CUMULUS MEDIA INC - Quarter Report: 2007 June (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2007.
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
For or the transition period from to
Commission file number 000-24525
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
36-4159663 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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14 Piedmont Center, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
30305 (ZIP Code) |
(404) 949-0700
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of July 31, 2007, the registrant had 43,180,496 outstanding shares of common stock consisting of
(i) 36,726,434 shares of Class A Common Stock; (ii) 5,809,191 shares of Class B Common Stock; and
(iii) 644,871 shares of Class C Common Stock.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
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EX-32.1 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE PEO AND PFO |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,284 | $ | 2,392 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $1,890 and $1,942, in
2007 and 2006, respectively |
58,568 | 55,013 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
6,652 | 5,477 | ||||||
Total current assets |
66,504 | 62,882 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
66,197 | 71,474 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
934,786 | 934,140 | ||||||
Goodwill |
176,791 | 176,791 | ||||||
Investment in affiliates |
70,126 | 71,684 | ||||||
Other assets |
13,310 | 16,176 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,327,714 | $ | 1,333,147 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 28,160 | $ | 30,826 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
7,500 | 7,500 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
35,660 | 38,326 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
732,500 | 743,750 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
14,365 | 17,020 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
202,094 | 197,044 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
984,619 | 996,140 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, 20,262,000 shares authorized,
par value $0.01 per share, including: 250,000
shares designated as 13 3/4% Series A Cumulative
Exchangeable Redeemable Stock due 2009, stated
value $1,000 per share, and 12,000 shares
designated as 12% Series B Cumulative Preferred
Stock, stated value $10,000 per share; 0 shares
issued and outstanding |
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Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share;
100,000,000 shares authorized; 59,827,899 and
58,850,286 shares issued, 36,726,247 and
35,318,634 shares outstanding, in 2007 and 2006,
respectively |
598 | 588 | ||||||
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share;
20,000,000 shares authorized; 5,809,191 and
6,630,759 shares issued and outstanding, in 2007
and 2006, respectively |
58 | 66 | ||||||
Class C common stock, par value $.01 per share;
30,000,000 shares authorized; 644,871 shares
issued and outstanding |
6 | 6 | ||||||
Class A Treasury stock, at cost, 23,101,652 and
23,531,652 shares in 2007 and 2006, respectively |
(277,039 | ) | (282,194 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
6,621 | 6,621 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital |
978,686 | 978,480 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(365,835 | ) | (366,560 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
343,095 | 337,007 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 1,327,714 | $ | 1,333,147 | ||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
RESTATED | RESTATED | |||||||||||||||
Three Months | Three Months | Six Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||
Broadcast revenues |
$ | 86,338 | $ | 86,716 | $ | 157,739 | $ | 161,985 | ||||||||
Management fee from affiliate |
1,000 | 626 | 2,000 | 626 | ||||||||||||
Net revenues |
87,338 | 87,342 | 159,739 | 162,611 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Station operating expenses, excluding depreciation,
amortization and LMA fees |
53,581 | 55,163 | 105,228 | 108,731 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,690 | 4,513 | 7,560 | 9,326 | ||||||||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | | (2,548 | ) | ||||||||||
LMA fees |
165 | 192 | 331 | 397 | ||||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative
(including non-cash stock compensation of
$2,007, $3,565, $4,349 and $7,068,
respectively) |
6,052 | 8,080 | 12,780 | 15,768 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
63,488 | 65,400 | 125,899 | 131,674 | ||||||||||||
Operating income |
23,850 | 21,942 | 33,840 | 30,937 | ||||||||||||
Non-operating income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(10,563 | ) | (2,746 | ) | (25,191 | ) | (9,416 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
106 | 159 | 190 | 303 | ||||||||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
(986 | ) | (2,284 | ) | (986 | ) | (2,284 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(142 | ) | 525 | (171 | ) | 162 | ||||||||||
Total nonoperating expenses, net |
(11,585 | ) | (4,346 | ) | (26,158 | ) | (11,235 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes and equity
(loss) in affiliate |
12,265 | 17,596 | 7,682 | 19,702 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
(8,987 | ) | (8,372 | ) | (5,400 | ) | (9,622 | ) | ||||||||
Equity in (loss) of affiliate |
(739 | ) | (2,487 | ) | (1,557 | ) | (2,487 | ) | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,539 | $ | 6,737 | $ | 725 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||||
Basic and diluted income per common share: |
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Basic income per common share |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
Diluted income per common share |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding |
43,598,061 | 58,458,708 | 43,403,453 | 59,261,743 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding |
44,218,656 | 59,775,116 | 44,048,362 | 60,693,194 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)
RESTATED | ||||||||
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 725 | $ | 7,593 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
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Write-off of debt issue costs |
986 | 2,284 | ||||||
Depreciation |
7,555 | 9,034 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and debt issuance costs |
214 | 645 | ||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
1,467 | 1,792 | ||||||
Adjustment of the fair value of derivative instruments |
(130 | ) | (7,442 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes |
5,050 | 9,622 | ||||||
Non-cash stock compensation |
4,349 | 7,068 | ||||||
Net loss on disposition of fixed assets |
| 16 | ||||||
Gain on transfer of assets to unconsolidated affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | |||||
Equity loss on investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
1,557 | 2,487 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable |
(4,234 | ) | (5,484 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(1,144 | ) | (74 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(1,705 | ) | 7,384 | |||||
Other assets |
575 | 360 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
(1,824 | ) | (331 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
13,441 | 32,406 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisitions, including investment in affiliate |
| (2,712 | ) | |||||
Purchase of intangible assets |
| (5,234 | ) | |||||
Escrow deposits on pending acquisitions |
| 300 | ||||||
Capital expenditures |
(2,277 | ) | (5,887 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
| 33 | ||||||
Other |
(90 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(2,367 | ) | (13,607 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from bank credit facility |
750,000 | 814,750 | ||||||
Repayments of borrowings from bank credit facility |
(761,250 | ) | (604,000 | ) | ||||
Payments for debt issuance costs |
(953 | ) | (1,568 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
300 | | ||||||
Payment for repurchase of common stock |
| (220,075 | ) | |||||
Other |
(279 | ) | | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(12,182 | ) | (10,893 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,108 | ) | 7,906 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
2,392 | 5,121 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 1,284 | $ | 13,027 | ||||
Non-cash operating, investing, and financing activities: |
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Trade revenue |
$ | 8,150 | $ | 8,611 | ||||
Trade expense |
8,259 | 8,482 | ||||||
Interest paid |
$ | 28,032 | $ | 15,071 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Cumulus Media Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation
Interim Financial Data
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Cumulus Media Inc. (Cumulus, we or
the Company) and the notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of results of the interim periods
have been made and such adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. The results of
operations and cash flows for the three months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative
of the results that can be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the
Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to bad debts, intangible assets,
derivative financial instruments, income taxes, restructuring, contingencies and litigation. The
Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed
to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments
about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
FIN 48. In July 2006, the FASB issued SFAS Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes an interpretation of SFAS Statement No. 109. FIN 48 applies to all tax
positions accounted for under SFAS 109. FIN 48 refers to tax positions as positions taken in a
previously filed tax return or positions expected to be taken in a future tax return that are
reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities reported in the
financial statements. FIN 48 further clarifies a tax position to include the following:
| a decision not to file a tax return in a particular jurisdiction for which a return might be required, | |
| an allocation or a shift of income between taxing jurisdictions, | |
| the characterization of income or a decision to exclude reporting taxable income in a tax return, or | |
| a decision to classify a transaction, entity, or other position in a tax return as tax exempt. |
FIN 48 clarifies that a tax benefit may be reflected in the financial statements only if it is
more likely than not that a company will be able to sustain the tax return position, based on its
technical merits. If a tax benefit meets this criterion, it should be measured and recognized based
on the largest amount of benefit that is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. This
is a change from prior practice, whereby companies were able to recognize a tax benefit only if it
is probable a tax position will be sustained.
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The Company classifies
interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions in income taxes. The Company files
numerous income tax returns at the United States federal jurisdiction and for various state
jurisdictions. One of our subsidiaries is subject to filing in a foreign jurisdiction. For U.S.
federal purposes, due to the net operating losses available, we are no longer subject to
examination for years prior to 1997. With few exceptions we are no longer subject to state and
local or non-U.S. income tax examinations for the years before 2003.
The Company has identified one uncertain tax position related to state income tax matters.
Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, management identified this issue and recorded a contingent
liability for estimated income tax, interest and penalties. The Company reorganized its corporate
structure and eliminated this type of transaction. The audit for the state with the largest
potential liability was
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settled in late 2006 and subsequently paid. The Company determined that the income tax positions
taken with these other states are not more likely than not to be sustained, and thus retained the
contingencies previously recorded for these other states and will reverse them as the open years
are no longer subject to examination, principally in the third and fourth quarters of 2007. On
January 1, 2007, the contingency recorded for these remaining states was approximately $5.7
million, including penalties and interest of approximately $2.4 million. At June 30, 2007 the
contingency remaining for these states was approximately $5.2 million, including penalties and
interest of approximately $2.8 million. This entire amount, if recognized, would affect the
effective tax rate.
2. Restatement
As previously reported, on May 10, 2007, the Companys management, acting under the scope of
authority granted by the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company, determined that
the interim financial statements included in the Companys quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the
periods ended June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2006 should no longer be relied upon due to an error
in those financial statements related to the accounting for certain interest rate swaps as further
described below. The Company is including in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q the restated
financial results for the periods ended June 30, 2006.
In May 2005, the Company entered into a forward-starting LIBOR-based interest rate swap
arrangement (the May 2005 Swap) to manage fluctuations in cash flows for certain of its debt
instruments resulting from interest rate risk attributable to changes in the benchmark interest
rate of LIBOR. Through fiscal year 2006, the May 2005 Swap was accounted for as a qualifying cash
flow hedge of the future variable rate interest payments in accordance with SFAS No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, whereby changes in the fair value are
reported as a component of the Companys accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), a portion
of stockholders equity.
Subsequent to the filing of the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006, management discovered that beginning June 15, 2006, in connection with the
refinancing of the Companys debt, based on the interest rate elections made by the company at this
time, the May 2005 Swap no longer qualified as a cash flow hedging instrument. Accordingly, the
changes in its fair value should have been reflected in the statement of operations instead of
AOCI. In addition, as of June 15, 2006, certain amounts included in AOCI should have been reversed
and recognized in the statement of operations.
As a result of the corrections of the error discussed above, the Companys income
before income tax benefit and equity loss of affiliate for the three and six months ended June 30,
2006 increased approximately $6.3 million, resulting primarily from the reclassification of a
portion of AOCI to the statement of operations. Net income for the three and six months ended June
30, 2006 increased $2.0 million due to recording an additional $4.3 million of income tax expense
on the $6.3 million reduction of interest expense. The amount remaining in AOCI will be
reclassified to the statement of operations beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2007.
The effects of the error are presented below in the restated June 30, 2006 financial statements
(dollars in thousands). The restatement also affects the amounts
disclosed in Notes 7 and 8 to
the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||
Before Restatement |
Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 13,027 | | $ | 13,027 | |||||||
Accounts receivable |
55,935 | | 55,935 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
12,441 | | 12,441 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets |
154 | | 154 | |||||||||
Total current assets |
81,557 | | 81,557 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
76,235 | | 76,235 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
984,352 | | 984,352 | |||||||||
Goodwill |
185,814 | | 185,814 | |||||||||
Investment in affiliate |
74,396 | | 74,396 | |||||||||
Other assets |
23,650 | | 23,650 | |||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,426,004 | $ | | $ | 1,426,004 | ||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 31,573 | | $ | 31,573 | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
7,500 | | 7,500 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities |
39,073 | | 39,073 | |||||||||
Long-term debt |
772,250 | | 772,250 | |||||||||
Other liabilities |
16,493 | | 16,493 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
209,220 | 4,272 | 213,492 | |||||||||
Total liabilities |
1,037,036 | 4,272 | 1,041,308 | |||||||||
Preferred stock |
| | ||||||||||
Class A common stock |
585 | | 585 | |||||||||
Class B common stock |
116 | | 116 | |||||||||
Class C common stock |
6 | | 6 | |||||||||
Treasury Stock |
(327,222 | ) | | (327,222 | ) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
12,934 | (6,313 | ) | 6,621 | ||||||||
Additional paid-in-capital |
1,025,401 | | 1,025,401 | |||||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(317,860 | ) | 2,041 | (315,819 | ) | |||||||
Loan to officer |
(4,992 | ) | | (4,992 | ) | |||||||
Total stockholders equity |
388,968 | (4,272 | ) | 384,696 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 1,426,004 | $ | | $ | 1,426,004 | ||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before Restatement |
Adjustments | As Restated | Before Restatement |
Adjustments | As Restated | |||||||||||||||||||
Broadcast revenues |
$ | 86,716 | $ | | $ | 86,716 | $ | 161,985 | $ | | $ | 161,985 | ||||||||||||
Management fee from affiliate |
626 | | 626 | 626 | | 626 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues |
87,342 | | 87,342 | 162,611 | | 162,611 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Station operating expenses, excluding depreciation,
amortization and LMA fees |
55,163 | | 55,163 | 108,731 | | 108,731 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
4,513 | | 4,513 | 9,326 | | 9,326 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
(2,548 | ) | | (2,548 | ) | (2,548 | ) | | (2,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||
LMA fees |
192 | | 192 | 397 | | 397 | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative |
8,080 | | 8,080 | 15,768 | | 15,768 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
65,400 | | 65,400 | 131,674 | | 131,674 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income |
21,942 | | 21,942 | 30,937 | | 30,937 | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-operating income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(9,059 | ) | 6,313 | (2,746 | ) | (15,729 | ) | 6,313 | (9,416 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Interest income |
159 | | 159 | 303 | | 303 | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
(2,284 | ) | | (2,284 | ) | (2,284 | ) | | (2,284 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
525 | | 525 | 162 | | 162 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total nonoperating expenses, net |
(10,659 | ) | 6,313 | (4,346 | ) | (17,548 | ) | 6,313 | (11,235 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes and equity in (loss)
of affiliate |
11,283 | | 17,596 | 13,389 | | 19,702 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
(4,100 | ) | (4,272 | ) | (8,372 | ) | (5,350 | ) | (4,272 | ) | (9,622 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) of affiliate |
(2,487 | ) | | (2,487 | ) | (2,487 | ) | | (2,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 4,696 | $ | 2,041 | $ | 6,737 | $ | 5,552 | $ | 2,041 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted income per common share: |
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Basic income per common share |
$ | 0.08 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||||||
Diluted income per common share |
$ | 0.08 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding |
58,458,708 | 58,458,708 | 59,261,743 | 59,261,743 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding |
59,775,116 | 59,775,116 | 60,693,194 | 60,693,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||
Before Restatement |
Adjustments | As Restated | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 5,552 | $ | 2,041 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Write-off of debt issue costs |
2,284 | | 2,284 | |||||||||
Depreciation |
9,034 | | 9,034 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and other assets |
285 | | 285 | |||||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
360 | | 360 | |||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
1,792 | | 1,792 | |||||||||
Adjustment of the fair value of derivative instruments |
(1,129 | ) | (6,313 | ) | (7,442 | ) | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
5,350 | 4,272 | 9,622 | |||||||||
Non-cash stock compensation |
7,068 | | 7,068 | |||||||||
Net gain on disposition of fixed assets |
16 | | 16 | |||||||||
Gain on transfer of assets to unconsolidated affiliate |
(2,548 | ) | | (2,548 | ) | |||||||
Equity loss on investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
2,487 | | 2,487 | |||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions: |
||||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
(5,484 | ) | | (5,484 | ) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
(74 | ) | | (74 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
7,384 | | 7,384 | |||||||||
Other assets |
360 | | 360 | |||||||||
Other liabilities |
(331 | ) | | (331 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
32,406 | | 32,406 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||
Acquisitions, including investment in affiliate |
(2,712 | ) | | (2,712 | ) | |||||||
Purchase of intangible assets |
(5,234 | ) | | (5,234 | ) | |||||||
Escrow deposits on pending acquisitions |
300 | | 300 | |||||||||
Capital expenditures |
(5,887 | ) | | (5,887 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
33 | | 33 | |||||||||
Other |
(107 | ) | | (107 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(13,607 | ) | | (13,607 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||
Proceeds from bank credit facility |
814,750 | | 814,750 | |||||||||
Repayments of borrowings from bank credit facility |
(604,000 | ) | | (604,000 | ) | |||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs |
(1,568 | ) | | (1,568 | ) | |||||||
Payment for repurchase of common stock |
(220,075 | ) | | (220,075 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(10,893 | ) | | (10,893 | ) | |||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
7,906 | 7,906 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
5,121 | 5,121 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 13,027 | $ | 13,027 | ||||||||
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The Company made an immaterial correction to the Before Restatement statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2006,
unrelated to the restatement issue discussed above. The correction results in an increase to net cash provided by operating activities and an increase to net cash used in financing activities of
approximately $2.6 million, to reflect actual cash paid for debt issuance costs in the six months ended June 30, 2006.
The Company also made an immaterial correction to the accompanying December 31, 2006 balance sheet related to the above described restatement issue by
reducing AOCI and decreasing the accumulated deficit by $0.4 million.
3. Stock Based Compensation
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company recognized approximately $2.0 million
and $4.4 million, respectively, in non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
The Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Companys 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, on April
13, 2007, which was subsequently approved by the Companys stockholders as well. The amendments
increased the number of shares available to be issued under the plan from 2,975,000 to 3,665,000,
and increased the number of shares that may be issued as restricted or deferred shares from 925,000
to 1,795,000.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company reclassified $5.2 million from Treasury
Stock to Additional Paid In Capital related to the issuance of 430,000 shares of restricted common
stock.
4. Acquisitions
Completed Acquisitions
The
Company did not complete any station acquisitions during the three
months ended June 30, 2007.
During the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company completed its
acquisition of two radio stations in the Huntsville, Alabama market at a cost of approximately $3.3
million, paid in cash. The Huntsville stations were primarily acquired as they complemented the
Companys station portfolio and increased both its state and regional coverage of the United
States.
At June 30, 2007 and 2006 the Company operated four and three stations, respectively, under local
marketing agreements (LMAs). The consolidated statements of operations for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 include the revenue and broadcast operating expenses related to
four and three radio stations and any related fees associated with the LMAs, respectively.
5. Investment in Affiliate
On October 31, 2005, the Company announced that, together with Bain Capital Partners, The
Blackstone Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners, it had formed a new private partnership, Cumulus Media
Partners, LLC (CMP). CMP is a private partnership created by the Company and the equity partners
to acquire the radio broadcasting business of Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Co. Each of the Company and
the equity partners holds a 25% equity ownership in CMP. Under the terms of the partnership
arrangement, if certain performance targets are met, the Companys participation in the
distribution of assets from CMP may be increased to up to 40%, with the respective participations
in such distributions by each equity partner reduced to as low as 20%.
On May 5, 2006, the Company announced that the acquisition of the radio broadcasting business of
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Co. by CMP was completed at a purchase price of approximately $1.2 billion.
Susquehannas radio broadcasting business consisted of 33 radio stations in 8 markets: San
Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Indianapolis and York, Pennsylvania.
In connection with the formation of CMP, the Company contributed four radio stations (including
related licenses and assets) in the Houston, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri markets and
approximately $6.2 million in cash in exchange for its membership interests in CMP. The Company
recognized a gain of $2.5 million from the transfer of assets to CMP. In addition, upon
consummation of the acquisition, the Company received a payment of approximately $3.5 million as
consideration for advisory services provided in connection with the acquisition. The payment was
recorded by the Company as a reduction in Cumuluss investment in CMP.
The Companys investment in CMP is accounted for under the equity method. For the three months
ended June 30, 2007, the Company recorded approximately $0.7 million as equity loss in affiliate
and for the six months ended June 30, 2007 the Company recorded $1.6 million as equity loss from
affiliate. These amounts are presented as part of non-operating income (loss) on the accompanying
condensed consolidated statement of operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007,
the affiliate generated revenues of $63.2 million and $112.0 million, operating expense of $36.1
million and $65.1 million and net loss of $2.9 million and $5.0 million, respectively. For the
period May and June 2006, during which time the Company had an equity investment
in CMP, the affiliate generated revenues of $42.8 million, expense of $23.1 million and a net loss
of $8.6 million.
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Concurrently with the consummation of the acquisition, the Company entered into a management
agreement with a subsidiary of CMP, pursuant to which the Companys management will manage the
operations of CMPs subsidiaries. The agreement provides for the Company to receive, on a quarterly
basis, a management fee that is expected to be approximately 1% of the subsidiaries annual EBITDA
or $4.0 million, whichever is greater. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the
Company recorded as net revenues approximately $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in
management fees from CMP.
6. Long Term Debt
The Companys long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(dollars in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
Term loan and revolving credit facilities at 7.1% and 7.7%, respectively |
$ | 740,000 | $ | 751,250 | ||||
Less: Current portion of long-term debt |
(7,500 | ) | (7,500 | ) | ||||
$ | 732,500 | $ | 743,750 | |||||
2007 Refinancing
On June 11, 2007, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing credit agreement, dated
June 7, 2006, by and among the Company, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the
lenders party thereto. The credit agreement, as amended, is referred to herein as the Amended
Credit Agreement.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a replacement term loan facility, in the original
aggregate principal amount of $750.0 million, to replace the prior term loan facility, which had an
outstanding balance at the time of refinancing of approximately $713.9 million, and maintains the
pre-existing $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds of the replacement term loan
facility, fully funded on June 11, 2007, were used to repay the outstanding balances under the
prior term loan facility and under the revolving credit facility.
The Companys obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially
all of its assets in which a security interest may lawfully be granted (including FCC licenses held
by its subsidiaries), including, without limitation, intellectual property and all of the capital
stock of the Companys direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (except for Broadcast Software
International, Inc.) and 65% of the capital stock of certain first-tier foreign subsidiaries. In
addition, the Companys obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of
its subsidiaries.
The Amended Credit Agreement contains terms and conditions customary for financing arrangements of
this nature. The replacement term loan facility will mature on June 11, 2014 and will amortize in
equal quarterly installments beginning on September 30, 2007, with 0.25% of the initial aggregate
advances payable each quarter during the first six years of the term, and 23.5% due in each quarter
during the seventh year. The revolving credit facility will mature on June 7, 2012 and, except at
the option of the Company, the commitment will remain unchanged up to that date.
Borrowings under the replacement term loan facility will bear interest, at the Companys option, at
a rate equal to LIBOR plus 1.75% or the Alternate Base Rate (defined as the higher of the Bank of
America Prime Rate and the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%) plus 0.75%. Borrowings under the
revolving credit facility will bear interest, at the Companys option, at a rate equal to LIBOR
plus a margin ranging between 0.675% and 2.0% or the Alternate Base Rate plus a margin ranging
between 0.0% and 1.0% (in either case dependent upon the Companys leverage ratio).
As of June 30, 2007, prior to the effect of the May 2005 Swap, the effective interest rate of the
outstanding borrowings pursuant to the
credit facility was approximately 7.325%. As of June 30, 2007, the effective interest rate
inclusive of the May 2005 Swap is 6.619%.
Certain mandatory prepayments of the term loan facility will be required upon the occurrence of
specified events, including upon the incurrence of certain additional indebtedness (other than
under any incremental credit facilities under the Amended Credit Agreement)
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and upon the sale of certain assets.
The representations, covenants and events of default in the Amended Credit Agreement are customary
for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Amended Credit Agreement
include, among others, (a) the failure to pay when due the obligations owing under the credit
facilities; (b) the failure to perform (and not timely remedy, if applicable) certain covenants;
(c) cross default and cross acceleration; (d) the occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency events;
(e) certain judgments against the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (f) the loss, revocation or
suspension of, or any material impairment in the ability to use of or more of, any of our material
FCC licenses; (g) any representation or warranty made, or report, certificate or financial
statement delivered, to the lenders subsequently proven to have been incorrect in any material
respect; (h) the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement);
and (i) violation of certain financial covenants. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the
lenders may terminate the loan commitments, accelerate all loans and exercise any of their rights
under the Amended Credit Agreement and the ancillary loan documents as a secured party. As of
June 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants.
In connection with the retirement of the Companys pre-existing credit facilities, the Company
recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.0 million for 2007, which was comprised of
previously capitalized loan origination expenses. In connection with 2007 refinancing, the Company
capitalized approximately $1.0 million of debt issuance costs, which will be amortized to interest
expense over the life of the debt.
7. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands, except per share data).
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||
(RESTATED) | (RESTATED) | |||||||||||||||
Numerator: |
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Net income |
$ | 2,539 | $ | 6,737 | $ | 725 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||||
Denominator: |
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Denominator for basic income per common share: |
||||||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
43,598 | 58,459 | 43,403 | 59,262 | ||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: |
||||||||||||||||
Options |
540 | 1,316 | 569 | 1,201 | ||||||||||||
Restricted shares |
81 | 184 | 76 | 230 | ||||||||||||
Shares applicable to diluted income per common share |
44,219 | 59,959 | 44,048 | 60,693 | ||||||||||||
Basic income per common share |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
Diluted income per common share |
$ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||
The Company has issued to key executives and employees restricted stock and stock options to
purchase shares of common stock as part of the Companys stock incentive plans. At June 30, 2007
and 2006, the following restricted stock and stock options to purchase the following classes of
common stock were issued and outstanding:
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||
Restricted shares of Class A Common Stock |
612,500 | 1,005,000 | ||||||
Options to purchase Class A Common Stock |
7,239,303 | 8,469,433 | ||||||
Options to purchase Class C Common Stock |
1,500,690 | 1,500,690 |
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, 6,868,312 options were not
included in the calculation of weighted average diluted common shares outstanding because the
exercise price of the options exceeded the average share price for the period.
8. Comprehensive Income
SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting comprehensive
income. Comprehensive income includes net income as currently reported under accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, and also
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considers the effect of additional economic events that are not required to be reported in
determining net income, but rather are reported as a separate component of stockholders equity.
The Company reports changes in the fair value of derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges as
components of comprehensive income. The components of comprehensive income are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Three Months | Three Months | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||
(RESTATED) | (RESTATED) | |||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,539 | $ | 6,737 | $ | 725 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||||
Change in the fair value of derivative instruments |
| (3,718 | ) | | (780 | ) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
$ | 2,539 | $ | 3,019 | $ | 725 | $ | 6,813 | ||||||||
9. Commitments and Contingencies
The national advertising contract with Katz contains termination provisions which, if exercised by
the Company during the term of the contract, would obligate the Company to pay a termination fee to
Katz, calculated based upon a formula set forth in the contract.
The radio broadcast industrys principal ratings service is Arbitron, which publishes periodic
ratings surveys for domestic radio markets. The Company has a five-year agreement with Arbitron
under which the Company receives programming ratings materials in a majority of its markets. The
Companys remaining obligation under the agreement with Arbitron totals approximately $14.1 million
as of June 30, 2007 and will be paid in accordance with the agreement through July 2009.
In December 2004, the Company purchased 240 perpetual licenses from iBiquity Digital Corporation,
which will enable the Company to convert to and utilize HD Radio technology on 240 of the
Companys stations. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has committed to convert the 240
stations over a seven year period beginning in the second half of 2005. The conversion of stations
to the HD Radio technology will require an investment in certain capital equipment over the next
five years. Management estimates its investment will be approximately $0.1 million per station
converted.
The Company has been subpoenaed by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York, as
were some of the other radio broadcasting companies operating in the state of New York, in
connection with the New York Attorney Generals investigation of promotional practices related to
record companies dealings with radio stations. We are cooperating with the Attorney General in
this investigation.
In
May 2007, the Company received a request for information and documents from the FCC related to the
Companys sponsorship of identification policies and sponsorship identification practices at
certain of its radio stations as requested by the FCC. The Company is cooperating with the FCC in
this investigation and is in the process of producing documents and other information requested by
the FCC. The Company has not yet determined what effect the inquiry will have, if any, on its
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is also a defendant from time to time in various other lawsuits, which are generally
incidental to its business. The Company is vigorously contesting all such matters and believes that
their ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
10. Subsequent Event
On July 23, 2007, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger
Agreement) with Cloud Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation (Parent), and Cloud Merger
Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (Merger Sub). Under
the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company, with the
Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the
Merger).
Parent is owned by an investment group consisting of Mr. Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., the Companys
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, his brother John W. Dickey, the Companys
Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, other
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members of their family (collectively with Messrs. L. Dickey and J. Dickey, the Dickeys),
and an affiliate of Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (the Sponsor).
The Dickeys have agreed, at the request of the Sponsor, to contribute a portion of their Company
equity to Parent or an affiliate thereof (such contributed equity, the Rollover Shares). Parent
has obtained equity and debt financing commitments for the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement, the aggregate proceeds of which will be sufficient for Parent to pay the aggregate
merger consideration and all related fees and expenses.
At the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock, other than (a)
the Rollover Shares, (b) shares owned by the Company, Parent or any wholly owned subsidiaries of
the Company or Parent, or (c) shares owned by any stockholders who are entitled to and who have
properly exercised appraisal rights under Delaware law, will be cancelled and converted into the
right to receive $11.75 per share in cash.
On July 27, 2007, there was an asserted class action lawsuit related to the merger filed against
the Company, its Chief Executive Officer, each of its directors, and the Sponsor in the Superior
Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the Merger is the
product of an unfair process, that the consideration to be paid to the Companys stockholders in
the Merger is inadequate, and that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Companys
stockholders. The complaints further allege that the Company and the Sponsor aided and abetted the
actions of the Companys directors in breaching such fiduciary duties. The complaint seeks, among
other relief, an injunction preventing completion of the Merger. We believe this lawsuit is without
merit and plan to defend it vigorously.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
2006 Restatement
In May 2005 we entered into a forward-starting LIBOR-based interest rate swap arrangement (the May
2005 Swap) to manage fluctuations in cash flows for certain of our debt instruments resulting from
interest rate risk attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate of LIBOR. Through fiscal
year 2006, we accounted for the May 2005 Swap as a qualifying cash flow hedge of the future
variable rate interest payments in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, whereby changes in the fair value are reported as a component
of the Companys accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), a portion of stockholders
equity.
Subsequent to the filing of the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2006, management discovered that beginning June 15, 2006, in connection with the refinancing of
the Companys debt, based on the interest rate elections made by the company at this time, the May
2005 Swap no longer qualified as a cash flow hedging instrument. Accordingly, the changes in its
fair value should have been reflected in the statement of operations instead of AOCI. In addition,
as of June 15, 2006, certain amounts included in AOCI should have been reversed and recognized in
the statement of operations.
As a result of the of the correction of the error discussed above, the Companys income before
income tax benefit and equity loss of affiliate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006
increased approximately $6.3 million, resulting primarily from the reclassification of a portion of
AOCI to the statement of operations. Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006
increased $2.0 million due to recording an additional $4.3 million of income tax expense on the
$6.3 million reduction of interest expense. The amount remaining in AOCI will be reclassified to
the statement of operations beginning in the quarter ending September 30, 2007.
The following table sets forth the effects of the errors in accounting for the May 2005 Swap, as
more fully described in Note 2 in the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this
report.
As Previously Reported | RESTATED | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
June 30, 2006 | Adjustments | June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||
Bank borrowings term loan and revolving credit facilities |
$ | (9,589 | ) | $ | | $ | (9,589 | ) | ||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment interest rate swap arrangement |
981 | | 981 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for amount reclassified from
other comprehensive income upon hedge accounting discontinuation |
| 5,557 | 5,557 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for change in fair value of
the interest rate swap agreement |
| 756 | 756 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of interest rate option agreement |
277 | | 277 | |||||||||
Other interest expense |
(728 | ) | | (728 | ) | |||||||
Interest income |
159 | | 159 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | (8,900 | ) | $ | 6,313 | $ | (2,587 | ) | ||||
As Previously Reported | RESTATED | |||||||||||
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
June 30, 2006 | Adjustments | June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||
Bank borrowings term loan and revolving credit facilities |
$ | (18,051 | ) | $ | | $ | (18,051 | ) | ||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment interest rate swap arrangement |
2,496 | | 2,496 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for amount reclassified from
other comprehensive income upon hedge accounting discontinuation |
| 5,557 | 5,557 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for change in fair value of
the interest rate swap agreement |
| 756 | 756 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of interest rate option agreement |
1,126 | | 1,126 | |||||||||
Other interest expense |
(1,300 | ) | | (1,300 | ) | |||||||
Interest income |
303 | | 303 | |||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | (15,426 | ) | $ | 6,313 | $ | (9,113 | ) | ||||
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General
The following discussion of our condensed consolidated financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and
related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report. This discussion, as well as
various other sections of this quarterly report, contains statements that constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements relate to the intent, belief or current expectations of our officers
primarily with respect to our future operating performance. Any such forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may
differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but
not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to
the termination of the Merger Agreement described in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated
financial statements included in this report; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been
or may be instituted against us related to the Merger Agreement; the inability to complete the
Merger due to the failure to obtain stockholder or regulatory approval of the Merger; the failure
to obtain the necessary financing arrangements set forth in the debt and equity commitment letters
delivered pursuant to the Merger Agreement; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current
plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the
Merger; and the ability to recognize the benefits of the Merger, as well as, risks and
uncertainties relating to leverage, the need for additional funds, FCC and government approval of
pending acquisitions, our inability to renew one or more of our broadcast licenses, changes in
interest rates, consummation of our pending acquisitions, integration of acquisitions, our ability
to eliminate certain costs, the management of rapid growth, the popularity of radio as a
broadcasting and advertising medium, changing consumer tastes, the impact of general economic
conditions in the United States or in specific markets in which we currently do business, industry
conditions, including existing competition and future competitive technologies and cancellation,
disruptions or postponements of advertising schedules in response to national or world events. Many
of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our control. This discussion identifies important
factors that could cause such differences. The unexpected occurrence of any such factors would
significantly alter the results set forth in these statements.
Overview
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations includes the results
of acquisitions and local marketing, management and consulting agreements. As of June 30, 2007, we
owned and operated 305 stations in 59 U.S. markets and provided sales and marketing services under
local marketing, management and consulting agreements (pending FCC approval of acquisition) to four
stations in two U.S. markets. In addition, we, along with three private equity firms, formed
Cumulus Media Partners, LLC (CMP), which acquired the radio broadcasting business of Susquehanna
Pfaltzgraff Co. (Susquehanna) in May 2006. The acquisition included 34 radio stations in 8
markets.
As a result of our investment in CMP and the acquisition of Susquehannas radio operations, we
continue to be the second largest radio broadcasting company in the United States based on number
of stations and believe that, based upon the stations we own or manage through CMP, we are the
third largest radio broadcasting company based on net revenues. As of June 30, 2007 we, directly
and through our investment in CMP, own or operate a total of 343 radio stations in 67 U.S. markets.
Advertising Revenue and Station Operating Income
Our primary source of revenue is the sale of advertising time on our radio stations. Our sales of
advertising time are primarily affected by the demand for advertising time from local, regional and
national advertisers and the advertising rates charged by our radio stations. Advertising demand
and rates are based primarily on a stations ability to attract audiences in the demographic groups
targeted by its advertisers, as measured principally by Arbitron on a periodic basis-generally one,
two or four times per year. Because audience ratings in local markets are crucial to a stations
financial success, we endeavor to develop strong listener loyalty. We believe that the
diversification of formats on our stations helps to insulate them from the effects of changes in
the musical tastes of the public with respect to any particular format.
The number of advertisements that can be broadcast without jeopardizing listening levels and the
resulting ratings is limited in part by the format of a particular station. Our stations strive to
maximize revenue by managing their on-air inventory of advertising time and adjusting prices based
upon local market conditions. In the broadcasting industry, radio stations sometimes utilize trade
or barter agreements that exchange advertising time for goods or services such as travel or
lodging, instead of for cash.
Our advertising contracts are generally short-term. We generate most of our revenue from local
advertising, which is sold primarily by a stations sales staff. During the six months ended June
30, 2007 and 2006, approximately 87.9% and 88.0% of our revenues were
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from local advertising, respectively. We generate national advertising revenue with the assistance of
an outside national representation firm. We engaged Katz Media Group, Inc. (Katz) to represent the
Company as our national advertising sales agent.
Our revenues vary throughout the year. As is typical in the radio broadcasting industry, we
expect our first calendar quarter will produce the lowest revenues for the year, and the fourth
calendar quarter will generally produce the highest revenues for the year, with the exception of
certain of our stations such as those in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where the stations generally
earn higher revenues in the second and third quarters of the year because of the higher seasonal
population in those communities.
Our operating results in any period may be affected by the incurrence of advertising and
promotion expenses that typically do not have an effect on revenue generation until future periods,
if at all. Our most significant station operating expenses are employee salaries and commissions,
programming expenses, advertising and promotional expenditures, technical expenses, and general and
administrative expenses. We strive to control these expenses by working closely with local station
management. The performance of radio station groups, such as ours, is customarily measured by the
ability to generate station operating income. See the definition of this non-GAAP measure,
including a description of the reasons for its presentation, as well as a quantitative
reconciliation to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in
accordance with GAAP, below.
Results of Operations
Analysis of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following analysis of selected
data from the Companys condensed consolidated statements of operations and other supplementary
data should be referred to while reading the results of operations discussion that follows:
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | Increase/(Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | 2007 vs. 2006 | 2007 vs. 2006 | |||||||||||||
As RESTATED | ||||||||||||||||
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: |
||||||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 87,338 | $ | 87,342 | $ | (4 | ) | 0.0 | % | |||||||
Station operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and LMA
fees |
53,581 | 55,163 | (1,582 | ) | -2.9 | % | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,690 | 4,513 | (823 | ) | -18.2 | % | ||||||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | (2,548 | ) | -100.0 | % | |||||||||
LMA fees |
165 | 192 | (27 | ) | -14.1 | % | ||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative
(including non-cash stock compensation
expense) |
6,052 | 8,080 | (2,028 | ) | -25.1 | % | ||||||||||
Operating income |
23,850 | 21,942 | 1,908 | 8.7 | % | |||||||||||
Interest (expense), net |
(10,457 | ) | (2,587 | ) | 7,870 | 304.2 | % | |||||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
(986 | ) | (2,284 | ) | (1,298 | ) | -56.8 | % | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(142 | ) | 525 | (667 | ) | -127.0 | % | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
(8,987 | ) | (8,372 | ) | (615 | ) | 7.3 | % | ||||||||
Equity in loss of affiliate |
(739 | ) | (2,487 | ) | (1,748 | ) | -70.3 | % | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,539 | $ | 6,737 | $ | (4,198 | ) | -62.3 | % | |||||||
OTHER DATA: |
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Station Operating Income (1) |
$ | 33,757 | $ | 32,179 | $ | 1,578 | 4.9 | % | ||||||||
Station Operating Income Margin (2) |
38.7 | % | 36.8 | % | * | * | * | * |
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For the Six | For the Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Ended | Increase/(Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | 2007 vs. 2006 | 2007 vs. 2006 | |||||||||||||
AS RESTATED | ||||||||||||||||
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: |
||||||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 159,739 | $ | 162,611 | $ | (2,872 | ) | -1.8 | % | |||||||
Station operating expenses excluding
depreciation, amortization and LMA
fees |
105,228 | 108,731 | (3,503 | ) | -3.2 | % | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
7,560 | 9,326 | (1,766 | ) | -18.9 | % | ||||||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | (2,548 | ) | -100.0 | % | |||||||||
LMA fees |
331 | 397 | (66 | ) | -16.6 | % | ||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative
(including non-cash stock compensation
expense) |
12,780 | 15,768 | (2,988 | ) | -18.9 | % | ||||||||||
Operating income |
33,840 | 30,937 | 2,903 | 9.4 | % | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
(25,001 | ) | (9,113 | ) | 15,888 | 174.3 | % | |||||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
(986 | ) | (2,284 | ) | (1,298 | ) | -56.8 | % | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(171 | ) | 162 | (333 | ) | -205.6 | % | |||||||||
Income tax expense |
(5,400 | ) | (9,622 | ) | (4,222 | ) | 43.9 | % | ||||||||
Equity in loss of affiliate |
(1,557 | ) | (2,487 | ) | (930 | ) | -37.4 | % | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 725 | $ | 7,593 | $ | (6,868 | ) | -90.5 | % | |||||||
OTHER DATA: |
||||||||||||||||
Station operating income (1) |
$ | 54,511 | $ | 53,880 | $ | 631 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||
Station operating income margin (2) |
34.1 | % | 33.1 | % | ** | ** | ||||||||||
Cash flows related to: |
||||||||||||||||
Operating activities |
13,441 | 29,809 | (16,368 | ) | -54.9 | % | ||||||||||
Investing activities |
(2,367 | ) | (13,607 | ) | (11,240 | ) | -82.6 | % | ||||||||
Financing activities |
(12,182 | ) | (8,296 | ) | 3,886 | 46.8 | % | |||||||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | (2,277 | ) | $ | (5,887 | ) | $ | (3,610 | ) | -61.3 | % |
** | Not a meaningful calculation to present. | |
(1) | Station operating income consists of operating income before depreciation and amortization, LMA fees, corporate general and administrative expenses, non-cash stock compensation and gain on assets transferred to affiliate. Station operating income is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. Station operating income should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income (loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining our operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. See managements explanation of this measure and the reasons for its use and presentation, along with a quantitative reconciliation of station operating income to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, below. | |
(2) | Station operating income margin is defined as station operating income as a percentage of net revenues. |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Versus the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006.
Net Revenues. Net revenues remained flat at $87.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007
compared to $87.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
On a pro forma basis, which excludes the April May 4th 2006 results of the stations contributed
to our affiliate, CMP, net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased $0.9 million
to $87.3 million, an increase of 1.1% from the same period in 2006, due to organic growth across
the station platform. Pro forma station operating income increased $1.6 million or 4.9% from the
same period in 2006, due to increased revenues and cost reductions.
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Station Operating Expenses, Excluding Depreciation, Amortization and LMA Fees. Station
operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and LMA fees (including non-cash contract
termination costs) decreased $1.6 million, or 2.9%, to $53.6 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2007 from $55.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. This decrease was
primarily a result of the contribution of our Houston and Kansas City stations to CMP. As a
percentage of net revenues, the provision for doubtful accounts was 0.9% for the three months ended
June 30, 2007 and was consistent with the prior year.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.8 million, or 18.2%, to
$3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $4.5 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2006. This decrease was primarily attributable to previously recorded assets
being fully depreciated combined with the contribution of certain assets to CMP in 2006 as noted
above.
LMA Fees. LMA fees totaled $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, versus $0.2
million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. LMA fees in the current year were comprised
primarily of fees associated with stations operated under LMAs in Vinton, Iowa, and Ann Arbor,
Michigan.
Corporate, General and Administrative Expenses Including Non-cash Stock Compensation. Corporate,
general and administrative expenses decreased $2.0 million or 25.1% to $6.1 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in non-cash stock compensation costs of $1.6
million and the timing of professional fees offset by increased personnel costs associated with the management of CMP.
Nonoperating Income (Expense). Interest expense, net of interest income, increased by $7.9 million
to $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared with $2.6 million in the
prior years period. Interest associated with outstanding debt, increased by $4.3 million to $13.9
million as compared to $9.6 million in the prior years period. This increase was due to a higher
average cost of bank debt and increased levels of bank debt outstanding during the current quarter.
The remainder of the increase was primarily due to the change in the fair value and interest rate
yield of certain derivative instruments. The following summary details the components of our interest expense, net of interest income
(dollars in thousands):
RESTATED (1) | ||||||||||||
For the Three | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | Months Ended | Increase/ | ||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Bank borrowings term loan and revolving credit facilities |
(13,866 | ) | $ | (9,589 | ) | $ | 4,277 | |||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment interest rate swap arrangement |
1,459 | 981 | 478 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings one-time yield adjustment for amount
reclassified from other comprehensive income upon hedge
accounting discontinuation |
| 5,557 | (5,557 | ) | ||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for change in fair value of
the interest rate swap agreement |
1,352 | 756 | 940 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of interest rate option agreement |
773 | 277 | 496 | |||||||||
Other interest expense |
(281 | ) | (728 | ) | (103 | ) | ||||||
Interest income |
106 | 159 | (53 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | (10,457 | ) | $ | (2,587 | ) | $ | 7,870 | ||||
(1) | See note 2 to the financial statements for further discussion of the restatement. |
Income Taxes. Income tax expense increased $0.6 million to $9.0 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2007, compared to $8.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.
Station Operating Income. As a result of the factors described above, station operating income
increased $1.6 million, or 4.9%, to $33.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $32.2 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2006. Station operating income consists of operating income before
depreciation and amortization, LMA fees, corporate general and administrative expenses, non-cash
stock compensation and gain on assets transferred to affiliate. Station operating income should
not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, operating income (loss), cash
flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining our operating performance or
liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. We exclude depreciation and amortization due
to the insignificant investment in tangible assets required to operate our stations and the
relatively insignificant
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amount of intangible assets subject to amortization. We exclude LMA fees from this measure, even though it requires
a cash commitment, due to the insignificance and temporary nature of such fees. Corporate expenses, despite representing
an additional significant cash commitment, are excluded in an effort to present the operating performance of our stations
exclusive of the corporate resources employed. We believe this is important to our investors
because it highlights the gross margin generated by our station portfolio. Finally, we exclude
non-cash stock compensation from the measure as it does not represent cash payments related to the
operation of the stations.
We believe that station operating income is the most frequently used financial measure in
determining the market value of a radio station or group of stations. We have observed that station
operating income is commonly employed by firms that provide appraisal services to the broadcasting
industry in valuing radio stations. Further, in each of the more than 140 radio station
acquisitions we have completed since our inception, we have used station operating income as our
primary metric to evaluate and negotiate the purchase price to be paid. Given its relevance to the
estimated value of a radio station, we believe, and our experience indicates, that investors
consider the measure to be useful in order to determine the value of our portfolio of stations. We
believe that station operating income is the most commonly used financial measure employed by the
investment community to compare the performance of radio station operators. Finally, station
operating income is the primary measure that our management uses to evaluate the performance and
results of our stations. Our management uses the measure to assess the performance of our station
managers and our Board of Directors uses it to determine the relative performance of our executive
management. As a result, in disclosing station operating income, we are providing our investors
with an analysis of our performance that is consistent with that which is utilized by our
management and our Board.
Station operating income is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an
alternative to operating income from continuing operations as a measure of operating performance or
to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, station operating
income is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow available for dividends, reinvestment in
our business or other Company discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements
such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Station operating income
should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, results of operations presented on
the basis of GAAP. We compensate for the limitations of using station operating income by using it
only to supplement our GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and
trends affecting our business than GAAP results alone. Station operating income has its limitations
as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis
of our results as reported under GAAP. Moreover, because not all companies use identical
calculations, these presentations of station operating income may not be comparable to other
similarly titled measures of other companies.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure. The following table reconciles station operating
income to operating income as presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of
operations (the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance
with GAAP (dollars in thousands):
For the Three | For the Three | |||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | |||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||
Operating income |
$ | 23,850 | $ | 21,942 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,690 | 4,513 | ||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | |||||
LMA fees |
165 | 192 | ||||||
Corporate general and administrative |
6,052 | 8,080 | ||||||
Station operating income |
$ | 33,757 | $ | 32,179 | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Versus the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006.
Net Revenues. Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 decreased $2.9 million to $159.7
million or 1.8% from $162.6 million in 2006, primarily as a result of the contribution of our
Houston and Kansas City stations to our affiliate, CMP in 2006, partially offset by organic growth
over the Companys existing station platform.
On a pro forma basis, which excludes the results of the stations contributed to our affiliate, CMP,
for the period January through May 4th, 2006, net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007
increased $0.4 million to $159.7 million, an increase of 0.3% from the
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same period in 2006, due to organic growth across the station platform. Pro forma station operating income
increased $0.9 million, an increase of 1.7% from the same period in 2006.
Station Operating Expenses, Excluding Depreciation, Amortization and LMA Fees. Station operating
expenses decreased $3.5 million to $105.2 million, or 3.2% from $108.7 million as compared to the
same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily as a result of the contribution of our Houston
and Kansas City stations to CMP.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased $1.7 million, or 18.9%, to
$7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $9.3 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2006. This decrease was primarily attributable to previously recorded assets being
fully depreciated combined with the contribution of certain assets to CMP in 2006.
LMA Fees. LMA fees totaled $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $0.4
million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. LMA fees in the current year were comprised
primarily of fees associated with LMA agreements in Vinton, Iowa, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Corporate, General and Administrative Expenses Including Non-cash Stock Compensation. Corporate,
general and administrative expenses decreased $3.0 million or 18.9% to $12.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This
decrease of $3.0 million resulted primarily due to a $2.7 million decrease in non-cash stock
compensation costs and the timing of professional fees offset by
increased personnel costs associated with the management of CMP.
Nonoperating Income (Expense). Interest expense, net of interest income increased by $15.9 million
to $25.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $9.1 million in the prior
period. Interest associated with outstanding debt, increased by $9.5 million to $27.6 million as
compared to $18.1 million in the prior years period. This increase was due to a higher average
cost of bank debt and increased levels of bank debt outstanding during the current period. The
remainder of the increase was primarily due to the change in the fair value and interest rate yield
of certain derivative instruments. The following
summary details the components of our interest expense, net of interest income (dollars in
thousands):
RESTATED (1) | ||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | Increase/ | ||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Bank borrowings term loan and revolving credit facilities |
$ | (27,578 | ) | $ | (18,051 | ) | $ | 9,527 | ||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment interest rate swap arrangement |
2,800 | 2,496 | 304 | |||||||||
Bank borrowings one-time yield adjustment for amount
reclassified from other comprehensive income upon hedge
accounting discontinuation |
| 5,557 | (5,557 | ) | ||||||||
Bank borrowings yield adjustment for change in fair value of
the interest rate swap agreement |
(668 | ) | 756 | (1,080 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of interest rate option agreement |
799 | 1,126 | (327 | ) | ||||||||
Other interest expense |
(544 | ) | (1,300 | ) | (412 | ) | ||||||
Interest income |
190 | 303 | (113 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | (25,001 | ) | $ | (9,113 | ) | $ | 15,888 | ||||
(1) | See note 2 to the financial statements for further discussion of the restatement. |
Income Taxes. Income tax expense decreased $4.2 million to $5.4 million for six months ended June
30, 2007, compared to $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Station Operating Income. As a result of the factors described above, station operating income
increased $0.6 million, or 1.2%, to $54.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared
to $53.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Station operating income consists of
operating income before depreciation and amortization, LMA fees, corporate general and
administrative expenses, non-cash stock compensation and gain on assets transferred to affiliate.
Station operating income should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income,
operating income (loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining
our operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. Gain on
transfers of assets to affiliates is excluded, as cash was not received nor is any cash anticipated
to be received for these transfers. We exclude depreciation
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and amortization due to the insignificant investment in tangible assets required to operate our stations and the relatively
insignificant amount of intangible assets subject to amortization. We exclude LMA fees from this
measure, even though it requires a cash commitment, due to the insignificance and temporary nature
of such fees. Corporate, expenses, despite representing an additional significant cash commitment,
are excluded in an effort to present the operating performance of our stations exclusive of the
corporate resources employed. We believe this is important to our investors because it highlights
the gross margin generated by our station portfolio. Finally, we exclude non-cash stock
compensation from the measure as it does not represent cash payments related to the operation of
the stations.
We believe that station operating income is the most frequently used financial measure in
determining the market value of a radio station or group of stations. We have observed that station
operating income is commonly employed by firms that provide appraisal services to the broadcasting
industry in valuing radio stations. Further, in each of the more than 140 radio station
acquisitions we have completed since our inception, we have used station operating income as our
primary metric to evaluate and negotiate the purchase price to be paid. Given its relevance to the
estimated value of a radio station, we believe, and our experience indicates, that investors
consider the measure to be useful in order to determine the value of our portfolio of stations. We
believe that station operating income is the most commonly used financial measure employed by the
investment community to compare the performance of radio station operators. Finally, station
operating income is the primary measure that our management intends to use to evaluate the
performance and results of our stations. Our management uses the measure to assess the performance
of our station managers and our Board of Directors uses it to determine the relative performance of
our executive management. As a result, in disclosing station operating income, we are providing our
investors with an analysis of our performance that is consistent with that which will be utilized
by our management and our Board.
Station operating income is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an
alternative to operating income from continuing operations as a measure of operating performance or
to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, station operating
income is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow available for dividends, reinvestment in
our business or other Company discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements
such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Station operating income
should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, results of operations presented on
the basis of GAAP. We compensate for the limitations of using station operating income by using it
only to supplement our GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and
trends affecting our business than GAAP results alone. Station operating income has its limitations
as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Moreover, because not all
companies use identical calculations, these presentations of station operating income may not be
comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure. The following table reconciles station operating
income to operating income as presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of
operations (the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance
with GAAP (dollars in thousands):
For the Six | For the Six Months | |||||||
Months Ended | Ended | |||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||
Operating income |
$ | 33,840 | $ | 30,937 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
7,560 | 9,326 | ||||||
Gain on assets transferred to affiliate |
| (2,548 | ) | |||||
LMA fees |
331 | 397 | ||||||
Corporate general and administrative |
12,780 | 15,768 | ||||||
Station operating income |
$ | 54,511 | $ | 53,880 | ||||
Intangible Assets. Intangible assets, net of amortization, were $934.8 million and $934.1 million
as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. These intangible asset balances primarily
consist of broadcast licenses and goodwill, although we possess certain other intangible assets
obtained in connection with our acquisitions, such as non-compete agreements. Specifically
identified intangible assets, including broadcasting licenses, acquired in a business combination
are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of the related acquisition. Purchased
intangible assets are recorded at cost. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the
fair value of tangible assets and specifically identified intangible assets.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal need for funds has been to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures, and
interest and debt service payments. Our principal sources of funds for these requirements have been
cash flows from financing activities, such as the proceeds from borrowings under credit facilities
and cash flows from operations. Our principal needs for funds in the future are expected to include
the need to fund pending and future acquisitions, interest and debt service payments, working
capital needs and capital expenditures. We believe that our presently projected cash flow from
operations and present financing arrangements, including availability under our existing credit
facilities, or borrowings that would be available from future financing arrangements, will be
sufficient to meet our foreseeable capital needs for the next 12 months, including the funding of
pending acquisitions, operations and debt service. However, our cash flow from operations is
subject to such factors as shifts in population, station listenership, demographics, audience
tastes and fluctuations in preferred advertising media. In addition, borrowings under financing
arrangements are subject to financial covenants that can restrict our financial flexibility.
Further, our ability to obtain additional equity or debt financing is also subject to market
conditions and operating performance. As such, there can be no assurance that we will be able to
obtain such financing at terms, and on the timetable, that may be necessary to meet our future
capital needs.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net cash provided by operating activities decreased $19.0
million to $13.4 million from net cash provided by operating activities of $32.4 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease is primarily
attributable to a $9.0 million decrease
in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a $4.6 million decrease in deferred income taxes.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net cash used in investing activities decreased $11.2
million to $2.4 million from net cash used in investing activities of $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This decrease
was primarily attributable to the absence of acquisitions and the purchases of certain intangible
assets. In addition, capital expenditure decreased $3.6 million year over year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net cash used in financing activities increased $1.3
million to $12.2 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $10.9 million during
the six months ended June 30, 2006. Net cash used during the current period was primarily due to
refinancing our credit facility offset by the absence of any significant repurchases of our stock
as was done in the second quarter of 2006.
Historical Acquisitions. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company completed its
acquisition of two radio stations in the Huntsville, Alabama market at a cost of approximately $3.3
million, paid in cash. The Huntsville stations were primarily acquired as they complemented the
Companys station portfolio and increased both its state and regional coverage of the United
States.
Pending Acquisitions. As of June 30, 2007, we were not a party to any agreements to acquire
stations.
2007 Refinancing
On June 11, 2007, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing credit agreement, dated
June 7, 2006, by and among the Company, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the
lenders party thereto. The credit agreement, as amended, is referred to herein as the Amended
Credit Agreement.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a replacement term loan facility, in the original
aggregate principal amount of $750.0 million, to replace the prior term loan facility, which had an
outstanding balance of approximately $713.9 million, and maintains the pre-existing $100.0 million
revolving credit facility. The proceeds of the replacement term loan facility, fully funded on June
11, 2007, were used to repay the outstanding balances under the prior term loan facility and under
the revolving credit facility.
Our obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all of our
assets in which a security interest may lawfully be granted (including FCC licenses held by its
subsidiaries), including, without limitation, intellectual property and all of the capital stock of
our direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (except for Broadcast Software International, Inc.)
and 65% of the capital stock of certain first-tier foreign subsidiaries. In addition, our
obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries.
The Amended Credit Agreement contains terms and conditions customary for financing arrangements of
this nature. The replacement term loan facility will mature on June 11, 2014 and will amortize in
equal quarterly installments beginning on September 30, 2007, with 0.25% of the initial aggregate
advances payable each quarter during the first six years of the term, and 23.5% due in each quarter
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during the seventh year. The revolving credit facility will mature on June 7, 2012 and, except at
our option, the commitment will remain unchanged up to that date.
Borrowings under the replacement term loan facility will bear interest, at our option, at a rate
equal to LIBOR plus 1.75% or the Alternate Base Rate (defined as the higher of the Bank of America
Prime Rate and the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%) plus 0.75%. Borrowings under the revolving credit
facility will bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to LIBOR plus a margin ranging between
0.675% and 2.0% or the Alternate Base Rate plus a margin ranging between 0.0% and 1.0% (in either
case dependent upon our leverage ratio).
As of June 30, 2007, prior to the effect of the May 2005 Swap, the effective interest rate of the
outstanding borrowings pursuant to the credit facility was approximately 7.325%. As of June 30,
2007, the effective interest rate inclusive of the May 2005 Swap
is 6.619%.
Certain mandatory prepayments of the term loan facility will be required upon the occurrence of
specified events, including upon the incurrence of certain additional indebtedness (other than
under any incremental credit facilities under the Amended Credit Agreement) and upon the sale of
certain assets.
The representations, covenants and events of default in the Amended Credit Agreement are customary
for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Amended Credit Agreement
include, among others, (a) the failure to pay when due the obligations owing under the credit
facilities; (b) the failure to perform (and not timely remedy, if applicable) certain covenants;
(c) cross default and cross acceleration; (d) the occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency events;
(e) certain judgments against the Company or any of its subsidiaries; (f) the loss, revocation or
suspension of, or any material impairment in the ability to use of or more of, any of our
material FCC licenses; (g) any representation or warranty made, or report, certificate or financial
statement delivered, to the lenders subsequently proven to have been incorrect in any material
respect; (h) the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement);
and (i) violation of certain financial covenants. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the
lenders may terminate the loan commitments, accelerate all loans and exercise any of their rights
under the Amended Credit Agreement and the ancillary loan documents
as a secured party. As of June 30, 2007, the Company was in
compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants.
In connection with the retirement of our pre-existing credit facilities, we recorded a loss on
early extinguishment of debt of $1.0 million for 2007, which was comprised of previously
capitalized loan origination expenses. In connection with the new credit facility, we capitalized
approximately $1.0 million of debt issuance costs, which will be amortized to interest expense over
the life of the debt.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
At June 30, 2007, 100% of our long-term debt bears interest at variable rates. Accordingly, our
earnings and after-tax cash flow are affected by changes in interest rates. Assuming the current
level of borrowings at variable rates and assuming a one percentage point change in the average
interest rate under these borrowings, it is estimated that our interest expense and net income
would have changed by $1.9 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30,
2007, respectively. As part of our efforts to mitigate interest rate risk, in May 2005, we entered
into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement that effectively fixed the interest rate,
based on LIBOR, on $400.0 million of our current floating rate bank borrowings for a three-year
period commencing March 2006. This agreement is intended to reduce our exposure to interest rate
fluctuations and was not entered into for speculative purposes. Segregating the $340.0 million of
borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2007 that are not subject to the interest rate swap and assuming
a one percentage point change in the average interest rate under these borrowings, it is estimated
that our interest expense and net income would have changed by $0.9 million and $1.8 million for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
In the event of an adverse change in interest rates, management would likely take actions, in
addition to the interest rate swap agreement similar to that discussed above, to further mitigate
its exposure. However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible
effects, additional analysis is not possible at this time. Further, such analysis could not take
into account the effects of any change in the level of overall economic activity that could exist
in such an environment.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. At the end of the period covered
by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of
our management, including our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded
that, as a result of the previously disclosed material weakness in our internal control over
financial reporting described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective as of June 30, 2007, due to the fact
that the remediation efforts were not fully implemented by the end of such period.
In response to the material weakness described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006, we have hired additional personnel to complement our existing corporate
accounting staff. There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting
during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In May 2007, the Company received a request for information and documents from the FCC related to
the Companys sponsorship of identification policies and sponsorship identification practices at
certain of its radio stations. The Company is cooperating with the FCC in
this investigation and is in the process of producing documents and other information requested by
the FCC. The Company has not yet determined what effect the inquiry will have, if any, on its
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
We are from time to time involved in various legal proceedings that are handled and defended in the
ordinary course of business. While we are unable to predict the outcome of these matters,
management does not believe, based upon currently available facts, that the ultimate resolution of
any such proceedings would have a material adverse effect on its overall financial condition or
results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report
on Form 10-K other than as set forth below.
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Failure to complete the proposed Merger could negatively affect us.
On July 23, 2007, we entered into the Merger Agreement. There is no assurance that the Merger
Agreement and the Merger will be approved by our stockholders, and there is no assurance that the
other conditions to the completion of the Merger will be satisfied. In connection with the Merger,
we will be subject to several risks, including the following:
| the current market price of our Class A Common Stock may reflect a market assumption that the Merger will occur, and a failure to complete the Merger could result in a decline in the market price of our Class A common stock; |
| certain costs relating to the Merger, such as legal, accounting and financial advisory fees, are payable by us whether or not the Merger is completed; |
| under certain circumstances, if the Merger is not completed, we may be required to pay the buyer a termination fee of up to $15 million; |
| there may be substantial disruption to our business and a distraction of our management and employees from day-to-day operations, because matters related to the Merger may require substantial commitments of their time and resources; |
| uncertainty about the effect of the Merger may adversely affect our relationships with our employees, customers and other persons with whom we have business relationships; and |
| there has been, and may be more lawsuits filed against us relating to the Merger. |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (Any updates as a result of the board
meeting)
Our 2007 annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 10, 2007. Eric P. Robison and Robert H.
Sheridan, III were re-elected as Class II directors of the Company by the holders of our Class A
Common Stock and Class C Common Stock, voting together as a single class, and by holders of our
Class C Common Stock, respectively.
The results of voting on the proposals submitted for approval at the annual meeting of the
stockholders were as follows:
Proposal No. 1 (Election of directors)
Nominee | Class | For | Abstain/Withheld | |||
Eric P. Robison
|
Class II | 29,812,83 | 3,523,996 | |||
Robert H. Sheridan, III | Class II | 644,877* | |
Proposal No. 2 (Approve Amendments to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan)
For | Against | Broker Non-Votes | Abstain/Withheld | |||
17,543,288 | 8,593,222 | 7,180,472 | 19,846 |
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Proposal No. 3 (Approve the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for the Year Ending
December 31, 2007)
For | Against | Broker Non-Votes | Abstain/Withheld | |||
33,294,684 | 38,607 | | 3,537 |
Proposal No. 4 (Stockholder proposal relating to declassification of the Board of Directors)
For | Against | Broker Non-Votes | Abstain/Withheld | |||
17,018,343 | 108,474 | 7,180,472 | 9,029,539 |
* | Pursuant to a voting agreement with the holders of our Class C Common Stock, Mr. Sheridan was designated to serve as a director by one of our principal stockholders, BA Capital Company, L.P. (BA Capital). The holders of our Class C Common Stock, voting as a single class, are obligated under the voting agreement to elect Mr. Sheridan to the board. The holders of our Class A Common Stock are not entitled to vote for the BA Capital director designee. |
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Item 6. Exhibits
31.1
|
| Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
31.2
|
| Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
32.1
|
| Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC. |
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Date: August 09, 2007 | By: | /s/ Martin R. Gausvik | ||
Martin R. Gausvik | ||||
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
31.1
|
| Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
31.2
|
| Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
32.1
|
| Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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