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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2014 March (Form 10-Q)

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-

(Mark One)

[X]          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2014

 

[  ]           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                            TO                           

 

Commission File Number

1‑32663

 

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

86-0812139

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

200 East Basse Road

San Antonio, Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

78209

(Zip Code)

 

(210) 832-3700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

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

Large accelerated filer   [  ]       Accelerated filer   [X]    Non-accelerated filer   [  ]       Smaller reporting company     [  ]

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

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

Outstanding at April 16, 2014

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

Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value

Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value

44,323,893

315,000,000

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.

 

INDEX

 

 

 

Page No.

Part I -- Financial Information

 

Item 1.        Financial Statements

1

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

3

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4

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

18

Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

28

Item 4.        Controls and Procedures

28

Part II -- Other Information

 

Item 1.        Legal Proceedings

30

Item 1A.     Risk Factors

30

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

31

Item 3.        Defaults Upon Senior Securities

31

Item 4.        Mine Safety Disclosures

31

Item 5.        Other Information

31

Item 6.        Exhibits

32

Signatures

33

 

 


 

PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

March 31,

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

December 31,

  

  

(Unaudited)

  

2013 

CURRENT ASSETS

  

  

  

  

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

 270,227 

  

$

 314,545 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $32,831 in 2014  and $33,127 in 2013

  

 660,723 

  

  

 712,135 

Prepaid expenses

  

 157,120 

  

  

 143,415 

Other current assets

  

 75,212 

  

  

 68,333 

  

Total Current Assets

  

 1,163,282 

  

  

 1,238,428 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

  

  

  

  

  

Structures, net

  

 1,729,815 

  

  

 1,765,510 

Other property, plant and equipment, net

  

 306,879 

  

  

 315,588 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

  

  

  

  

  

Indefinite-lived intangibles

  

 1,067,318 

  

  

 1,067,783 

Other intangibles, net

  

 471,300 

  

  

 487,926 

Goodwill

  

 852,480 

  

  

 850,134 

OTHER ASSETS

  

  

  

  

  

Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 907,853 

  

  

 879,108 

Other assets

  

 154,079 

  

  

 154,915 

  

Total Assets

$

 6,653,006 

  

$

 6,759,392 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

CURRENT LIABILITIES

  

  

  

  

  

Accounts payable

$

 101,146 

  

$

 85,882 

Accrued expenses

  

 531,980 

  

  

 563,766 

Deferred income

  

 151,932 

  

  

 107,943 

Current portion of long-term debt

  

 15,551 

  

  

 15,999 

  

Total Current Liabilities

  

 800,609 

  

  

 773,590 

Long-term debt

  

 4,919,505 

  

  

 4,919,377 

Deferred tax liability

  

 633,906 

  

  

 656,150 

Other long-term liabilities

  

 240,232 

  

  

 250,167 

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)

  

  

  

  

  

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

  

  

  

  

Noncontrolling interest

  

 195,696 

  

  

 202,046 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

  

  

  

Class A common stock, $.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 44,438,845 and

   44,117,843 shares issued in 2014 and 2013, respectively

  

 444 

  

  

 441 

Class B common stock, $.01 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 315,000,000 shares

   issued and outstanding

  

 3,150 

  

  

 3,150 

Additional paid-in capital

  

 4,334,464 

  

  

 4,332,045 

Accumulated deficit

  

 (4,259,845) 

  

  

 (4,162,975) 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  

 (214,128) 

  

  

 (213,572) 

Cost of shares (116,264 in 2014 and 2013) held in treasury

  

 (1,027) 

  

  

 (1,027) 

  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

  

 58,754 

  

  

 160,108 

  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$

 6,653,006 

  

$

 6,759,392 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

Revenue

$

 635,251 

  

$

 650,210 

Operating expenses:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

 381,513 

  

  

 386,191 

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

 132,949 

  

  

 139,561 

  

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

 30,697 

  

  

 27,824 

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 98,742 

  

  

 100,327 

  

Other operating income, net

  

 2,654 

  

  

 2,103 

Operating loss

  

 (5,996) 

  

  

 (1,590) 

Interest expense

  

 89,262 

  

  

 88,093 

Interest income on Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 14,673 

  

  

 11,920 

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

  

 (736) 

  

  

 (485) 

Other income (expense), net

  

 1,898 

  

  

 (907) 

Loss before income taxes

  

 (79,423) 

  

  

 (79,155) 

Income tax benefit (expense)

  

 (16,946) 

  

  

 5,006 

Consolidated net loss

  

 (96,369) 

  

  

 (74,149) 

  

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

  

 501 

  

  

 129 

Net loss attributable to the Company

$

 (96,870) 

  

$

 (74,278) 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  

 (4,537) 

  

  

 (24,025) 

  

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

  

 1,084 

  

  

 (25) 

  

Other adjustments to comprehensive loss

  

 - 

  

  

 (998) 

Other comprehensive loss

  

 (3,453) 

  

  

 (25,048) 

Comprehensive loss

  

 (100,323) 

  

  

 (99,326) 

  

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

  

 (2,897) 

  

  

 (93) 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company

$

 (97,426) 

  

$

 (99,233) 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Basic

$

 (0.27) 

  

$

 (0.22) 

  

  

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic

  

 358,397 

  

  

 357,352 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Diluted

$

 (0.27) 

  

$

 (0.22) 

  

  

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted

  

 358,397 

  

  

 357,352 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Dividends declared per share

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

  

  

  

  

Consolidated net loss

$

 (96,369) 

  

$

 (74,149) 

Reconciling items:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 98,742 

  

  

 100,327 

  

Deferred taxes

  

 (22,465) 

  

  

 (23,035) 

  

Provision for doubtful accounts

  

 1,521 

  

  

 1,712 

  

Share-based compensation

  

 2,010 

  

  

 1,661 

  

Gain on sale of operating assets

  

 (2,654) 

  

  

 (2,103) 

  

Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net

  

 2,162 

  

  

 2,131 

  

Other reconciling items, net

  

 (1,495) 

  

  

 1,159 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and

   dispositions:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Decrease in accounts receivable

  

 50,647 

  

  

 63,516 

  

Increase in deferred income

  

 43,288 

  

  

 16,036 

  

Decrease in accrued expenses

  

 (31,557) 

  

  

 (36,001) 

  

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

  

 12,911 

  

  

 (15,968) 

  

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities

  

 (28,696) 

  

  

 (2,012) 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  

 28,045 

  

  

 33,274 

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  

 (38,628) 

  

  

 (39,441) 

  

Purchases of other operating assets

  

 (272) 

  

  

 (3) 

  

Proceeds from disposal of assets

  

 2,422 

  

  

 3,300 

  

Change in other, net

  

 (1,315) 

  

  

 (665) 

Net cash used for investing activities

  

 (37,793) 

  

  

 (36,809) 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Draws on credit facilities

  

 820 

  

  

 637 

  

Payments on credit facilities

  

 (675) 

  

  

 - 

  

Payments on long-term debt

  

 (11) 

  

  

 (4,437) 

  

Net transfers (to) from Clear Channel Communications

  

 (28,744) 

  

  

 1,507 

  

Deferred financing charges

  

 (4) 

  

  

 152 

  

Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests

  

 (3,955) 

  

  

 (4,353) 

  

Change in other, net

  

 413 

  

  

 548 

Net cash used for financing activities

  

 (32,156) 

  

  

 (5,946) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  

 (2,414) 

  

  

 (5,238) 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  

 (44,318) 

  

  

 (14,719) 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  

 314,545 

  

  

 561,979 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

 270,227 

  

$

 547,260 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.  Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.  The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and give effect to allocations of expenses from the Company’s indirect parent entity, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel Communications”).  These allocations were made on a specifically identifiable basis or using relative percentages of headcount or other methods management considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.  Also included in the consolidated financial statements are entities for which the Company has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary.  Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the Company are accounted for under the equity method.  All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.  Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.

 

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) ASU No. 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date.  This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. The amendments are effective for fiscal years (and interim periods within) beginning after December 15, 2013 and are to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for such obligations that exist at the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year of adoption.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted the FASB’s ASU No. 2013-05, Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity of an Investment in a Foreign Entity. The amendments are effective prospectively for the fiscal years (and interim periods within) beginning after December 15, 2013 and provide clarification guidance for the release of the cumulative translation adjustment under current GAAP. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted the FASB’s ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This update requires unrecognized tax benefits to be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward in certain situations.  The amendments are effective prospectively for the fiscal years (and interim periods within) beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 2 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively:

 

(In thousands)

March 31, 2014

  

December 31, 2013

Structures

  

 3,028,086 

  

  

 3,021,152 

Less: accumulated depreciation

  

 1,298,271 

  

  

 1,255,642 

Structures, net

$

 1,729,815 

  

$

 1,765,510 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Land, buildings and improvements

$

 215,421 

  

$

 213,670 

Furniture and other equipment

  

 154,236 

  

  

 147,768 

Construction in progress

  

 75,146 

  

  

 83,891 

  

  

 444,803 

  

  

 445,329 

Less: accumulated depreciation

  

 137,924 

  

  

 129,741 

Other property, plant and equipment, net

$

 306,879 

  

$

 315,588 

 

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of billboard permits in its Americas segment.  Due to significant differences in both business practices and regulations, billboards in the International segment are subject to long-term, finite contracts unlike the Company’s permits in the United States and Canada.  Accordingly, there are no indefinite-lived intangible assets in the International segment

 

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets include definite-lived intangible assets and permanent easements.  The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of transit and street furniture contracts, site-leases and other contractual rights, all of which are amortized over the shorter of either the respective lives of the agreements or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows.  Permanent easements are indefinite-lived intangible assets which include certain rights to use real property not owned by the Company.  The Company periodically reviews the appropriateness of the amortization periods related to its definite-lived intangible assets.  These assets are recorded at cost.  

 

The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of other intangible assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively:

 

(In thousands)

March 31, 2014

  

December 31, 2013

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

Transit, street furniture and other contractual rights

$

 778,815 

  

$

 (482,518) 

  

$

 777,521 

  

$

 (464,548) 

Permanent easements

  

 173,882 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 173,753 

  

  

 - 

Other

  

 2,836 

  

  

 (1,715) 

  

  

 2,832 

  

  

 (1,632) 

Total

$

 955,533 

  

$

 (484,233) 

  

$

 954,106 

  

$

 (466,180) 

 

Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $17.1 million and $18.6 million, respectively. 

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangible assets.

 

(In thousands)

2015 

$

 53,118 

2016 

  

 44,948 

2017 

  

 35,477 

2018 

  

 26,938 

2019 

  

 18,345 

 

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

 

(In thousands)

Americas

  

International

  

Total

Balance as of December 31, 2012

$

 571,932 

  

$

 290,316 

  

$

 862,248 

  

Impairment

  

 - 

  

  

 (10,684) 

  

  

 (10,684) 

  

Foreign currency

  

 - 

  

  

 (974) 

  

  

 (974) 

  

Dispositions

  

 - 

  

  

 (456) 

  

  

 (456) 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

$

 571,932 

  

$

 278,202 

  

$

 850,134 

  

Foreign currency

  

 - 

  

  

 2,346 

  

  

 2,346 

Balance as of March 31, 2014

$

 571,932 

  

$

 280,548 

  

$

 852,480 

 

NOTE 3 – LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, consisted of the following:

 

(In thousands)

March 31, 2014

  

December 31, 2013

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes:

  

  

  

  

  

  

6.5% Series A Senior Notes Due 2022

$

 735,750 

  

$

 735,750 

  

6.5% Series B Senior Notes Due 2022

  

 1,989,250 

  

  

 1,989,250 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes:

  

  

  

  

  

  

7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020

  

 275,000 

  

  

 275,000 

  

7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020

  

 1,925,000 

  

  

 1,925,000 

Senior revolving credit facility due 2018

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

Other debt

  

 16,672 

  

  

 17,133 

Original issue discount

  

 (6,616) 

  

  

 (6,757) 

Total debt

  

 4,935,056 

  

  

 4,935,376 

Less: current portion

  

 15,551 

  

  

 15,999 

Total long-term debt

$

 4,919,505 

  

$

 4,919,377 

 

The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $5.3 billion and $5.1 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Under the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820-10-35, the market value of the Company’s debt is classified as Level 1.

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 4 – SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

The Company’s income tax benefit (expenses) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, consisted of the following components:

 

(In thousands)

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

Current tax expense

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 (39,411) 

  

$

 (18,029) 

Deferred tax benefit

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 22,465 

  

  

 23,035 

Income tax benefit (expense)

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 (16,946) 

  

$

 5,006 

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was (21.3)%. The 2014 effective rate was primarily impacted by the Company’s inability to record tax benefits on tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years. 

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was 6.3%.  The effective rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily impacted by the Company’s inability to record tax benefits on tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, cash paid for interest and income taxes, net of income tax refunds of $3.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, was as follows:

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

2014 

  

2013 

Interest

$

 89,409 

  

$

 88,237 

Income taxes

  

 11,446 

  

  

 12,590 

 

NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES

The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies.  It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings.  Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

 

Although the Company is involved in a variety of legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, a large portion of the Company’s litigation arises in the following contexts: commercial disputes; employment and benefits related claims; governmental fines; and tax disputes.

 

Los Angeles Litigation

In 2008, Summit Media, LLC, one of the Company’s competitors, sued the City of Los Angeles (the “City”), Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS Outdoor in Los Angeles Superior Court (Case No. BS116611) challenging the validity of a settlement agreement that had been entered into in November 2006 among the parties. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had taken down existing billboards and converted 83 existing signs from static displays to digital displays pursuant to modernization permits issued through an administrative process of the City. The Los Angeles Superior Court ruled in January 2010 that the settlement agreement constituted an ultra vires act of the City and nullified its existence, but did not invalidate the modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS. All parties appealed the ruling by the Los Angeles Superior Court to the Court of Appeal for the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division 8. On December 10, 2012, the Court of Appeal issued

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an order upholding the Superior Court’s finding that the settlement agreement was ultra vires and remanding the case to the Superior Court for the purpose of invalidating the modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS for the digital displays that were the subject of the settlement agreement. On January 22, 2013, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. filed a petition with the California Supreme Court requesting its review of the matter, and the Supreme Court denied that petition on February 27, 2013. On April 12, 2013, the Los Angeles Superior Court invalidated 82 digital modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (77 of which displays were operating at the time of the ruling) and 13 issued to CBS and ordered that the companies turn off the electrical power to affected digital displays by the close of business on April 15, 2013. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. has complied with the order. On April 16, 2013, the Court conducted further proceedings during which it held that it was not invalidating two additional digital modernization permits that Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had secured through a special zoning plan and confirmed that its April 12 order invalidated only digital modernization permits – no other types of permits the companies may have secured for the signs at issue. Summit Media, LLC filed a further motion requesting that the Court order the demolition of the 82 sign structures on which the now-invalidated digital signs operated, as well as the invalidation of several other permits for traditional signs allegedly issued under the settlement agreement. At a hearing held on November 22, 2013, the Court denied Summit Media, LLC’s demolition motion by allowing the 82 sign structures and their LED faces to remain intact, thus allowing Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. to seek permits under the existing City sign code to either wrap the LED faces with vinyl or convert the LED faces to traditional static signs. The Court further confirmed the invalidation of all permits issued under the settlement agreement. In anticipation of this order, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had removed six static billboard facings solely permitted under the settlement agreement. At a hearing held on January 21, 2014, the Court denied Summit Media, LLC’s motion for attorney’s fees on the basis that Summit Media, LLC had a substantial financial interest in the outcome of the litigation and, therefore, was not entitled to fees under California’s private attorney general statute.  On March 12, 2014, Summit Media, LLC filed Notices of Appeal of the orders denying Summit Media, LLC’s fee petition and denying in part Summit Media, LLC’s demolition motion.

 

Guarantees

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had $65.1 million in letters of credit outstanding, of which $0.4 million of letters of credit were cash secured. Additionally, as of March 31, 2014, Clear Channel Communications had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of $1.5 million and $42.1 million, respectively, held on behalf of the Company.  These letters of credit and surety bonds relate to various operational matters, including insurance, bid and performance bonds, as well as other items. Letters of credit in the amount of $2.0 million are collateral in support of surety bonds and these amounts would only be drawn under the letter of credit in the event the associated surety bonds were funded and the Company did not honor its reimbursement obligation to the issuers.

 

In addition, as of March 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding bank guarantees of $58.7 million related to international subsidiaries, of which $13.2 million were backed by cash collateral.

 

NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company records net amounts due to or from Clear Channel Communications as “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” on the consolidated balance sheets.  The accounts represent the revolving promissory note issued by the Company to Clear Channel Communications and the Due from Clear Channel Communications Note, in the face amount of $1.0 billion, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances.  The accounts accrue interest pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes and are generally payable on demand or when they mature on December 15, 2017.

 

Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by Clear Channel Communications.  As a part of these services, the Company maintains collection bank accounts swept daily into accounts of Clear Channel Communications (after satisfying the funding requirements of the Trustee Accounts under the Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“CCWH”) senior notes and the CCWH subordinated notes).  In return, Clear Channel Communications funds the Company’s controlled disbursement accounts as checks or electronic payments are presented for payment.  The Company’s claim in relation to cash transferred from its concentration account is on an unsecured basis and is limited to the balance of the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account.  At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the asset recorded in “Due from Clear Channel Communications” on the consolidated balance sheets was $907.9 million and $879.1 million, respectively.

 

The net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $14.7 million and $11.9 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fixed interest rate on the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account was 6.5%, which is equal to the fixed interest rate on the CCWH senior notes.

 

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The Company provides advertising space on its billboards for radio stations owned by Clear Channel Communications.  For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $1.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in revenue for these advertisements.

 

Under the Corporate Services Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and the Company, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to the Company, which include, among other things: (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services; (ii) certain executive officer services; (iii) human resources and employee benefits services; (iv) legal and related services; (v) information systems, network and related services; (vi) investment services; (vii) procurement and sourcing support services; and (viii) other general corporate services.  These services are charged to the Company based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis.  For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $9.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

 

Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and the Company, the operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications.  The Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.  Tax payments are made to Clear Channel Communications on the basis of the Company’s separate taxable income.  Tax benefits recognized on the Company’s employee stock option exercises are retained by the Company.

 

The Company computes its deferred income tax provision using the liability method in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740-10, as if the Company was a separate taxpayer.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized.

 

Pursuant to the Employee Matters Agreement, the Company’s employees participate in Clear Channel Communications’ employee benefit plans, including employee medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement benefit plan.  These costs are recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses and were approximately $2.7 million and $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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NOTE 7 – SHARHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The Company reports its noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries as a component of equity separate from the Company’s equity.  The following table shows the changes in shareholders’ equity attributable to the Company and the noncontrolling interests of subsidiaries in which the Company has a majority, but not total ownership interest:

 

(In thousands)

The Company

  

Noncontrolling

Interests

  

Consolidated

Balances at January 1, 2014

$

 (41,938) 

  

$

 202,046 

  

$

 160,108 

Net income (loss)

  

 (96,870) 

  

  

 501 

  

  

 (96,369) 

Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests

  

 - 

  

  

 (3,954) 

  

  

 (3,954) 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  

 (1,640) 

  

  

 (2,897) 

  

  

 (4,537) 

Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities

  

 1,084 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,084 

Other, net

  

 2,422 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,422 

Balances at March 31, 2014

$

 (136,942) 

  

$

 195,696 

  

$

 58,754 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Balances at January 1, 2013

$

 198,155 

  

$

 247,934 

  

$

 446,089 

Net income (loss)

  

 (74,278) 

  

  

 129 

  

  

 (74,149) 

Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests

  

 - 

  

  

 (4,353) 

  

  

 (4,353) 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  

 (23,932) 

  

  

 (93) 

  

  

 (24,025) 

Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities

  

 (25) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (25) 

Other adjustments to comprehensive loss

  

 (998) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (998) 

Other, net

  

 (357) 

  

  

 614 

  

  

 257 

Balances at March 31, 2013

$

 98,565 

  

$

 244,231 

  

$

 342,796 

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NOTE 8 – SEGMENT DATA

The Company has two reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed – Americas and International.  The Americas segment consists of operations primarily in the United States and Canada, and the International segment primarily includes operations in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America.  The Americas and International display inventory consists primarily of billboards, street furniture displays and transit displays.  Corporate includes infrastructure and support including information technology, human resources, legal, finance and administrative functions of each of the Company’s reportable segments, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions.  Share-based payments are recorded in corporate expenses.

 

The following table presents the Company’s reportable segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  

  

  

Corporate and other

  

  

  

  

Americas

  

International

  

reconciling items

  

Consolidated

Three months ended March 31, 2014

Revenue

$

 268,756 

  

$

 366,495 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 635,251 

Direct operating expenses

  

 133,288 

  

  

 248,225 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 381,513 

Selling, general and

   administrative expenses

  

 51,111 

  

  

 81,838 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 132,949 

Depreciation and amortization

  

 47,599 

  

  

 50,444 

  

  

 699 

  

  

 98,742 

Corporate expenses

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 30,697 

  

  

 30,697 

Other operating income, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,654 

  

  

 2,654 

Operating income (loss)

$

 36,758 

  

$

 (14,012) 

  

$

 (28,742) 

  

$

 (5,996) 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Capital expenditures

$

 12,220 

  

$

 25,086 

  

$

 1,322 

  

$

 38,628 

Share-based compensation expense

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 2,010 

  

$

 2,010 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Three months ended March 31, 2013

Revenue

$

 286,461 

  

$

 363,749 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 650,210 

Direct operating expenses

  

 136,891 

  

  

 249,300 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 386,191 

Selling, general and

   administrative expenses

  

 54,372 

  

  

 85,189 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 139,561 

Depreciation and amortization

  

 48,685 

  

  

 50,993 

  

  

 649 

  

  

 100,327 

Corporate expenses

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 27,824 

  

  

 27,824 

Other operating income, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,103 

  

  

 2,103 

Operating income

$

 46,513 

  

$

 (21,733) 

  

$

 (26,370) 

  

$

 (1,590) 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Capital expenditures

$

 12,895 

  

$

 25,908 

  

$

 638 

  

$

 39,441 

Share-based compensation expense

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 1,661 

  

$

 1,661 

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NOTE 9 – GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

The Company and certain of the Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guarantee on a joint and several basis certain of the outstanding indebtedness of CCWH (the “Subsidiary Issuer”).  The following consolidating schedules present financial information on a combined basis in conformity with the SEC’s Regulation S-X Rule 3-10(d):

 

(In thousands)

As of March 31, 2014

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Cash and cash equivalents

$

 59,880 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 2,712 

  

$

 207,635 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 270,227 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 195,469 

  

  

 465,254 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 660,723 

Intercompany receivables

  

 - 

  

  

 191,533 

  

  

 1,595,349 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (1,786,882) 

  

  

 - 

Prepaid expenses

  

 2,933 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 71,285 

  

  

 82,902 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 157,120 

Other current assets

  

 1,593 

  

  

 6,850 

  

  

 21,836 

  

  

 44,933 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 75,212 

  

Total Current Assets

  

 64,406 

  

  

 198,383 

  

  

 1,886,651 

  

  

 800,724 

  

  

 (1,786,882) 

  

  

 1,163,282 

Structures, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,125,222 

  

  

 604,593 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,729,815 

Other property, plant and equipment, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 165,983 

  

  

 140,896 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 306,879 

Indefinite-lived intangibles

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,055,729 

  

  

 11,589 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,067,318 

Other intangibles, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 339,568 

  

  

 131,732 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 471,300 

Goodwill

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 571,932 

  

  

 280,548 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 852,480 

Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 907,853 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 907,853 

Intercompany notes receivable

  

 182,026 

  

  

 4,995,940 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,177,966) 

  

  

 - 

Other assets

  

 310,374 

  

  

 840,930 

  

  

 1,342,901 

  

  

 63,119 

  

  

 (2,403,245) 

  

  

 154,079 

  

Total Assets

$

 1,464,659 

  

$

 6,035,253 

  

$

 6,487,986 

  

$

 2,033,201 

  

$

 (9,368,093) 

  

$

 6,653,006 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Accounts payable

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 8,349 

  

$

 92,797 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 101,146 

Intercompany payable

  

 1,592,800 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 191,533 

  

  

 2,549 

  

  

 (1,786,882) 

  

  

 - 

Accrued expenses

  

 163 

  

  

 (298) 

  

  

 122,837 

  

  

 409,278 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 531,980 

Deferred income

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 57,397 

  

  

 94,535 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 151,932 

Current portion of long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 50 

  

  

 15,501 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 15,551 

  

Total Current Liabilities

  

 1,592,963 

  

  

 (298) 

  

  

 380,166 

  

  

 614,660 

  

  

 (1,786,882) 

  

  

 800,609 

Long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 4,918,384 

  

  

 1,121 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 4,919,505 

Intercompany notes payable

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 5,034,577 

  

  

 143,389 

  

  

 (5,177,966) 

  

  

 - 

Deferred tax liability

  

 175 

  

  

 85 

  

  

 617,365 

  

  

 16,281 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 633,906 

Other long-term liabilities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 144,321 

  

  

 95,911 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 240,232 

Total shareholders' equity

  

 (128,479) 

  

  

 1,117,082 

  

  

 310,436 

  

  

 1,162,960 

  

  

 (2,403,245) 

  

  

 58,754 

  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders'

   Equity

$

 1,464,659 

  

$

 6,035,253 

  

$

 6,487,986 

  

$

 2,033,201 

  

$

 (9,368,093) 

  

$

 6,653,006 

 

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(In thousands)

As of December 31, 2013

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Cash and cash equivalents

$

 83,185 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 5,885 

  

$

 225,475 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 314,545 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 208,029 

  

  

 504,106 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 712,135 

Intercompany receivables

  

 - 

  

  

 186,659 

  

  

 1,592,228 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (1,778,887) 

  

  

 - 

Prepaid expenses

  

 1,390 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 71,730 

  

  

 70,295 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 143,415 

Other current assets

  

 3 

  

  

 6,850 

  

  

 20,333 

  

  

 41,147 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 68,333 

  

Total Current Assets

  

 84,578 

  

  

 193,509 

  

  

 1,898,205 

  

  

 841,023 

  

  

 (1,778,887) 

  

  

 1,238,428 

Structures, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,142,094 

  

  

 623,416 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,765,510 

Other property, plant and equipment, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 178,149 

  

  

 137,439 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 315,588 

Indefinite-lived intangibles

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,055,728 

  

  

 12,055 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,067,783 

Other intangibles, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 344,178 

  

  

 143,748 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 487,926 

Goodwill

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 571,932 

  

  

 278,202 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 850,134 

Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 879,108 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 879,108 

Intercompany notes receivable

  

 182,026 

  

  

 5,002,517 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,184,543) 

  

  

 - 

Other assets

  

 408,083 

  

  

 871,363 

  

  

 1,373,504 

  

  

 61,626 

  

  

 (2,559,661) 

  

  

 154,915 

  

Total Assets

$

 1,553,795 

  

$

 6,067,389 

  

$

 6,563,790 

  

$

 2,097,509 

  

$

 (9,523,091) 

  

$

 6,759,392 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Accounts payable

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 11,742 

  

$

 74,140 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 85,882 

Intercompany payable

  

 1,586,370 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 186,659 

  

  

 5,858 

  

  

 (1,778,887) 

  

  

 - 

Accrued expenses

  

 725 

  

  

 1,342 

  

  

 105,909 

  

  

 455,790 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 563,766 

Deferred income

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 42,591 

  

  

 65,352 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 107,943 

Current portion of long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 47 

  

  

 15,952 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 15,999 

  

Total Current Liabilities

  

 1,587,095 

  

  

 1,342 

  

  

 346,948 

  

  

 617,092 

  

  

 (1,778,887) 

  

  

 773,590 

Long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 4,918,243 

  

  

 1,134 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 4,919,377 

Intercompany notes payable

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 5,025,497 

  

  

 159,046 

  

  

 (5,184,543) 

  

  

 - 

Deferred tax liability

  

 175 

  

  

 85 

  

  

 638,141 

  

  

 17,749 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 656,150 

Other long-term liabilities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 143,925 

  

  

 106,242 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 250,167 

Total shareholders' equity

  

 (33,475) 

  

  

 1,147,719 

  

  

 408,145 

  

  

 1,197,380 

  

  

 (2,559,661) 

  

  

 160,108 

  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders'

   Equity

$

 1,553,795 

  

$

 6,067,389 

  

$

 6,563,790 

  

$

 2,097,509 

  

$

 (9,523,091) 

  

$

 6,759,392 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Revenue

$

 - 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 248,497 

  

$

 386,754 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 635,251 

Operating expenses:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Direct operating expenses

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 119,760 

  

  

 261,753 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 381,513 

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 47,637 

  

  

 85,312 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 132,949 

  

Corporate expenses

  

 3,285 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 16,713 

  

  

 10,699 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 30,697 

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 47,078 

  

  

 51,664 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 98,742 

  

Other operating income (expense), net

  

 (128) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,489 

  

  

 293 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,654 

Operating income (loss)

  

 (3,413) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 19,798 

  

  

 (22,381) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,996) 

Interest (income) expense, net

  

 (5) 

  

  

 88,061 

  

  

 527 

  

  

 679 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 89,262 

Interest income on Due from Clear

   Channel Communications

  

 14,673 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 14,673 

Intercompany interest income

  

 3,860 

  

  

 85,215 

  

  

 14,900 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (103,975) 

  

  

 - 

Intercompany interest expense

  

 14,673 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 89,075 

  

  

 227 

  

  

 (103,975) 

  

  

 - 

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

  

 (97,153) 

  

  

 (27,729) 

  

  

 (27,980) 

  

  

 (1,259) 

  

  

 153,385 

  

  

 (736) 

Other income (expense), net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 4,181 

  

  

 (2,283) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,898 

Loss before income taxes

  

 (96,701) 

  

  

 (30,575) 

  

  

 (78,703) 

  

  

 (26,829) 

  

  

 153,385 

  

  

 (79,423) 

Income tax benefit (expense)

  

 (169) 

  

  

 908 

  

  

 (18,450) 

  

  

 765 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (16,946) 

Consolidated net loss

  

 (96,870) 

  

  

 (29,667) 

  

  

 (97,153) 

  

  

 (26,064) 

  

  

 153,385 

  

  

 (96,369) 

  

Less amount attributable to

   noncontrolling interest

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 501 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 501 

Net loss attributable to the Company

$

 (96,870) 

  

$

 (29,667) 

  

$

 (97,153) 

  

$

 (26,565) 

  

$

 153,385 

  

$

 (96,870) 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  

 - 

  

  

 21 

  

  

 928 

  

  

 (5,486) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4,537) 

  

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,084 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,084 

  

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive loss

  

 (556) 

  

  

 (991) 

  

  

 (1,484) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 3,031 

  

  

 - 

  

Other comprehensive loss

  

 (556) 

  

  

 (970) 

  

  

 (556) 

  

  

 (4,402) 

  

  

 3,031 

  

  

 (3,453) 

Comprehensive loss

  

 (97,426) 

  

  

 (30,637) 

  

  

 (97,709) 

  

  

 (30,967) 

  

  

 156,416 

  

  

 (100,323) 

  

Less amount attributable to

   noncontrolling interest

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,897) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,897) 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the

   Company

$

 (97,426) 

  

$

 (30,637) 

  

$

 (97,709) 

  

$

 (28,070) 

  

$

 156,416 

  

$

 (97,426) 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Revenue

$

 -   

  

$

 -   

  

$

 265,162 

  

$

 385,048 

  

$

 -   

  

$

 650,210 

Operating expenses:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Direct operating expenses

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 122,496 

  

  

 263,695 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 386,191 

  

Selling, general and administrative

   expenses

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 50,621 

  

  

 88,940 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 139,561 

  

Corporate expenses

  

 3,224 

  

  

 3 

  

  

 15,595 

  

  

 9,002 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 27,824 

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 48,240 

  

  

 52,087 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 100,327 

  

Other operating income (expense), net

  

 (120) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 2,246 

  

  

 (23) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 2,103 

Operating income (loss)

  

 (3,344) 

  

  

 (3) 

  

  

 30,456 

  

  

 (28,699) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (1,590) 

Interest (income) expense, net

  

 (64) 

  

  

 88,042 

  

  

 268 

  

  

 (153) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 88,093 

Interest income on Due from Clear

   Channel Communications

  

 11,920 

  

  

 -   

  

  

  

  

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 11,920 

Intercompany interest income

  

 3,674 

  

  

 85,175 

  

  

 11,920 

  

  

 38 

  

  

 (100,807) 

  

  

 -   

Intercompany interest expense

  

 12,041 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 88,701 

  

  

 65 

  

  

 (100,807) 

  

  

 -   

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

  

 (74,451) 

  

  

 (30,920) 

  

  

 (30,876) 

  

  

 (985) 

  

  

 136,747 

  

  

 (485) 

Other income (expense), net

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (3,061) 

  

  

 2,154 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (907) 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  

 (74,178) 

  

  

 (33,790) 

  

  

 (80,530) 

  

  

 (27,404) 

  

  

 136,747 

  

  

 (79,155) 

Income tax benefit (expense)

  

 (100) 

  

  

 1,077 

  

  

 6,079 

  

  

 (2,050) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 5,006 

Consolidated net loss

  

 (74,278) 

  

  

 (32,713) 

  

  

 (74,451) 

  

  

 (29,454) 

  

  

 136,747 

  

  

 (74,149) 

  

Less amount attributable to

   noncontrolling interest

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 129 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 129 

Net loss attributable to the Company

$

 (74,278) 

  

$

 (32,713) 

  

$

 (74,451) 

  

$

 (29,583) 

  

$

 136,747 

  

$

 (74,278) 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  

 (314) 

  

  

 (11) 

  

  

 1,938 

  

  

 (25,638) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (24,025) 

  

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (25) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (25) 

  

Other adjustments to

   comprehensive income (loss)

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (998) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (998) 

  

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive

   loss

  

 (24,641) 

  

  

 (25,991) 

  

  

 (26,434) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 77,066 

  

  

 -   

  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  

 (24,955) 

  

  

 (26,002) 

  

  

 (24,496) 

  

  

 (26,661) 

  

  

 77,066 

  

  

 (25,048) 

Comprehensive loss

  

 (99,233) 

  

  

 (58,715) 

  

  

 (98,947) 

  

  

 (56,244) 

  

  

 213,813 

  

  

 (99,326) 

  

Less amount attributable to

   noncontrolling interest

  

 -   

  

  

 -   

  

  

 145 

  

  

 (238) 

  

  

 -   

  

  

 (93) 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the

   Company

$

 (99,233) 

  

$

 (58,715) 

  

$

 (99,092) 

  

$

 (56,006) 

  

$

 213,813 

  

$

 (99,233) 

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Consolidated net loss

$

 (96,870) 

  

$

 (29,667) 

  

$

 (97,153) 

  

$

 (26,064) 

  

$

 153,385 

  

$

 (96,369) 

Reconciling items:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 47,078 

  

  

 51,664 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 98,742 

  

Deferred taxes

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (20,806) 

  

  

 (1,659) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (22,465) 

  

Provision for doubtful accounts

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 722 

  

  

 799 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,521 

  

Share-based compensation

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,010 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,010 

  

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets

  

 128 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,489) 

  

  

 (293) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,654) 

  

Amortization of deferred financing charges

   and note discounts, net

  

 - 

  

  

 1,854 

  

  

 308 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,162 

  

Other reconciling items, net

  

 97,153 

  

  

 27,729 

  

  

 27,973 

  

  

 (965) 

  

  

 (153,385) 

  

  

 (1,495) 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities,

   net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Decrease in accounts receivable

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 11,839 

  

  

 38,808 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 50,647 

  

Increase in deferred income

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 14,806 

  

  

 28,482 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 43,288 

  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

  

 (561) 

  

  

 (1,640) 

  

  

 16,926 

  

  

 (46,282) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (31,557) 

  

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

  

 - 

  

  

 21 

  

  

 (3,412) 

  

  

 16,302 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 12,911 

  

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities

  

 (3,263) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 667 

  

  

 (26,100) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (28,696) 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

  

 (3,413) 

  

  

 (1,703) 

  

  

 (1,531) 

  

  

 34,692 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 28,045 

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (12,891) 

  

  

 (25,737) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (38,628) 

  

Purchases of other operating assets

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (137) 

  

  

 (135) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (272) 

  

Proceeds from disposal of assets

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,136 

  

  

 286 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,422 

  

Decrease in Intercompany notes receivable, net

  

 - 

  

  

 15,841 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (15,841) 

  

  

 - 

  

Change in other, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (1,315) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (1,315) 

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

  

 - 

  

  

 15,841 

  

  

 (10,892) 

  

  

 (26,901) 

  

  

 (15,841) 

  

  

 (37,793) 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Draws on credit facilities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 820 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 820 

  

Payments on credit facilities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (675) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (675) 

  

Proceeds from long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

Payments on long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (11) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (11) 

  

Decrease in intercompany notes payable, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (15,841) 

  

  

 15,841 

  

  

 - 

  

Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications

  

 (28,744) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (28,744) 

  

Intercompany funding

  

 8,439 

  

  

 (14,138) 

  

  

 9,265 

  

  

 (3,566) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

Deferred financing charges

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4) 

  

Dividends and other payments to

   noncontrolling interests

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (3,955) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (3,955) 

  

Change in other, net

  

 413 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 413 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

  

 (19,892) 

  

  

 (14,138) 

  

  

 9,250 

  

  

 (23,217) 

  

  

 15,841 

  

  

 (32,156) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,414) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,414) 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  

 (23,305) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (3,173) 

  

  

 (17,840) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (44,318) 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  

 83,185 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 5,885 

  

  

 225,475 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 314,545 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

 59,880 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 2,712 

  

$

 207,635 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 270,227 

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

  

  

Parent

  

Subsidiary

  

Guarantor

  

Non-Guarantor

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Company

  

Issuer

  

Subsidiaries

  

Subsidiaries

  

Eliminations

  

Consolidated

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Consolidated net loss

$

 (74,278) 

  

$

 (32,713) 

  

$

 (74,451) 

  

$

 (29,454) 

  

$

 136,747 

  

$

 (74,149) 

Reconciling items:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 48,240 

  

  

 52,087 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 100,327 

  

Deferred taxes

  

 (2) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (19,677) 

  

  

 (3,356) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (23,035) 

  

Provision for doubtful accounts

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 904 

  

  

 808 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,712 

  

Share-based compensation

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 926 

  

  

 735 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,661 

  

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets

  

 120 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,246) 

  

  

 23 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,103) 

  

Amortization of deferred financing

   charges and note discounts, net

  

 - 

  

  

 1,845 

  

  

 286 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,131 

  

Other reconciling items, net

  

 74,451 

  

  

 30,920 

  

  

 31,550 

  

  

 985 

  

  

 (136,747) 

  

  

 1,159 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities,

   net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Decrease in accounts receivable

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 48,737 

  

  

 14,779 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 63,516 

  

Increase (decrease) in deferred income

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (9,199) 

  

  

 25,235 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 16,036 

  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

  

 (292) 

  

  

 71,869 

  

  

 (72,296) 

  

  

 (35,282) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (36,001) 

  

Decrease in accounts payable

  

 - 

  

  

 (11) 

  

  

 (10,280) 

  

  

 (10,470) 

  

  

 4,793 

  

  

 (15,968) 

  

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities

  

 (1,354) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,254 

  

  

 (1,912) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (2,012) 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

  

 (1,355) 

  

  

 71,910 

  

  

 (56,252) 

  

  

 14,178 

  

  

 4,793 

  

  

 33,274 

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (13,489) 

  

  

 (25,952) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (39,441) 

  

Purchases of businesses and other operating assets

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (3) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (3) 

  

Proceeds from disposal of assets

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 2,056 

  

  

 1,244 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 3,300 

  

Change in other, net

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (665) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (665) 

Net cash used for investing activities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (11,436) 

  

  

 (25,373) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (36,809) 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Draws on credit facilities

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 637 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 637 

  

Payments on long-term debt

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (9) 

  

  

 (4,428) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4,437) 

  

Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications

  

 1,507 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 1,507 

  

Intercompany funding

  

 (2,809) 

  

  

 (71,879) 

  

  

 74,080 

  

  

 608 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

Deferred financing charges

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 152 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 152 

  

Dividends and other payments to

   noncontrolling interests

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4,353) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (4,353) 

  

Change in other, net

  

 548 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 548 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

  

 (754) 

  

  

 (71,879) 

  

  

 74,223 

  

  

 (7,536) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,946) 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,238) 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 (5,238) 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  

 (2,109) 

  

  

 31 

  

  

 6,535 

  

  

 (23,969) 

  

  

 4,793 

  

  

 (14,719) 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  

 207,411 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

  

  

 359,361 

  

  

 (4,793) 

  

  

 561,979 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

 205,302 

  

$

 31 

  

$

 6,535 

  

$

 335,392 

  

$

 - 

  

$

 547,260 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Format of Presentation

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes.  Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis.  All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  Our reportable segments are Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas”) and International outdoor advertising (“International”).  Our Americas and International segments provide outdoor advertising services in their respective geographic regions using various digital and traditional display types. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.

 

We manage our operating segments primarily focusing on their operating income, while Corporate expenses, Other operating income (expense), net, Interest expense, Interest income on Due from Clear Channel Communications, Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates, Other income (expense), net and Income tax benefit (expense) are managed on a total company basis and are, therefore, included only in our discussion of consolidated results.

 

Management typically monitors our businesses by reviewing the average rates, average revenue per display, occupancy and inventory levels of each of our display types by market.  Our advertising revenue is derived from selling advertising space on the displays we own or operate in key markets worldwide, consisting primarily of billboards, street furniture and transit displays.  Part of our long-term strategy is to pursue the technology of digital displays, including flat screens, LCDs and LEDs, as additions to traditional methods of displaying our clients’ advertisements.  We are currently installing these technologies in certain markets, both domestically and internationally.

 

Advertising revenue for our segments is highly correlated to changes in gross domestic product (“GDP”) as advertising spending has historically trended in line with GDP, both domestically and internationally.  Internationally, our results are impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations.

 

Executive Summary

The key developments in our business for the three and three months ended March 31, 2014 are summarized below:

 

·         Consolidated revenue decreased $15.0 million including an increase of $0.5 million from movements in foreign exchange during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, consolidated revenue decreased $15.5 million over the comparable three-month period of 2013.

·         Americas revenue decreased $17.7 million including a decrease of $0.9 million from movements in foreign exchange during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenue decreased $16.8 million over the comparable three-month period of 2013 primarily driven primarily by lower revenues in our Los Angeles market as a result of the impact of litigation as well as lower airport revenues as a result of the loss of certain national accounts and the nonrenewal of certain airport contracts.

·         International revenue increased $2.7 million including an increase of $1.4 million from movements in foreign exchange during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenue increased $1.3 million over the comparable three-month period of 2013 primarily driven by growth in emerging markets and certain developed markets, partially offset by declines in other countries.

·         During the first quarter of 2014, we spent $4.2 million on strategic revenue and cost-saving initiatives to realign and improve our on-going business operations—a decrease of $2.5 million compared to the first quarter of 2013.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to the three months ended March 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  

Three Months Ended

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

March 31,

  

%

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

  

Change

Revenue

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 635,251 

  

$

 650,210 

  

 (2%) 

Operating expenses:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

  

 381,513 

  

  

 386,191 

  

 (1%) 

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

  

 132,949 

  

  

 139,561 

  

 (5%) 

  

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

  

  

 30,697 

  

  

 27,824 

  

 10% 

  

Depreciation and amortization

  

  

 98,742 

  

  

 100,327 

  

 (2%) 

  

Other operating income, net

  

  

 2,654 

  

  

 2,103 

  

 26% 

Operating loss

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 (5,996) 

  

  

 (1,590) 

  

 277% 

Interest expense

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 89,262 

  

  

 88,093 

  

  

Interest income on Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

  

 14,673 

  

  

 11,920 

  

  

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

  

  

 (736) 

  

  

 (485) 

  

  

Other income (expense), net

  

  

 1,898 

  

  

 (907) 

  

  

Loss before income taxes

  

  

 (79,423) 

  

  

 (79,155) 

  

  

Income tax expense (benefit)

  

  

 (16,946) 

  

  

 5,006 

  

  

Consolidated net loss

  

  

 (96,369) 

  

  

 (74,149) 

  

  

  

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

  

  

 501 

  

  

 129 

  

  

Net loss attributable to the Company

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 (96,870) 

  

$

 (74,278) 

  

  

 

Consolidated Revenue

Our consolidated revenue during the first quarter of 2014 decreased $15.0 million including an increase of $0.5 million from movements in foreign exchange compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, consolidated revenue decreased $15.5 million.  Americas revenue decreased $17.7 million including negative movements in foreign exchange of $0.9 million compared to the same period of 2013. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, Americas revenue decreased $16.8 million driven primarily by lower revenues in our Los Angeles market as a result of the impact of litigation, as well as the loss of certain national accounts and the nonrenewal of certain airport contracts.  Our International revenue increased $2.7 million including positive movements in foreign exchange of $1.4 million compared to the same period of 2013. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, International revenue increased $1.3 million.  Revenue growth in street furniture in emerging markets and certain developed markets was partially offset by declines in other countries. 

 

Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses decreased $4.7 million including an increase of $0.5 million from movements in foreign exchange during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, consolidated direct operating expenses decreased $5.2 million.  Direct operating expenses in our Americas segment decreased $3.6 million including a decrease of $0.7 million from movements in foreign exchange compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, direct operating expenses in our Americas segment decreased $2.9 million, primarily due to reduced site lease expenses related to our airports business resulting from the nonrenewal of certain airport contracts as well as cost reduction efforts from previous strategic efficiency initiatives.  Direct operating expenses in our International segment decreased $1.1 million including an increase of $1.2 million from movements in foreign exchange compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, direct operating expenses in our International segment decreased $2.3 million, primarily as a result of previous strategic efficiency initiatives.

 

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Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased $6.6 million on a reported basis and excluding offsetting impacts from movements in foreign exchange during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.  SG&A expenses decreased $3.3 million in our Americas segment primarily due to lower commission expenses payments in connection with lower revenues.  Our International SG&A expenses decreased $3.4 million compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to benefits resulting from our previous strategic efficiency initiatives.

 

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $2.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013. The increase primarily related to expenditures in connection with strategic revenue and efficiency initiatives.

 

Revenue and Efficiency Initiatives

Included in the amounts for direct operating expenses, SG&A and corporate expenses discussed above are expenses of $4.2 million incurred in connection with our strategic revenue and efficiency initiatives during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The costs were incurred to improve revenue growth, enhance yield, reduce costs, and organize each business to maximize performance and profitability.  These costs consist primarily of consolidation of locations and positions, severance related to workforce initiatives, consulting expenses, and other costs incurred in connection with improving our businesses.  These costs are expected to provide benefits in future periods as the initiative results are realized.  Of these costs during the first quarter of 2014, $1.2 million are reported within direct operating expenses, $1.2 million are reported within SG&A and $1.8 million are reported within corporate expense.  In the first quarter of 2013, such costs totaled $2.5 million, $4.1 million, and $0.1 million, respectively.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased $1.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.  The decrease during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was primarily due to higher accelerated depreciation in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of disposals made in that period.

 

Other Operating Income, Net

Other operating income of $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2014 and primarily related to proceeds received from condemnations.

 

Other operating income of $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2013 primarily related to proceeds from the disposal of operating and fixed assets.

 

Interest Income on Due From Clear Channel Communications

Interest income increased $2.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period of 2013 due to the higher outstanding balance of the Due from Clear Channel Communications account.

 

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

Our operations are included in a consolidated income tax return filed by CC Media Holdings, Inc. (“CC Media Holdings”).  However, for our financial statements, our provision for income taxes was computed as if we file separate consolidated Federal income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was (21.3)%. The 2014 effective rate was primarily impacted by our inability to record tax benefits on tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years. 

 

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was 6.3%. The effective rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily impacted by our inability to record tax benefits on tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

 

Americas Results of Operations

Our Americas operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

%

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

  

Change

Revenue

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 268,756 

  

$

 286,461 

  

(6%)

Direct operating expenses

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 133,288 

  

  

 136,891 

  

(3%)

SG&A expenses

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 51,111 

  

  

 54,372 

  

(6%)

Depreciation and amortization

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 47,599 

  

  

 48,685 

  

(2%)

Operating income

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 36,758 

  

$

 46,513 

  

(21%)

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Our Americas revenue decreased $17.7 million including negative movements in foreign exchange of $0.9 million during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period of 2013. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, Americas revenue decreased $16.8 million driven primarily by lower revenues in our Los Angeles market as a result of the impact of litigation as discussed further in Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the loss of certain national accounts and the nonrenewal of certain airport contracts. Increased capacity and occupancy for our digital displays outside Los Angeles partially offset these declines.

 

Direct operating expenses decreased $3.6 million including a decrease of $0.7 million from movements in foreign exchange compared to the same period of 2013.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements, direct operating expenses in our Americas segment decreased $2.9 million primarily due to reduced site lease expenses related to our airports business resulting from the nonrenewal of certain airport contracts as well as cost reduction efforts from previous strategic efficiency initiatives.  SG&A expenses decreased $3.3 million primarily due to reduced compensation expenses, which were lower in connection with our reduced revenues.

 

International Results of Operations

 

Our International operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

  

  

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

%

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

  

Change

Revenue

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 366,495 

  

$

 363,749 

  

1%

Direct operating expenses

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 248,225 

  

  

 249,300 

  

(0%)

SG&A expenses

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 81,838 

  

  

 85,189 

  

(4%)

Depreciation and amortization

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 50,444 

  

  

 50,993 

  

(1%)

Operating income

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 (14,012) 

  

$

 (21,733) 

  

(36%)

 

International revenue increased $2.7 million during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period of 2013, including an increase of $1.4 million from movements in foreign exchange.  Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, revenues increased $1.3 million.  The increase was driven by revenue growth in emerging markets, including China, and certain developed markets including the UK and France, primarily in street furniture and digital advertising revenue, partially offset by declines in other countries, including those in Northern and Eastern Europe, primarily due to challenging macroeconomic conditions.

 

Direct operating expenses decreased $1.1 million including an increase of $1.2 million from movements in foreign exchange during the first quarter of 2014.  Excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange, direct operating expenses decreased $2.3 million, resulting from various decreases across multiple countries as a result of previous strategic efficiency initiatives.  The $3.4 million reduction in SG&A expenses was primarily due to benefits resulting from previous strategic efficiency initiatives.

 

 

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Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Operating Income (Loss)

 

(In thousands)

  

  

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

  

  

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

Americas

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 36,758 

  

$

 46,513 

International

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 (14,012) 

  

  

 (21,733) 

Corporate expenses (1)

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 (31,396) 

  

  

 (28,473) 

Other operating income, net

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 2,654 

  

  

 2,103 

Consolidated operating loss

  

  

  

  

  

  

$

 (5,996) 

  

$

 (1,590) 

 

(1)        Corporate expenses include expenses related to Americas and International as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions.

 

Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation payments are recorded in corporate expenses and were $2.0 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2014, there was $17.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on service conditions.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years.  In addition, as of March 31, 2014, there was $0.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on market, performance and service conditions.  This cost will be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be satisfied.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

  

2014 

  

2013 

Cash provided by (used for):

  

  

  

  

  

  

Operating activities

$

 28,045 

  

$

 33,274 

  

Investing activities

  

 (37,793) 

  

  

 (36,809) 

  

Financing activities

  

 (32,156) 

  

  

 (5,946) 

 

Operating Activities

Our consolidated net loss, adjusted for $77.8 million of non-cash items, resulted in negative cash flows of $18.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  Our consolidated net loss, adjusted for $81.9 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $7.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  Cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $28.0 million compared to $33.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. 

 

Non-cash items affecting our net loss include depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, provision for doubtful accounts, share-based compensation, gain on disposal of operating assets, amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net and other reconciling items, net as presented on the face of the consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities of $37.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $38.6 million.  We spent $12.2 million in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new advertising structures such as digital displays, $25.1 million in our International segment primarily related to billboard and street furniture advertising structures, and $1.3 million by Corporate.  Partially offsetting cash used for investing activities were proceeds from sales of operating and fixed assets.

 

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Cash used for investing activities of $36.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $39.4 million.  We spent $12.9 million in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new advertising structures such as digital displays, $25.9 million in our International segment primarily related to new advertising structures such as billboards and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts, and $0.6 million by Corporate.  Partially offsetting cash used for investing activities were proceeds from sales of operating and fixed assets.

 

Financing Activities

Cash used for financing activities of $32.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily reflected net transfers of $28.7 million in cash to Clear Channel Communications, which represents the activity in the “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” account.  Other cash used for financing activities included payments to noncontrolling interests of $4.0 million.

 

Cash used for financing activities of $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflected a $4.4 million payment on long-term debt, partially offset by net transfers of $1.5 million in cash from Clear Channel Communications, which represents the activity in the “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” account.

 

Anticipated Cash Requirements

Our primary source of liquidity is cash on hand, cash flow from operations, senior revolving credit facility and the revolving promissory note with Clear Channel Communications.  Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and conditions in our markets, we believe that cash on hand, cash flows from operations, any available borrowing capacity under the senior revolving credit facility and borrowing capacity under or repayment of amounts outstanding under the revolving promissory note with Clear Channel Communications will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements, including the debt service on the CCWH Senior Notes and the CCWH Subordinated Notes and dividends, for at least the next 12 months.  In addition, we were in compliance with the covenants contained in our material financing agreements as of March 31, 2014.  We believe our long-term plans, which include promoting outdoor media spending and capitalizing on our diverse geographic and product opportunities, including the continued deployment of digital displays, will enable us to continue generating cash flows from operations sufficient to meet our liquidity and funding requirements long term.  However, our anticipated results are subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants.  In addition, our ability to comply with these covenants may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. At March 31, 2014, we had $270.2 million of cash on our balance sheet, with $207.6 million in consolidated cash balances held outside the U.S. by our subsidiaries, all of which is readily convertible into other foreign currencies including the U.S. dollar.  We disclose in Item 8 of our Form 10-K within Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, that our policy is to permanently reinvest the earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries as these earnings are generally redeployed in those jurisdictions for operating needs and continued functioning of their businesses.  We have the ability and intent to indefinitely reinvest the undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries based outside of the United States.  If any excess cash held by our foreign subsidiaries were needed to fund operations in the United States, we could presently repatriate available funds without a requirement to accrue or pay U.S. taxes.  This is a result of significant current and historic deficits in our foreign earnings and profits, which gives us flexibility to make future cash distributions as non-taxable returns of capital.

 

Furthermore, in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on April 24, 2014, Clear Channel Communications stated that it was in compliance with the covenants contained in its material financing agreements as of March 31, 2014.  Clear Channel Communications similarly stated in such Quarterly Report that its anticipated results are also subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance that actual results will be in compliance with the covenants.  Moreover, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that its ability to comply with the covenants in its material financing agreements may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions.  As discussed therein, the breach of any covenants set forth in Clear Channel Communications’ financing agreements would result in a default thereunder, and an event of default would permit the lenders under a defaulted financing agreement to declare all indebtedness thereunder to be due and payable prior to maturity. Moreover, as discussed therein, the lenders under the receivables-based credit facility under Clear Channel Communications’ senior secured credit facilities would have the option to terminate their commitments to make further extensions of credit thereunder. In addition, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that if Clear Channel Communications is unable to repay its obligations under any secured credit facility, the lenders could proceed against any assets that were pledged to secure such facility.  Finally, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that a default or acceleration under any of its material financing agreements could cause a default under other obligations that are subject to cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions.  If Clear Channel Communications were to become insolvent, we would be an unsecured creditor of Clear Channel Communications.  In such event, we would be treated the same as other unsecured creditors of Clear Channel Communications and, if we were not entitled to the cash previously transferred to Clear Channel Communications, or could not obtain such cash on a timely basis, we could experience a liquidity shortfall.

 

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For so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains significant control over us, a deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications could have the effect of increasing our borrowing costs or impairing our access to capital markets.  As of March 31, 2014, Clear Channel Communications had $660.7 million recorded as “Cash and cash equivalents” on its consolidated balance sheets, of which $270.2 million was held by us and our subsidiaries.

 

Our ability to fund our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and cash from operations and other liquidity-generating transactions.  If our future operating performance does not meet our expectations or our plans materially change in an adverse manner or prove to be materially inaccurate, we may need additional financing.  We may not be able to secure any such additional financing on terms favorable to us or at all.

 

We frequently evaluate strategic opportunities both within and outside our existing lines of business.  We expect from time to time to pursue additional acquisitions and may decide to dispose of certain businesses.  These acquisitions or dispositions could be material.

 

Sources of Capital

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had the following debt outstanding, cash and cash equivalents and amounts due from Clear Channel Communications:

 

(In millions)

March 31, 2014

  

December 31, 2013

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes due 2022

$

 2,725.0 

  

$

 2,725.0 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020

  

 2,200.0 

  

  

 2,200.0 

Other debt

  

 16.7 

  

  

 17.1 

Original issue discount

  

 (6.6) 

  

  

 (6.7) 

Total debt

  

 4,935.1 

  

  

 4,935.4 

  

Less:  Cash and cash equivalents

  

 270.2 

  

  

 314.5 

  

Less:  Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 907.9 

  

  

 879.1 

  

  

$

 3,757.0 

  

$

 3,741.8 

 

We may from time to time repay our outstanding debt or seek to purchase our outstanding equity securities.  Such transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.

 

Promissory Notes with Clear Channel Communications

We maintain accounts that represent net amounts due to or from Clear Channel Communications, which is recorded as “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” on our consolidated balance sheets.  The accounts represent our revolving promissory note issued by us to Clear Channel Communications and the revolving promissory note issued by Clear Channel Communications to us (the “Due from CCU Note”), in each case in the face amount of $1.0 billion, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances.  The accounts accrue interest pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes and are generally payable on demand or when they mature on December 15, 2017.  Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by Clear Channel Communications.  Such day-to-day cash management services relate only to our cash activities and balances in the U.S. and exclude any cash activities and balances of our non-U.S. subsidiaries.  At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the asset recorded in “Due from Clear Channel Communications” on our consolidated balance sheet was $907.9 million and $879.1 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2014, we had no borrowings under the cash management note to Clear Channel Communications.

 

The net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $14.7 million and $11.9 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fixed interest rate on the Due from CCU Note was 6.5%, which is equal to the fixed interest rate on the CCWH senior notes. On October 23, 2013, in accordance with the terms of the settlement of derivative litigation previously filed by our stockholders, the interest rate on the Due from CCU Note was amended such that if the outstanding balance on the Due from CCU Note exceeds $1.0 billion and under certain other circumstances tied to Clear Channel Communications’ liquidity, the rate will be variable but will in no event be less than 6.5% nor greater than 20%.

 

Our working capital requirements and capital for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, may be provided to us by Clear Channel Communications, in its sole discretion, pursuant to a revolving promissory note issued by us to Clear Channel Communications or pursuant to repayment of the Due from CCU Note.  If we are unable to obtain financing from Clear Channel Communications, we may need to obtain additional financing from banks or other lenders, or through public offerings

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or private placements of debt or equity, strategic relationships or other arrangements at some future date.  As stated above, we may be unable to successfully obtain additional debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms or at all.

 

As long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, among other limitations, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs.  Under the Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowings from third parties to no more than $400.0 million at any one time outstanding, without the prior written consent of Clear Channel Communications.

 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes

As of March 31, 2014, CCWH senior notes represented $2.7 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which consisted of $735.75 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Series A Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Series A CCWH Senior Notes”) and $1,989.25 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Series B CCWH Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Series B CCWH Senior Notes” and, together with the Series A CCWH Senior Notes, the “CCWH Senior Notes”).  The CCWH Senior Notes are guaranteed by us, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (“CCOI”) and certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.

 

The Series A CCWH Senior Notes indenture and Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit us to incur additional indebtedness based on an incurrence test.  In order to incur (i) additional indebtedness under this test, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 7.0:1 and 5.0:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively, and (ii) additional indebtedness that is subordinated to the CCWH Senior Notes under this test, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) must not be lower than 7.0:1 for total debt.  The indentures contain certain other exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness. The Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture also permits us to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the proceeds from asset sales if our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) are lower than 7.0:1 and 5.0:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively. The Series A CCWH Senior Notes indenture does not limit our ability to pay dividends.  The Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture contains certain exceptions that allow us to pay dividends, including (i) $525.0 million of dividends made pursuant to general restricted payment baskets and (ii) dividends made using proceeds received upon a demand by us of amounts outstanding under the revolving promissory note issued by Clear Channel Communications to us. 

 

Consolidated leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) for the preceding four quarters was 6.5:1 at March 31, 2014, and senior leverage ratio, defined as senior debt divided by EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) for the preceding four quarters was 3.6:1 at March 31, 2014.  As required by the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes indentures, our EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of $766.2 million is calculated as operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and other operating income (expense), net, plus share-based compensation, and is further adjusted for the following: (i) costs incurred in connection with severance, the closure and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, consulting fees and other permitted activities; (ii) extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gains or losses or expenses; (iii) non-cash charges; and (iv) various other items.

 

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The following table reflects a reconciliation of EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) to operating income and net cash provided by operating activities for the four quarters ended March 31, 2014:

 

  

  

Four Quarters Ended

(In Millions)

March 31, 2014

EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures)

$

 766.2 

Less adjustments to EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures):

  

  

  

Cost incurred in connection with severance, the closure and/or

   consolidation of facilities, retention charges, consulting fees,

   and other permitted activities

  

 (36.4) 

  

Extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gains or losses or expenses (as

   referenced in the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes

   indentures)

  

 (16.9) 

  

Non-cash charges

  

 (20.3) 

  

Other items

  

 (7.5) 

Less: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Other operating

   income (expense), net, and Share-based compensation expense

  

 (399.3) 

Operating income

  

 285.8 

Plus: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Other operating

   income (expense), net, and Share-based compensation expense

  

 399.3 

Less: Interest expense

  

 (354.0) 

Plus: Interest income on Due from Clear Channel Communications

  

 57.0 

Less: Current income tax benefit

  

 (67.4) 

Plus: Other income, net

  

 3.8 

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by

   operating activities (including Provision for doubtful accounts,

   Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net and

   Other reconciling items, net)

  

 10.7 

Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

  

 74.2 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

 409.4 

 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes

As of March 31, 2014, CCWH Subordinated Notes represented $2.2 billion of aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which consist of $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes”) and $1,925.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes”). 

 

The Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture and Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit us to incur additional indebtedness based on an incurrence test.  In order to incur additional indebtedness under this test, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 7.0:1.  The indentures contain certain other exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness. The Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture also permits us to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the proceeds from asset sales if our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) is lower than 7.0:1.  The Series A CCWH Senior Subordinated Notes indenture does not limit our ability to pay dividends.  The Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture contains certain exceptions that allow us to pay dividends, including (i) $525.0 million of dividends made pursuant to general restricted payment baskets and (ii) dividends made using proceeds received upon a demand by us of amounts outstanding under the revolving promissory note issued by Clear Channel Communications to us.

 

Senior Revolving Credit Facility Due 2018

We have a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million.  The revolving credit facility may be used for working capital, to issue letters of credit and for other general corporate purposes.  At March 31, 2014, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and $62.5 million of letters of credit under the revolving credit facility, which reduce availability under the facility

 

 

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Other Debt

Other debt consists primarily of loans with international banks.  At March 31, 2014, approximately $16.7 million was outstanding as other debt.

 

Clear Channel Communications’ Debt Covenants

The Clear Channel Communications’ senior secured credit facility contains a significant financial covenant which requires Clear Channel Communications to comply on a quarterly basis with a financial covenant limiting the ratio of its consolidated secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to consolidated EBITDA (as defined by Clear Channel Communications’ senior secured credit facility) for the preceding four quarters.  The maximum ratio under this financial covenant is currently set at 9.00:1 and reduces to 8.75:1 for the four quarters ended December 31, 2014.  In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on April 24, 2014, Clear Channel Communications stated that it was in compliance with this covenant as of March 31, 2014.

 

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies.  It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings.  Please refer to “Legal Proceedings” within Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Seasonality

Typically, both our Americas and International segments experience their lowest financial performance in the first quarter of the calendar year, with International historically experiencing a loss from operations in that period.  Our International segment typically experiences its strongest performance in the second and fourth quarters of the calendar year.  We expect this trend to continue in the future.

 

Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates and inflation.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We have operations in countries throughout the world.  Foreign operations are measured in their local currencies.  As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations.  We believe we mitigate a small portion of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with a natural hedge through borrowings in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Our foreign operations reported net income of $26.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 by $2.7 million.  A 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2014 would have increased our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 by a corresponding amount.

 

This analysis does not consider the implications that such currency fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment in the U.S. or the foreign countries or on the results of operations of these foreign entities.

 

Inflation

Inflation is a factor in the economies in which we do business and we continue to seek ways to mitigate its effect.  Inflation has affected our performance in terms of higher costs for wages, salaries and equipment.  Although the exact impact of inflation is indeterminable, we believe we have offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates of most of our outdoor display faces.

 

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.  Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our future operating and financial performance, our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness and the availability of capital and the terms

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thereof.  Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our future performance.  These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance.  There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass.  Actual future events and performance may differ materially from the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements.  We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

 

A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including but not limited to:

 

·         risks associated with weak or uncertain global economic conditions and their impact on the capital markets;

·         other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;

·         industry conditions, including competition;

·         the level of expenditures on advertising;

·         legislative or regulatory requirements;

·         fluctuations in operating costs;

·         technological changes and innovations;

·         changes in labor conditions and management;

·         capital expenditure requirements;

·         risks of doing business in foreign countries;

·         fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

·         the outcome of pending and future litigation;

·         taxes and tax disputes;

·         changes in interest rates;

·         shifts in population and other demographics;

·         access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

·         our ability to implement our business strategies;

·         the risk that we may not be able to integrate the operations of acquired businesses successfully;

·         the risk that our cost savings initiatives may not be entirely successful or that any cost savings achieved from those initiatives may not persist;

·         the impact of our substantial indebtedness, including the effect of our leverage on our financial position and earnings;

·         our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations or other liquidity-generating transactions and our need to allocate significant amounts of our cash to make payments on our indebtedness, which in turn could reduce our financial flexibility and ability to fund other activities;

·         our relationship with Clear Channel Communications, including its ability to elect all of the members of our board of directors and its ability as our controlling stockholder to determine the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders and certain additional matters governed by intercompany agreements between us;

·         the impact of the above and similar factors on Clear Channel Communications, our primary direct or indirect external source of capital, which could have a significant need for capital in the future; and

·         certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be exhaustive.  Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Required information is presented under “Market Risk” within Item 2 of this Part I.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act).  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2014 to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the

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SEC and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We currently are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.  These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies.  It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings.  Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Although we are involved in a variety of legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, a large portion of our litigation arises in the following contexts: commercial disputes; employment and benefits related claims; governmental fines; and tax disputes.

 

Los Angeles Litigation

 

                In 2008, Summit Media, LLC, one of our competitors, sued the City of Los Angeles (the “City”), Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS Outdoor in Los Angeles Superior Court (Case No. BS116611) challenging the validity of a settlement agreement that had been entered into in November 2006 among the parties. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had taken down existing billboards and converted 83 existing signs from static displays to digital displays pursuant to modernization permits issued through an administrative process of the City. The Los Angeles Superior Court ruled in January 2010 that the settlement agreement constituted an ultra vires act of the City and nullified its existence, but did not invalidate the modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS. All parties appealed the ruling by the Los Angeles Superior Court to the Court of Appeal for the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division 8. On December 10, 2012, the Court of Appeal issued an order upholding the Superior Court’s finding that the settlement agreement was ultra vires and remanding the case to the Superior Court for the purpose of invalidating the modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and CBS for the digital displays that were the subject of the settlement agreement. On January 22, 2013, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. filed a petition with the California Supreme Court requesting its review of the matter, and the Supreme Court denied that petition on February 27, 2013. On April 12, 2013, the Los Angeles Superior Court invalidated 82 digital modernization permits issued to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (77 of which displays were operating at the time of the ruling) and 13 issued to CBS and ordered that the companies turn off the electrical power to affected digital displays by the close of business on April 15, 2013. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. has complied with the order. On April 16, 2013, the Court conducted further proceedings during which it held that it was not invalidating two additional digital modernization permits that Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had secured through a special zoning plan and confirmed that its April 12 order invalidated only digital modernization permits – no other types of permits the companies may have secured for the signs at issue. Summit Media, LLC filed a further motion requesting that the Court order the demolition of the 82 sign structures on which the now-invalidated digital signs operated, as well as the invalidation of several other permits for traditional signs allegedly issued under the settlement agreement. At a hearing held on November 22, 2013, the Court denied Summit Media, LLC’s demolition motion by allowing the 82 sign structures and their LED faces to remain intact, thus allowing Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. to seek permits under the existing City sign code to either wrap the LED faces with vinyl or convert the LED faces to traditional static signs. The Court further confirmed the invalidation of all permits issued under the settlement agreement. In anticipation of this order, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. had removed six static billboard facings solely permitted under the settlement agreement. At a hearing held on January 21, 2014, the Court denied Summit Media, LLC’s motion for attorney’s fees on the basis that Summit Media, LLC had a substantial financial interest in the outcome of the litigation and, therefore, was not entitled to fees under California’s private attorney general statute.  On March 12, 2014, Summit Media, LLC filed Notices of Appeal of the orders denying Summit Media, LLC’s fee petition and denying in part Summit Media, LLC’s demolition motion.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

For information regarding our risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the Form 10-K.

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

The following table sets forth the purchases made during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 by or on behalf of us or an affiliated purchaser of shares of our Class A common stock registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:

 

Period

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased

  

Average Price Paid per Share

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

  

Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

January 1 through January 31

  

 - 

  

$

 -   

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

(1)

February 1 through February 28

  

 - 

  

  

 -   

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

(1)

March 1 through March 31

  

 - 

  

  

 -   

  

 - 

  

  

 - 

(1)

Total

  

 - 

  

  

 -   

  

 - 

  

$

 82,934,423 

(1)

 

(1)        On August 9, 2010, Clear Channel Communications announced that its board of directors approved a stock purchase program under which Clear Channel Communications or its subsidiaries may purchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of our Class A common stock and/or the Class A common stock of CC Media Holdings.  No shares of our Class A common stock or CC Media Holdings’ Class A common stock were purchased under the stock purchase program during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.  During 2011, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications purchased $16,372,690 of our Class A common stock (1,553,971 shares) in open market purchases.  During 2012, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications purchased $692,887 of the Class A common stock of CC Media Holdings (111,291 shares) under the stock purchase program.  As a result of these purchases of shares of the Class A common stock of CC Media Holdings and our Class A common stock, an aggregate of $82,934,423 remains available under the stock purchase program to purchase the Class A common stock of CC Media Holdings and/or our Class A common stock.  The stock purchase program does not have a fixed expiration date and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Clear Channel Communications’ discretion.

 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

10.1

 

First Amendment to Amended and Restated License Agreement dated January 14, 2014 between Clear Channel Identity, Inc. and Outdoor Management Services, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).

 

10.2

 

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 13, 2014 between Robert Pittman and CC Media Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the CC Media Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2014).

 

10.3

 

Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, dated January 13, 2014, between Robert W. Pittman and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit D of Exhibit 10.1 to the CC Media Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2014).

 

11*

 

Statement re: Computation of Income (Loss) Per Share.

 

31.1*

 

Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31.2*

 

Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.1**

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.2**

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

101*

 

Interactive Data Files.

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*              Filed herewith.

**           Furnished herewith.

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                        CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

April 24, 2014                                                      /s/ SCOTT D. HAMILTON                   

                                                                                                Scott D. Hamilton

                                                                                                Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and

                                                                                                Assistant Secretary

 

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