Item 1A “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

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

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

  (a) An annual meeting of the stockholders of TerreStar Corporation was held on August 3, 2009.

 

  (b) The following matters were voted upon at such meeting:

Item

 

     Votes For    Withhold    Votes
Abstain
   Broker
Non-Votes
Election of eight directors to hold office until until the next annual stockholder’s meeting or until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed            

William Freeman

   130,604,708    352,616      

David Andonian

   71,512,163    6,776,635      

Eugene Davis

   122,292,877    8,587,447      

Jacques Leduc

   123,984,573    6,895,751      

David Meltzer

   72,194,061    6,094,737      

Dean Olmstead

   129,734,736    1,145,588      

David Rayner

   123,058,749    7,698,122      

Jeffrey Epstein

   52,982,750    0      

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The Exhibit Index filed herewith is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number

 

Description

10.1*   Amendment dated July 10, 2009 to Statement of Work 2 dated April 15, 2009 to the Master Development & Licensing Agreement dated August 10, 2007 by and between TerreStar Networks and Elektrobit, Inc.
10.2*   Statement of Work dated September 3, 2009 to the Master Development & Licensing Agreement dated August 10, 2007 by and between TerreStar Networks and Elektrobit, Inc.
10.3*   Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement dated September 17, 2009 by and between TerreStar 1.4 Holdings LLC and One Dot Four Corp.
10.4†   Amendment 1 dated October 9, 2009 to the Spectrum Manager Lease Agreement dated September 17, 2009 by and between TerreStar 1.4 Holdings LLC and One Dot Four Corp.
10.5*   Mobile Satellite Services and Support Agreement dated September 25, 2009 by and between Networks and AT&T Mobility II, LLC.
31.1†   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), of President (principal executive officer).
31.2†   Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), of Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial officer).
32†   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of President, (principal executive officer) and Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial officer).

 

Filed herewith.
* Filed herewith and pursuant to a confidential treatment request for certain portions of this document

 

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Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

TERRESTAR CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/    JEFFREY W. EPSTEIN      
Jeffrey W. Epstein
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/    VINCENT LOIACONO        
Vincent Loiacono
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: November 9, 2009

 

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