HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 001-35886

HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		80-0885255
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.

2000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

Suite 500

Coral Gables, FL

33134

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(305) 421-6364

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

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

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company o

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

Class of Stock		Shares Outstanding as of November 11, 2013
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		12,120,053 shares
Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share		33,000,000 shares

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HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

		PAGE NUMBER(1)

PART I -	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	5

Item 1.	Financial Statements:	5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	10

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	26

PART II -	OTHER INFORMATION	27

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	27

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	27

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	27

Item 5.	Other Information	27

Item 6.	Exhibits	27

SIGNATURES		29

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STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Form 10-Q, including the exhibits attached hereto, may contain certain statements about Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment and current expectations of our senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which may be beyond our control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “future,” or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” in this report and under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-186210) (the “Registration Statement”), Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-1 to the Registration Statement, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, filed with the SEC, as they may be updated in any future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition to the risk factors described in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” in this report and our Registration Statement and Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, those factors include:

· the reaction by advertisers, programming providers, strategic partners, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) or other government regulators to the consummation of the mergers described in the Registration Statement (the “Transaction”);

· the potential for viewership of our cable networks and broadcast businesses programming to decline;

· the risk that we may fail to secure sufficient or additional advertising and/or subscription revenue;

· the benefits of the combination of WAPA Holdings, LLC (“WAPA”) and Cine Latino, Inc. (“Cinelatino”), including the prospects of the combined businesses;

· the ability to realize anticipated growth and growth strategies of the combined company since the completion of the Transaction;

· our ability to obtain additional financing in the future;

· our ability to successfully manage relationships with customers, distributors and other important relationships;

· the loss of key personnel and/or talent or expenditure of a greater amount of resources attracting, retaining and motivating key personnel than in the past;

· changes in technology;

· changes in pricing and availability of products and services;

· the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, which may be affected by, among other things, competition in the industry in which we operate;

· the deterioration of general economic conditions, either nationally or in the local markets in which we operate; and

· legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our businesses.

The list of factors above is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by these cautionary statements.

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The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations about future events and are not guarantees of future performance, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations may not be achieved. We may change our intentions, beliefs or expectations at any time and without notice, based upon any change in our assumptions or otherwise. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2013			2012
Assets
Current Assets
Cash	172,940,824			10,084,434
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $225,906 and $179,568, respectively	14,020,884			10,510,978
Due from related parties, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $379,735 and $0, respectively	835,150			—
Programming rights	5,446,287			4,403,029
Deferred taxes	6,149,075			3,049,047
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,792,049			1,362,002
Total current assets	201,184,269			29,409,490

Programming Rights	7,093,535			2,664,100
Property and Equipment, net	25,073,008			26,861,359
Deferred Financing Costs	3,376,887			2,043,703
Deferred Taxes	—			863,252
Broadcast License	41,355,700			41,355,700
Goodwill	116,481,768			10,982,586
Other Intangibles, net	36,246,667			1,677,500
Other Assets	654,483			—
Total Assets	431,466,317			115,857,690

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	4,084,901			912,007
Accrued expenses	10,361,429			12,042,165
Programming rights payable	3,857,264			3,207,719
Current portion of long-term debt	1,750,000			4,608,000
Total current liabilities	20,053,594			20,769,891

Programming Rights Payable	1,667,121			926,984
Long-Term Debt, net of current portion	171,104,167			52,404,000
Deferred Income Taxes	147,016			—
Other Liabilities	2,224,001			2,098,886
Total Liabilities	195,195,899			76,199,761

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	—			—

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 11,241,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	1,124			—

Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 33,000,000 shares authorized; 33,000,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	3,300			—

Additional Paid In Capital	240,784,247			34,608,586
Fair Value of Contingent Consideration	(2,284,475		)	—
Treasury Stock, at cost; 65,549 shares	(938,016		)	—

Accumulated (Deficit) Earnings	(546,208		)	5,837,331
Accumulated Comprehensive Loss	(749,554		)	(787,988		)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	236,270,418			39,657,929
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	431,466,317		$	115,857,690

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net Revenues	$	23,704,566		$	17,543,854		$	60,128,741		$	48,276,913

Operating Expenses:
Cost of revenues	10,290,353			9,234,086			23,817,742			23,258,035
Selling, general and administrative	6,596,524			3,309,493			21,670,157			9,915,483
Depreciation and amortization	2,585,615			919,788			6,177,390			2,742,177
Other expenses	122,055			429,941			4,794,443			515,554
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	—			—			67,577			(50,000		)
Total operating expenses	19,594,547			13,893,308			56,527,309			36,381,249

Operating income	4,110,019			3,650,546			3,601,432			11,895,664

Other Expenses:
Interest expense, net	(2,338,838		)	(853,372		)	(4,209,810		)	(2,726,716		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,648,546		)	—			(1,648,546		)	—
Other (expense) income, net	(37,500		)	(12,501		)	(62,500		)	(37,500		)
	(4,024,884		)	(865,873		)	(5,920,856		)	(2,764,216		)

Income (loss) before income taxes	85,135			2,784,673			(2,319,424		)	9,131,448

Income tax expense	(4,070,252		)	(1,828,984		)	(4,064,115		)	(4,651,528		)

Net (loss) income	$	(3,985,117	)	$	955,689		$	(6,383,539	)	$	4,479,920

(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	955,689		$	(0.23	)	$	4,479,920
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	955,689		$	(0.23	)	$	4,479,920

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	42,171,763			1			27,426,256			1
Diluted	42,171,763			1			27,426,256			1

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012

Net (loss) income:	$	(3,985,117	)	$	955,689	$	(6,383,539	)	$	4,479,920
Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gain on interest rate swap agreement	—			—		38,434			—
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(3,985,117	)	$	955,689	$	(6,345,105	)	$	4,479,920

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

(unaudited)

			Class A		Class B		Additional		Class A			Accumulated			Accumulated
	Preferred		Common		Common		Paid In		Treasury			Earnings			Comprehensive
	Stock		Stock		Stock		Capital		Stock			(Deficit)			(Loss) Income			Total

Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	34,608,586	—			$	5,837,331		$	(787,988	)	39,657,929
Consummation of the Transaction (April 4, 2013) (1)	—		1,099		3,300		198,991,769		—			—			—			198,996,168
Net loss	—		—		—		—		—			(6,383,539		)	—			(6,383,539		)
Comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		—			—			38,434			38,434
Issuance of Restricted Stock	—		25		—		2,102,475		—			—			—			2,102,500
Excess of tax benefits related to the issuance of restricted stock	—		—		—		182,000		—									182,000
Stock-based compensation	—		—		—		2,614,942		—			—			—			2,614,942
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock	—		—		—		—		(938,016		)	—			—			(938,016		)

Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—	$	1,124	$	3,300	$	238,499,772	$	(938,016	)	$	(546,208	)	$	(749,554	)	$	236,270,418

(1) Includes reclassification of $2.8 million to additional paid in capital

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(6,383,539	)	$	4,479,920
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,177,390			2,742,177
Program amortization	6,910,038			5,559,890
Amortization of deferred financing costs	477,354			650,006
Amortization of original issue discount	41,667			—
Stock-based compensation	4,717,442			—
Provision for bad debts	84,692			90,000
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	67,577			(50,000		)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	1,648,546			—
Deferred tax (expense) benefit	(332,566		)	1,764,969
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	484,184			1,062,218
Due from related parties	(335,271		)	—
Programming rights	(7,923,181		)	(7,560,226		)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,268,626		)	(2,814,151		)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable	3,080,857			30,873
Accrued expenses	(6,957,704		)	(171,804		)
Programming rights payable	892,255			1,324,063
Income tax payable	710,829			(157,190		)
Other liabilities	125,115			(210,241		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,217,059			6,740,504

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Transaction proceeds, net	82,437,466			—
Proceeds from sale of assets	—			50,000
Capital expenditures	(1,104,368		)	(3,401,245		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	81,333,098			(3,351,245		)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from term loan	173,250,000			—
Financing fees	(3,459,085		)	—
Repayments of long-term debt	(89,546,666		)	(5,688,000		)
Purchase of treasury stock	(938,016		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	79,306,233			(5,688,000		)

Net increasse (decrease) in cash	162,856,390			(2,298,741		)
Cash:
Beginning	10,084,434			10,182,539
Ending	$	172,940,824		$	7,883,798
Supplemental Dislcosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for:
Interest	$	3,482,979		$	2,265,754
Income taxes	$	3,590,646		$	4,628,775

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Nature of Business

Nature of business: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (“Hemisphere” or the “Company”), the parent holding company of Cine Latino, Inc. (“Cinelatino”), WAPA Holdings, LLC (formerly known as InterMedia Español Holdings, LLC) (“WAPA”), and Azteca Acquisition Corporation (“Azteca”). Hemisphere was formed on January 16, 2013 for purposes of effecting the Transaction, which was consummated on April 4, 2013. In these notes, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean Hemisphere and all subsidiaries included in our consolidated financial statements.

· Cine Latino, Inc. (“Cinelatino”)—this company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is engaged in in the business of producing, offering and distributing a cable television network designated “Cine Latino,” the content for which is Spanish-language motion pictures or other entertainment programming. The network is distributed throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Canada.

· WAPA Holdings, LLC (“WAPA”)—this company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a holding company that owns 100% interest of Español and WAPA America (see below). WAPA has no operations or assets other than the investments in Español and WAPA America.

· InterMedia Español, Inc. (“Español”)—this company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is a holding company that owns 100% interest of WAPA PR (see below). Español has no operations or assets other than the investment in WAPA PR.

· Televicentro of Puerto Rico, LLC (“Televicentro” or “WAPA PR”)—this Company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and is engaged in the broadcast television business, as well as in the production of news and entertainment programming in Puerto Rico.

· WAPA America, Inc. (“WAPA America”)—this company was organized on September 2, 2004, under the laws of the state of Delaware, and is a cable television network distributed in the U.S. and programmed with Spanish language news and entertainment programs (produced and supplied, in its majority, by WAPA PR).

· Azteca Acquisition Corporation (“Azteca”)—Dormant subsidiary; Azteca was initially formed as a blank check company in the British Virgin Islands on April 15, 2011 and reincorporated in the State of Delaware on June 8, 2011 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Azteca, a special purpose acquisition vehicle, delivered the proceeds of a trust account raised in its 2011 initial public offering to Hemisphere in the merger. Following the consummation of the merger, Azteca has had no operations and does not currently engage in any business activities generating revenues.

Cinelatino has certain agreements with MVS Multivision Digital S. de R.L. de C.V. and its affiliates (collectively “MVS”), a Mexican media and television conglomerate, which have directors and stockholders in common with the Company, as discussed in Note 3.

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Hemisphere and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (the “U.S.”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. Our financial condition as of, and operating results for the three month and nine month periods ended, September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the financial condition or results that may be expected for any future interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2013. As further described in Note 2, WAPA is the accounting acquirer and predecessor, whose historical results are the historical results of Hemisphere.

Net (Loss) Earnings per Common Share: Basic (loss) earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the number of weighted-average outstanding shares of common stock. Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted shares only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of the common shares outstanding used in determining basic and diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012

Numerator for (loss) earnings per common share calculation:
Net (loss) income:	$	(3,985,117	)	$	955,689	$	(6,383,539	)	$	4,479,920

Denominator for earnings per common share calculation:
Weighted-average common shares, basic	42,171,763			1		27,426,256			1
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock	—			—		—			—
Weighted-average common shares, diluted	42,171,763			1		27,426,256			1

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The Company applies the treasury stock method to measure the dilutive effect of its outstanding warrants, stock options and restricted stock awards and includes the respective common share equivalents in the denominator of our diluted income (loss) per common share calculation. Potentially dilutive securities representing 0.6 million a shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, were excluded from the computation of diluted (loss) income per common share for this period because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The net (loss) income per share amounts are the same for our Class A and Class B common stock because the holders of each class are legally entitled to equal per share distributions whether through dividends or in liquidation.

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies follows:

Stock based compensation: The Company has given equity incentives to certain employees. The Company accounts for equity incentives in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Stock Compensation”. The Company measures compensation cost for equity settled awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognizes compensation cost in the consolidated statements of operations over the requisite service or performance period the award is expected to vest. Compensation cost is determined by using option pricing models.

Recent accounting pronouncements: In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of the annual impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill by providing entities an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether a quantitative impairment test is necessary. The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, but early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013, and the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operation and cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance related to reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. These amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional details about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013, and the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operation and cash flows.

Use of estimates: In preparing these financial statements, management had to make estimates and assumptions that affected the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheets date, and the reported revenues and expenses for the years then ended. Such estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions that are considered appropriate in the circumstances. However, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2. Business Combination

On April 4, 2013, the merger by and among Cinelatino, WAPA and Azteca providing for the combination of Cinelatino, WAPA and Azteca as indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Hemisphere (the “Transaction”) was consummated. The primary purpose of the Transaction was to create a Spanish-language media company targeting the Hispanic broadcast and cable television network business.

The Transaction was accounted for by applying the acquisition method, which requires the determination of the accounting acquirer, the acquisition date, the fair value of the purchase consideration to be transferred, the fair value of assets and liabilities of the acquiree and the measurement of goodwill. ASC Topic 805-10, “Business Combinations—Overall” (“ASC 805-10”) provides that in identifying the acquiring entity in a business combination effected primarily through an exchange of equity interests, the acquirer is usually the entity that issues equity interests but all pertinent facts and circumstances must be considered in determining the acquirer. Other pertinent facts and circumstances to consider include the relative voting rights of the shareholders of the constituent companies in the combined entity, the composition of the board of directors and senior management of the combined company, the relative size of each company and the terms of the exchange of equity interests in the Transaction, including payment of any premium. Although Hemisphere issued the equity interests in the Transaction, since it is a new entity formed solely to issue these equity interests to effect the Transaction it would not be considered the acquirer and one of the

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combining entities that existed before the transaction must be identified as the acquirer. Based on the following, WAPA is the accounting acquirer and predecessor, whose historical results are the results of Hemisphere:

i. WAPA shareholders obtained approximately 46.4% of the post-Transaction common shares of stock and 59.9% of the voting rights in the combined entities;

ii. WAPA, through its parent company, InterMedia Partners VII, L.P. (“InterMedia Partners”), has the ability to elect or appoint or to remove a majority of the members of the governing body of the combined entity, as they represent five of the nine directors on the combined entity board of directors, including the Chief Executive Officer; and

iii. WAPA’s historical revenues represent approximately 69.0% of the total revenues of the combined entities.

As WAPA is the accounting acquirer (and legal acquiree), the Transaction is considered to be a reverse acquisition. Since WAPA issued no consideration in the Transaction, unless the fair value of accounting acquirees’ equity interests are more reliably measurable, the fair value of the consideration transferred by WAPA would be based on the number of shares WAPA would have had to issue to give owners of the other entities in the transaction the same percentage ownership in the combined entities that results from the Transaction. In this situation, since Azteca’s shares were publicly traded and they are one of the combining entities in this Transaction, the fair value of those shares are considered to be more reliably measurable than the fair value of WAPA’s shares and therefore were used to determine the fair value of the consideration transferred for the acquisition of Cinelatino, which is the other operating entity involved in this Transaction.

Total consideration transferred by WAPA (accounting acquirer) to Cinelatino (accounting acquiree) was $129,423,943 based on: (i) cash consideration of $3.8 million (funded from cash on hand), plus (ii) 12,567,538 shares with a fair value of $128.8 million based on the Company’s opening share price of $10.25 per share on the date following the consummation of the Transaction for each share of the Company’s common stock to be received by Cinelatino stockholders in the Transaction, (iii) less contingently returnable consideration with a fair value of $3.2 million, which represents the difference between the fair value of 1,142,504 shares of Hemisphere Class B common stock that are subject to forfeiture in the event the closing market price of Hemisphere Class A common stock does not equal or exceed $12.50 and $15.00 for any twenty trading days within at least one 30-day trading period and the estimated fair value of these shares using a Monte Carlo simulation model (571,252 shares with fair value of $1.2 million have achieved the $12.50 trading price and are no longer subject to forfeiture). Significant assumptions utilized in the Monte Carlo simulation model include:

· Stock Price: $10.25

· Volatility: 32.5%

· Risk-Free Rate: 0.69%

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Cinelatino:

Cash	$	12,865,242
Accounts receivable	4,052,590
Programming rights	4,459,550
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	939,945
Property and equipment, net	21,415
Other assets	2,054,956
Intangible asset - affiliate agreements	37,900,000
Current liabilities	(6,271,770		)
Long-term debt	(32,097,167		)
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired	23,924,761
Goodwill	105,499,182
Total	$	129,423,943

The estimated fair values of Cinelatino’s affiliate agreements of $37.9 million, was determined using a discounted cash flow method based on expected renewal rates utilizing a 10% discount rate. These intangible assets will be amortized on a straight-line basis over 6 years.

The accounts receivable acquired have a fair value of $4.1 million and all contractual receivables are expected to be collected.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company finalized the valuation of its affiliate agreements which resulted in a reclassification of $14.2 million from goodwill to intangible assets and $4.9 million related to the corresponding deferred tax liability, which is included in other assets above. As a result of this reclassification, the Company reported an additional $0.7 million of amortization expense during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Goodwill of $105.5 million is the excess of the net consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, and primarily represents the benefits the Company expects to realize from the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the transaction is not deductible for tax purposes.

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The number of shares of stock of the Company issued and outstanding immediately following the consummation of the Transaction is summarized as follows:

	Number of Shares

Azteca public shares outstanding prior to the Transaction	10,000,000
Azteca founder shares (1)	2,500,000
Total Azteca shares outstanding prior to the Transaction	12,500,000
Less: shareholders of Azteca public shares redeemed	(1,258,900	)
Less: Azteca founder shares cancelled	(250,000	)
Shares issued to WAPA member (2)	20,432,462
Shares issued to Cinelatino stockholders (3)	12,567,538
Total shares outstanding at closing, April 4, 2013	43,991,100

(1) Includes 985,294 shares of Hemisphere Class A common stock which are subject to forfeiture in the event the market price of Hemisphere Class A common stock does not meet certain levels.

(2) Includes 1,857,496 shares of Hemisphere Class B common stock, which were issued in the Transaction by Hemisphere that are subject to forfeiture in the event the market price of Hemisphere Class A common stock does not meet certain levels.

(3) Includes 1,142,504 shares of Hemisphere Class B common stock, which were issued in the Transaction by Hemisphere that are subject to forfeiture in the event the market price of Hemisphere Class A common stock does not meet certain levels.

The cash flows related to the Transaction are summarized as follows:

	Amount

Cash in trust at Azteca	$	100,520,532
Cash on hand at Cinelatino	12,865,242
Less: redemption of Azteca public shares	(12,651,945		)
Less: cash consideration paid to Azteca warrantholders	(7,333,334		)
Less: cash consideration paid to WAPA member and Cinelatino stockholders	(5,000,000		)(1)
Less: payment of Azteca fees and expenses	(5,963,030		)
Net cash received by the Company	$	82,437,465

(1) Includes $3.8 million paid by WAPA to Cinelatino.

Pro Forma Information

The following table sets forth the unaudited pro forma results of operations assuming that the Transaction occurred on January 1, 2012:

	Pro Forma
	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012

Net Revenues	$	23,704,566	$	23,550,498	$	66,232,569	$	66,022,358

Operating Expenses:
Cost of revenues	10,106,353		10,446,262		24,687,086		27,260,184
Selling, general and administrative	6,448,503		6,404,096		22,305,259		21,733,698
Depreciation and amortization	2,585,615		3,233,155		7,025,558		6,751,401
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	—		—		67,577		(50,000		)
Total operating expenses	19,140,471		20,083,513		54,085,480		55,695,283

Operating income	$	4,564,095	$	3,466,985	$	12,147,089	$	10,327,075

The unaudited pro forma results of operations for all periods set forth above includes the operating results of Cinelatino, stock-based compensation, corporate overhead including public company costs, and amortization of intangibles created as a result of the Transaction, and excludes all transaction related fees and expenses and non-recurring expenses (primarily the $3.8 million charge as a result of the termination of a certain agreement with MVS in connection with the Transaction).

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Note 3. Related Party Transactions

The Company has various agreements with MVS as follows:

· An agreement through August 1, 2017 pursuant to which MVS provides Cinelatino with satellite and support services including origination, uplinking and satellite delivery of two feeds of Cinelatino’s channel (for U.S. and Latin America), master control and monitoring, dubbing, subtitling and close captioning, and other support services (the “Satellite and Support Services Agreement”). The annual fee for the services was reduced during 2012, and provides for an annual fee going forward of $2,136,000. Total expenses incurred were $534,003 and $1,068,006 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and are included in cost of revenues.

· A ten-year master license agreement through July 2017, which grants MVS the non-exclusive right (except with respect to pre-existing distribution arrangements between MVS and third party distributors that are effective at the time of the consummation of the Transaction) to duplicate, distribute and exhibit Cinelatino’s service via cable, satellite or by any other means in Latin America and in Mexico to the extent that Mexico distribution is not owned by MVS. Pursuant to the agreement, Cinelatino receives revenue net of MVS’s distribution fees, which is presently equal to 13.5% of all license fees collected from distributors in Latin America and Mexico. Total revenues recognized were $974,491 and $1,877,905 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

· A six-year affiliation agreement through August 1, 2017 for the distribution and exhibition of Cinelatino’s programming service through Dish Mexico (dba Commercializadora de Frecuencias Satelitales, S de R.L. de C.V.), an MVS affiliate that transmits television programming services throughout Mexico. Total revenues recognized were $423,015 and $869,217 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

· A distribution agreement that gave MVS the exclusive right to negotiate the terms of the distribution, sub-distribution and exhibition of Cinelatino throughout the United States of America. The agreement stipulated a distribution fee of 13.5% of the revenue received from all multiple system operators. Upon consummation of the Transaction on April 4, 2013, the agreement was terminated effective January 1, 2013. In consideration for such termination, the Company made a cash payment to MVS in an amount equal to $3,800,000, which is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Amounts due from MVS pursuant to the agreements noted above, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, amounted to $1,542,656 and $0 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and are remitted monthly. Amounts due to MVS pursuant to the agreements noted above amounted to $667,453 and $0 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and are remitted monthly.

The Company entered into a three-year consulting agreement effective April 9, 2013 with James M. McNamara, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to provide the development, production and maintenance of programming, affiliate relations, identification and negotiation of carriage opportunities, and the development, identification and negotiation of new business initiatives including sponsorship, new channels, direct-to-consumer programs and other interactive initiatives. Prior to that, Cinelatino entered into a consulting agreement with an entity owned by James M. McNamara. Total expenses incurred under these agreements are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and amounted to $28,592 and $55,258 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. No amount was due to this related party as of September 30, 2013.

Cinelatino entered into programming agreements with an entity owned by James M. McNamara for the distribution of three specific movie titles. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $67,649 and $0, respectively, is included in other assets as prepaid programming related to these agreements. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, approximately $135,682 and $0, respectively, is included in programming rights related to these agreements.

In March 2011, WAPA entered into an agreement with InterMedia Partners VII, L.P., to provide management services, including strategic planning, assistance with licensing of programming rights, and participation in distribution negotiations with cable and satellite operators (the “Management Services Fee”). The Management Services Fee is payable so long as no default shall have occurred or would result therefrom. Pursuant to the loan agreement, the payment of the Management Services Fee is expressly subordinate and junior in right of payment and exercise of remedies to the payment in full of the WAPA term loan. Total expenses for management services amounted to $0 and $156,250 for the three months ended September, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0 and $468,750 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Upon consummation of the Transaction on April 4, 2013, this agreement was terminated retroactively to January 1, 2013.

The Company entered into a services agreement effective April 4, 2013 with InterMedia Advisors, LLC (“IMA”), which has officers, directors and stockholders in common with the Company, to provide services including, without limitation, office space, operational support and employees acting in a consulting capacity. Prior to that, the Company reimbursed IMA for payments made on the Company’s behalf for similar services. Amounts due to this related party amounted to $40,053 and $57,956 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Such expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and amounted to $33,647 and $47,339 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $73,700 and $116,744 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Note 4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following as September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Broadcast licenses	$	41,355,700	$	41,355,700
Goodwill	116,481,768		10,982,586
Other intangibles	36,246,667		1,677,500
	$	194,084,135	$	54,015,786

A summary of changes in the Company’s goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, on a net basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows:

	Net Balance at						Net Balance at
	December 31, 2012		Additions		Impairment		September 30, 2013
Broadcast licenses	$	41,355,700	$	—	$	—	$	41,355,700
Goodwill	10,982,586		105,499,182		—		116,481,768
Other Intangibles	700,000		—		—		700,000
Total indefinite lived intangibles	$	53,038,286	$	105,499,182	$	—	$	158,537,468

	Net Balance at						Net Balance at
	December 31, 2011		Additions		Impairment		December 31, 2012
Broadcast licenses	$	41,355,700	$	—	$	—	$	41,355,700
Goodwill	10,982,586		—		—		10,982,586
Other Intangibles	700,000		—		—		700,000
Total indefinite lived intangibles	$	53,038,286	$	—	$	—	$	53,038,286

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company has the following net amounts related to other amortizable intangible assets:

	Amortization	September 30,		December 31,
	Term (Years)	2013		2012
Affiliate relationships	6 - 10	$	35,546,667	$	977,500

The aggregate amortization expense of the Company’s amortizable intangible assets were $1,636,667 and $57,500 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $3,330,833 and $172,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The weighted average remaining amortization period is 2.9 years as of September 30, 2013.

Future estimated amortization expense is as follows:

Year Ending
December 31,
Remainder of 2013	$	1,636,667
2014	6,546,667
2015	6,546,667
2016	6,546,667
2017	6,374,167
2018	6,316,667
2019	1,579,165
2020	—
	$	35,546,667

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Note 5. Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rates were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Income tax expense	$	4,070,252		$	1,828,984		$	4,064,115		$	4,651,528
Actual income tax rate	(221.8		)%	49.5		%	(221.8		)%	49.5		%

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company utilized the actual activity in determining the income tax expense, rather than the annual effective rate method, as allowed under ASC 740-270-30-36, “Income Taxes — Interim Reporting.” For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company’s statutory Federal income tax rate of 34.0% became the discrete-period income tax rate of (221.8)% as a result of an increase in the tax rate in Puerto Rico from 30% to 39% that will not generate offsetting U.S. income tax credits, the loss of a deferred tax asset as a result of the increase in the tax rate in Puerto Rico, permanent differences as a result of costs related the Transaction, and statutory taxes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company’s statutory Federal income tax rate of 34.0% increased to the effective income tax rate of 49.5% as a result of increases in taxes in Puerto Rico that will not generate offsetting U.S. tax credits and permanent differences for meals and entertainment.

Note 6. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consists of the following:

	September 30,			December 31,
	2013			2012
Senior Notes due March 2016	$	—		$	57,012,000
Senior Notes due July 2020	172,854,167			—
Less: current portion	(1,750,000		)	(4,608,000		)
	$	171,104,167		$	52,404,000

Senior Notes due July 2020: On July 30, 2013 certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into a credit agreement providing for a $175.0 million senior secured term loan B facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) which matures on July 30, 2020. The Term Loan Facility also provides an uncommitted accordion option (the “Incremental Facility”) allowing for additional borrowings under the Term Loan Facility up to an aggregate principal amount equal to (i) $20 million plus (ii) an additional amount up to 4.0x 1st lien net leverage. Pricing on the Term Loan Facility was set at LIBOR plus 500 basis points (with a LIBOR floor of 1.25%) and 1.0% of original issue discount (“OID”). The OID of $1.75 million, net of accumulated amortization of $41,667 as of September 30, 2013, is recorded as a reduction to the principal amount of the Term Loan Facility outstanding and will be amortized as a component of interest expense over the term of the Term Loan Facility. The proceeds of the loan were used to repay in full all outstanding debt obligations at the Company’s subsidiaries (the Senior Notes due March 2016 and June 2017), to pay fees and expenses associated with the financing, and for general corporate purposes including potential future acquisitions. The Company recorded $3.4 million of debt issue costs associated with the Term Loan Facility, net of accumulated amortization of $82,359 at September 30, 2013. In connection with the repayment of the Senior Notes due March 2016 and June 2017, the Company wrote off unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.6 million, which is recorded as a loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Term Loan Facility principal payments shall be payable on quarterly due dates commencing September 30, 2013 and a final installment on July 30, 2020. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Facility due as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $172,854,167 and $0, respectively.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Term Loan Facility, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014), the Borrowers are required to make a prepayment of the loan principal in an amount equal to 50% of the excess cash flow of the most recently completed fiscal year. Excess cash flow is generally defined as net income plus depreciation and amortization expense, less mandatory prepayments of the term loan, interest charges, income taxes and capital expenditures, and adjusted for the change in working capital. The percentage of the excess cash flow used to determine the amount of the prepayment of the loan declines from 50% to 25% and again to 0% at lower leverage ratios.

Senior Notes due March 2016: On March 31, 2011, InterMedia Español, Inc. and Televicentro of Puerto Rico, LLC, collectively referred to in this note as the “Borrowers”, entered into a loan agreement that included a $66,000,000 term loan and a $10,000,000 revolving credit line with a maturity of March 31, 2016. The loan was guaranteed by WAPA Holdings, LLC, the direct holding company of InterMedia Español, Inc. and Televicentro of Puerto Rico, LLC, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries other than the Borrowers and secured by a first-priority perfected lien on all capital stock of and equity interests in each of the Borrowers and all other property and assets (tangible and intangible) of the Borrowers, whenever acquired and wherever located, subject to certain exceptions.

The loan was repaid in full in connection with the closing of the Term Loan Facility as discussed above. Amounts outstanding under the term loan due as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $0 and $57,012,000, respectively.

There was an annual commitment fee of 0.75%, paid quarterly, on the revolving credit line for the unfunded amounts calculated daily as the amount by which the aggregate revolving credit line limit exceeds the aggregate outstanding unpaid principal amount. The commitment fees were approximately $3,082 and $18,904 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $40,274and $56,506

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for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The revolving credit line was terminated on July 30, 2013 in connection with the closing of the Term Loan Facility. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no outstanding balances due under the revolving credit commitment.

On April 13, 2011, WAPA entered into a two-year interest rate swap agreement with an initial notional amount of $33,000,000 to receive interest at a variable rate equal to three (3) months LIBOR and to pay interest at a fixed rate of 1.143%. The interest rate swap agreement expired on April 15, 2013. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, this interest rate swap agreement had a fair value of $0 and $122,032, respectively, and is recognized in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized additional financing income of $0 and $29,087 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $122,032 and $62,146 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the change in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement, which is included in interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Senior Notes due June 2017: During 2011, Cinelatino amended its credit facility with a financial institution and maximum borrowings were increased to $40,000,000. The loan was collateralized by the Cinelatino’s assets and common stock, which the stockholder has pledged, and was guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiary. The loan was repaid in full in connection with the closing of the Term Loan Facility on July 30, 2013 as discussed above. Amounts outstanding under the term loan due as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $0 and $0, respectively.

The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The estimated fair value of our variable-rate debt is derived from quoted market prices by independent dealers (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures).

Following are maturities of long-term debt, as of September 30, 2013:

Year Ending
December 31,
Remainder of 2013	$	437,500
2014	1,750,000
2015	1,750,000
2016	1,750,000
2017 and thereafter	168,875,000
	$	174,562,500

Note 7. Stockholder’s Equity

Capitalization

In connection with the Transaction (i) the holders of Cinelatino common stock and the holder of membership interests in WAPA (the “Cinelatino/WAPA Investors”) surrendered their respective interests and received an aggregate of 33,000,000 shares of Hemisphere Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 (“Class B common stock”), a cash payment equal to an aggregate of $5.0 million, and purchased 2,333,334 warrants from Azteca founders to purchase Hemisphere Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 (such warrants, “Warrants” and such stock, “Class A common stock”); (ii) each share of Azteca common stock was automatically converted into one share of Class A common stock; (iii) each Amended Azteca Warrant, as defined below, was automatically converted into an equal number of Warrants; and (iv) immediately prior to the consummation of the Transaction, Azteca Acquisition Holdings, LLC and certain existing shareholders of Azteca contributed 250,000 shares of Azteca common stock to Azteca for cancellation and agreed to subject an additional 250,000 shares of Class A common stock to certain forfeiture provisions (in addition to 735,294 shares of Class A common stock already subject to forfeiture under pre-existing agreements) if the market price of shares of Hemisphere Class A common stock does not reach certain levels. Following the consummation of the Transaction, there were 10,991,100 shares of Class A stock outstanding and 33,000,000 shares of Hemisphere Class B stock outstanding.

From time to time the Company has issued Class A common stock to certain members of management and board of directors as equity compensation, subject to time and performance vesting conditions, as discussed below.

Voting

Class B common stock votes on a 10 to 1 basis with the Class A common stock, which means that each share of Class B common stock will have 10 votes and each share of Class A common stock will have 1 vote.

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Equity Incentive Plans

An aggregate of 4,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock were authorized for issuance under the terms of the Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Equity Incentive Plan”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 1,195,002 shares of restricted Class A common stock and 1,635,000 options to purchase shares of Class A common stock were awarded under the Plan. As of September 30, 2013, 1,235,547 shares remained available for issuance of stock options or other stock-based awards under our Equity Incentive Plan (including shares of restricted Class A common stock surrendered to the Company in payment of taxes required to be withheld in respect of vested shares of restricted Class A common stock and available for issuance). The expiration date of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, on and after which date no awards may be granted, is April 4, 2023. The Company’s board of directors (“Board”) administers the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, and has the sole and plenary authority to, among other things: (i) designate participants; (ii) determine the type, size, and terms and conditions of awards to be granted; (iii) determine the method by which an award may be settled, exercised, canceled, forfeited, or suspended.

The Company’s time-based restricted stock awards and option awards generally vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the grantee’s continued employment or service with the Company. The Company’s event-based restricted stock awards and option awards generally vest either upon the Company’s Class A common stock attaining a $12.50 or $15.00 closing price per share, as quoted on the NASDAQ Global Market, on at least 10 trading days, subject to the grantee’s continued employment or service with the Company. Other event-based restricted stock awards granted to certain members of our Board vest on the day preceding the Company’s 2014 annual shareholder meeting.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock amounted was $1,610,911 and $4,717,442 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, there was $5.8 million and $7.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options and restricted stock, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over weighted-average periods of 1.9 years and 1.3 years, respectively.

Stock Options

The fair value of stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model for time-based options and the Monte Carlo simulation model for event-based options. The expected term of options granted is derived using the simplified method under ASC 718-10-S99-1/SEC Topic 14.D for “plain vanilla” options and the Monte Carlo simulation for event-based options. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s competitors given its lack of trading history. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield for a period consistent with the expected term of the option in effect at the time of the grant. The Company has estimated forfeitures of 1.5% and has assumed no dividend yield, as dividends have never been paid to stock or option holders and will not be paid for the foreseeable future.

	Nine Months
	Ended September 30,
Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	2013	2012

Risk-free interest rates	0.93% - 2.03%	—
Dividend yield	—	—
Volatility	35.8% - 36.7%	—
Weighted-average expected term (years)	6	—

	Nine Months
	Ended September 30,
Monte Carlo Option Valuation Assumptions	2013		2012

Risk-free interest rate	1.78	%	—
Dividend yield	—		—
Volatility	36.7	%	—
Weighted-average expected term (years)	5.4 – 5.8		—

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The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $4.23 per option. The time-vesting option grants vest over a period of three years. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

				Weighted-
		Weighted-		average	Aggregate
	Number	average		contractual	intrinsic
	of shares	exercise price		term	value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013:	—	$	—	—	$	—
Granted	1,635,000	11.24		10.0	1,937,500
Exercised	—	—		—	—
Forfeited	—	—		—	—
Expired	—	—		—	—
Outstanding at September 30, 2013:	1,635,000	$	11.24	10.0	$	1,937,500
Vested at September 30, 2013	275,000	$	10.20	10.0	$	426,250
Exercisable at September 30, 2013	275,000	$	10.20	10.0	$	426,250

Upon the exercise of stock options, the Company will issue new shares of its Class A common stock. As of September 30, 2013, 300,000 options issued are unvested, event-based options.

Restricted Stock

Certain employees and directors have been awarded restricted stock under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. The time-based restricted stock grants vest primarily over a period of three years. The fair value and expected term of event-based restricted stock grants is estimated at the grant date using the Monte Carlo simulation.

	Nine Months
	Ended September 30,
Monte Carlo Restricted Stock Valuation Assumptions	2013		2012

Risk-free interest rate	1.78	%	—
Dividend yield	—		—
Volatility	36.7	%	—
Weighted-average expected term (years)	0.6 - 1.3		—

The following table summarizes restricted share activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

			Weighted-
			average
	Number		grant date
	of shares		fair value

Outstanding at January 1, 2013:	—		$	—
Granted	1,195,002		9.81
Vested	(250,000	)	8.41
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at September 30, 2013:	945,002		$	10.18

As of September 30, 2013, 150,000 shares of restricted stock issued are unvested, event-based shares.

Note 8. Contingencies

The Company is involved in various legal actions, generally related to its operations. Management believes, based on advice from legal counsel, that the outcome of such legal actions will not adversely affect the financial condition of the Company.

Note 9. Commitments

The Company has entered into certain rental property contracts with third parties, which are accounted for as operating leases. Rental expense was $79,913 and $56,716 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $199,915 and $140,744 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company has certain commitments including various operating leases.

Future minimum payments for these commitments and other commitments, primarily programming, are as follows:

Year Ending	Operating		Other
December 31,	Leases		Commitments		Total
Remainder of 2013	$	132,000	$	2,644,256	$	2,776,256
2014	92,850		5,157,122		5,249,972
2015	64,941		1,668,067		1,733,008
2016	7,274		679,433		686,707
Total	$	297,065	$	10,148,878	$	10,445,943

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Note 10. Multiemployer Pension

WAPA PR, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, makes contributions to the Newspaper Guild International Pension Plan (the “Plan” or “TNGIPP”), a multiemployer pension plan with a plan year end of December 31 that provides defined benefits to certain employees covered by two collective bargaining agreements (the “CBAs”), which expire on July 23, 2015 and June 27, 2016, respectively. WAPA PR’s contribution rates to the Plan are generally determined in accordance with the provisions of the CBAs.

The risks in participating in such a plan are different from the risks of single-employer plans, in the following respects:

· Assets contributed to a multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employer.

· If a participating employer ceases to contribute to a multiemployer plan, the unfunded obligation of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employer.

Under current law regarding multiemployer defined benefit plans, a plan’s termination, WAPA PR’s voluntary withdrawal, or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any underfunded multiemployer defined benefit plan would require us to make payments to the plan for our proportionate share of the multiemployer plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. WAPA PR has received Annual Funding Notices, Report of Summary Plan Information, Critical Status Notices (“Notices”) and a Rehabilitation Plan, as defined by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (“PPA”), from the Plan. The Notices indicate that the Plan actuary has certified that the Plan is in critical status, the “Red Zone”, as defined by the PPA, and that a plan of rehabilitation (“Rehabilitation Plan”) was adopted by the Trustees of the Plan (“Trustees”) on May 1, 2010. On May 29, 2010, the Trustees sent WAPA PR a Notice of Reduction and Adjustment of Benefits Due to Critical Status explaining all changes adopted under the Rehabilitation Plan, including the reduction or elimination of benefits referred to as “adjustable benefits.” In connection with the adoption of the Rehabilitation Plan, most of the Plan participating unions and contributing employers (including the Newspaper Guild International and WAPA PR), agreed to one of the “schedules” of changes as set forth under the Rehabilitation Plan. The Company elected the “preferred schedule” and executed a Memorandum of Agreement, effective May 27, 2010 (the “MOA”) and agreed to the following contribution rate increases: 3.0% beginning on January 1, 2013; an additional 3.0% beginning on January 1, 2014; and an additional 3% beginning on January 1, 2015.

The surcharges and effect of the Rehabilitation Plan as described above are not anticipated to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations. However, in the event other contributing employers are unable to, or fail to, meet their ongoing funding obligations, the financial impact on the WAPA PR to contribute to any plan underfunding may be material. In addition, if a United States multiemployer defined benefit plan fails to satisfy certain minimum funding requirements, the Internal Revenue Service may impose a nondeductible excise tax of 5% on the amount of the accumulated funding deficiency for those employers contributing to the fund.

WAPA PR could also be obligated to pay additional contributions (known as complete or partial withdrawal liabilities) due to the unfunded vested benefits of the Plan, in the event that WAPA PR withdrew from the plan during the five-year period beginning on the effective date of the MOA. The withdrawal liability (which could be material) in the event of the foregoing, would equal the total lump sum of contributions that WAPA PR would have been obligated to pay the Plan through the date of withdrawal, under the “default schedule” of the Rehabilitation Plan (5% surcharge in the initial year and 10% for each successive year thereafter the plan is in critical status), less any contributions actually paid by the WAPA PR to the Plan under the “preferred schedule”. WAPA PR’s contributions to the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2012 were less than 5% of total contributions made to the Plan.

Further information about the Plan is presented in the table below:

WAPA PR’s Contributions

Expiration
Date of

Pension

Pension Protection Act
Zone Status

Funding Improvement
Plan/Rehabilitation Plan

Three months
ended September 30,

Nine months
ended September

Surcharge

Collective
Bargaining

Fund

EIN

2012

Status

2013

30, 2013

Imposed

Agreements

TNGIPP (Plan No. 001)

52-1082662

Red

Implemented

$32,761

$95,604

Yes

July 23, 2015 June 27, 2016

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

The following discussion and analysis summarizes Hemisphere Media Group Inc’s (“Hemisphere” or the “Company”) financial condition and operating performance and should be read in conjunction with its historical consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included above.

OVERVIEW

Hemisphere Media Group is the parent holding company of WAPA Holdings, LLC (formerly known as InterMedia Español Holdings, LLC) (“WAPA”), Cine Latino, Inc. (“Cinelatino”), and Azteca Acquisition Corporation (“Azteca”). While Hemisphere was formed on January 16, 2013 for purposes of effecting the Transaction, the Transaction was consummated on April 4, 2013.

WAPA consists of the leading broadcast television network (“WAPA PR”) and content producer in Puerto Rico, and a unique Spanish-language cable television network programmed with news and entertainment programs (produced and supplied, in its majority, by WAPA PR) (“WAPA America”) serving Hispanics in the United States. WAPA also operates a sports television network (“WAPA 2 Deportes”) and a news and entertainment website (“WAPA.TV”) in Puerto Rico.

The two predominant sources of revenue for WAPA are advertising revenues and retransmission/subscription fees. WAPA PR primarily derives its revenue from advertising. WAPA America primarily derives its revenue from subscription fees. Advertising revenue is generated from the sale of advertising time on WAPA PR, WAPA 2 Deportes, WAPA America and on WAPA.TV. WAPA’s advertising revenue tends to reflect seasonal patterns of its advertisers’ demand, which is generally greatest during the 4th quarter of each year, driven by the holiday buying season. Puerto Rico’s political election cycle is every four years and so WAPA benefits from increased advertising sales every four years, including 2012.

WAPA PR has been the #1-rated broadcast television network in Puerto Rico for the last four years, and has maintained its leadership position as the #1-rated network thus far in 2013. WAPA PR is Puerto Rico’s news leader and the largest local producer of entertainment programming, producing over 65 hours in the aggregate each week in its state-of-the art production facility in Puerto Rico. WAPA PR continuously reviews the quality of its programming and develops new programming to ensure it can generate the highest ratings as estimated by Nielsen. The continued growth of WAPA PR’s advertising revenue will, to a certain extent, be dependent on the growth of WAPA PR’s audience, as well as the general health of the advertising marketplace.

WAPA America occupies a valuable and unique position as one of only a few Hispanic cable networks to have achieved broad distribution in the U.S. As a result, management believes WAPA America is well-positioned to capture a share of the growing national advertising spend targeted at the highly sought- after U.S. Hispanic cable television audience. Hispanics represent 17% of the total U.S. population and approximately 9% of the total U.S. discretionary consumption, but only 5% of the aggregate media spend targets U.S. Hispanics. As a result of the under-indexing of the media spend targeting U.S. Hispanics, advertisers have been and are expected to continue to increase the portion of their marketing dollars targeted towards U.S. Hispanics. U.S. Hispanic cable network advertising revenue grew at a 17% CAGR from 2006 to 2012, significantly outpacing overall U.S. cable advertising, which grew at 6%. Going forward, advertising on U.S. Hispanic cable networks is expected to grow to $398 million in 2014, representing a CAGR of 13%, presenting a significant and growing opportunity for WAPA America.

WAPA also benefits from retransmission and subscriber revenue earned by WAPA PR and WAPA America, respectively, which are fees received from cable, satellite and telecommunications operators, for the right to distribute WAPA PR and WAPA America, pursuant to multi-year agreements.

WAPA PR is distributed by all pay-TV distributors in Puerto Rico and has been successfully growing retransmission fees at a very robust rate. As the #1-rated broadcast television network in Puerto Rico and having grown its ratings and audience share each of the last three years, management believes WAPA PR is highly valued by its viewers and distributors. In fact, WAPA PR’s ratings are so strong that its primetime household rating is nearly equal to the aggregate ratings of the four major national broadcast networks in the U.S. (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox). The four major U.S. networks have experienced significant growth in retransmission fees received by U.S. distributors. Accordingly, management believes WAPA PR is well positioned for future growth in retransmission fees.

WAPA America is distributed by all major pay-TV distributors in the U.S. and has been successfully growing subscriber fees at a robust rate. Management expects WAPA America to benefit from significant growth in subscribers, as the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow rapidly. As of the 2012 U.S. Census, 53 million Hispanics resided in the United States, which represents an increase of 18 million people, or 50%, between 2000 and 2012, and is expected to grow to 64 million by 2020. Similarly, Hispanic television households are projected to grow from 14.1 million in 2012 to 15.4 million in 2014, an increase of 9% or 1.3 million new Hispanic television households. In an effort to capitalize on the strong growth of the U.S. Hispanic population and Hispanic television households, pay-TV distributors have been more aggressively marketing Hispanic programming packages. Accordingly, management believes WAPA America, which is carried on Hispanic programming packages, is well positioned to benefit from growth in subscribers.

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Cinelatino is the leading Spanish-language cable television movie network, distributed in the U.S., Latin America and Canada. Cinelatino is programmed with a lineup featuring contemporary films and original television series from Mexico, Latin America, the U.S. and Spain. Cinelatino is the #2 Nielsen-rated Spanish-language pay-TV channel in the U.S., driven by the strength of its programming. Cinelatino’s programming is distributed to the U.S. and Latin America via two distinct feeds, which allow it to tailor its programming strategy specifically to each audience.

Cinelatino is currently commercial-free and generates all of its revenue through subscriber fees received from cable, satellite and telecommunications operators distributing the network pursuant to multi-year distribution agreements that provide for monthly subscriber fees. With over 80% of Cinelatino’s 2012 revenues derived from U.S. distributors, management has strategically acquired earlier television exhibition windows for many of its titles for the U.S., thereby enhancing the value of the network and the programming it offers to its rapidly growing target audience.

Management expects Cinelatino to benefit from significant growth in subscribers, as the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow rapidly. As of the 2012 U.S. Census, 53 million Hispanics resided in the United States, which represents an increase of 18 million people, or 50%, between 2000 and 2012, and is expected to grow to 64 million by 2020. Similarly, Hispanic television households are projected to grow from 14.1 million in 2012 to 15.4 million in 2014, and increase of 9% or 1.3 million new Hispanic television households. In an effort to capitalize on the strong growth of the U.S. Hispanic population and Hispanic television households, pay-TV distributors have been more aggressively marketing Hispanic programming packages. Accordingly, management believes Cinelatino is well positioned to benefit from growth in subscribers.

Similarly, management expects Cinelatino to benefit from significant growth in Latin America. Fueled by a sizeable and growing population, a strong macroeconomic backdrop and rising disposable incomes, as well as investments in network infrastructure resulting in improved service and performance, pay-TV subscribers in Latin America (excluding Brazil) are projected to grow from 39 million in 2012 to 50 million in 2016, representing a 6% compounded annual growth rate. Furthermore, with approximately 8 million subscribers in Latin America, Cinelatino is presently distributed to only 21% of total pay-TV subscribers throughout Latin America. Accordingly, growth through new system launches represents a significant growth opportunity. Cinelatino is a top-rated network and management believes the network’s content has widespread appeal throughout Latin America, and therefore will be able expand distribution throughout the region.

Cinelatino continuously reviews the quality of its programming to ensure that it is maximizing its viewership and giving its subscribers a premium, high-value experience. The continued growth in Cinelatino’s subscriber fees will, to a certain extent, be dependent on the growth in subscribers of the cable, satellite and telecommunications operators distributing its network, and new system launches, particularly in Latin America.

MVS provides operational and technical services to Cinelatino pursuant to several agreements. Upon consummation of the Transaction, certain of the agreements were amended or terminated to what management believes to be to the benefit of Cinelatino. As consideration for the terminated agreement, the Company made a one-time payment of $3.8 million to MVS. An agreement which had granted MVS the exclusive right to distribute the service in the U.S was terminated upon consummation of the Transaction. Management of Hemisphere has assumed responsibility for those activities previously provided by MVS, given the resources of WAPA that will be available to it, thus having no impact on Cinelatino’s operations. A similar agreement which had granted MVS the exclusive right to distribute the service throughout Latin America was amended upon consummation of the Transaction so that MVS’s rights will be on a non-exclusive basis, except for distribution agreements currently in effect. Management believes that the amendment to this agreement will not impact Cinelatino’s current distribution, and should enhance Cinelatino’s ability to drive new distribution in Latin America. Also upon consummation of the Transaction, Cinelatino’s affiliation agreement with Dish Mexico (an affiliate of MVS), pursuant to which Dish Mexico distributes the network and Cinelatino receives revenue, was extended through August 1, 2017.

Cinelatino is seeking to introduce advertising on its U.S. feed in an effort to further monetize its strong ratings and attractive audience, and to capitalize on the growing Hispanic cable advertising market. Cinelatino’s strong ratings performance offers advertisers an unmatched opportunity to target a rapidly growing demographic with high media consumption patterns.

Azteca, a subsidiary of the Company, was initially formed as a blank check company in the British Virgin Islands on April 15, 2011 and reincorporated in the State of Delaware on June 8, 2011 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Azteca, a special purpose acquisition vehicle, delivered approximately $70 million from a trust account raised in its 2011 initial public offering to Hemisphere in the merger. Following the consummation of the merger, Azteca has had no operations and does not currently engage in any business activities generating revenues.

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Comparison of Consolidated Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012

	Three Months Ended						$ Change			% Change		Nine Months Ended						$ Change			% Change
	September 30,						Favorable/			Favorable/		September 30,						Favorable/			Favorable/
(dollars in thousands)	2013			2012			(Unfavorable)			(Unfavorable)		2013			2012			(Unfavorable)			(Unfavorable)

Revenues	$	23,705		$	17,544		$	6,161		35	%	$	60,129		$	48,277		$	11,852		25	%

Operating Expenses:
Cost of revenues	10,290			9,234			(1,056		)	(11	)%	23,818			23,258			(560		)	(2	)%
Selling, general and administrative	6,597			3,309			(3,288		)	(99	)%	21,670			9,915			(11,755		)	(119	)%
Depreciation and amortization	2,586			920			(1,666		)	NM		6,177			2,742			(3,435		)	(125	)%
Other expenses	122			430			308			72	%	4,794			516			(4,278		)	NM
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	—			—			—			—		68			(50		)	(118		)	NM
Total operating expenses	19,595			13,893			(5,702		)	(41	)%	56,527			36,381			(20,146		)	(55	)%

Operating Income	4,110			3,651			(459		)	(13	)%	3,602			11,896			(8,294		)	(70	)%

Other Expenses:
Interest expense, net	(2,339		)	(853		)	(1,486		)	NM		(4,210		)	(2,727		)	(1,483		)	(54	)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(1,649		)	—			(1,649		)	NM		(1,649		)	—			(1,649		)	NM
Other (expense) income, net	(37		)	(13		)	(24		)	NM		(63		)	(37		)	(26		)	66	%
	(4,025		)	(866		)	(3,159		)	(365	)%	(5,922		)	(2,764		)	(3,158		)	(114	)%

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	85		$	2,785		$	(2,700	)	(97	)%	$	(2,320	)	$	9,132		$	(11,452	)	(125	)%

Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,070		)	(1,829		)	(2,241		)	(123	)%	(4,064		)	(4,652		)	588			13	%

Net (loss) income	$	(3,985	)	$	956		$	(4,941	)	(517	)%	$	(6,384	)	$	4,480		$	(10,864	)	(242	)%

NM = not meaningful

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased $6.2 million, or 35%, for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and increased $11.9 million, or 25%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increases are primarily a result of the inclusion in the current quarter of the net revenues of Cinelatino since the consummation of the Transaction, offset in part by the decline in political advertising revenue and loss of advertising revenue due to the cancellation of one of WAPA’s television programs, SuperXclusivo. Excluding the acquisition in the 2013 periods and political advertising revenue in the 2012 periods, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, net revenues increased by $0.5 million, or 3%, and $0.3 million, or 1%, respectively. The increase in the current quarter was due to a 15% increase in retransmission and subscriber fees, and a 1% increase in advertising revenue. The increase for the nine month period was due to a 15% increase in retransmission and subscriber fees offset in part by a 3% decline in advertising revenue as a result of the cancellation of one of WAPA’s television programs, SuperXclusivo.

Operating Expenses

Cost of Revenues: Cost of revenues consists primarily of programming and production costs, programming amortization and distribution costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, cost of revenues increased $1.1 million, or 11%, and $0.6 million or 2%, respectively. The increases were due to the inclusion in the current quarter of Cinelatino in the operating results since the consummation of the Transaction, offset in part by lower programming costs at WAPA due primarily to the cancellation of SuperXclusivo.

Selling, General and Administrative: Selling, general and administrative expenses consist principally of promotion, marketing and research, stock-based compensation, corporate employee costs, occupancy costs and other general administrative costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $3.3 million and $11.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The increases were due primarily to the inclusion in the current quarter of Cinelatino in the operating results since the consummation of the Transaction, and the incurrence of stock based compensation and corporate overhead, along with one-time fees and expenses related to the Transaction, including a one-time charge of $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 in connection with the termination of an agreement with MVS.

Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense consists of depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangibles. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.7 million and $3.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The increases are due primarily to amortization of identifiable intangibles as a result of the Transaction.

Other Expenses: Other expenses, which include costs related to the Transaction, decreased $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and increased $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The decrease for the three month period was due to higher rental expense in the 2012 period. The increase for the nine month period was due primarily to Transaction related costs.

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Loss on Disposition of Assets: Loss on disposition of assets did not change for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and increased $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The increase was due to higher losses on disposals of equipment no longer used in WAPA’s operations.

Other Expenses

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, other expenses increased by $3.2 million in each period. The increases were due to a $1.6 million loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the current quarter, higher interest expense due to the inclusion in the current quarter of Cinelatino’s interest expense, and interest expense on the new term loan that was put in place on July 20, 2013.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense increased $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and decreased $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase for the three month period was due to an increase in the tax rate in Puerto Rico, the loss of a deferred tax asset and permanent differences. The decrease for the nine month period was due to lower income before income taxes offset in part by the increase in the tax rate in Puerto Rico, the loss of a deferred tax asset and permanent difference as a result of costs related to the Transaction.

Net (Loss) Income

Net income decreased $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and decreased $10.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources and Uses of Cash

The Company’s principal sources of cash are cash on hand, and cash flows from operating activities. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $172.9 million of cash on hand.

The Company’s primary uses of cash include the production and acquisition of programming, operational costs, personnel costs, equipment purchases, interest payments on its outstanding debt and income tax payments.

Management believes cash on hand and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet its current contractual financial obligations and to fund anticipated working capital and capital expenditure requirements for existing operations. The Company’s current financial obligations include maturities of debt, operating lease obligations and other commitments from ordinary course of business that require cash payments to vendors and suppliers.

Cash Flows

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2013		2012
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating Activities	$	2,217	$	6,741
Investing Activities	81,333		(3,351		)
Financing Activities	79,306		(5,688		)

Net increase (decrease) in Cash	$	162,856	$	(2,298	)

Comparison for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities is primarily driven by the Company’s net (loss) income, adjusted for non-cash items and changes in working capital. Non-cash items consist primarily of depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangibles, programming amortization, amortization of deferred financing costs, stock-based compensation expenses, deferred taxes and provision for bad debts.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $2.2 million as compared to $6.7 million in the same period in 2012, due to a $10.9 million decrease in net income, a $2.7 million increase in net working capital, offset in part by a $9.0 million increase in non-cash items. Non-cash items increased primarily as a result of a $4.7 million increase in stock-based compensation, a

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$3.5 million increase in amortization of intangibles as a result of the Transaction, a $1.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, a $1.4 million increase in programming amortization, offset by a $2.1 million decrease in deferred income taxes.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was $81.3 million as compared to net cash use of cash of $3.4 million in the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily due to net proceeds from the Transaction and due to lower capital expenditures during the period, which were higher in 2012 as a result of the upgrade of WAPA’s television production facilities to high definition.

Financing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash provided by financing activities was $79.3 million as compared to a net use of cash of $5.7 million in the same period in 2012. The increase in cash was due to the proceeds raised from a new loan, offset in part by the repayment of all pre-existing outstanding debt of the Company and its subsidiaries, and the payment of fees and expenses in connection with the new loan.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We finance our capital needs through our Term Loan Facility at our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Hemisphere Media Holdings, LLC.

The variable-rate of interest on the Term Loan Facility exposes us to market risk for changes in interest rates. Loans thereunder bear interest at rates that vary with changes in prevailing market rates. With respect to the Term Loan Facility, we do not speculate on the future direction of interest rates. As of September, 2013, our exposure to changing market rates with respect to the Term Loan Facility was as follows:

Dollars in millions	September 30, 2013
Variable rate debt	$	174.6
Interest rate	6.25		%

As of September 30, 2013 total outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility was approximately $174.6 million. In the event of an increase in the interest rate of 100 basis points, assuming a principal of $174.6 million, we would incur an increase in interest expense of approximately $1.7 million per year. Such potential increases or decreases are based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level of debt, no interest rate swap or hedge in place, and an immediate, across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for one year.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2013. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that all information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified, and that information required to be filed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There is no material litigation, arbitration or governmental proceeding currently pending against the Company or any members of our management team in their capacity as such. From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risk factors included in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the prospectus contained in our registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (File No. 333-186210) (the “Registration Statement”), our post-effective amendment No. 1 on Form S-1 to the Registration Statement, filed with the SEC on May 3, 2013 (the “Post-Effective Amendment No. 1”) and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, in addition to other information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including under the section entitled, “Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” and in other documents we file with the SEC, in evaluating the Company and its business. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. We caution the reader that these risk factors may not be exhaustive. We operate in a continually changing business environment and new risks emerge from time to time. Management cannot predict such new risk factors, nor can we assess the impact, if any, of such new risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may impact our business. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

There have been no material changes in our risk factors disclosed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the prospectus contained in our Registration Statement, our Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed, furnished or incorporated by reference (as stated therein) as part of this Quarterly Report.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
101.INS**		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

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Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
101.CAL**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document

*		A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and forwarded to the SEC or its staff upon request.
**		Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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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.

		HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC.


DATE:	November 13, 2013	By:	/s/ Alan J. Sokol
			Alan J. Sokol
			Chief Executive Officer and President
			(Principal Executive Officer)


DATE:	November 13, 2013	By:	/s/ Craig D. Fischer
			Craig D. Fischer
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Table of Contents

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
101.INS**		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF**		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document

*		A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and forwarded to the SEC or its staff upon request.
**		Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.