UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO _________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0 – 1325
 


MULTIBAND CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MINNESOTA

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

41 - 1255001

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9449 Science Center Drive, New Hope, Minnesota 55428

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone (763) 504-3000 Fax (763) 504-3060

Internet: www.multibandusa.com

(Registrant's telephone number, facsimile number, and Internet address)

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 and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No o

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 o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x (do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o No x

On November 10, 2008 there were 9,632,305 shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, no par value, and 297,375 outstanding shares of the registrant's convertible preferred stock.
 




PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
   
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited) 
 
(unaudited)
 
                   
REVENUES
 
$
12,340,659
 
$
3,653,600
 
$
28,860,595
 
$
11,960,281
 
                           
COSTS AND EXPENSES
                         
Cost of products and services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)
   
8,556,168
   
2,345,895
   
18,769,937
   
6,395,179
 
Selling, general and administrative
   
2,757,319
   
2,360,254
   
7,173,357
   
7,057,936
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
846,317
   
770,215
   
2,463,079
   
2,814,981
 
Impairment of assets
   
-
   
-
   
65,452
   
-
 
                           
Total costs and expenses
   
12,159,804
   
5,476,364
   
28,471,825
   
16,268,096
 
                           
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
   
180,855
   
(1,822,764
)
 
388,770
   
(4,307,815
)
                           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                         
Interest expense
   
(300,826
)
 
(108,847
)
 
(514,485
)
 
(430,264
)
Management consulting income
   
1,446,938
   
-
   
1,446,938
   
-
 
Other income
   
8,109
   
13,267
   
80,699
   
177,361
 
Total other income (expense)
   
1,154,221
   
(95,580
)
 
1,013,152
   
(252,903
)
                           
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY
   
1,335,076
   
(1,918,344
)
 
1,401,922
   
(4,560,718
)
                           
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
286,658
   
-
   
749,458
   
-
 
                           
MINORITY INTEREST IN NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARY
   
137,755
   
-
   
549,758
   
-
 
                           
NET INCOME (LOSS)
   
910,663
   
(1,918,344
)
 
102,706
   
(4,560,718
)
Preferred stock dividends
   
64,014
   
1,793,297
   
4,048,696
   
2,153,698
 
                           
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 
$
846,649
 
$
(3,711,641
)
$
(3,945,990
)
$
(6,714,416
)
                           
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC
 
$
.09
 
$
(.50
)
$
(.43
)
$
(.94
)
                           
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
 
$
.09
 
$
(.50
)
$
(.43
)
$
(.94
)
                           
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
   
9,561,718
   
7,356,413
   
9,184,475
   
7,177,435
 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted
   
9,796,685
   
7,356,413
   
9,184,475
   
7,177,435
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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

   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 
2008
 
September 30, 
2007
 
September 30, 
2008
 
September 30, 
2007
 
   
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited) 
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited) 
 
                   
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
910,663
 
$
(1,918,344
)
$
102,706
 
$
(4,560,718
)
                           
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
                         
Unrealized gains(losses) on securities:
                         
Unrealized holding gains(losses) arising during period
   
-
   
-
   
151,978
   
-
 
                           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
910,663
 
$
(1,918,344
)
$
254,684
 
$
(4,560,718
)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
September 30,
2008
 
December 31,
2007
 
   
(unaudited) 
 
(audited)
 
ASSETS
             
CURRENT ASSETS
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
11,092,373
 
$
944,456
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
3,340,501
   
1,560,123
 
Securities available for sale
   
151,978
   
-
 
Inventories
   
2,128,393
   
132,992
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
343,280
   
135,589
 
Current portion of notes receivable
   
61,418
   
59,861
 
Total Current Assets
   
17,117,943
   
2,833,021
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
   
1,306,054
   
1,769,261
 
OTHER ASSETS
             
Goodwill
   
116,757
   
16,757
 
Intangible assets, net
   
5,107,154
   
4,072,076
 
Notes receivable – long-term, net
   
38,856
   
-
 
Other assets
   
455,432
   
202,314
 
Total Other Assets
   
5,718,199
   
4,291,147
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
24,142,196
 
$
8,893,429
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES
             
Mandatory redeemable preferred stock, 16,200 and 22,026 Class F preferred shares
 
$
162,000
 
$
220,256
 
Current portion of long-term debt
   
1,644,633
   
1,658,342
 
Current portion of capital lease obligations
   
244,354
   
225,291
 
Accounts payable
   
8,466,643
   
2,950,596
 
Accrued liabilities – short term
   
3,179,204
   
2,531,611
 
Customer deposits
   
60,582
   
60,582
 
Deferred service obligations and revenue
   
985,232
   
204,520
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
14,742,648
   
7,851,198
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
             
Long-term debt, net
   
807,943
   
118,924
 
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
   
149,796
   
249,469
 
Accrued liabilities – long term
   
74,243
   
-
 
Total Liabilities
   
15,774,630
   
8,219,591
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
             
               
MINORITY INTEREST
   
3,387,917
   
-
 
               
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
Cumulative convertible preferred stock, no par value:
             
8% Class A (21,328 and 24,728 shares issued and outstanding, $223,944 and $259,644 liquidation preference)
   
320,708
   
371,708
 
10% Class B (2,870 and 3,770 shares issued and outstanding, $30,135 and $39,585 liquidation preference)
   
28,700
   
37,700
 
10% Class C (114,380 and 120,250 shares issued and outstanding, $1,143,800 and $1,202,500 liquidation preference)
   
1,486,082
   
1,548,352
 
10% Class F (150,000 shares issues and outstanding, $1,500,000 liquidation preference)
   
1,500,000
   
1,500,000
 
8% Class G (11,595 and 26,595 shares issued and outstanding, $115,950 and $265,950 liquidation preference)
   
47,970
   
111,468
 
6% Class H (2.0 shares issued and outstanding, $200,000 liquidation preference)
   
-
   
-
 
Variable rate % Class I (0 and 39,500 shares issued and outstanding, $0 and $3,950,000 liquidation preference)
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock, no par value (9,603,294 and 7,451,891 shares issued and outstanding)
   
37,614,598
   
29,574,673
 
Stock subscriptions receivable
   
(98,453
)
 
(170,888
)
Options and warrants
   
46,024,617
   
45,871,964
 
Accumulated comprehensive income – unrealized gain on securities available for sale
   
151,978
   
-
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(82,096,551
)
 
(78,171,139
)
Total Stockholders' Equity
   
4,979,649
   
__ _673,838
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
24,142,196
 
$
8,893,429
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
   
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
             
Net income (loss)
 
$
102,706
 
$
(4,560,718
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,463,079
   
2,829,277
 
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
549,758
   
-
 
Impairment of intangibles
   
65,452
   
-
 
Amortization of original issue discount
   
-
   
29,746
 
Amortization of imputed interest discount
   
218,912
   
-
 
Loss on sale of property and equipment and intangible assets
   
51,807
   
150,582
 
Warrants issued for services
   
-
   
42,300
 
Gain on debt extinguishment
   
(29,965
)
 
(118,040
)
Stock based compensation expense for future services
   
152,653
   
549,434
 
Stock based compensation expense for services
   
18,555
   
-
 
Compensation expense of restricted stock awards
   
23,625
   
-
 
Management consulting income from DirecTECH
   
(1,446,938
)
 
-
 
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable
   
(15,000
)
 
(97,500
)
Change in reserve for stock subscriptions and interest receivable
   
8,102
   
45,000
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable
   
887,553
   
373,588
 
Inventories
   
220,666
   
191,933
 
Prepaid expenses and other
   
(52,275
)
 
182,272
 
Other assets
   
120,527
   
(13,051
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(228,829
)
 
(320,485
)
Customer deposits
   
-
   
(750
)
Deferred service obligations and revenue
   
780,712
   
(591,000
)
Liabilities of discontinued operations
   
-
   
(125,000
)
Net cash flows from (used by) operating activities
   
3,891,100
   
(1,432,412
)
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
             
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(112,253
)
 
(271,588
)
Cash acquired via purchase of Michigan Microtech, Inc.
   
4,043,942
   
-
 
Cash collected on other receivables – related parties acquired via the purchase of Michigan Microtech, Inc.
   
2,815,488
   
-
 
Purchase of US Install
   
(101,000
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and intangible assets
   
5,695
   
2,639,869
 
Collections on notes receivable
   
4,601
   
4,802
 
Net cash flows from investing activities
   
6,656,473
   
2,373,083
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
             
Checks issued in excess of cash in bank
   
-
   
(319,244
)
Payments on long-term debt
   
(83,683
)
 
(146,405
)
Payments on capital lease obligations
   
(152,241
)
 
(191,405
)
Payments on note payable to stockholder
   
-
   
(24,739
)
Payments on mandatory redeemable preferred stock
   
(58,256
)
 
(52,744
)
Payments for stock issuance costs
   
(25,379
)
 
(25,916
)
Payments received on stock subscriptions receivable
   
3,000
   
62
 
Proceeds from issuance of long term debt
   
100,000
   
-
 
Redemption of preferred stock
   
(101,700
)
 
(77,099
)
Preferred stock dividends
   
(81,397
)
 
(40,217
)
Net cash flows used by financing activities
   
(399,656
)
 
(877,707
)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
10,147,917
   
62,964
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
             
Beginning of period
   
944,456
   
1,020,975
 
End of period
 
$
11,092,373
 
$
1,083,939
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
   
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
             
Cash paid for interest, net of amortization of original issue discount and imputed interest discount
 
$
198,749
 
$
411,477
 
Cash paid for federal and state income taxes
   
681,500
   
-
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
             
Conversion of Class I preferred stock into common stock
   
3,744,600
   
-
 
Conversion of Class G preferred stock into common stock
   
150,000
   
-
 
Conversion of accrued interest into common stock
   
2,000
   
15,680
 
Conversion of accrued dividends into common stock
   
175,412
   
534,879
 
Intrinsic value of preferred dividends
   
84,068
   
13,884
 
Purchase of property and equipment via increase of capital lease obligations
   
46,867
   
-
 
Purchase of US Install via increase in accrued expenses
   
102,516
   
-
 
Acquisition of securities available for sale upon expiration of contingent rights
   
208,969
   
-
 
Reduction of stock subscription receivable via cancellation of common stock
   
61,333
   
-
 
Debt and accrued interest paid with issuance of common stock
   
19,500
   
-
 
Purchase of 51% of Michigan Microtech, Inc. via issuance of notes payable and common stock, net of discount for imputed interest
   
5,782,690
   
-
 
Sale of property, equipment and intangible to DirecTECH for other current asset
   
-
       
Debt reduced by reduction in other receivable from DirecTECH
   
1,446,938
   
-
 
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock
   
-
   
1,706,400
 
Notes payable and other liens paid by MDUC as part of asset sale
   
-
   
1,713,785
 
Debt and interest assumed by DirecTECH as part of asset sale
   
-
   
267,143
 
Common stock issued for services to be rendered
   
157,500
   
164,337
 
Note payable issued for services to be rendered
   
-
   
44,407
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007


NOTE 1 - Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements


The information furnished in this report is unaudited and reflects all adjustments which are normal recurring adjustments and, which in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly present the operating results for the interim periods. The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
Nature of Business

Multiband Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) was incorporated in Minnesota in September 1975. The Company provides voice, data and video services to multi-dwelling unit customers and provides video services to single family home customers. The Company's products and services are sold to customers located throughout the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern that contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company earned net income of $102,706 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2007 in which the Company incurred a net loss of $4,560,718. At September 30, 2008, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $82,096,551. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on it ultimately achieving profitability and/or raising additional capital. Management intends to sell certain assets on a strategic basis for prices agreeable to the Company and/or obtain additional debt or equity capital to meet all of its existing cash obligations and fund commitments on planned Multiband projects; however, there can be no assurance that the sources will be available or available on terms favorable to the Company. Management anticipates that the impact of the actions listed below will generate sufficient cash flows to pay current liabilities, long-term debt and capital and operating lease obligations and fund the Company's future operations for the next twelve months:

 
1.
Reduction of operating expenses by controlling payroll, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses.
 
 
2.
Sale of video assets on a strategic basis. The Company, based on recent transactions, believes there is an active market for its video subscriber assets. The Company believes it can sell these assets, under certain circumstances, at prices at or above their current carrying value. However, there is no guarantee these sales will ultimately be favorable to the Company.
 
 
3.
Solicit additional equity investment in the Company by either issuing preferred or common stock.
 
 
4.
Continue to market Multiband services and acquire additional multi-dwelling unit customers.
 
 
5.
Control capital expenditures by contracting Multiband services and equipment through a landlord-owned equipment program.
 
 
6.
Delivery of video services to residents of single family homes. Effective March 1, 2008, the Company purchased 51% of the outstanding stock of Michigan Microtech, Inc. (MMT), formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of DirecTECH Holding Company Inc. (DTHC) (see Note 4 and Note 13). MMT installs DirecTV video services in single family homes. Historically MMT has been profitable. The Company anticipates that by combining MMT operations with Multiband operations that it will achieve a beneficial impact to its consolidated cash flows and operating results. However, there is no guarantee that these combined results will ultimately be favorable to the Company.
 
 
7.
Expansion of call center support via sales of call center services to both existing and future system operators and to buyers of the Company’s video subscribers.
 
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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Multiband Corporation (MB) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Minnesota Digital Universe, Inc. (MDU), Rainbow Satellite Group, LLC (Rainbow), Multiband Subscriber Services, Inc. (MBSS), and Multiband USA, Inc. (MBUSA). Effective March 1, 2008, the Company acquired 51% of the outstanding shares of Michigan Microtech, Inc. (MMT) (see Note 4). The minority interest on the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations represents DTHC’s 49% ownership of MMT. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MMT. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the Securities Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104) “Revenue Recognition”, which requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized: (i) persuasive evidence of a customer arrangement exists; (ii) the price is fixed or determinable; (iii) collectability is reasonably assured; and (iv) product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The Company recognizes revenue as products are shipped based on FOB shipping point terms when title passes to customers.

The Company earns revenues from four sources: 1) Voice, video and data communications products which are sold and installed, 2) MBSS user charges to multiple dwelling units, 3) MDU earns revenue primarily through the activation of, enhancement of, and residual fees on video programming services provided to residents of multiple dwelling units; and 4) MMT earns revenue primarily through the installation and service of DirecTV (DTV) video programming for residents of single family homes.

Customers contract for both the purchase and installation of voice and data networking technology products and certain video technologies products. Revenue is recognized when the products are delivered and installed and the customer has accepted and has the ability to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Revenue generated from activation of video programming services is earned in the month of activation. According to Multiband's Master System Operator agreement with DirecTV, in the event that a customer cancels within the first 12 months of service, DirecTV has the right to chargeback the Company for a portion of the activation fees received. In accordance with Securities Exchange Commission SAB 104, the Company has estimated the potential charge back of commissions received on activation fees during the past 12 months based on historical percentages of customer cancellations and has included that amount as a reduction of revenue. Residual income is earned as services are provided by DirecTV through its system operators. As a master system operator for DirecTV, the Company earns a fixed percentage based on net cash received by DirecTV for recurring monthly services, a variable amount depending on the number of activations in a given month, and a variable amount for coordinating improvements of systems used to deliver enhanced programming services. The Company’s master system operator contract with DirecTV also permits the Company to earn revenues through its control of other system operators who are unable to provide DirecTV video programming services without the Company’s performance.

MMT has a home services provider (HSP) agreement with DirecTV which allows MMT to install and activate DTV video programming services for residents of single family homes. As a DirecTV HSP, MMT earns revenue for installing and servicing DTV video customers pursuant to predetermined rates set by DirecTV which may vary from time to time. Revenue is recognized upon completion of the delivery and installation of equipment.

The Company reports the aforementioned voice, data, and video revenues on a gross basis based on the following factors: the Company has the primary obligation in the arrangement with its customers; the Company controls the pricing of its services; the Company performs customer service for the agreements; the Company approves customers; and the Company assumes the risk of payment for services provided.

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

We offer some products and services that are provided by third party vendors. We review the relationship between us, the vendor and the end customer on an individual basis to assess whether revenue should be reported on a gross or net basis. As an example, our resold satellite digital television revenue is reported on a net basis.
The Company has determined that the accounting policies for income recognition described above were in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”. EITF No. 99-19 employs multi-factor tests to determine whether amounts charged to customers in respect of certain expenses incurred should be included in revenues or netted against such expenses.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified the consensus of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-3). EITF 06-3 concluded that the presentation of taxes imposed on revenue-producing transactions (sales, use, value added and excise taxes) on either a gross (included in revenues and costs) or a net (excluded from revenues) basis is an accounting policy that should be disclosed. The Company’s policy is to present taxes imposed on revenue-producing transactions on a net basis.

Revenue generated by the support center to service third party subscribers by providing billing and call center support services is recognized in the period the related services are provided.

MBSS, Rainbow, MDU and MBUSA user charges are recognized as revenues in the period the related services are provided in accordance with SAB 104. Any amounts billed prior to services being provided are reported as deferred service obligations and revenues. MMT installation and services revenues are recognized in the period the related services are provided in accordance with SAB 104.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

We periodically evaluate goodwill and other intangible and long-lived assets for potential impairment indicators. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance of our business segments. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and that goodwill and other intangible and long-lived assets are impaired. Any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Goodwill was $116,757 and $16,757 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and is recorded as part of our Multiband Corp. and MCS segments. The increase in goodwill during 2008 is due to the purchase US Install (see Note 4).

Due to the abandonment of a right of entry intangible asset, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0 and $65,452 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. This charge was determined based upon the net book value of assets to be abandoned.

Components of intangible assets are as follows: 
   
September 30, 2008
 
December 31, 2007
 
   
Gross
Carrying
 
Accumulated
 
Gross
Carrying
 
Accumulated
 
   
Amount
 
Amortization
 
Amount
 
Amortization
 
Intangible assets subject to amortization
                         
Right of entry contracts
 
$
800,741
 
$
503,735
 
$
993,393
 
$
618,027
 
Contracts with DirecTV
   
12,547,145
   
7,714,260
   
9,697,879
   
6,001,169
 
Customer contracts
   
102,516
   
59,801
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Total
   
13,450,402
   
8,277,796
   
10,691,272
   
6,619,196
 
                           
Impairment of intangibles
   
-
   
65,452
   
-
   
-
 
                           
Total including impairment
 
$
13,450,402
 
$
8,343,248
 
$
10,691,272
 
$
6,619,196
 
 
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

Amortization of intangible assets was $668,544 and $519,519 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, amortization of intangible assets was $1,851,250 and $1,829,272, respectively. Amortization of debt issuance costs of $0 and $7,986 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, is included in interest expense. Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of the year ending December 31, 2008 and for the years ending December 31, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and thereafter is $669,036, $2,537,421, $1,464,137, $336,190, $36,267, $64,102, respectively. The weighted average remaining life of the intangibles is 2.22 years with right of entry average life of 5.77 years, contracts with DirecTV of 2.06 years and customer contracts of .42 years as of September 30, 2008.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes share-based compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term. For the three months ended September 30, 2008 total share-based compensation expense of ($209,474) (($.02) per share) was recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses due to a change in accounting estimates related to black scholes assumptions. For the three months ended September 30, 2007, total share-based compensation expense of $158,001 ($.02 per share) was included in selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, total share-based compensation expense of $152,652 ($.02 per share) and $549,434 ($.08 per share) was included in selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively.
 
As of September 30, 2008, there was $68,773 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.66 years. This is an estimate based on options currently outstanding and therefore this projected expense could be more in the future.

In determining the compensation cost of the options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, as specified by SFAS No. 123R, the fair value of each option grant has been estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the weighted average assumptions used in these calculations are summarized as follows:
 
   
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
3.15
%
 
4.50
%
 
3.15
%
 
4.58
%
Expected life of options granted
   
6.5 Years
   
10 Years
   
6.5 Years
   
10 Years
 
Expected volatility range
   
95
%
 
236
%
 
94
%
 
236
%
Expected dividend yield
   
0
%
 
0
%
 
0
%
 
0
%

The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility, and actual and projected stock option exercise behaviors and forfeitures. During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company evaluated the variables used in calculating its option values. The Company has recorded a change in accounting estimate based on this assessment.

In May 2008, the Company issued 22,500 shares of restricted stock in the amount of $23,625 to two officers of the Company. The value of the restricted stock was established by the market price on the date of grant. These restricted shares were immediately vested and were issued as performance bonuses pursuant to the Company’s Employee Stock Compensation Plan.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing the income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing loss attributable to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus all additional common stock that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares related to common share equivalents (stock options, stock warrants, convertible preferred shares, and issued but not outstanding restricted stock) had been issued. All options, warrants, convertible preferred shares, and restricted stock outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share as their effects were anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net losses for the periods. The three months ended September 30, 2008 accounted for dilutive options, warrants, preferred shares, and restricted stock. There were 2,138,244 shares of anti-dilutive shares related to options and warrants that were not included in the denominator for diluted earnings per share.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
Numerator: Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
 
$
846,649
 
$
(3,711,641
)
$
(3,945,990
)
$
(6,714,416
)
                           
Denominator:
                         
Weighted-average shares outstanding
   
9,561,718
   
7,356,413
   
9,184,475
   
7,177,435
 
Effect of dilutive securities
   
234,967
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
   
9,796,685
   
7,356,413
   
9,184,475
   
7,177,435
 
                           
Basic earnings (loss) per share
 
$
.09
 
$
(.50
)
$
(.43
)
$
(.94
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
 
$
.09
 
$
(.50
)
$
(.43
)
$
(.94
)

Segment Reporting

A business segment is a distinguishable component of an enterprise that is engaged in providing an individual product or service or a group of related products or services and that is subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments. Management believes that the Company has three operating segments, MCS, where the Company bills voice, data and video subscribers as a principal; MDU where the Company, as a master service operator for DirecTV, receives net cash payments for managing video subscribers through its network of system operators and HSP (Home Service Provider), where the Company receives net cash payments for the installation and service of DirecTV (DTV) video programming for residents of single family homes. These video subscribers are billed by DirecTV.
 

NOTE 3 – Sales Transactions 


Effective March 1, 2007, the Company, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement entered into October 19, 2006 (the “agreement”), completed the sale of substantially all of its video assets located in California to Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems, LLC (CSBS). The purchase price paid by CSBS was $1,214,000 at closing plus an additional $100,000, paid on March 30, 2007 consisting of cash proceeds of $757,731 and direct payments to lenders of $556,269 (including $22,338 of imputed interest).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Company classified the assets as held for sale, and recorded an impairment charge for the year ended December 31, 2006, that was determined based upon the excess net book value of assets sold over the known proceeds from the sale. Any consideration received for the assets during future accounting periods based upon the earnout formula will be recognized as a gain on sale of assets in that period. The results of the sale of the California assets resulted in a loss of $40,110, which is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses of the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Effective March 31, 2007, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of its video assets located in Ohio to DirecTECH MDU (Dtech). The purchase price paid by Dtech was $745,790. The purchase price consisted of the assumption of a note payable for the gross value of $329,036 and $416,754 cash paid at closing on April 20, 2007. The sale of the Ohio assets resulted in a gain on sale in the amount of $324,626, which is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2007. The proceeds of $683,897, including assumed liabilities of $267,143, less the net book value of the MCS segment assets sold amounted to a gain on sale of $324,626.

On October 16, 2007, the Company completed the sale to MDU Communications (MDUC) of approximately 9,800 subscriptions and the related assets located in 181 multi-family properties located throughout Florida, Illinois, New York, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas. Total proceeds for MCS assets sold amounted to approximately $3,325,000, consisting of cash proceeds of $1,476,753, selling expenses paid by MDUC of $135,000 and the remainder on debt and liabilities paid directly by MDUC. The sale resulted in a loss of $461,687 which is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007. The aforementioned loss primarily resulted from fewer multi-family properties being sold to MDUC than was originally intended in the party’s asset purchase agreement. Certain properties could not be sold due to the Company’s inability to obtain some property owners consent to assignment. The difference in the mix of properties ultimately transferred to MDUC increased the loss on sale compared to what the Company originally estimated upon execution of the asset purchase agreement in July 2007.

These sales were not reported as a discontinued operation because the assets sold did not constitute a segment or component of the Company’s business, and the Company retained assets and on-going service rights associated with the video subscribers.
 

NOTE 4 – Business Acquisitions

 
Effective March 1, 2008, the Company purchased, pursuant to a Supplemental Agreement and Plan of Share Exchange, 51% of the outstanding shares of Michigan Microtech, Inc. (MMT), previously a wholly owned subsidiary of DirecTECH Holding Company, Inc. (DTHC) which equaled 1,020,000 MMT common shares. The consideration paid for the shares was 1,490,000 shares of restricted Multiband common stock valued at $3,854,000 and a promissory note for $2,246,000. The note is secured by the aforementioned MMT common shares, which carries a stated interest rate of 5% per annum and is due February 2013. The Multiband shares, via negotiation and mutual agreement between buyer and seller, were valued at $2.59 per share. The seller received certain piggyback registration rights with regards to the Multiband shares. The note payable was recorded net of a discount for imputed interest of 3% which amortizes monthly as part of interest expense. The total discount for imputed interest amounted to $317,310. The Company purchased MMT to enter the market of installing video services in single family homes. The Company, on a preliminary and unaudited basis, allocated the purchase price to the fair values of MMT assets and liabilities. As part of the acquisition, the Company recognized an intangible asset of $2,849,266 related to MMT’s HSP agreement with DirecTV. The Company will amortize this intangible over the remaining 38 month term of MMT’s home services provided contract with DirecTV. The term of the contract will automatically renew as of April 30, 2011 for additional one year periods unless either MMT or DirecTV gives written notice of termination at least 90 days in advance of expiration of the then current term. Also, all signing parties to the October 31, 2007 Plan of Merger Agreement involving Multiband Corporation and DirecTECH Holding Company, Inc. have agreed to extend the time to reach a definitive agreement in the matter from March 31, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Subsequently, in November, 2008, Multiband and DTHC entered into a stock purchase agreement (SPA) which superceded the aforementioned Plan of Merger Agreement. (See Note 13)

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

Effective March 1, 2008, the Company purchased 100% of the assets of US Install LLC in exchange for $95,000 in cash plus 37,879 shares of restricted Multiband common stock valued at $102,516, which is included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and was subsequently issued in October, 2008. The Company also incurred acquisition expense of $1,000 related to this purchase. In addition, the parties executed employment agreements with US Install’s two principals. The parties also executed noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements with each principal in exchange for cash consideration of $2,500 per agreement. The Company allocated the purchase price as follows:

Intangible assets
 
$
102,516
 
Goodwill
   
100,000
 
Total assets acquired
   
202,516
 

Proceeds for the acquisition were obtained via an unsecured promissory note in the amount of $100,000 between Multiband and Bas Mattingly Master, LLC, a trust controlled by J. Bas Mattingly, chairman of DTHC, with DTHC as a 49% owner of MMT. The note carries an interest rate of 7% per annum and is due August 20, 2009. The Company purchased US Install LLC to diversify its revenue sources.

The unaudited pro forma information does not purport to represent what the Company’s results of operations would actually have been if such transactions in fact had occurred at such date or to project the Company’s results of future operations.

   
2007
Consolidated
as reported
 
2007
Pro Forma
Disclosed
 
Three months ended September 30, 2007
             
Revenues
 
$
3,653,600
 
$
10,622,338
 
               
Loss from operations
   
(1,822,764
)
 
(1,511,477
)
               
Net Loss
   
(1,918,344
)
 
(1,732,972
)
Preferred dividends
   
1,793,297
   
1,793,297
 
Loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(3,711,641
)
$
(3,526,269
)
               
Loss attributable to common shareholders per common share– basic and diluted
 
$
(.50
)
$
(.40
)
               
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
   
7,356,413
   
8,846,413
 

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

   
2008
Consolidated
as reported
 
2008
Pro Forma
Disclosed
 
2007
Consolidated
as reported
 
2007
Pro Forma
Disclosed
 
                   
Nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
                         
Revenues
 
$
28,860,595
 
$
33,260,475
 
$
11,960,281
 
$
30,236,120
 
                           
Income (loss) from operations
   
388,770
   
592,305
   
(4,307,815
)
 
(5,317,760
)
                           
Net income (loss)
   
102,706
   
246,029
   
(4,560,718
)
 
(5,312,504
)
Preferred stock dividends
   
4,048,696
   
4,048,696
   
2,153,698
   
2,153,698
 
Loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(3,945,990
)
$
(3,802,667
)
$
(6,714,416
)
$
(7,466,202
)
                           
Loss attributable to common shareholders per common share – basic and diluted
 
$
(.43
)
$
(.41
)
$
(.94
)
$
(.86
)
                           
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted
   
9,184,475
   
9,353,051
   
7,177,435
   
8,667,435
 


NOTE 5 – Inventories


Inventories consisted of the following:

   
September 30,
2008
 
December 31,
2007
 
DirecTV – serialized
 
$
1,028,154
 
$
-
 
DirecTV – nonserialized
   
667,435
   
-
 
Other
   
432,804
   
132,992
 
Total
 
$
2,128,393
 
$
132,992
 

The Company’s inventories are segregated into three major categories. Serialized DirecTV inventories consists primarily of satellite receivers and similar devices. Non-serialized DirecTV inventories consist primarily of satellite dishes, poles and similar devices which are supplied by DirecTV. Other inventory consists primarily of cable, switches and various small parts used in the installation of DirecTV satellite dishes.


NOTE 6 – Securities Available for Sale


As of December 31, 2007, Multiband had the voting rights for and was holding in trust 58,161 common shares of URON for various contingent rights holders whose rights were tied to potential future warrant exercises or preferred stock conversions. As of February 4, 2008, certain aforementioned contingent rights were not exercised by the various holders; therefore Multiband now owns 37,994 shares of URON. As a result, Multiband recorded the fair value of URON shares based on quoted market prices as an unrealized gain.

   
Unrealized
Gains on
Securities
 
Balance, December 31, 2007
 
$
-
 
Initial investment
   
121,582
 
Increase in value, for the nine months ended
   
30,396
 
Balance, September 30, 2008
 
$
151,978
 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
 

NOTE 7 – Stock Transactions


Stock warrants activity is as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2008:

   
Number of
Warrants
 
Weighted – Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
   
3,088,873
 
$
7.64
 
Granted
   
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
   
-
 
Cancelled
   
(1,605,310
)
 
(7.90
)
Outstanding, September 30, 2008
   
1,483,563
 
$
7.26
 

In February 2008, all remaining shares of Class I Preferred Stock (39,500 shares) were converted into 526,667 shares of Multiband common stock. This conversion event created a non-cash dividend expense of $3,744,600 which is reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.


NOTE 8 – Accrued Liabilities

 
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

   
September 30,
2008
 
December 31,
2007
 
Payroll and related taxes
 
$
1,571,249
 
$
512,960
 
Accrued preferred stock dividends
   
623,750
   
642,395
 
Accrued liability - vendor chargebacks
   
-
   
630,800
 
Accrued income taxes
   
145,647
   
-
 
Accrued interest payable – short term
   
31,724
   
27,363
 
Other
   
806,834
   
718,093
 
Total accrued liabilities – short term
   
3,179,204
   
2,531,611
 
Accrued interest payable – long term
   
74,243
   
-
 
Total Accrued Liabilities
 
$
3,253,447
 
$
2,531,611
 
 
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007


NOTE 9 - Business Segments


The Company has four reporting segments. Multiband Corp. includes corporate expenses (e.g. corporate administrative costs), interest income, interest expense, depreciation and amortization. The MDU segment represents results as the master service operator for DirecTV. The MCS segment provides voice, data and video services to residential multi-dwelling units as the principal to subscribers. The HSP segment provides the installation and service of DirecTV (DTV) video programming for residents of single family homes. Segment disclosures by entity are provided to the extent practicable under the Company's accounting system.

Segment disclosures are as follows:
 
   
Multiband
Corp.
 
MDU
 
MCS
 
HSP
 
Total
 
Three months ended September 30, 2008:
                               
Revenues
 
$
-
 
$
4,148,786
  
$
799,445
 
$
7,392,428
 
$
12,340,659
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(546,911
 
838,401
   
(674,349
 
563,714
    
180,855
 
Identifiable assets
   
4,675,491
   
4,261,614
   
2,328,163
   
12,876,928
   
24,142,196
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
276,907
   
396,650
   
163,782
   
8,978
   
846,317
 
Capital expenditures
   
21,497
   
-
   
14,205
   
10,575
   
46,277
 

   
Multiband
Corp.
 
MDU
 
MCS
 
HSP
 
Total
 
Three months ended September 30, 2007:
                               
Revenues
 
$
-
 
$
2,569,486
 
$
1,084,114
 
$
-
 
$
3,653,600
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(1,038,768
)
 
461,068
   
(1,245,064
)
 
-
   
(1,822,764
)
Identifiable assets
   
1,897,511
   
5,392,234
   
2,885,771
   
-
   
10,175,516
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
39,846
   
397,850
   
332,519
   
-
   
770,215
 
Capital expenditures
   
1,987
   
-
   
28,720
   
-
   
30,707
 

   
Multiband
Corp.
 
MDU
 
MCS
 
HSP
 
Total
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2008:
                               
Revenues
 
$
-
 
$
10,395,193
 
$
2,488,473
 
$
15,976,929
 
$
28,860,595
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(2,290,096
)
 
2,701,269
   
(1,875,140
)
 
1,852,737
   
388,770
 
Identifiable assets
   
4,675,491
   
4,261,614
   
2,328,163
   
12,876,928
   
24,142,196
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
693,165
   
1,189,380
   
560,514
   
20,020
   
2,463,079
 
Capital expenditures
   
43,162
   
-
   
58,516
   
10,575
   
112,253
 

   
Multiband
Corp.
 
MDU
 
MCS
 
HSP
 
Total
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2007:
                               
Revenues
 
$
-
 
$
7,619,689
 
$
4,340,592
 
$
-
 
$
11,960,281
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
(3,220,516
)
 
2,508,408
   
(3,595,707
)
 
-
   
(4,307,815
)
Identifiable assets
   
1,897,511
   
5,392,234
   
2,885,771
   
-
   
10,175,516
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
139,573
   
1,208,592
   
1,466,816
   
-
   
2,814,981
 
Capital expenditures
   
1,987
   
-
   
269,601
   
-
   
271,588
 
 
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
 


NOTE 10 – Commitments and Contingencies

 
Legal proceedings

The Company is subject to legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of its business. The Company accrues for such litigation when a loss is considered probable and the amount of such loss, or a range of loss, can be reasonably estimated.

In July 2008, the Company received a complaint dated May 2008 filed by various individuals against MMT and DTHC alleging violations of state and federal statutory payroll overtime law. The Company believes it pays overtime properly when earned and intends to vigorously defend the allegations. At this time, the Company could not reliably estimate a range of loss, if any, with regards to the matter.

Significant relationship

The Company is a master agent for DirecTV pursuant to a system operator agreement with DirecTV dated August 2005. Under that agreement the Company is required to ensure that its system operators meet minimum technical DTV system standards so that the system operator subscribers may properly receive DTV programming services. The initial term of the agreement is for three years and provides for two additional two-year renewals if the Company has a minimum number of paying video subscribers in its system operator network. The Company has met the requirements and has entered into the first two year automatic renewal period. The Company, via MMT, also has a separate home service provider agreement with DirecTV ending April 30, 2011.  The term of the MMT contract with DirecTV will automatically renew as of May 1, 2011 for additional one year periods unless either MMT or DirecTV gives written notice of termination at least 90 days in advance of expiration of the then current term. Termination of the Company's DirecTV agreements would have a material adverse impact on the Company's on-going operations. Revenues generated from DirecTV were 93.5% and 91.4% of total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively. Revenues generated from DirecTV for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were 70.3% and 63.7% of total revenue, respectively.

Gain on extinguishment of debt

In January 2008, the Company negotiated payment of the remaining balance of the note payable to Vern Swedin by issuing 7,500 shares of common stock at $2.60 per share in settlement of this debt resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $29,965. This modification was accounted for as a gain on extinguishment of debt in accordance with EITF 96-19, “Debtor’s Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments”. This amount is included in other income on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

Current portion of long-term debt

As of September 30, 2008, the Company failed to meet one of the compliance covenants of its lender, Convergent Capital, with respect to having minimum net worth of five million dollars at September 30, 2008. Convergent Capital provided the Company with a waiver for the covenant for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The Company’s management believes it is probable that the violation will not be cured at measurement dates that are within the next twelve months. In accordance with EITF 86-30 “Classification of obligations when a violation is waived by the creditor”, the Company has classified the debt as current as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

DirecTECH Holding Company Bank Loan

In May 2007 (as subsequently amended in June 2007, December 2007 and June 2008), DirecTECH Holding Company (DTHC) and its subsidiaries, including Michigan Microtech, Inc. (MMT) which, prior to March 1, 2008, was 100% owned by DTHC, entered into a loan and security agreement with MB Financial Bank, N.A. (MB Bank). Multiband Corporation, effective March 1, 2008, owns 51% of the common stock of MMT. At the time of Multiband’s purchase of the MMT stock in February 2008, Multiband received a release of the MB Bank’s lien against the MMT stock. However, MMT remains an obligor on the overall MB Bank loan. To date, MMT has not utilized any of the loan proceeds. Based on the Company’s interpretation of Securities Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 5J (SAB 5J), none of the DTHC bank loan debt is reflected in MMT’s financial statements which have been consolidated with Multiband Corporation’s financial statements for the seven months ended September 30, 2008.

On May 2, 2008, MB Bank filed a complaint against DTHC and various affiliates in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division seeking, amongst other things, to recover the amounts due under the notes. At the time of the filing of the complaint, balances due under all facilities totaled $15,340,000, which included a balance due on a revolving loan of $3,500,000. On June 18, 2008, MB Bank and DTHC and various affiliates including MMT, entered into an initial Forbearance Agreement, which expired on October 10, 2008, which sets forth revised terms and conditions, including the dismissal of the court action without prejudice. The initial Forbearance Agreement was extended until January 9, 2009. Under this Forbearance Agreement, MMT remains an obligor on the overall MB Bank loan. Revised terms include monthly principal payments of $236,667 beginning July 15, 2008. Effective November 15, 2008, the monthly principal payments increase to $240,914. In addition, commencing April 21, 2008, interest on all loans will be calculated using the default rate in the loan agreements (ranges from 9.37-9.62% as of June 18, 2008) and will be payable on a monthly basis beginning on July 15, 2008. The agreement also contains certain reporting requirements and financial covenants that DTHC must adhere to during the period of the agreement. As of September 30, 2008, the total loan balance equals $11,909,564.

Auto leases

The Company leases substantially all of its fleet vehicles under operating leases from one lessor. Each lease commences upon the in-service date of the vehicle and requires scheduled lease payments to be paid monthly for one year. After one year, the Company has the option to renew the open ended lease for one year renewal periods or surrender the leased vehicle to the lessor to be sold. If the net proceeds of such sale exceed the vehicle’s then depreciated value, the lessee receives the benefit of such excess. If there is a deficiency upon such sale, then lessee is required to pay the deficiency as additional rent to lessor. The Company has entered this agreement jointly and severally with various subsidiaries of DTHC. For the three and seven months ended September 30, 2008, the Company’s operating lease expense under the lease totaled approximately $381,000 and $748,000, respectively.

Guaranty

On March 1, 2006, Corporate Technologies, LLC (CTLLC), a subsidiary of North Central Equity, LLC, the purchaser of the MBS business segment, signed a lease with Lexstar Tower I Limited Partnership whereby CTLLC assumed the lease obligation for substantially all of the first floor space the Company is renting in Fargo, North Dakota for the period beginning March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2011. Pursuant to the aforementioned lease, the Company entered into a guaranty whereby the Company, in the event of a default or early termination of the lease by CTLLC, is obligated to perform CTLLC’s lease obligation during months 43-60 of the lease. This guaranty has no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. However, should Multiband eventually have to perform on the guaranty in the future, it could be liable for up to $348,881 in rent payments plus any associated charges such as property taxes and common area maintenance. The Company has evaluated the accounting guidance of FIN 45 “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees” and has determined that it does not apply to this guaranty.

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007
 

NOTE 11 – Income Taxes

 
At September 30, 2008, the Company’s federal and state net operating loss carryforwards were estimated to be approximately $45,000,000 and $39,000,000, respectively. Under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, utilization of federal losses expiring prior to 2019 is limited to approximately $375,000 each year.

Due to Multiband’s purchase of 51% of MMT’s stock, effective March 1, 2008, MMT will no longer file consolidated tax returns with its former parent DTHC but will file as a single entity as it no longer meets the 80% ownership required for tax consolidation. Therefore, MMT will not be able to utilize the tax loss carryforwards of Multiband Corporation. As of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, MMT has recorded income tax expense of $286,658 and $749,458, respectively.

The Company has adopted FASB Interpretation 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” to address the non-comparability in reporting tax assets and liabilities resulting from a lack of specific guidance in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), “Accounting for Income Taxes” on the uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. Specifically, FIN 48 prescribes (a) a consistent recognition threshold and (b) a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides related guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting interim periods, disclosure and transition. To the extent interest and penalties would be assessed by taxing authorities on any underpayment of income taxes, such amounts would be accrued and classified as a component of income tax expenses on the consolidated statement of operations. There was no impact on the consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 related to FIN 48. The Company’s federal and state tax returns are potentially open to examinations for fiscal years 2005-2007. The Company has no significant unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2008 that would reasonably be expected to affect our effective tax rate during the next twelve months.
 

NOTE 12 – Related Party Transactions

 
Proceeds for the acquisition of US Install Inc. by the Company completed in February, 2008 were obtained via an unsecured promissory note in the amount of $100,000 between Multiband and Bas Mattingly Master, LLC, a trust controlled by J. Bas Mattingly, chairman of DTHC, which is a 49% owner of MMT. The note carries an interest rate of 7% per annum and is due August 20, 2009.

MMT leases warehouse space from two individuals that have ownership via related trusts in DTHC. DTHC owns 49% of MMT as a minority interest shareholder (see Note 4). Lease payments amount to $3,200 per month plus expenses, expiring in April 2009.

Multiband and its subsidiaries lease principal offices located at 2000 44th Street SW, Fargo, ND 58013. The Fargo base rate ranges from $7,621 to $8,466 per month. The Fargo property is owned in part by David Ekman, Chief Information Officer, Multiband.

Bernard Schafer is a director of both DTHC and Multiband. DTHC is the minority shareholder of MMT (see Note 4).

Multiband and DTHC perform certain management and information systems functions for one another pursuant to management consulting and employee leasing agreements. DTHC is the minority shareholder of MMT (see Note 4). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company has reduced selling, general and administrative expenses by $330,000 and $960,000 as a reimbursement of direct expenses in relation to this management consulting agreement.

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MULTIBAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007

Multiband earned a performance bonus as part of the aforementioned management consulting agreement with DTHC of $1,446,938 which was paid via reduction of the debt incurred in the acquisition of MMT (see Note 4). The Company recorded this consulting income as part of other income and expense on the statement of operations because the income does not constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations. The consulting income was not a reimbursement of direct expenses.

Jim Mandel, CEO of Multiband, borrowed DTHC $100,000 in a short-term note paying simple interest monthly at 10%. This note is subordinated to MB Bank debt.


Note 13 - Subsequent Event

 
On November 3, 2008, the Company and DTHC, entered into a comprehensive Stock Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) which superseded the parties’ original Plan of Merger Agreement dated October 2007. Pursuant to the SPA, the Company will purchase 80% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of all DTHC operating subsidiaries for $40 million and certain other consideration, of which $6,100,000 has already been paid due to the Company’s prior purchase effective March 1, 2008 of 51% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Michigan Microtech, Inc., a Michigan corporation (“MMT”), a former 100% owned DTHC subsidiary (see Note 4). The remaining $33,900,000 will be paid as follows: $1,000,000 in cash at closing and a secured promissory note for $32,900,000 which is due four years from the date of the parties’ initial closing of the SPA. The promissory note carries an interest rate of 8.25% per annum, subject to adjustment in the event of a default. Multiband shall have until December 31, 2009, to purchase the remaining 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of all DTHC operating subsidiaries. The consideration for the 20% purchase will be $10 million worth of Multiband Series J Preferred Stock, whose issuance will require Multiband shareholder approval. The closing on the 80% stock transaction is expected to occur on or about January 1, 2009, and the closing on the 20% stock transaction is anticipated to occur on or before December 31, 2009. The Company will apply FASB 141R and evaluate the purchase price allocation based on the guidance and fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company has retained an independent outside expert to complete a fairness opinion for the Company’s shareholders concerning the consideration expected to be paid by Multiband in the transaction.
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time, the Company may publish forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, product pricing, management for growth, integration of acquisitions, technological developments, new products, and similar matters. Words such as “anticipates”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “predicts”, “will likely result”, “will continue”, or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements including those made in this statement. In order to comply with the terms of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or Company's forward-looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, developments and results of the Company's business include the following: national and regional economic conditions; pending and future legislation affecting IT and telecommunications industries; market acceptance of the Company's products and services; the Company's products and services; the Company's continued ability to provide integrated communication solutions for customers in a dynamic industry; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate and operate recently acquired operations, and other competitive factors.

Because these and other factors could affect the Company's operating results, past financial performance should not necessarily be considered as a reliable indicator of future performance and anticipated future period results.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
 
OUR COMPANY

Multiband Corporation (the Company), is a Minnesota corporation formed in September 1975. The Company has three operating segments: 1) Multiband Consumer Services (MCS, legally known as Multiband Subscriber Services, Inc.), which encompasses the subsidiary corporations, Multiband USA, Inc., and Rainbow Satellite Group, LLC, 2) Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU, legally known as Minnesota Digital Universe, Inc.); and 3) Home Service Provider (HSP, legally known as Michigan Microtech, Inc (MMT)).

The Company completed an initial public offering in June 1984. In November 1992, the Company became a non-reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In July 2000, the Company regained its reporting company status. In December 2000, The Company stock began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol VICM. In July 2004, the symbol was changed to MBND concurrent with the Company’s name change from Vicom, Incorporated to Multiband Corporation.

The Company’s website is located at: www.multibandusa.com.

From its inception until December 31, 1998, the Company operated as a telephone interconnect company only. Effective December 31, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of the Midwest region of Enstar Networking Corporation (ENC), a data cabling and networking company. In late 1999, in the context of a forward triangular merger, the Company, to expand its range of computer products and related services, purchased the stock of Ekman, Inc. d/b/a Corporate Technologies, and merged Ekman, Inc. into the newly formed surviving corporation, Corporate Technologies USA, Inc. (MBS). MBS provided voice, data and video systems and services to business and government. The MBS business segment was sold effective April 1, 2005. The Company’s MCS segment began in February 2000. MCS, the Company’s continuing operating division, provides voice, data and video services to multiple dwelling units (MDU), including apartment buildings, condominiums and time share resorts. During 2004, the Company purchased video subscribers in a number of separate transactions, the largest one being Rainbow Satellite Group, LLC. During 2004, the Company also purchased the stock of Minnesota Digital Universe, Inc., (MDU segment) which made the Company the largest master service operator in MDU’s for DirecTV satellite television in the United States. Effective March 1, 2008, the Company purchased 51% of the outstanding stock of MMT. MMT installs DTV video services in single family homes. At October 25, 2008, the Company had approximately 109,000 owned and managed subscriptions with an additional 24,000 subscriptions supported by the call center.

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

   
DOLLAR AMOUNTS AS A
PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES
 
DOLLAR AMOUNTS AS A
PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES
 
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
NINE MONTHS ENDED
 
   
September 30,
2008
(unaudited)
 
September 30,
2007
(unaudited)
 
September 30,
2008
(unaudited)
 
September 30,
2007
(unaudited)
 
REVENUES
   
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
                           
COST OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES (Exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)
   
69.3
%
 
64.2
%
 
65.0
%
 
53.5
%
                           
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
   
22.3
%
 
64.6
%
 
24.9
%
 
59.0
%
DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
   
6.9
%
 
21.1
%
 
8.5
%
 
23.5
%
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
   
-
   
-
   
0.2
%
 
-
 
                           
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
   
1.5
%
 
-49.9
%
 
1.4
%
 
-36.0
%
INTEREST EXPENSE & OTHER, NET
   
9.3
%
 
-2.6
%
 
3.5
%
 
-2.1
%
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY
   
10.8
%
 
-52.5
%
 
4.9
%
 
-38.1
%
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
2.3
%
 
-
   
2.6
%
 
-
 
MINORITY INTEREST IN NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARY
   
1.1
%
 
-
   
1.9
%
 
-
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
   
7.4
%
 
-52.5
%
 
0.4
%
 
-38.1
%

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues

Total revenues increased 237.8% to $12,340,659 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 as compared to $3,653,600 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 increased 141.3% to $28,860,595 from $11,960,281 for the same period in 2007. This overall increase in revenues is primarily due to the purchase of MMT in March 2008, with revenues for the three and seven month periods ended September 30, 2008 of $7,392,428 and $15,976,929, respectively, offset by sales of approximately 13,000 owned subscriptions which occurred throughout the first nine months of 2007 in efforts to strategically sell unprofitable owned assets, utilizing the proceeds from those assets into facilitating growth in the Company’s managed subscriber services including our support center and our master system operator program.

Revenues in the third quarter of 2008, for the MCS segment, decreased 26.3% to $799,445 as compared to $1,084,114 in the third quarter of 2007. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, for the MCS segment, decreased 42.7% to $2,488,473 from $4,340,592 for the same period in 2007. These decreases were primarily due to the aforementioned sales of owned subscriptions offset by an increase in call center revenue. In 2008, the Company expects MCS revenues to remain relatively consistent throughout the balance of the year.

Revenues in the third quarter of 2008 for the MDU segment increased 61.5% to $4,148,786 as compared to $2,569,486 in the third quarter of 2007. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, for the MDU segment, increased 36.4% to $10,395,193 from $7,619,689 for the same period in 2007. These increases are primarily due to the revenue recognized for coordinating improvements of systems used to deliver enhanced programming services, and increased activity from a large system operator. The Company believes it can ultimately increase revenues by selling its support center services to its network of system operators and by providing ancillary programs for voice and data services to that same network. Due to demand for high definition television services and the aforementioned revenue generated from coordinating system improvements to provide enhanced programming services, MDU revenues are expected to remain above 2007 levels for the balance of 2008.
 
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Revenues for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 for the HSP segment, was $7,392,428 in comparison to $0 for the same period in 2007. Revenues for the seven month period ended September 30, 2008, for the HSP segment (acquired March 1, 2008), were $15,976,929 from $0 for the same period in 2007. This increase is due to the purchase of MMT (see Note 4). The Company expects that revenues in the HSP segment will continue at a rate consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2008 throughout the balance of 2008.

Cost of Products and Services (Exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

The Company's cost of products and services, increased by 264.7% to $8,556,168 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, as compared to $2,345,895 for the similar quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cost of products and services were $18,769,937 compared to $6,395,179 in the prior year, a 193.5% increase. Overall cost of products and services as a percentage of revenue did increase due, in part, to the purchase of MMT with costs for the three and seven month periods ended September 30, 2008 of $5,252,332 and $10,989,473, respectively. Other factors affecting costs included specific vendor price increases without a corresponding increase in price to customers, certain commission payments, and allocation of certain support center costs to cost of products and services. These increases were offset by a decrease in costs related to a decrease in programming and circuit charges due to a decreased subscriber number.

Cost of products and services for the MCS segment for the quarter were $571,202 compared to $772,985 in the same quarter last year, a 26.1% decrease. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cost of products and services were $1,767,081 for the MCS segment, compared to $2,865,173 in the prior year, a 38.3% decrease. In 2008, the decrease in cost of products and services in the MCS segment is directly related to a decrease in programming and circuit charges between the comparable periods due to sales of approximately 13,000 owned subscriptions which occurred throughout the first nine months of 2007.

Cost of products and services for the MDU segment for the quarter were $2,732,634 compared to $1,572,910 in the same quarter last year, an 73.7% increase. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cost of products and services were $6,013,383 for the MDU segment, compared to $3,530,006 in the prior year, a 70.4% increase. The increase in cost of products and services in the MDU segment is primarily related to an increase in revenue generated by the system operators along with a change in revenue mix and certain commission payments. In 2008, the Company expects MDU cost of products and services to increase slightly throughout the balance of the year due to certain commission payments.

Cost of products and services for the HSP segment for the quarter were $5,252,332 compared to $0 in the same quarter last year. For the seven months ended September 30, 2008, cost of products and services were $10,989,473 for the HSP segment (acquired March 1, 2008), compared to the $0 in the prior year. This increase is due to the purchase of MMT (see Note 4). In 2008, the Company expects HSP cost of products and services to remain consistent throughout the remainder of 2008.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16.8% to $2,757,319 in the quarter ended September 30, 2008, compared to $2,360,254 in the prior year’s quarter due primarily to the addition of the HSP segment resulting from the acquisition of MMT in 2008. Selling, general and administrative expenses were, as a percentage of revenues, 22.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and 64.6% for the similar period a year ago. This percentage decrease is primarily due to decreases in payroll and employee expenses, property maintenance expenses, and outside service expenses between the comparable periods due to the sale of subscribers. The Company revised an accounting estimate for option expense during the quarter. Multiband Corp segment selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter was reduced by approximately $209,000 for this revised estimate. Multiband Corp segment also recorded $330,000 of reimbursed payroll expenses for management consulting to DTHC per its management consulting agreement (see Note 12). The Company anticipates that for the remainder of 2008, selling, general and administrative expenses will remain consistent with third quarter levels.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 1.6% to $7,173,357 compared to $7,057,936 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This increase is due to the additional seven months of the newly acquired HSP segment offset by a reduction in payroll and employee expenses, property maintenance expenses, and outside service expenses. As a percentage of revenue, selling general and administrative expenses were 24.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to 59.0% for the same period in 2007. This percentage decrease is primarily due to the decreases in payroll, employee expenses, property maintenance expenses and outside service expenses between the comparable periods for subscribers sold in the MCS segment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Multiband Corp. segment has recorded $960,000 of reimbursed payroll expenses for management consulting to DTHC per its management consulting agreement entered into with DTHC in November 2007. (see Note 12).

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 9.9% to $846,317 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared to $770,215 in the prior year’s quarter, largely due to amortization of intangibles related to the MMT purchase (see Note 4), partly offset by the sale of tangible and intangible assets in various states most of which occurred in 2007 (see Note 3). For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, depreciation and amortization expense decreased 12.5% to $2,463,079 compared to $2,814,981 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. This decrease in depreciation and amortization through nine months is due to the sale of tangible and intangible assets in various states most of which occurred in 2007 (see Note 3) offset by the increase in amortization of intangible related to the MMT purchase (see Note 4). Depreciation and amortization expense is expected to remain comparable to third quarter through the remainder 2008.

Income (Loss) from Operations

The Company, in the third quarter of 2008, earned income from operations of $180,855 versus a loss of $1,822,764 during the prior year’s comparable period. Income from operations was $388,770 during the first nine months of 2008, compared to a loss of $4,307,815 during the first nine months of 2007. The MDU segment showed a profit from operations of $838,401 and $2,701,269 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to profits of $461,068 and $2,508,408 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. For the third quarter of 2008, the MCS segment showed a loss from operations of $674,349 compared to a loss of $1,245,064 for the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the MCS segment showed a loss from operations of $1,875,140 compared to a loss of $3,595,707 for the same period in 2007. The Multiband Corporation segment, which has no revenues, showed a loss from operations of $546,911 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and $2,290,096 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to losses of $1,038,768 and $3,220,516 for the same periods last year. For the third quarter of 2008, the HSP segment showed a profit from operations of $563,714, compared to $0 in the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, profit was $1,852,737 for the HSP segment, compared to the $0 in the prior year. The HSP segment did not exist in 2007 so there are no comparable results to report (see Note 4). The Multiband Corporation loss is expected to continue in future periods as corporate overhead is expected to remain consistent with current levels. The Company expects the MDU segment profitability in future periods to stabilize at current levels as the year to date reduction in profits for this segment has been impacted by increased payments to dealers. The Company plans to continue to mitigate its loss in the MCS segment by increasing the subscribers managed by the support center. At the same time, the Company will look to add subscribers in its MDU division since the on-going selling, general and administrative expenses to service those subscribers is more variable than fixed.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $300,826 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, versus $108,847 for the similar period a year ago. Amortization of an original issue discount was $0 and $13,157 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. Interest expense was $514,485 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $430,264 for the same period last year, primarily reflecting an increase due to interest expense incurred on the debt issued for the purchase of 51% of MMT (see Note 4). Amortization of original issue discount was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and $29,746 for the same period last year.

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Management consulting income

During the three months ended September 30, 2008, Multiband recorded a performance bonus as part of the management consulting agreement with DTHC of $1,446,938 which was paid via reduction of the debt incurred in the acquisition of MMT (see Note 4 and Note 12). The Company recorded this consulting income as part of other income and expense on the statement of operations because the income does not constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations. The consulting income was not a reimbursement of direct expenses. No income was earned during the comparable period ended September 30, 2007. This income is part of the Multiband Corp. business segment.
 
Minority Interest

Effective March 1, 2008, the Company purchased 51% of the stock of MMT. The minority interest on the statement of operations for the three and seven month periods ended September 30, 2008 was $137,755 and $549,758, respectively. The minority interest represents DTHC’s 49% ownership of MMT. MMT currently makes up 100% of the HSP segment.

Income taxes

Due to the Company’s purchase of 51% of MMT’s stock, effective March 1, 2008, MMT will no longer file consolidated tax returns with its former parent DTHC but will file as a single entity as it no longer meets the 80% ownership required for tax consolidation. Therefore, MMT will not be able to utilize the tax loss carryforwards of Multiband Corporation since Multiband owns less than 80% of MMT. As of and for the three and seven month periods ended September 30, 2008, MMT has recorded a provision for income tax of $286,658 and $749,458, respectively. MMT currently makes up 100% of the HSP segment.

Net Income (Loss)

In the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company generated net income of $910,663 and incurred a net loss of $1,918,344 for the third fiscal quarter of 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company generated a net income of $102,706 and incurred a net loss of $4,560,718 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 is largely due to the addition of the HSP segment via the acquisition of MMT, the sale of unprofitable subscribers in the MCS segment, the increase in managed subscribers in the MDU segment, and the management consulting income in Multiband Corp. segment.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company generated a net income of $102,706 and incurred a net loss of $4,560,718, respectively. Net cash from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $3,891,100 as compared to the net cash used by operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 of $1,432,412. Principal payments on current long-term debt over the next 12 months are expected to total $1,644,633. As of September 30, 2008, the Company failed to meet one the compliance covenants of its lender, Convergent Capital, with respect to having minimum net worth of five million dollars as of the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Convergent Capital provided the Company with a waiver for the said covenant as of the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The Company’s management believes it is probable that the violation will not be cured at measurement dates that are within the next twelve months. In accordance with EITF 86-30 “Classification of obligations when a violation is waived by the creditor”, the Company has classified the debt as current as of September 30, 2008.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $11,092,373 at September 30, 2008 versus $944,456 at December 31, 2007. Working capital at September 30, 2008 was $2,375,295 as compared to a working capital deficit of $5,018,177 at December 31, 2007, primarily due to the acquisition of MMT. Total debt and capital lease obligations increased by $594,700 in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 due mainly to the addition of notes payable in order to purchase MMT and US Install. The Company had a material increase in accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2008 verses the period ended December 31, 2007 due to the acquisition of MMT. Net cash from investing activities totaled $6,656,473 for the period ended September 30, 2008, compared to $2,277,400 for the period ended December 31, 2007, due to the acquisition of MMT. MMT is an obligor on loans entered into by DTHC and subsidiaries with MB Financial, N.A. (MB Bank) (see Note 10). In the event that DTHC and its various subsidiaries other than MMT could not retire the loan then MMT’s cash or other assets may have to be utilized to retire the loan which would adversely affect MMT’s working capital.
 
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The Company experienced a material increase in revenues between the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and the quarter ended September 30, 2007 as a result of the additional revenue obtained from the purchase of MMT offset by the reduction of revenue resulting from the sale of unprofitable assets. For the balance of 2008, the Company intends to focus on facilitating growth of its HSP business segment and its managed subscriber services including its support center and its master system operator program. The Company believes it can increase revenues by selling its support center services to its network of system operators and by providing ancillary programs for voice and data services to that same network.

The Company used $112,253 for capital expenditures during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, as compared to $271,588 in the similar period last year. Capital expenditures consisted of project build-outs and equipment acquired for internal use. This decrease was related to a reduction of company funded video and internet service build outs to MDU properties made during 2008. Capital expenditures in 2008 are expected to be below the 2007 levels.

Management anticipates that the impact of the actions listed below will generate sufficient cash flows to pay current liabilities, long-term debt and capital and operating lease obligations and fund the Company's operations for the next twelve months:

1.
Reduction of operating expenses by controlling payroll, professional fees and other general and administrative expenses.
 
2.
Sale of video assets on a strategic basis. The Company, based on recent transactions, believes there is an active market for its video subscriber assets. The Company believes it can sell these assets, under certain circumstances, at prices at or above their current carrying value. However, there is no guarantee these sales will ultimately be favorable to the Company.
 
3.
Solicit additional equity investment in the Company by either issuing preferred or common stock.
 
4.
Continue to market Multiband services and acquire additional multi-dwelling unit customers.
 
5.
Control capital expenditures by contracting Multiband services and equipment through a landlord-owned equipment program.
 
6.
Delivery of video services to residents of single family homes. Effective March 1, 2008 the Company purchased 51% of the outstanding stock of Michigan Microtech, Inc. (MMT), formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of DTHC. MMT installs DirecTV video services in single family homes. Historically MMT has been profitable. The Company anticipates that by combining MMT operations with Multiband operations that it will achieve a beneficial impact to its consolidated cash flows and operating results. However, there is no guarantee that these combined results will ultimately be favorable to the Company.
 
7.
Expansion of call center support via sales of call center services to both existing and future system operators and to buyers of the Company’s video subscribers.

Management of Multiband believes that the cash on hand, positive operating income, combined with capital resources and the potential ability to monetize intangible subscriber assets, will be adequate to meet the anticipated liquidity and capital resource requirements for the next twelve months.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 

The Company’s long-lived assets include property, equipment and leasehold improvements. At September 30, 2008, the Company had net property and equipment of $1,306,054, which represents approximately 5.4% of the Company’s total assets. The estimated fair value of these assets is dependent on the Company’s future performance. In assessing for potential impairment for these assets, the Company considers future performance. If these forecasts are not met, the Company may have to record an impairment charge, which may be material. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not record any impairment losses related to long-lived assets.

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Impairment of Goodwill 

At year end, we test goodwill for impairment. If indicators of impairment are determined to exist, we test goodwill for impairment quarterly. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance of our operating segments. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist and that goodwill associated with our operating segments which amounts to $116,757 as of September 30, 2008, may be impaired. Any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not record any impairment losses related to goodwill.

Impairment of Intangible Assets

The intangible assets consist of rights of entry contracts, contracts with DirecTV and customer contracts. These intangibles are being amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging from 12 to 108 months. If significant changes would occur to the estimated future cash flows associated with these intangibles, the Company would determine if there is impairment and reduce the value of intangibles based on the discounted present value of such cash flows. At September 30, 2008, the Company had net intangibles of $5,107,154 which represented approximately 21.2% of the Company’s total assets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded an impairment charge to intangible assets of $0 and $65,452, respectively (see Note 2). The Company did not record any impairment losses related to intangible assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

Inventories

We value our inventories at the lower of the actual cost or the current estimated market value of the inventories. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess and obsolete inventories. Rapid technological change, frequent new product development, and rapid product obsolescence that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory quantities on hand characterize our industry.

Share-Based Payments

The Company accounts for its stock options in compliance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options based on fair values. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility, and actual and projected stock option exercise behaviors and forfeitures. During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company evaluated the variables used in calculating its option values. The Company has recorded a change in accounting estimate based on this assessment.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the Securities Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104) “Revenue Recognition”, which requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized: (i) persuasive evidence of a customer arrangement exists; (ii) the price is fixed or determinable; (iii) collectability is reasonably assured; and (iv) product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. The Company recognizes revenue as products are shipped based on FOB shipping point terms when title passes to customers.

The Company earns revenues from four sources: 1) Voice, video and data communications products which are sold and installed, 2) Multiband user charges to multiple dwelling units, 3) MDU earns revenue primarily through the activation of, enhancement of, and residual fees on video programming services provided to residents of multiple dwelling units; and 4) MMT earns revenue primarily through the installation and service of DirecTV (DTV) video programming services for residents of single family homes.

Customers contract for both the purchase and installation of voice and data networking technology products and certain video technologies products. Revenue is recognized when the products are delivered and installed and the customer has accepted and has the ability to fulfill the terms.

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Revenue generated from activation of video programming services is earned in the month of activation. According to Multiband's Master System Operator agreement with DirecTV, in the event that a customer cancels within the first 12 months of service, DirecTV has the right to chargeback the Company for a portion of the activation fees received. In accordance with Securities Exchange Commission SAB 104, the Company has estimated the potential charge back of commissions received on activation fees during the past 12 months based on historical percentages of customer cancellations and has included that amount as a reduction of revenue. Residual income is earned as services are provided by DirecTV through its system operators. As a master system operator for DirecTV, the Company earns a fixed percentage based on net cash received by DirecTV for recurring monthly services, a variable amount depending on the number of activations in a given month, and a variable amount for coordinating improvements of systems used to deliver enhanced programming services. The Company’s master system operator contract with DirecTV also permits the Company to earn revenues through its control of other system operators who are unable to provide DirecTV video programming services without the Company’s performance.

MMT has a home services provider (HSP) agreement with DirecTV which allows MMT to install and activate DTV video programming services for residents of single family homes. As a DirecTV HSP, MMT earns revenue for installing and servicing DTV video customers pursuant to predetermined rates set by DirecTV which may vary from time to time. Revenue is recognized upon completion of the delivery and installation of equipment.

The Company reports the aforementioned voice, data, and video revenues on a gross basis based on the following factors: the Company has the primary obligation in the arrangement with its customers; the Company controls the pricing of its services; the Company performs customer service for the agreements; the Company approves customers; and the Company assumes the risk of payment for services provided.

We offer some products and services that are provided by third party vendors. We review the relationship between us, the vendor and the end customer on an individual basis to assess whether revenue should be reported on a gross or net basis. As an example, our resold satellite digital television revenue is reported on a net basis.

The Company has determined that the accounting policies for income recognition described above were in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 99-19, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”. EITF No. 99-19 employs multi-factor tests to determine whether amounts charged to customers in respect of certain expenses incurred should be included in revenues or netted against such expenses.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified the consensus of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-3). EITF 06-3 concluded that the presentation of taxes imposed on revenue-producing transactions (sales, use, value added and excise taxes) on either a gross (included in revenues and costs) or a net (excluded from revenues) basis is an accounting policy that should be disclosed. The Company’s policy is to present taxes imposed on revenue-producing transactions on a net basis.

Revenue generated by the support center to service third party subscribers by providing billing and call center support services is recognized in the period the related services are provided.

Multiband, Rainbow, MDU and MBUSA user charges are recognized as revenues in the period the related services are provided in accordance with SAB 104. Any amounts billed prior to services being provided are reported as deferred service obligations and revenues. MMT installation and services revenues are recognized in the period the related services are provided in accordance with SAB 104.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITIVE AND QUALITIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is not subject to any material interest rate risk as any current lending agreements are at a fixed rate of interest except for the Convergent Capital note of $1,450,000, which varies from 11% to 14%, dependent on the Company’s common stock price. Each 1% change in interest impacts the statement of operations by approximately $15,000 annually.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them in a timely basis to material information relating to the Company required to be disclosed in the Company’s periodic SEC reports. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation. There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. An exception to the aforementioned conclusions is hereby made specifically with regards to the Company’s home service provider business segment. As of September 30, 2008, the Company has not tested the effectiveness of any controls or procedures with regards to MMT due to the recent acquisition of 51% of MMT. The Company does intend to perform such testing prior to December 31, 2008.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is subject to legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of its business. The Company accrues for such litigation when a loss is considered probable and the amount of such loss, or a range of loss, can be reasonably estimated.

The Company, in July 2008, received a complaint dated May 2008 filed by various individuals against MMT and DTHC alleging violations of state and federal statutory payroll overtime law. The Company believes it pays overtime properly when earned and intends to vigorously defend the allegations. At this time, the Company could not reliably estimate a range of loss, if any, with regards to the matter.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our operations and our securities are subject to a number of risks, including but not limited to those described below. If any of the following risks actually occur, the business, financial condition or operating results of Multiband and the trading price or value of our common stock could be materially adversely affected.

General

Multiband, since 1998, has taken several significant steps to reinvent and reposition itself to take advantage of opportunities presented by a shifting economy and industry environment.

Recognizing that voice, data and video technologies in the late twentieth century were beginning to systematically integrate as industry manufacturers were evolving technological standards from "closed" proprietary networking architectures to a more "open" flexible and integrated approach, Multiband, between 1998 and 2001, purchased three competitors which, in the aggregate, possessed expertise in data networking, voice and data cabling and video distribution technologies.

In early 2000, Multiband created its MCS division, employing the aforementioned expertise, to provide communications and entertainment services (local dial tone, long distance, high-speed internet and expanded satellite television services) to residents in MDUs on one billing platform, which the Company developed internally.
 
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Net Income (Losses)

The Company had net income of $102,706 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and net losses of $6,088,353 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and $10,183,723 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Company may never be consistently profitable.
 
The prolonged effects of generating losses without additional funding may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategy. Unless our business plan is successful, an investment in our common stock may result in a complete loss of an investor's capital.

If we cannot achieve profitability from operating activities, we may not be able to meet:
o
our capital expenditure objectives;
o
our debt service obligations; or
o
our working capital needs.

Goodwill

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" which changed the amortization rules on recorded goodwill from a monthly amortization to an annual test of "impairment" for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had goodwill of $116,757 primarily related to the purchase of US Installs. At September 30, 2008 the Company did not note any indications of impairment related to goodwill.

Deregulation

Several regulatory and judicial proceedings have recently concluded, are underway or may soon be commenced that address issues affecting operations and those of our competitors, which may cause significant changes to our industry. We cannot predict the outcome of these developments, nor can we assure you that these changes will not have a material adverse effect on us. Historically, we have been a reseller of products and services, not a manufacturer or carrier requiring regulation of its activities. Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, our Multiband activity is specifically exempt from the need to tariff our services in MDU's. However, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides for significant deregulation of the telecommunications industry, including the local telecommunications and long-distance industries. This federal statute and the related regulations remain subject to judicial review and additional rule-makings of the Federal Communications Commission, making it difficult to predict what effect the legislation will have on us, our operations, and our competitors.

Dependence on Strategic Alliances

Several suppliers or potential suppliers of Multiband, such as McLeod, WorldCom, WS Net, XO Communications and others have filed for bankruptcy in recent years. While the financial distress of its suppliers or potential suppliers could have a material adverse effect on Multiband's business, Multiband believes that enough alternate suppliers exist to allow the Company to execute its business plans. The Company is also highly dependent on its Master System Operator agreement with DirecTV. The initial term of the agreement expires in August 2008, and provides for two additional two-year renewals if the Company has a minimum number of paying video subscribers in its system operator network. The Agreement automatically renewed for a two year period in August 2008. Although an alternate provider of satellite television services, Echostar, exists, the termination of its agreements with DirecTV could have a material adverse effect on Multiband's business.

Changes in Technology

A portion of our projected future revenue is dependent on public acceptance of broadband and expanded satellite television services. Acceptance of these services is partially dependent on the infrastructure of the internet and satellite television which is beyond Multiband's control. In addition, newer technologies, such as video-on-demand, are being developed which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's competitiveness in the marketplace if Multiband is unable to adopt or deploy such technologies.

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Attraction and Retention of Employees

Multiband's success depends on the continued employment of certain key personnel, including executive officers. If Multiband were unable to continue to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified key personnel, its business, operating results and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, Multiband's success depends on its ability to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly skilled and educated professionals with a wide variety of management, marketing, selling and technical capabilities. Competition for such personnel is intense and is expected to increase in the future.

Intellectual Property Rights

Multiband relies on a combination of trade secret, copyright and trademark laws, license agreements, and contractual arrangements with certain key employees to protect its proprietary rights and the proprietary rights of third parties from which Multiband licenses intellectual property. Multiband also relies on agreements with owners of MDUs which grant the Company rights of access for a specific period to MDU premises whereby Multiband is allowed to offer its voice, data, and video services to individual residents of the MDUs. If it was determined that Multiband infringed the intellectual property rights of others, it could be required to pay substantial damages or stop selling products and services that contain the infringing intellectual property, which could have a material adverse effect on Multiband's business, financial condition and results of operations. Also, there can be no assurance that Multiband would be able to develop non-infringing technology or that it could obtain a license on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Multiband's success depends in part on its ability to protect the proprietary and confidential aspects of its technology and the products and services it sells. There can be no assurance that the legal protections afforded to Multiband or the steps taken by Multiband will be adequate to prevent misappropriation of Multiband's intellectual property.

Variability of Quarterly Operating Results

Variations in Multiband's revenues and operating results occur from quarter to quarter as a result of a number of factors, including customer engagements commenced and completed during a quarter, the number of business days in a quarter, employee hiring and utilization rates, the ability of customers to terminate engagements without penalty, the size and scope of assignments and general economic conditions. Because a significant portion of Multiband's expenses are relatively fixed, a variation in the number of customer projects or the timing of the initiation or completion of projects could cause significant fluctuations in operating results from quarter to quarter.

Certain Anti-Takeover Effects

Multiband is subject to Minnesota statutes regulating business combinations and restricting voting rights of certain persons acquiring shares of Multiband. These anti-takeover statutes may render more difficult or tend to discourage a merger, tender offer or proxy contest, the assumption of control by a holder of a large block of Multiband's securities, or the removal of incumbent management.

Volatility of Multiband's Common Stock

The trading price of our common stock has been and is likely to be volatile. The stock market has experienced extreme volatility, and this volatility has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. Investors may not be able to sell the common stock at or above the price they paid for their common stock, or at all. Prices for the common stock will be determined in the marketplace and may be influenced by many factors, including variations in our financial results, changes in earnings estimates by industry research analysts, investors' perceptions of us and general economic, industry and market conditions.

Future Sales of Our Common Stock May Lower Our Stock Price

If our existing shareholders sell a large number of shares of our common stock, the market price of the common stock could decline significantly. The perception in the public market that our existing shareholders might sell shares of common stock could depress our market price.

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Competition

We face competition from others who are competing for a share of the MDU market, including other satellite companies, cable companies and telephone companies. Some of these companies have significantly greater assets and resources than we do.

Uncertain Effects Of The Merger

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with DTHC (see Note 13). Even if the SPA is consummated, the DTHC operating entity business as merged into the Multiband business may not achieve the operating results and growth anticipated by management in structuring the transaction.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 
a)
An annual meeting of Multiband shareholders was held on August 27, 2008. There were present or present by proxy at the meeting 3,648,552 votes, the number necessary to hold a quorum.
 
b)
The meeting resulted in the following votes related to the following proxy items:
1. Election of directors: All directors were re-elected for a term serving until the next annual meeting with the votes in favor listed below:

Director
 
Number of votes
 
Bell
   
3,457,552
 
Bennett
   
3,455,602
 
Dodge
   
3,457,552
 
Harris
   
3,457,552
 
Mandel
   
3,455,602
 
Miller
   
3,457,552
 
Schafer
   
3,457,602
 

2. Ratify the election of Virchow, Krause and Company, LLP as registered public accountants of the Company for fiscal year 2007.

   
Number of votes
 
For
   
3,457,552
 
Against
   
191,000
 
Abstain
   
557
 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 
(a)
Exhibits
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act.
   
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act.
   
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

SIGNATURES

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.

 
MULTIBAND CORPORATION
Registrant
Date: November 14, 2008
By:
 
/s/ James L. Mandel
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 14, 2008
By:
 
/s/ Steven M. Bell
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
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