1064117--3/17/2010--MEDIACOM

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The continuing increases in programming costs may have an adverse affect on our results of operations. We may be unable to secure necessary hardware, software, telecommunications and operational support that may impair our ability to provision and service our customers and adversely affect our business. We depend on network and information systems and other technologies. A disruption or failure in such systems and technologies, or in our ability to transition from one system to another, could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business depends on certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. Some of our cable systems operate in the Gulf Coast region, which historically has experienced severe hurricanes and tropical storms. The loss of key personnel by Mediacom could have a material adverse effect on our business. Risks Related to our Financial Condition We are exposed to risks caused by disruptions in the capital and credit markets, which could have an adverse affect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have substantial debt, we are highly leveraged and we have significant interest payments and debt repayments, which could limit our operational flexibility and have an adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations. We are a holding company, and if our operating subsidiaries are unable to make funds available to us, we may not be able to fund our indebtedness and other obligations. A default under the credit facility or senior note indenture could result in an acceleration of our indebtedness and other material adverse effects. A lowering of the ratings assigned to our debt securities by ratings agencies may increase our future borrowing costs and reduce our access to capital We have a history of net losses and we may continue to generate net losses in the future. We may have to fund MCC s cash tax payments if its ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards ( NOLs ) to reduce its federal income tax liability is limited because of a change in its ownership. Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets could cause significant losses. Risks Related to Legislative and Regulatory Matters Changes in government regulation could adversely impact our business. Denials of franchise renewals or continued absence of franchise parity can adversely impact our business. Changes in carriage requirements could impose additional cost burdens on us. Pending FCC and court proceedings could adversely affect our HSD service. Our phone service may become subject to additional regulation. Changes in pole attachment regulations or actions by pole owners could significantly increased our pole attachment costs. Changes in compulsory copyright regulations could significantly increase our license fees. Risks Related to Mediacom s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer s Controlling Position Mediacom s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has the ability to control all major corporate decisions, and a sale of his stock could result in a change of control that would have unpredictable effects.

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1064117--3/17/2010--MEDIACOM_LLC