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Multiband Corp. (MM)

Multiband Corp. (MM) (MBND)

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Penny Roger$ Penny Roger$ 11 years ago
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rrat02 rrat02 11 years ago
From the Yahoo board a post says that Cannell now owns 12.2%. Has been buying just about every day.
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rrat02 rrat02 11 years ago
10+% owner Cannell continues to buy. Opposes the MDTV acquisition.
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RickKayne RickKayne 11 years ago
Stretch MBND!!!
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RickKayne RickKayne 11 years ago
Gets taken out. Lots of rumors about spectrum accumulation and "T".
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RickKayne RickKayne 11 years ago
Anyone following these guys? It would be interesting to see what outcome MBND if DTV.
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
Market not thrilled with earnings. 2012 guidance is good....hopefully a very conservative number. Some good questions asked on the CC. Based on the financial metrics the valuation here is compelling. I think that the best scenario would be if MBND were to be purchased by a bigger player.
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TRaine TRaine 12 years ago
It seems this is going to 5 or 6?
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Penny Roger$ Penny Roger$ 12 years ago
~ Monday! $MBND ~ Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

~ $MBND ~ Earnings expected on Monday *
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
Earnings and CC on Monday, March 26th.
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danlew danlew 12 years ago
Interesting. Ownership recluse.
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
Institutional ownership (per Yahoo) is on the rise. Three that own 5+% of the shares and another that owns 4.96%.
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
Hoping at some point especially if a higher stock price that they will revisit the WPCS acquisition. For example if a $4 stock price they could offer 0.6 shares for each share of WPCS (or something like that).
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
An announcement concerning the WPCS transaction will be made tomorrow.
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
A decision on WPCS will have to be made soon. Best case scenario would be if they were to be able to continue to cherry pick assets but previously allowing them to do so led to complaints by WPCS shareholders that were voiced on the most recent WPCS CC.
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rrat02 rrat02 12 years ago
Strong 3Q numbers. Positive CC. Hard to believe that the stock price is not $5+.
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
going to acquire WPCS....supposedly will be immediately accretive to earnings.
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
going to be added to the Russell Microcap Index.
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goji goji 13 years ago
New presentation.

I'm averaged @ $4. Are you guys continuing to hold? I'm surprised there isn't much buying at these levels, considering guidance and the MDU opportunity.

http://xml.10kwizard.com/filing_raw.php?repo=tenk&ipage=7619000
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s402005 s402005 13 years ago
Yep, looks much better and they are on the way.....

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benjo benjo 13 years ago
Q1 RESULTS POSTED....holy crap i'm mad that i sold at a small loss last week.

got impatient.

the Q1 results basically show that the company improved in virtually every aspect for Q1 versus Q1 of 2010.
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s402005 s402005 13 years ago
what do we expect from the report? good or bad news?

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benjo benjo 13 years ago
we gotta see the darn earnings report! supposed to come out today..looks like they're gonna delay it just a little more.
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s402005 s402005 13 years ago
Well, first steps to over 4$ again!!!!

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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Has dropped below $4. In regards to the business nothing has changed. I would definitely be 'pounding the table' here recommending it as a buy.
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sim2010 sim2010 13 years ago
Any idea about the stock price next week. Is it a good time to buy the stock??
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Added 3700 shares between $4.42-$4.47. If a quick bounce may trade them. Think that the sell off is way overdone. Below $5 I would say that this is a strong buy. If below $4 would argue that it is a 'table pounder.'

Did listen to the CC and in regards to the 2011 guidance think that they are definitely underpromising so that they can easily beat it. Going forward the CEO sounded quite optimistic.
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Seeking Alpha article....can access on Yahoo. Predicts that the upcoming earnings will be really good.
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND to report 2010 results on 3/31/11


http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=46952238&symbol=MBND

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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Spiked up to $6.31 this morning. Looks like the 'decision' will be whether to hold into earnings. The CC is going to take place while the markets are open. I'm wondering if positive news about the MUD installations would quickly push the price to $10+.

Remain baffled as to why insiders were not buying heavily when the stock price was in the $2's.
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Great move in a down market. Think that we likely see a price above $5 leading into earnings. In terms of PR still well below the radar.
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benjo benjo 13 years ago
crap. this thing has been on my watch list since a few weeks back at $3. i wish i had more money.

the volume is still low (but relative to the last few months, it's SKYROCKETED)...i'm hoping to see a pullback like a couple days ago (the RSI is back into overbought territory), and snatch up some shares.

just hope it keeps running until the march 31st anticipated earnings date.

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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
As far as publicly traded compnaies the best comparison I can find is UNTK. Based on the financial metrics either MBND is dramatically undervalued or UNTK has a ridiculously high valuation.

The one thing that truly puzzles me is why MBND corporate executives were not buying shares hand over fist when the stock was in the $2-3 range. Certainly they must have had opportunities/legal windows to purchase shares.

In any case think that within the next few months we will see a price of $5 and that will hopefully generate some additional interest.
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND ($4.54 PM) to "materially exceed" guidance

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Multiband-Expects-to-Exceed-bw-1848511973.html?x=0&.v=1
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND prints new high @ $3.50; DTV had a blowout earnings report last week and I believe investors may be looking for backdoor plays in the sector...
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
I concur with your target prices and time frames...


good post, thanks.
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
Over the past 2 weeks I have been accumulating shares. My take is that at less than 2X cash flow (right now we are at approximately 1.6X) MBND is a compelling buy. As you mentioned in this and recent posts there appear to be several reasons as to why EPS can show an immediate upward increase.

I did catch that 'hidden asset' comment on the CC and at the time didn't really know what to make of it. Not sure how easy it would be to monetize but if we were to value those subscribers at 75% of the low end figure (i.e. 40 million X 75% = $30 million) right now it is the same value as the current market cap for the entire company!

The real kicker is if the multi-dwelling strategy shows promise then this story will be one of cash flow + growth.

Great risk/reward and again any balance sheet issues (which they are gradually addressing) create that 'wall of worry' that the
stock price can slowly climb. At the point that everything looks 'great' the price of the stock will have doubled (i.e. $6) and then we'll see the Seeking Alpha write-ups, etc. and can prepare for another upward move. Just based on the current business and cash flow numbers my price target is $5-6 within 12 months. If good news about the multi-dwelling project (test market is the Minneapolis area) then I think we have a chance to see $10+ within 12-18 months. At a price of $10 the company would be selling at approximately 5X current cash flow so I don't think that it is an unrealistic goal.
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
Bullish DirecTV (DTV) bodes well for MBND

DirecTV Sees More Than 30M Subscribers By 2013 >DTV


By Roger Cheng
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--DirecTV Group Inc. (DTV) expects to generate more than
$30 billion in annual sales and serve more than 30 million customers by
2013.
"We're continuing to see momentum," Chief Executive Michael White said
during the company's investor day event on Thursday. He added the company is
on track for the best quarter of the year in terms of revenue and subscriber
growth.
The company is expected to generate roughly $24 billion in revenue this
year.
DirecTV represents a rare case of a consumer-centric company that continued
to spend even as people trimmed their budgets. The company's decision to
focus on more upscale consumers kept it relatively insulated from the
downturn in consumer spending. As a result, its subscribers were more
willing to pay for premium services such as digital video recorders, extra
pay channels and pay-per-view events, resulting in improved profitability
and growth even as its cable competitors lost video subscribers.
For the fourth quarter, White said he expects the company to add 200,000
customers, bringing its total base to 19.1 million.
"Were gaining share," he said, adding that the rate of customer turnover is
also improving.
Looking ahead, White said the company will also deliver $5 a share in free
cash flow and earnings in 2013. He also expects the company to buy back a
third of its stock by then.
White said the company plans to take a more "segmented approach" in
marketing, acknowledging a wider fracturing of demographics in the country.
He added that with the issue of rising costs for media content, the company
will have to communicate, and eventually pass along those expenses to the
customer.
Unlike the regionally based cable providers, DirecTV benefited from higher
activity in its Latin America business, which was helped in the summer by
rabid interest in the World Cup, but continued through the third quarter.
In total, the company added 380,000 net new customers in the third quarter,
with most of the growth coming from Latin America.
"We have demonstrated success and proven ourselves a leader," said Bruce
Churchill, president of the company's Latin American arm. He added the
company has a number of competitive advantages that will help it maintain
its lead in the region.
The middle class in several of its regions, including Brazil, is growing, he
said, adding that he expects Brazil's market is expected to double.
DirecTV will soon have more competition in the area. Brazilian regulators
recently removed barriers to enter the pay-TV business, and the country's
largest landline phone company, Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S/A
(TNLP4.BR, TNE), also known as Oi, said recently it expects to launch an
Internet-based TV service in the next six months.
Churchill said the low-cost nature of the business gives satellite TV an
advantage over fixed-line companies because of the cost required to build
out the infrastructure. DirecTV, meanwhile, is able to take advantage of the
advanced services it delivers in the U.S. and eventually move those features
into Latin America.

-By Roger Cheng, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2153; roger.cheng@dowjones.com



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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
Good post rrat02; some other CC tidbits...


--MBND continues to suffer from an obscene tax rate, 57% in Q3 and 59% for the nine months. I'm still not really clear why and am hoping Q4 sees a downward adjustment for the year (and a corresponding boost to EPS).

--Management seems quite optimistic about the company's new effort to penetrate commercial establishments such as bars/restaurants/dental offices/etc. In the Minneapolis trial market for this effort they have established a dedicated call center making outbound solicitation calls. Management says that there are thousands of potential customers in Minnesota alone. Pending success in MN, the company will do a slow rollout of these efforts nationwide.

--Q3 cash provided by operations, while impressive @ $3.8M, was down from $6.2M in Q2. Management attributes this decline primarily to training expenses for the company's "Technical Installation Force".

--MBND continues to talk up the opportunity to penetrate the MDU (Multiple Dwelling Unit) market (ie. apartment buildings, condos). They say that the US market is about 32M MDUs, and MBND's goal is to eventually capture 1M of these. MDUs are more profitable than MBND's traditional home segment because the company bundles and sells video/voice/data services to MDUs. They estimate that MDU clients offer up to a 30% internal rate of return on investment; such impressive profitability has opened up several funding opportunities to MBND (under evaluation).

--Finally, management tossed off a comment on what they called a "hidden asset". MBND currently has approx. 20,000 data/video/voice subscribers and, according to management, recent private-market purchases of such "subs" have been transacted at $2000-4000/sub. The low end of that range equates to $40M for MBND!

Overall, I think management is taking the right steps to grow the company and continue to view the stock as an undiscovered diamond in the rough. I expect to be a stockholder for at least another year or two...
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND reports Q3 results


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Multiband-Announces-2010-bw-3422017115.html?x=0&.v=1
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rrat02 rrat02 13 years ago
KIK, appreciate all of the work that you have done on this board. Even though MBND's stock price (on a down day in the market) is dropping after the earnings announcement I think that there were a number of positives.

1) The cash flow numbers keep going up and given a choice I'll take cash flow over "accounting earnings" every time.

2) On the CC Mandel mentioned that the debt due in 2013 has been reduced and that they have a number of financing alternatives.

3) They are using the Minneapolis area as a "trial" for the possible MDU expansion. Sales team is making many cold calls, scheduling appointments, etc. Indicated that if they are able to get a foot in the door (i.e. meet with the management/decision maker of the MDU) that they have a good shot at making a sale. If successful this is something that will be rolled out across all markets.

This is a great business especially with the relationship with Direct TV. While one might not regard it as a "moat" type business I think that there are huge barriers to entry. For the investor it is also a business that one can understand.

The biggest confusion surrounds the balance sheet. If cash flow numbers continue as is they should easily be able to earn their way through it while hopefully at the same time strategically reduce and/or refinance some of the items. In any case the balance sheet issues may very well create that "wall of worry" where many investors are afraid to buy even though the stock keeps moving up. We'll see.
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND boosts FY10 EBITDA forecast for third time...

Company now sees $18-20M, up from $15-17M on 8/12. They bumped their FY10 revenue forecast as well...


(PR Wires) PRW: Multiband Expects Strong Third Quarter 2010 EBITDA

Third Quarter EBITDA Significantly Exceeds Guidance
Company Raises Revenue and EBITDA Guidance for Balance of Year
Earnings Conference Call set for Thursday November 11, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
CST
Dial-in Number: 877-941-1428
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 09, 2010--
Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ:MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs), today announced that it expects third
quarter 2010 EBITDA(1) for the period ended September 30, 2010, will exceed
previously announced guidance. The Company also anticipates reporting
slightly stronger than expected revenue results driven by increased leverage
in its business model. Multiband expects to report overall financial results
for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010 and hold a conference call
to discuss the third quarter on November 11, 2010.
James L. Mandel, CEO of Multiband, commented, "We are executing ahead of
plan and successfully leveraging our infrastructure to generate significant
year over year EBITDA growth. As expected, the operating efficiencies in our
expanded platform, which includes superior performance metrics as well as
the potential for diversified installation and ancillary services, are
driving improved efficiencies within our business model and delivering
tangible positive operating results. Coupled with a slightly stronger top
line, we now expect our EBITDA results to exceed the guidance we have
previously given on an annualized basis. Accordingly, we are raising our
2010 EBITDA Guidance from $15 to 17 Million to a new range of $18 million to
$20 million. We are slightly raising our Revenue Guidance from approximately
$ $250-$255 Million to a new target of approximately $255-$258 Million. We
look forward to reporting finalized financial results for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2010 and discussing operational details in an
upcoming press release and conference call on November 11, 2010."

(1) NON-GAAP Financial Measures

To comply with Regulation G promulgated pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act, Multiband Corporation, as is common in its industry, uses EBITDA as
a measure of performance to demonstrate earnings exclusive of interest
and non-cash events. The Company manages its business based on its cash
flows. The Company, in its daily management of its business affairs and
analysis of its monthly, quarterly and annual performance, makes its
decisions based on cash flows, not on the amortization of assets obtained

through historical activities. The Company, in managing its current and
future affairs, cannot affect the amortization of the intangible assets
to any material degree, and therefore uses EBITDA as its primary
management guide. Since an outside investor may base its evaluation of
the Company's performance based on the Company's net loss not its cash
flows, there is a limitation to the EBITDA measurement. EBITDA is not,
and should not be considered an alternative to net loss, loss from
operations, or any other measure for determining operating performance of

liquidity, as determined under accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States (GAAP). The most directly comparable GAAP reference
in the Company's case is the removal of interest, depreciation,
amortization, taxes and other non-cash expense.

About Multiband Corporation:
Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the
Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home
service providers (HSPs), handling around 20% of all DIRECTV's
installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family
homes. Multiband is a full-service provider for a number of other partners
within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and
security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive
to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs.
Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated
billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video, voice, data and
other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic
partnerships. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and has offices
strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Multiband Corporation
James Mandel, CEO, 763-504-3000
or
Investor
Contact
Hayden IR
Cameron Donahue, 651-653-1854
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
Copyright Business Wire 2010


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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND reports Q3 on 11/11 after the close...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ:MBND - News), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP) for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO) for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs), announced today that it will hold an investor’s conference call covering the third quarter 2010 operating results on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Mr. James Mandel, Multiband Corporation President and CEO, will host the call.



A conference call and live webcast will take place at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Anyone interested in participating should call 1-877-941-1428 if calling within the United States or 1-480-629-9665 if calling internationally. There will be a playback available until November 19, 2010. To listen to the playback, please call 1-877-870-5176 if calling within the United States or 1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Please use pin number 4384558 for the replay.



The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at: http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00007DDA



About Multiband Corporation:



Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home service providers (HSPs), handling around 20% of all DIRECTV's installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family homes. Multiband is a full-service provider for a number of other partners within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs. Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video, voice, data and other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic partnerships. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and has offices strategically placed around the continental United States.
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Knowledge is King Knowledge is King 13 years ago
MBND re-ups w/DirecTV for 4 more years...


also, as discussed in this PR, quarterly non-cash amortization expense falls by $340K, suggesting an annualized boost to pre-tax EPS of almost $.14/share!



(DOW JONES) DJN: PRESS RELEASE: Multiband Signs Four-Year Agreement Extending
HSP Contract with DIRECTV


Company Also Launches DIRECTV Platform Targeting Commercial Establishments
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 02, 2010--
Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ:MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs), today announced it has extended its HSP
contract with DIRECTV for four years beginning October 1, 2010 through
October 1, 2014. The new contract extends the existing agreement and will
reduce the quarterly non-cash amortization charge the Company takes each
quarter to $860k from the approximate current charges of $1.2 million per
quarter. The Company also announced that on July 1, 2010, in partnership
with DIRECTV, it launched a nationwide platform to target commercial
businesses such as bars and restaurants to install and service DIRECTV. The
initial market for rolling out the commercial platform is the
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota area.
James L. Mandel, chief executive officer of Multiband Corporation,
commented, "Our strong and mutually beneficial relationship with DIRECTV has
resulted in the extension of our Home Service Provider contract with them
and reflects their confidence in our ability to deliver high quality
installations, effective resolution of customer issues and quick response to
customer calls to maintain significant uptime. DIRECTV has demonstrated
additional confidence in Multiband by partnering with us in this new
initiative, which broadens our scope beyond the original platform to target
bars, restaurants and other commercial sites. We have created a sales team
of call agents to service this new platform."
About Multiband Corporation
Multiband Corporation (Nasdaq: MBND) is the largest nationwide DIRECTV
master system operator in the Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of
the largest full-service home service providers (HSPs), handling around 20%
of all DIRECTV's installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of
single-family homes. Multiband is a full-service operator for a number of
other providers within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch,
talk, surf and security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online
store to strive to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic
needs. Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and
integrated billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video,
voice, data and other value-added local services, both directly and through
strategic arrangements. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.,
and has offices strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Multiband Corporation
James Mandel, CEO, 763-504-3000
or
Investor
Contact
Hayden IR
Cameron Donahue, 651-653-1854
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
Copyright Business Wire 2010

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I'm "pounding the table" on MBND @ $2...


Here's why:

1) MBND is a back-door play on the tremendous growth being enjoyed by DirecTV (DTV-$42); check out the weekly chart on DTV. Multiband is the second largest independent installer of DirecTV equipment in the U.S., accounting for approximately 20% of installs.

2) MBND is a cash-flow monster. On 5/13, MBND forecast 2010 EBITDA of $12M; on 8/3 they lifted that to $14-16M; on 8/12 it was raised again to $15-17M. And my contacts indicate that an additional forecast boost may occur before year-end. With a market capitalization of approx. $20M, MBND share are trading at just over 1x cash flow; by comparison, DTV trades at approx. 6.5x cash flow. Importantly, the MBND contract with DTV was renewed on 10/1/10 for another 4 years.

3) MBND features a staff of over 3000 trained technicians (what they call their "Technical Installation Force") who, according to management, are in 5000-8000 homes/day. MBND intends to leverage this presence/infrastructure by offering a variety of additional services and products through the Force. Current examples include flat-screen TV installs for Sam's Club and third-party internet installs.

4) While the DTV business "pays the bills", MBND sees a vast, largely untapped market in its MDU (Multiple Dwelling Units) segment. The DTV penetration into these apartment/condo buildings is miniscule in comparison to single family homes. MBND seems to be the only entity targeting MDUs, a market which the company estimates to be 30M units. So far, Multiband has just 190K, barely scratching the surface. The company has established an MDU-dedicated call center covering the 48 states, and continues to up-train its installation force to tap this market which holds "unbridled opportunity for growth" according to management.

5) Nearer-term, I'm expecting the stock to surge when September quarterly results are released. The June quarter was a blowout, with EPS of $.21. I don't expect Q3 to be quite as good, but @ $2/share it doesn't have to be. With only 10M shares out, and annualized revenues of about $260M, MBND shares offer a lot of leverage for $2.

The BIG negative in the Multiband story is the company's balance sheet, which is a mess. Several series of preferred stock and a significant working capital deficit have combined to scare away many investors in my view. However, except for one series, the preferreds have minimal conversion priveleges; and the one series that does cannot be converted until 2013 (into 5M shares @ $2). As for the working capital, the company's impressively positive cash flows are more than able pay the bills. It will take awhile, but the company has more-than-ample resources (including a recently-inked $10M equity credit line) to keep up with its bills.



Summing up, MBND is that rare ST/LT play that I run across every couple years. I think ST the stock goes over $3 on the Q3 release; LT I think the stock can triple or more from its current $2/share price.
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Multiband Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results

Record second quarter EBITDA of $7.3 million, up 249% year-over-year from a
$4.9 million loss in 2Q09
Gross margin expands to 32.5% in 2Q10 from 15.6% for the same period last
year
Record income from operations increases to $5.4 million from $7.7 million
loss in year-ago period
Company posts $0.24 per share Net Income
Company negotiates $10 million financing opportunity with institutional
investor
Company raises EBITDA guidance to $15-$17 Million
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 12, 2010--
Multiband Corporation, (NASDAQ:MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU's), today announced financial results for
the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Financial Highlights
-- Second quarter revenues were up 7.7% sequentially to $64.9 million from

$60.2 million in first quarter 2010 but down 3.7% compared to $67.4
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

-- Second quarter 2010 gross margins were 32.5% compared to 15.6% for the
year-ago period.

-- Operating income increased to $5.4 million compared to an operating
loss
of $7.7 million in the year-ago period, a $13.1 million swing to the
positive.

-- Net income for the quarter attributable to common stockholders was $2.0

million, or $0.21 per share compared to a net loss of $7.2 million, or
$0.75 per share loss in the year-ago period, a $9.2 million positive
swing.

-- EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, substantially exceeded guidance and was a
record $7.6 million for the second quarter of 2010, up $12.6 million
from $5.0 million loss for the same period in 2009 and up from $3.1
million sequentially in the first quarter of 2010.

-- Negotiated a $10 million funding opportunity with Lincoln Park Capital
Fund, LLC to be utilized at the Company's discretion for working
capital
or other general corporate purposes.
Second Quarter 2010 Financials
Revenues for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 increased 7.7%
sequentially to $64.9 million from $60.2 million in first quarter 2010 but
decreased 3.7% compared to $67.4 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2009. The year-over-year decrease in revenues is primarily due to fewer new
DirecTV subscriber installations and reduced DTV subsidies and more
stringent DTV credit standards, partially offset by an increase in earned
incentive revenue.
Second quarter 2010 gross margins improved to 32.5% compared to 15.6% for
the year-ago period. Improved margins were driven by efficiencies at the
Company's HSP segment including improved installation procedures, inventory
controls, fleet management, and reduced turnover. In addition, in the first
half of 2009, the Company incurred significant upfront costs due to the
substantial increase in the number of technicians employed by the Company.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately 13% to
$13.5 million (20.8% of revenues) from $15.5 million (23.0% of revenues) in
the same period last year. The decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue is primarily due to
decreased insurance and telephone expense. The Company expects expenses to
stay consistent with second quarter levels for the remainder of the year.
Operating income was $5.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010
compared to an operating loss of $7.7 million in the same period last year,
a $13.1 million positive swing.
EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a record $7.3 million for the second quarter
of 2010, a substantial improvement from a $4.9 million loss in the second
quarter of 2009; and also up substantially from $3.1 million in the first
quarter of 2010.
In the second quarter of 2010, the Company generated net income of $2.4
million, or $0.24 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $8.6
million or $0.89 loss per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of
2009, a $11 million positive swing.
James L. Mandel, CEO of Multiband, commented, "We spent 2009 repositioning
the Company and focusing our processes to significantly improve our
financial results and the resulting returns to our shareholders. The second
quarter results demonstrate the effectiveness of those efforts. Moving
forward, we have created a platform that will enable the company to leverage
our installation services to include other opportunities outside of the
DIRECTV single family home provisioning and we have already seen progress on
this front. Through the second three months of 2010, we have continued to
expand our installation services to include enhanced call and support center
services, security, and wireless high speed internet. We have the capacity
with our existing infrastructure to significantly expand these installation
services and we will update the investment community as we continue to
obtain additional customers in the consumer and commercial sectors."
Mr. Mandel continued, "Our new $10 million purchase agreement with Lincoln
Park Capital Fund, LLC provides us with additional flexibility to maintain
and expand current operations.
YTD 2010 Financial Results
Revenues for the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 decreased 3.5% to
$125.1 million from $129.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Gross margins for the six month period improved to 29.9% compared to 19.6%
for the year-ago period.
Operating income was $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010
compared to an operating loss of $9.9 million in the same period last year.
The Company generated net income attributable to common stockholders of
$699, or $0.07 earnings per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss
of $9.8 million or $1.02 loss per basic and diluted share in the same period
of 2009. EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a record $10.4 million for the
first six months of 2010, a 142% improvement from $4.3 million in the same
period in 2009.
The Company generated approximately $10.5 million in operating cash flow in
the period ended June 30, 2010 compared to cash used in operating activities
of $1.3 million in the same period last year, and had $5.3 million in cash
and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2010 compared to $2.2 million at
December 31, 2009.
Mr. Mandel concluded, "As previously announced, we have increased revenue
projections to the $250 million to $255 million range, up from our original
2010 top-line guidance of $250 million and have also again revised our
EBITDA projections from $14 million to $16 million to a new range of $15
million to $17 million."
Annual Meeting Information
Multiband will be hosting their annual meeting on August 18th at their
corporate headquarters located in New Hope, Minnesota. Proxies have been
mailed out and anyone who has not received their proxy, please contact Ms.
Suzanne Hemping at 763-504-3001.
Conference Call Information
A conference call and live webcast will take place at 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Time, on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Anyone interested in participating
should call 1-888-549-7742 if calling within the United States or
1-480-629-9859 if calling internationally. There will be a playback
available until August 19, 2010. To listen to the playback, please call
1-877-870-5176 if calling within the United States or 1-858-384-5517 if
calling internationally. Please use pin number 4345843 for the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and
accessible at http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00007961
About Multiband Corporation
Multiband Corporation (Nasdaq: MBND) is the largest nationwide DIRECTV
master system operator in the Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of
the largest full-service home service providers (HSPs), handling around 20%
of all DIRECTV's installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of
single-family homes. Multiband is a full-service operator for a number of
other providers within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch,
talk, surf and security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online
store to strive to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic
needs. Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and
integrated billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video,
voice, data and other value-added local services, both directly and through
strategic arrangements. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.,
and has offices strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.


EBITDA Computation (2Q10 and 2Q09) (in thousands)

2Q10 2Q09
------- ----------
(i) Net Income (Loss) $2,395 ($8,601)
(ii) Non Operating
Gains/Losses (322) (31)
(iii) Adjusted Net Income (Loss) 2,073 (8,632)
(Sum of (i)minus (ii))
(iv) Interest Expense 1,066 890
(v) Depreciation & Amortization 2,146 2,703
(vi) Taxes 1,983 102
----- ------- (PR Wires) PRW: Multiband Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results -2-
PRW: Multiband Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results -2-

(vii) EBITDA $7,268 ($4,937)
===== =======
(sum of (iii) +( iv) + (v) + (vi))


NON-GAAP Financial Measures
To comply with Regulation G promulgated pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
Multiband Corporation attached to this news release and will post to the
company's investor relations web site (www.multibandusa.com) any
reconciliation of differences between non-GAAP financial information that
may be required in connection with issuing the company's quarterly financial
results.
The Company, as is common in its industry, uses EBITDA as a measure of
performance to demonstrate earnings exclusive of interest and non-cash
events. The Company manages its business based on its cash flows. The
Company, in its daily management of its business affairs and analysis of its
monthly, quarterly and annual performance, makes its decisions based on cash
flows, not on the amortization of assets obtained through historical
activities. The Company, in managing its current and future affairs, cannot
affect the amortization of the intangible assets to any material degree, and
therefore uses EBITDA as its primary management guide. Since an outside
investor may base its evaluation of the Company's performance based on the
Company's net loss not its cash flows there is a limitation to the EBITDA
measurement. EBITDA is not, and should not be considered, an alternative to
net loss, loss from operations, or any other measure for determining
operating performance of liquidity, as determined under accounting
principals generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The most directly
comparable GAAP reference in the Company's case is the removal of interest,
depreciation amortization, taxes and other non-cash expense.


MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------------
------------------------------
June 30, June 30,
2010 June 30, 2009 2010 June 30,
2009
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
(unaudited)
------------ --------------- ------------
---------------

REVENUES $ 64,888 $ 67,396 $ 125,136 $ 129,554

----------- ------- ----------- --------


COSTS AND
EXPENSES
Cost of products
and services
(exclusive of
depreciation and
amortization
shown separately
below) 43,814 56,894 87,767 104,210

Selling, general
and
administrative 13,500 15,509 27,017 29,249

Depreciation and
amortization 2,146 2,703 4,582 5,988

----------- ------- ----------- --------


Total costs and
expenses 59,460 75,106 119,366 139,447

----------- ------- ----------- --------


INCOME (LOSS)
FROM OPERATIONS 5,428 (7,710) 5,770
(9,893)
----------- ------- ----------- --------


OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense (1,066) (890) (2,189)
(1,745)
Interest income 1 3 6 10

Other income 15 98 27 348

------------ ----------- ----------- --------


Total other
expense (1,050) (789) (2,156)
(1,387)
------------ ----------- ----------- --------


NET INCOME (LOSS)
BEFORE INCOME
TAXES AND
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST IN
SUBSIDIARIES 4,378 (8,499) 3,614
(11,280)

PROVISION FOR
INCOME TAXES 1,983 102 2,183 202

----------- ------- ----------- --------


NET INCOME (LOSS) 2,395 (8,601) 1,431
(11,482)

LESS: NET LOSS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST IN
SUBSIDIARIES - (1,482) -
(1,778)
----------- ------- ----------- --------


NET INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
MULTIBAND
CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARIES 2,395 (7,119) 1,431
(9,704)
Preferred stock
dividends 351 71 732 144

----------- ------- ----------- --------

INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS $ 2,044 $ (7,190) $ 699 $
(9,848)
=========== ======= =========== ========


INCOME (LOSS) PER
COMMON SHARE --
BASIC:
INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS $ 0.21 $ (0.75) $ 0.07 $
(1.02)
=========== ======= =========== ========

INCOME (LOSS) PER
COMMON SHARE --
DILUTED:
INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE
TO COMMON
STOCKHOLDERS $ 0.20 $ (0.75) $ 0.07 $
(1.02)
=========== ======= =========== ========

Weighted average
common shares
outstanding --
basic 9,912 9,651 9,851 9,650

=========== ======= =========== ========

Weighted average
common shares
outstanding -
diluted 9,986 9,651 9,965 9,650

=========== ======= =========== ========





MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
----------------------------
------------------------------
June 30, 2010 June 30, 2009 June 30, 2010 June 30,
2009
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
(unaudited)
------------- ------------- -------------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 2,395 $ (8,601) $ 1,431 $ (11,482)

OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS, NET OF
TAX:
Unrealized
losses on
securities:
Unrealized
holding
losses
arising
during
period (5) (38) (6) (8)
--- ------- --- ------- ------- --------
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
BEFORE
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST IN
SUBSIDIARIES 2,390 (8,639) 1,425 (11,490)
--- ------- --- ------- ------- --------

COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST IN
SUBSIDIARIES - (1,482) - (1,778)
--- ------- --- ------- ------- --------

COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
MULTIBAND
CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARIES $ 2,390 $ (7,157) $ 1,425 $ (9,712)
=== ======= === ======= ======= ========




MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS
(in thousands)

June 30, 2010 December 31, 2009
(unaudited) (audited)
--------------- -------------------

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,279 $ 2,240

Securities available for sale 1 7

Accounts receivable, net 15,727 14,336

Other receivable -- related party 518 518

Inventories 8,353 8,561

Prepaid expenses and other 6,752 549

Current portion of notes receivable 6 6

----------- --- --------------

Total Current Assets 36,636 26,217

----------- --- --------------

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 8,231 8,546

----------- --- --------------

OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill 38,067 38,067

Intangible assets, net 19,692 22,677

Other receivable -- related party --
long term 987 1,011

Notes receivable -- long-term, net of
current portion 24 25

Other assets 2,677 2,988

----------- --- --------------

Total Other Assets 61,447 64,768

----------- --- --------------


TOTAL ASSETS $ 106,314 $ 99,531

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(PR Wires) PRW: Multiband Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results -3-
PRW: Multiband Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results -3-

MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except share and liquidation preference amounts)

June 30, 2010 December 31, 2009
(unaudited) (audited)
--------------- -------------------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Line of credit $ 49 $ 49
Short term debt 4,111 66
Related parties debt -- short
term 715 1,345
Current portion of long-term
debt - 228
Current portion of capital
lease obligations 395 489
Accounts payable 27,474 28,008
Accrued liabilities 27,152 22,026
Deferred service obligations
and revenue 2,131 2,602
----------- --- --------------
Total Current Liabilities 62,027 54,813
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities -- long
term 2,577 4,415
Long-term debt, net of current
portion and original issue
discount 4,899 4,853
Related parties debt -
long-term, net of current
portion and original issue
discount 29,678 29,856
Capital lease obligations, net
of current portion 409 491
----------- --- --------------
Total Liabilities 99,590 94,428
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Cumulative convertible
preferred stock, no par
value:
8% Class A (14,171 shares
issued and outstanding,
$148,796 liquidation
preference) 213 213
10% Class B (770 and 1,370
shares issued and
outstanding, $8,085 and
$14,385 liquidation
preference) 8 14
10% Class C (112,280 and
112,880 shares issued and
outstanding, $1,122,800 and
$1,128,800 liquidation
preference) 1,457 1,465
10% Class F (150,000 shares
issued and outstanding,
$1,500,000 liquidation
preference) 1,500 1,500
8% Class G (11,595 shares
issued and outstanding,
$115,950 liquidation
preference) 48 48
6% Class H (1.25 shares
issued and outstanding,
$125,000 liquidation
preference) - -
8% Class J (100 shares issued
and outstanding, $10,000,000
liquidation preference) 10,000 10,000
15% Class E cumulative
preferred stock, no par value,
(220,000 shares issued and
outstanding, $2,200,000
liquidation preference) 2,200 2,200
Common stock, no par value
(9,944,638 and 9,722,924
shares issued and
outstanding) 38,547 38,054
Stock subscriptions receivable (1) (26)
Stock-based compensation and
warrants 46,996 46,572
Accumulated other comprehensive
income -- unrealized gain on
securities available for sale 1 7
Accumulated deficit (94,245) (94,944)
----------- --- --------------
Total Stockholders' Equity 6,724 5,103
--------------- -------------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 106,314 $ 99,531
=========== === ==============


CONTACT: Company Contact
Multiband Corporation
James Mandel,
CEO
763-504-3000
or
Investor Contact
Hayden IR
Cameron
Donahue
651-653-1854
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
Copyright Business Wire 2010




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Multiband Expects Record Second Quarter 2010 EBITDA

Second Quarter EBITDA Significantly Exceeds Guidance Company Raises Revenue
and EBITDA Guidance for Balance of Year
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 03, 2010--
Multiband Corporation, (NASDAQ:MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU's), today announced that it expects second
quarter 2010 EBITDA(1) for the period ended June 30, 2010, will materially
exceed previously announced guidance and will represent a record level of
quarterly EBITDA. The Company also anticipates reporting slightly stronger
than expected revenue results driven by increased leverage in its business
model. Multiband expects to report overall financial results for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 2010 and hold a conference call to discuss the second
quarter on or about August 12, 2010.
James L. Mandel, CEO of Multiband, commented, "We are executing ahead of
plan and successfully leveraging our infrastructure to generate significant
EBITDA growth. As expected, the operating efficiencies in our expanded
platform, which includes superior performance metrics as well as diversified
installation and ancillary services, are driving additional leverage within
our business model and delivering tangible positive operating results.
Coupled with a slightly stronger top line, we now expect our EBITDA results
to exceed the guidance we have previously given on an annualized basis.
Accordingly, we are raising our 2010 EBITDA Guidance from $12 Million to a
new range of $14-$16 Million. We are slightly raising our Revenue Guidance
from approximately $250 Million to a new range of $250-$255 Million. We look
forward to reporting finalized and audited financial results for the second
quarter and first half of 2010 and discussing operational details in an
upcoming press release and conference call on or about August 12, 2010."
(1) NON-GAAP Financial Measures
To comply with Regulation G promulgated pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
Multiband Corporation, as is common in its industry, uses EBITDA as a
measure of performance to demonstrate earnings exclusive of interest and
non-cash events. The Company manages its business based on its cash flows.
The Company, in its daily management of its business affairs and analysis of
its monthly, quarterly and annual performance, makes its decisions based on
cash flows, not on the amortization of assets obtained through historical
activities. The Company, in managing its current and future affairs, cannot
affect the amortization of the intangible assets to any material degree, and
therefore uses EBITDA as its primary management guide. Since an outside
investor may base its evaluation of the Company's performance based on the
Company's net loss not its cash flows, there is a limitation to the EBITDA
measurement. EBITDA is not, and should not be considered an alternative to
net loss, loss from operations, or any other measure for determining
operating performance of liquidity, as determined under accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The most directly
comparable GAAP reference in the Company's case is the removal of interest,
depreciation, amortization, taxes and other non-cash expense.
About Multiband Corporation:
Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the
Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home
service providers (HSPs), handling around 20% of all DIRECTV's
installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family
homes. Multiband is a full-service provider for a number of other partners
within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and
security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive
to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs.
Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated
billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video, voice, data and
other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic
partnerships. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and has offices
strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Company Contact
Multiband Corporation
James Mandel, CEO,
763-504-3000
or
Investor Contact
Hayden IR
Cameron Donahue,
651-653-1854
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
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Multiband Corporation Negotiates $10 Million Funding Commitment

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 06, 2010--
Multiband Corporation (NASDAQ: MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs), announced today that it has signed a $10
million purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC ("LPC"), a
Chicago-based institutional investor.
"We are pleased to have signed this funding agreement with LPC, a
forward-thinking institutional investor which provides future flexibility,"
said James L. Mandel, CEO of Multiband. "We are under no obligation to
utilize the facility but plan to use any proceeds from this agreement for
working capital to support current operations and for other general
corporate purposes, which may involve expansion of those operations and/or
reduction of existing debt. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company
has the right at its discretion to sell to LPC up to $10 million of its
common stock from time to time over a 25-month period. Multiband will have
the right, but no obligation, to sell stock to LPC in amounts up to $500,000
depending on certain conditions as set forth in the purchase agreement."
There are no upper limits to the price LPC may pay to purchase Multiband's
common stock, and the purchase price of the shares related to the $10
million of future funding will be based on the prevailing market prices of
the Company's shares immediately preceding the time of sales without any
fixed discount. If the company exercises the full $10 million, total fees
paid to LPC would be approximately three percent. The Company will control
the timing and amount of any sales of shares to LPC. There are no financial
or business covenants, restrictions on future funding, rights of first
refusal, participation rights, penalties or liquidated damages in the
purchase agreement. The agreement may be terminated by the Company at any
time, at its sole discretion, without any cost or penalty.
A more detailed description of the agreement is set forth in the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K recently filed with the SEC.
About Lincoln Park Capital ("LPC")
LPC is an institutional investor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. LPC's
experienced professionals manage a portfolio of investments in public and
private entities. These investments are in a wide range of companies and
industries emphasizing life sciences, energy and technology. LPC's
investments range from multiyear financial commitments to fund growth to
special situation financings to long-term strategic capital offering
companies certainty, flexibility and consistency. For more information,
visit www.LincolnParkCapital.com.
About Multiband Corporation:
Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the
Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home
service providers (HSPs), handling around 20% of all DIRECTV's
installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family
homes. Multiband is a full-service operator for a number of other providers
within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and
security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive
to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs.
Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated
billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video, voice, data and
other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic
arrangements. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and has
offices strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Multiband Corporation
James Mandel, CEO, 763-504-3000
or
Hayden
IR
Cameron Donahue, 651-653-1854 (Investor)
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
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Multiband Retains Hayden IR to Develop Comprehensive IR

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2010--
Multiband Corporation, (NASDAQ: MBND), a leading Home Service Provider (HSP)
for DIRECTV and the nation's largest DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)
for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU's), today announced that it has retained
Hayden IR, a national, New York-based investor relations consulting firm, to
develop an investor relations program to raise its visibility and strengthen
its relationships with the investment community.
James L. Mandel, CEO of Multiband, commented, "Multiband Corporation is a
much different Company than it was 18 months ago when we acquired,
integrated and repositioned the 2009 DirecTECH Holding Company HSP operating
assets into Multiband. We made a significant investment in the first half of
2009 to support this acquisition and we seeing the tangible positive
operating results from this transaction. We have created a platform that
will enable the company to leverage our installation services to include
other opportunities outside of the DIRECTV single family home provisioning
and we have already seen progress on this initiative. We recently announced
first quarter 2010 financial results, which included expanding gross
margins, profitability and a strengthened balance sheet. As a result of our
strategic repositioning and improved financial results, we have retained
Hayden IR to help us build shareholder value by developing a comprehensive
program that would communicate our new strategy, direction and business
model to the investment community."
With offices in New York, Phoenix, Minneapolis and San Diego, Hayden IR
provides a comprehensive range of investor relations services to a growing
list of clients. For more than a decade, Hayden IR has been a recognized
leader in driving market recognition and creating sustainable competitive
advantages for more than 100 micro- and small-cap companies. Hayden delivers
expertise and professionalism in such areas as investor management,
relationship building, awareness campaigns, online presence and corporate
identity.
Cameron Donahue, Partner at Hayden IR, commented, "Multiband is successfully
leveraging its infrastructure and operating efficiencies to generate
significant EBITDA growth in 2010 and now has the platform to layer on
additional installation contracts utilizing their current workforce capacity
which will demonstrate further leverage in the model. They are diversifying
both installation and ancillary services which include enhanced call and
support center services, security, and wireless high speed internet billing
platform. We look forward to helping Multiband to raise its visibility and
communicate its competitive strengths and market potential to the investment
community."
About Multiband Corporation:
Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the
Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home
service providers (HSPs), handling around 20% of all DIRECTV's
installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family
homes. Multiband is a full-service provider for a number of other partners
within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and
security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive
to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs.
Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated
billing services to MDUs on a single bill, including video, voice, data and
other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic
partnerships. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and has offices
strategically placed around the continental United States.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not
guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will,"
"should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect,"
"estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our
most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our
actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statement.

CONTACT: Multiband Corporation
James Mandel, CEO, 763-504-3000
or
Investor
Contact
Cameron Donahue, 651-653-1854
Hayden IR
cameron@haydenir.com

SOURCE: Multiband Corporation
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