SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2003 |
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission File No. 333-61211
Radio Unica Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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65-0776004 |
(State of Incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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8400 N.W. 52nd Street, Suite 101 |
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33166 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
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305-463-5000 |
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(Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
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N/A |
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(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 ý NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2) Yes o No ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of November 14, 2003, 100 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value were outstanding.
RADIO UNICA CORP.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
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PART II. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings |
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RADIO UNICA CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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September
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December
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
981,009 |
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$ |
2,805,775 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,053,098 and $1,148,228, respectively |
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10,179,912 |
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9,494,925 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,374,863 |
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2,251,029 |
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Assets held for sale |
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2,925,554 |
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Total current assets |
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12,535,784 |
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17,477,283 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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21,194,168 |
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23,071,043 |
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Broadcast licenses, net of accumulated amortization of $10,336,623 |
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96,433,935 |
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96,433,935 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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8,136,775 |
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8,971,849 |
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Other assets |
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327,847 |
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318,954 |
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$ |
138,628,510 |
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$ |
146,273,064 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
495,689 |
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$ |
1,295,971 |
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Accrued expenses |
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3,887,388 |
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2,827,704 |
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Interest payable |
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3,112,690 |
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7,784,537 |
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Deferred revenue |
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324,910 |
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608,218 |
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Current portion of notes payable |
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502,014 |
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641,741 |
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Total current liabilities |
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8,322,691 |
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13,158,171 |
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Other liabilities |
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84,000 |
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75,000 |
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Notes payable |
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500,810 |
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Deferred taxes |
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988,460 |
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988,460 |
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Due to parent, net |
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93,692,917 |
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95,656,430 |
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Revolving credit facility |
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19,996,120 |
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Senior discount notes |
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158,088,000 |
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158,088,000 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders deficit: |
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Common stock; $.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding |
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1 |
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1 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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59,612,074 |
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59,612,074 |
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Deferred compensation expense |
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(15,512 |
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(96,226 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(202,140,241 |
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(181,709,656 |
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Total stockholders deficit |
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(142,543,678 |
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(122,193,807 |
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$ |
138,628,510 |
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$ |
146,273,064 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RADIO UNICA CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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2003 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Net revenue |
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$ |
13,328,224 |
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$ |
12,015,508 |
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$ |
35,232,029 |
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$ |
32,355,776 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Direct operating (exclusive of depreciation shown seperately below) |
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1,343,223 |
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1,390,475 |
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3,849,061 |
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3,888,901 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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4,238,343 |
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4,329,911 |
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12,630,254 |
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12,671,762 |
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Network (exclusive of depreciation shown seperately below) |
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3,885,305 |
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3,054,998 |
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9,788,900 |
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10,528,746 |
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Corporate |
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740,329 |
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815,665 |
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2,260,947 |
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2,537,807 |
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Financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees |
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3,060,057 |
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3,060,057 |
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Cost of promotion services |
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1,908,325 |
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2,191,942 |
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6,589,813 |
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4,709,455 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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828,093 |
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768,192 |
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2,448,972 |
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2,260,142 |
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Stock option compensation |
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15,772 |
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86,191 |
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80,717 |
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397,657 |
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16,019,447 |
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12,637,374 |
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40,708,721 |
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36,994,470 |
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Loss from operations |
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(2,691,223 |
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(621,866 |
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(5,476,692 |
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(4,638,694 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(5,236,903 |
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(4,845,888 |
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(15,219,353 |
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(13,957,668 |
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Interest income |
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4,339 |
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2,552 |
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9,630 |
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7,271 |
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Other |
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5,907 |
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(1,734 |
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255,830 |
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(54,654 |
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(5,226,657 |
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(4,845,070 |
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(14,953,893 |
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(14,005,051 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(7,917,880 |
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(5,466,936 |
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(20,430,585 |
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(18,643,745 |
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Income tax benefit |
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39,018 |
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117,054 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(7,917,880 |
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$ |
(5,427,918 |
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$ |
(20,430,585 |
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(18,526,691 |
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
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$ |
(79,178.80 |
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(54,279.18 |
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(204,305.85 |
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(185,266.91 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
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100 |
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100 |
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100 |
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100 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RADIO UNICA CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Nine months ended September 30, |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Operating activities |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(20,430,585 |
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$ |
(18,526,691 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,448,972 |
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2,260,142 |
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Provision for bad debts |
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(87,100 |
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14,411 |
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Accretion of interest on senior discount notes |
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10,153,218 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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680,014 |
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550,815 |
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Stock option compensation expense |
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80,717 |
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397,657 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(117,054 |
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Gain on sale of radio station assets |
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(225,616 |
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Other |
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(24,556 |
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(118,835 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(597,887 |
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244,813 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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774,319 |
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78,767 |
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Other assets |
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(11,925 |
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(661,578 |
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Accounts payable |
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(800,282 |
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(1,478,805 |
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Accrued expenses |
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1,019,682 |
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(746,082 |
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Interest payable |
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(4,671,847 |
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3,095,890 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(258,751 |
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203,054 |
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Other liabilities |
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9,000 |
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20,000 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(22,095,845 |
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(4,630,278 |
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Investing activities |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
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(532,718 |
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(2,858,524 |
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Proceeds from sale of radio station assets |
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3,411,726 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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2,879,008 |
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(2,858,524 |
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Financing activities |
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Borrowings under revolving credit facility |
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19,996,120 |
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Intercompany payable, net |
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(1,963,513 |
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9,876,794 |
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Repayment of notes payable |
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(640,536 |
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(976,597 |
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Deferred financing costs |
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(948,703 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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17,392,071 |
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7,951,494 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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(1,824,766 |
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462,692 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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2,805,775 |
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964,042 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
981,009 |
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$ |
1,426,734 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RADIO UNICA CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Radio Unica Corp. and subsidiaries (the Company) for the periods indicated herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003. The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority owned subsidiaries over which the Company has control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For further information, refer to the Companys 2002 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
The Companys revenue and cash flows are typically lowest in the first calendar quarter. Seasonal fluctuations are common in the radio broadcasting industry and are due primarily to fluctuations in consumer spending.
2. Segment Operating Results
Pursuant to the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 131, Disclosure About Segments of a Business Enterprise and Related Information, the Company is required to report segment information. The Company classified its businesses into two reporting segments: radio broadcasting and promotion services. The radio broadcasting segment includes the operations of the Companys radio network, the operations of all owned and operated radio stations and corporate expenses. The promotion services segment includes the operations of the Companys marketing and promotions business. The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measures are business segment net revenue, operating income (loss) and earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. (EBITDA).
The Company utilizes a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP to assess its financial performance. A non-GAAP financial measure is defined as a numerical measure of a companys financial performance that (i) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations or statement of cash flows; or (ii) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the comparable measure so calculated and presented. The Company believes that the presentation of EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding the Companys financial condition because it is a commonly used financial analysis tool for measuring and comparing media companies. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities as a measure of liquidity. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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Results by segment are as follows:
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2003 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Net revenue |
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Radio broadcasting |
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$ |
10,951,013 |
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$ |
9,255,185 |
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$ |
27,522,633 |
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$ |
25,882,159 |
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Promotion services |
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2,377,211 |
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2,760,323 |
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7,709,396 |
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6,473,617 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
13,328,224 |
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$ |
12,015,508 |
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$ |
35,232,029 |
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$ |
32,355,776 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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Radio broadcasting |
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$ |
(2,850,457 |
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$ |
(839,286 |
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$ |
(5,589,331 |
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$ |
(5,253,697 |
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Promotion services |
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159,234 |
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217,420 |
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112,639 |
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615,003 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
(2,691,223 |
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$ |
(621,866 |
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$ |
(5,476,692 |
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$ |
(4,638,694 |
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EBITDA |
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Radio broadcasting |
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$ |
(2,080,793 |
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$ |
(130,412 |
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$ |
(3,075,549 |
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$ |
(3,211,195 |
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Promotion services |
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223,570 |
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275,004 |
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303,660 |
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777,989 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
(1,857,223 |
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$ |
144,592 |
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$ |
(2,771,890 |
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$ |
(2,433,206 |
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Total assets |
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Radio broadcasting |
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$ |
133,370,639 |
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$ |
139,611,979 |
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Promotion services |
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5,257,871 |
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6,500,454 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
138,628,510 |
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$ |
146,112,433 |
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Below is a reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA for the Companys radio broadcasting and promotion services segments:
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2003 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Radio broadcasting: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(8,066,666 |
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$ |
(5,629,993 |
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$ |
(20,493,239 |
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$ |
(19,031,860 |
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Adjustments: |
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Interest expense, net |
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5,221,798 |
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4,827,610 |
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15,160,021 |
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13,844,909 |
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Income taxes |
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(39,018 |
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(117,054 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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764,075 |
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710,989 |
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2,257,669 |
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2,092,810 |
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EBITDA |
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$ |
(2,080,793 |
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$ |
(130,412 |
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$ |
(3,075,549 |
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$ |
(3,211,195 |
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Promotion services: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
148,786 |
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$ |
202,075 |
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$ |
62,654 |
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$ |
505,169 |
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Adjustments: |
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Interest expense, net |
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10,766 |
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15,726 |
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49,702 |
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105,488 |
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Income taxes |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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64,018 |
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57,203 |
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191,303 |
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167,332 |
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EBITDA |
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$ |
223,570 |
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$ |
275,004 |
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$ |
303,659 |
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$ |
777,989 |
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3. Stock Option Plan
As permissible under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, the Company accounts for all stock-based compensation arrangements using the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, as interpreted by FASB Interpretation No. 44, Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, and discloses pro forma net loss and loss per share amounts as if the fair value method had been adopted. Accordingly, no compensation cost is recognized for stock option awards granted to employees at or above fair market value.
The Companys pro forma net loss, pro forma net loss per common share and pro forma weighted average fair value of options granted, with related assumptions, assuming the Company had adopted the fair value method of accounting for all stock-based compensation arrangements consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for all options granted, are indicated below:
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months ended |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Net loss, as reported |
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$ |
(7,917,880 |
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$ |
(5,427,918 |
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$ |
(20,430,585 |
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$ |
(18,526,691 |
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Deduct: |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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determined under fair value method |
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698,814 |
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720,153 |
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2,072,622 |
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2,067,381 |
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Net loss, pro forma |
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$ |
(8,616,693 |
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$ |
(6,148,071 |
) |
$ |
(22,503,207 |
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$ |
(20,594,072 |
) |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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As reported |
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$ |
(79,179 |
) |
$ |
(54,279 |
) |
$ |
(204,306 |
) |
$ |
(185,267 |
) |
Pro forma |
|
$ |
(86,167 |
) |
$ |
(61,481 |
) |
$ |
(225,032 |
) |
$ |
(205,941 |
) |
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Weighted average fair value |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
$ |
1.09 |
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Expected life (in years) |
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3 |
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10 |
|
3 |
|
10 |
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Risk free interest rate |
|
4.0 |
% |
5.0 |
% |
4.0 |
% |
5.0 |
% |
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Expected volatility |
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126 |
% |
153 |
% |
167 |
% |
134 |
% |
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Dividend yield |
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4. Subsequent Events
On October 3, 2003, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its station group to Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., (Multicultural) a privately held company. The Company also announced that it is in discussions with third parties to sell its radio network, as well as its promotions company, Mass Promotions, Inc. The Company will continue to broadcast its Spanish language programming and otherwise operate its business in the normal course through the closing of the Multicultural transaction.
On October 31, 2003, the Companys parent, Radio Unica Communications Corp, the Company and all of its subsidiaries (excluding Mass Promotions, Inc.) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in order to implement the previously announced sale of its station group and related assets to Multicultural and its plan to separately sell its radio network and promotions company.
Under the Multicultural agreement the Company will receive approximately $150 million in cash for its radio stations. Completion of the transaction is subject to bankruptcy court approval, regulatory approvals and other conditions. It is expected that the transaction will be completed by the second quarter of 2004. The transaction will be effected as part of a prepackaged bankruptcy in which holders of the Companys 11 ¾% Senior Discount Notes would receive approximately $700 in cash per $1,000 principal amount, all secured, priority, administrative and other general unsecured claims (with exception of subordinated claims related to securities litigation) would receive 100% of their claims, and stockholders would receive the remainder currently estimated to be between $0.47 and $1.03 per share. Holders of 100% of the Companys outstanding Senior Discount Notes have agreed to support the transaction and vote in favor of the prepackaged bankruptcy.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning the Companys outlook for 2003 and beyond, the Companys expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements.
Overview
We generate radio broadcasting revenue from sales of network advertising time, and sales of local and national advertising time on radio stations that we own and operate (O&Os). Advertising rates are, in large part, based upon the networks and each stations ability to attract audiences in demographic groups targeted by advertisers. All radio broadcasting revenue is stated net of any agency commissions. We recognize radio broadcasting revenue when the commercials are broadcast. We also generate revenue from our promotion services company, MASS Promotions, Inc. (MASS). We recognize revenue generated by MASS when the promotion services are performed.
Our operating expenses consist of programming expenses, marketing and selling costs, including commissions paid to our sales staff, technical and engineering costs, cost of promotion services and general and administrative expenses.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. In general, we base our estimates on historical experience, on information from third party professionals and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the facts and circumstances. We continually evaluate our accounting policies and estimates we use to prepare our consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003, our critical accounting policies and the nature of our estimates have not changed from those disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2002
NET REVENUE. Net revenue increased by approximately $1.3 million or 11% to approximately $13.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $12.0 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in net revenue related to increased local spot, national spot and network revenue of approximately $1.7 million, offset by a decrease in promotional and merchandising services revenue associated with MASS of approximately $0.4 million.
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Direct operating expenses decreased by approximately $0.1 million or 3% to approximately $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $1.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in direct operating expenses was primarily due to the sale of assets and termination of operations at the Denver station as of February 11, 2003.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $0.1 million or 2% to approximately $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $4.3 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily relates to a decrease in headcount at MASS, and the sale of assets and termination of operations at the Denver station as of February 11, 2003.
Network expenses increased approximately $0.8 million or 27% to approximately $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $3.1 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in network expenses was mainly due to an increase in the cost of sports rights for the 2003 Gold Cup soccer event during July 2003.
Corporate expenses decreased approximately $0.1 million or 9% to approximately $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $0.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in corporate expense is primarily due to decreased travel and travel related costs, and decreased administrative costs.
Financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million relate to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing of the Company.
Cost of promotion services decreased by approximately $0.3 million or 13% to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $2.2 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in the cost of promotion services was related to the variable costs associated with the decrease in MASS revenue.
Depreciation and amortization remained constant at approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.
Stock option compensation expense decreased by approximately $0.1 million or 82% to approximately $16,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $0.1 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Stock option compensation expense represents a non-cash charge relating to the vesting of stock options granted to employees to purchase shares of the Companys parent Radio Unica Communications Corp (RUCC) common stock. The decrease in stock option compensation expense is due to a large portion of the stock options granted becoming fully vested during 2002.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE). Other income (expense) decreased by approximately $0.4 million or 8% to approximately $(5.2) million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $(4.8) million for the comparable period in the prior year. Other income (expense) for the three months ended September 30, 2003 included interest expense of approximately $(5.2) million. Interest expense primarily relates to the interest on the Senior Discount Notes.
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NET LOSS. Net loss increased by approximately $2.5 million or 46% to approximately $(7.9) million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $(5.4) million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in net loss was primarily the result of financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million related to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing, increased operating expense of approximately $0.3 million and increased interest expense of approximately $0.4 million, offset by increased revenue of approximately $1.3 million.
EBITDA. EBITDA decreased by approximately $2.0 million to approximately $(1.9) million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $0.1 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in EBITDA was mainly the result of financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million related to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing, increased operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) of approximately $0.2 million, offset by increased revenue of approximately $1.3 million.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002
NET REVENUE. Net revenue increased by approximately $2.9 million or 9% to approximately $35.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $32.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in net revenue relates to increased revenue generated by promotional and merchandising services associated with MASS of approximately $1.2 million, increased local spot and network revenue of approximately $2.4 million, offset by a decrease in national spot revenue of approximately $0.7 million.
Direct operating expenses remained constant at approximately $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. Direct operating expenses are comprised of technical and programming costs at the O&Os.
Selling, general and administrative expenses remained constant at approximately $12.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the radio broadcasting business increased by approximately $0.2 million due to increased local sales cost. This increase was offset by a decrease in general and administrative costs associated with MASS of approximately $0.2 million due to a reduction in headcount.
Network expenses decreased by approximately $0.7 million or 7% to approximately $9.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $10.5 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in network expenses is primarily due to decreased cost of network programming and decreased advertising spending.
Corporate expenses decreased approximately $0.3 million or 11% to approximately $2.3 million for the for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $2.5 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Corporate expenses are comprised of the cost of corporate management, legal and professional fees and insurance.
Financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million relate to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing of the Company.
Cost of promotion services increased by approximately $1.9 million or 40% to $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $4.7 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in the cost of promotion services was related to the variable costs associated with the increase in MASS revenue, as well as higher out of pocket costs associated with certain clients marketing programs.
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Depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $0.2 million or 8% to approximately $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $2.3 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in depreciation and amortization was due to the additions of fixed and intangible assets arising from signal upgrades completed during 2002.
Stock option compensation expense decreased by approximately $0.3 million or 80% to approximately $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $0.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Stock option compensation expense represents a non-cash charge relating to the vesting of stock options granted to employees to purchase shares of the Companys parent RUCC common stock. The decrease in stock option compensation expense is due to a large portion of the stock options granted becoming fully vested during 2002.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE). Other income (expense) decreased by approximately $1.0 million or 8% to approximately $(15.0) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $(14.0) million for the comparable period in the prior year. Other income (expense) for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 is mainly comprised of interest expense of approximately $(15.2) million and interest income and other income of approximately $0.2 million primarily related to the gain on the sale of the Denver radio station assets in February 2003. Interest expense primarily relates to the interest on the Senior Discount Notes.
INCOME TAX BENEFIT. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. The benefit resulted from the Companys ability to utilize a portion of its net operating tax loss carryforwards to offset existing deferred tax liabilities. The Company did not record any benefit during the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
NET LOSS. Net loss increased by approximately $1.9 million or 10% to approximately $20.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $18.5 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in net loss is mainly the result of financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million related to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing, increased operating expense of approximately $0.6 million, increased interest expense related to the Senior Discount Notes of approximately $1.3 million, decreased income tax benefit of approximately $0.1 million, offset by increased revenue of approximately $2.9 million and increased interest income and other income of approximately $0.3 million.
EBITDA. EBITDA decreased by approximately $0.3 million or 14% to approximately $(2.8) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $(2.5) million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in EBITDA was mainly the result of financial advisory, legal and restructuring fees of approximately $3.1 million related to costs incurred in connection with the pending transaction with Multicultural and the bankruptcy filing, increased operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) of approximately $0.4 million, offset by increased revenue of approximately $2.9 million and the gain on the sale of the Denver radio station assets of approximately $0.3 million.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company utilizes a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP to assess its financial performance. A non-GAAP financial measure is defined as a numerical measure of a companys financial performance that (i) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations or statement of cash flows; or (ii) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the comparable measure so calculated and presented. EBITDA is defined as earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company believes that the presentation of EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding the Companys financial condition because it is a commonly used financial analysis tool for measuring and comparing media companies. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities as a measure of liquidity. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Below is a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002:
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2002 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(7,917,880 |
) |
$ |
(5,427,918 |
) |
$ |
(20,430,585 |
) |
$ |
(18,526,691 |
) |
Adjustments: |
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Interest expense, net |
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5,232,564 |
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4,843,336 |
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15,209,723 |
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13,950,397 |
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Income taxes |
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(39,018 |
) |
|
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(117,054 |
) |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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828,093 |
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768,192 |
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2,448,972 |
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2,260,142 |
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EBITDA |
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$ |
(1,857,223 |
) |
$ |
144,592 |
|
$ |
(2,771,890 |
) |
$ |
(2,433,206 |
) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has had negative cash flows since inception. Working capital and financing for the Companys acquisitions to date have been provided primarily by the proceeds from the Companys initial public offering, the issuance of the 11¾% Senior Discount Notes due August 1, 2006, the issuance of promissory notes, common stock and preferred stock to the Companys shareholders and proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility.
Net cash used in operating activities increased by approximately $17.5 million or 377% to approximately $22.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $4.6 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities increased by $5.8 million or 233% to $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $(2.9) million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase of approximately $5.8 million from 2002 to 2003 was primarily due to the proceeds received from the sale of the Denver radio station assets of approximately $3.4 million and a decrease in capital expenditures of approximately $2.4 million. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by approximately $9.4 million to approximately $17.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from approximately $8.0 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase of approximately $9.4 million was primarily due to the Company borrowing approximately $20.0 million under its Revolving Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2003, a decrease in repayment of notes payable of approximately $0.3 million and deferred financing cost incurred during 2002 of approximately $1.0 million offset by a decrease in intercompany borrowings of approximately $11.9 million.
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Capital expenditures primarily relate to the purchase of broadcast equipment for the network and O&Os stations, leasehold improvements, computer equipment and telecommunications equipment. Capital expenditures were approximately $0.5 million and $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The decrease in capital expenditures is primarily due to signal upgrades completed during 2002.
On October 3, 2003, the Company announced that it had entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its station group to Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., (Multicultural) a privately held company. The Company also announced that it is in discussions with third parties to sell its radio network, as well as its promotions company, Mass Promotions, Inc. The Company will continue to broadcast its Spanish language programming and otherwise operate its business in the normal course through the closing of the Multicultural transaction.
On October 31, 2003, the Companys parent, Radio Unica Communications Corp, the Company and all of its subsidiaries (excluding Mass Promotions, Inc.) filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in order to implement the previously announced sale of its station group and related assets to Multicultural and its plan to separately sell its radio network and promotions company.
Under the Multicultural agreement the Company will receive approximately $150 million in cash for its radio stations. Completion of the transaction is subject to bankruptcy court approval, regulatory approvals and other conditions. It is expected that the transaction will be completed by the second quarter of 2004. The transaction will be effected as part of a prepackaged bankruptcy in which holders of the Companys 11 ¾% Senior Discount Notes would receive approximately $700 in cash per $1,000 principal amount, all secured, priority, administrative and other general unsecured claims (with exception of subordinated claims related to securities litigation) would receive 100% of their claims, and stockholders would receive the remainder currently estimated to be between $0.47 and $1.03 per share. Holders of 100% of the Companys outstanding Senior Discount Notes have agreed to support the transaction and vote in favor of the prepackaged bankruptcy.
The Company will continue operations in the normal course during the bankruptcy period using cash on hand and available working capital. If the Company is unable to successfully obtain bankruptcy court approval and/or regulatory approvals to complete the transaction with Multicultural, it may have to adopt one or more alternatives such as selling assets. There can be no assurance that this financing strategy could be effected on satisfactory terms, if at all.
The bankruptcy filing on October 31, 2003 constitutes an event of default under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Company is subject to financial covenants under its Revolving Credit Facility. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to comply with its financial covenants or that any future covenant breaches will be waived. Any breach that is not waived could result in an event of default, permitting the lenders to declare amounts outstanding and interest thereon due and payable.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk arises principally from the variable rates associated with our Revolving Credit Facility. On September 30, 2003, we had borrowings of approximately $20.0 million under our Revolving Credit Facility that were subject to variable rates. Based on amounts outstanding as of September 30, 2003, an adverse change of 1.0% in the interest rate on our Revolving Credit Facility would have caused us to incur an increase in interest expense of approximately $0.2 million on an annual basis.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based on their evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures at September 30, 2003, have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company and required to be disclosed by the Company has been made known to them and has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported timely. During the quarter ended September 30, 2003, there have not been any significant changes in the Companys internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of evaluation.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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32.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
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32.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith. |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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.
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Radio Unica Corp. |
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By: |
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/s/ Steven E. Dawson |
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Steven E. Dawson |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: November 14, 2003
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