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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 JUNE 30, 2011

 

¨ 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 000-53354

 

 

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   26-0241222
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

200 East Basse Road
San Antonio, Texas
  78209
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(210) 822-2828

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

Class

   Outstanding at July 28, 2011

Class A common stock, $.001 par value

   23,575,195

Class B common stock, $.001 par value

   555,556

Class C common stock, $.001 par value

   58,967,502

 

 

 


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CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

INDEX

 

        Page No.

Part I – Financial Information

 
 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

  2
   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

  2
   

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

  3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

  4
   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  5
 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  16
 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  29
 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

  29

Part II Other Information

 
 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

  30
 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  31
 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  31
 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  31
 

Item 4.

 

(Removed and Reserved)

  31
 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

  31
 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

  32

Signatures

  33

 

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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2011
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2010
 
    
    
CURRENT ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,219,156      $ 1,920,926   

Accounts receivable, net

     1,453,260        1,373,880   

Other current assets

     352,600        308,367   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     3,025,016        3,603,173   
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT     

Structures, net

     1,980,304        2,007,399   

Other property, plant and equipment, net

     1,137,916        1,138,155   
INTANGIBLE ASSETS     

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     2,181,986        2,288,149   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     3,532,255        3,538,241   

Goodwill

     4,210,765        4,119,326   

Other assets

     813,809        765,939   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 16,882,051      $ 17,460,382   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
CURRENT LIABILITIES     

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 851,536      $ 956,867   

Accrued interest

     162,279        121,199   

Current portion of long-term debt

     289,943        867,735   

Deferred income

     220,304        152,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     1,524,062        2,098,579   

Long-term debt

     19,885,059        19,739,617   

Deferred income taxes

     2,005,472        2,050,196   

Other long-term liabilities

     737,483        776,676   

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)

    
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT     

Noncontrolling interest

     522,409        490,920   

Common stock

     83        83   

Additional paid-in capital

     2,130,521        2,130,871   

Retained deficit

     (9,740,184     (9,555,173

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (179,977     (268,816

Cost of shares held in treasury

     (2,877     (2,571
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Deficit

 

    

 

(7,270,025

 

 

   

 

(7,204,686

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit

   $ 16,882,051      $ 17,460,382   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Revenue

   $ 1,604,386      $ 1,490,009      $ 2,925,212      $ 2,753,787   

Operating expenses:

        

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     642,340        600,916        1,238,595        1,198,263   

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

     408,111        376,637        768,635        725,933   

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     56,486        64,109        108,833        128,605   

Depreciation and amortization

     189,641        184,178        373,352        365,512   

Other operating income – net

     3,229        3,264        19,943        7,036   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     311,037        267,433        455,740        342,510   

Interest expense

     358,950        385,579        728,616        771,374   

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

     5,271        3,747        8,246        5,618   

Other income (expense) – net

     (4,517     (787     (6,553     57,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (47,159     (115,186     (271,183     (365,998

Income tax benefit

     9,184        37,979        101,845        109,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net loss

     (37,975     (77,207     (169,338     (256,834

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     15,204        9,117        15,673        4,904   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (53,179   $ (86,324   $ (185,011   $ (261,738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     36,565        (74,223     75,872        (113,672

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivatives:

        

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     11,057        (412     14,009        3,533   

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives

     (1,399     (4,992     11,943        (8,146

Reclassification adjustment

     59        (1,366     148        (1,141
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

     (6,897     (167,317     (83,039     (381,164

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     6,435        (11,572     13,133        (16,240
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company

   $ (13,332   $ (155,745   $ (96,172   $ (364,924
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.65   $ (1.06   $ (2.27   $ (3.23

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic

     82,375        81,540        82,317        81,484   

Diluted

   $ (0.65   $ (1.06   $ (2.27   $ (3.23

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted

     82,375        81,540        82,317        81,484   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Consolidated net loss

   $ (169,338   $ (256,834

Reconciling items:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     373,352        365,512   

Deferred taxes

     (90,895     (135,808

Gain on disposal of operating assets

     (19,943     (7,036

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt

     5,721        (60,289

Provision for doubtful accounts

     8,300        7,791   

Share-based compensation

     8,029        16,624   

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (8,246     (5,618

Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net

     100,233        105,596   

Other reconciling items – net

     13,998        3,757   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Increase in accounts receivable

     (18,262     (66,994

Increase in deferred income

     61,427        42,320   

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

     (108,083     26,003   

Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities

     (74,089     (7,837

Increase in accrued interest

     20,240        45,188   

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

     (38,944     (19,583
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     63,500        52,792   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (140,452     (103,409

Purchases of businesses

     (33,181       

Acquisition of operating assets

     (4,781     (10,814

Proceeds from disposal of assets

     48,116        11,107   

Change in other – net

     856        (2,437
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

     (129,442     (105,553

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Draws on credit facilities

     10,000        148,304   

Payments on credit facilities

     (958,074     (104,541

Proceeds from long-term debt

     1,726,254        6,844   

Payments on long-term debt

     (1,362,496     (247,807

Deferred financing charges

     (46,597       

Repurchases of long-term debt

            (125,000

Change in other – net

     (4,915     (4,303
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for financing activities

     (635,828     (326,503

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (701,770     (379,264

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,920,926        1,883,994   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,219,156      $ 1,504,730   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by CC Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2011.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the company are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU updates Topic 805 to specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments of this ASU are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-29 on January 1, 2011 without material impact to the Company’s disclosures.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this ASU change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the FASB does not intend for the amendments in this ASU to result in a change in the application of the requirements in Topic 820. Some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. Other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2011-04 to have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This ASU improves the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments require that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The changes apply for interim and annual financial statements and should be applied retrospectively, effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company currently complies with the provisions of this ASU by presenting the components of comprehensive income in a single continuous financial statement within its consolidated statement of operations for both interim and annual periods.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

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

Acquisitions

On April 29, 2011, Clear Channel Acquisition, LLC, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased the traffic business of Westwood One, Inc. (“Westwood One”) for $24.3 million. Immediately after closing, the acquired subsidiaries repaid pre-existing, intercompany debt owed by the subsidiaries to Westwood One in the amount of $95.0 million. The acquisition resulted in an increase of $17.2 million to property, plant and equipment, $36.3 million to intangible assets and $66.0 million to goodwill.

Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,      December 31,  
   2011      2010  

Land, buildings and improvements

   $ 656,619       $ 652,575   

Structures

     2,740,631         2,623,561   

Towers, transmitters and studio equipment

     390,091         397,434   

Furniture and other equipment

     330,153         282,385   

Construction in progress

     83,337         65,173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     4,200,831         4,021,128   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     1,082,611         875,574   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 3,118,220       $ 3,145,554   
     

Definite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company has definite-lived intangible assets which consist primarily of transit and street furniture contracts, talent and representation contracts, customer and advertiser relationships, and site-leases, all of which are amortized over the respective lives of the agreements, or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. The Company periodically reviews the appropriateness of the amortization periods related to its definite-lived assets. These assets are recorded at cost.

The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
   Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
 

Transit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rights

   $ 810,930       $ 293,416       $ 789,867       $ 241,461   

Customer / advertiser relationships

     1,210,289         349,805         1,210,205         289,824   

Talent contracts

     350,612         119,344         317,352         99,050   

Representation contracts

     232,412         119,447         231,623         101,650   

Other

     558,287         98,532         551,197         80,110   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,162,530       $ 980,544       $ 3,100,244       $ 812,095   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets was $80.4 million and $87.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $159.5 million and $168.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangible assets:

 

        (In thousands)       
  

2012

   $ 302,913   
  

2013

     283,773   
  

2014

     262,101   
  

2015

     239,430   
  

2016

     218,479   

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) broadcast licenses and billboard permits as follows:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,      December 31,  
   2011      2010  

FCC broadcast licenses

   $   2,418,366       $ 2,423,828   

Billboard permits

     1,113,889         1,114,413   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets

   $   3,532,255       $ 3,538,241   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill

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

 

(In thousands)    Radio     Americas
Outdoor
     International
Outdoor
    Other      Total  

Balance as of December 31, 2009

   $ 3,146,869      $ 585,249       $ 276,343      $ 116,544       $ 4,125,005   

Impairment

                    (2,142             (2,142

Acquisitions

                           342         342   

Dispositions

     (5,325                            (5,325

Foreign currency

            285         3,299                3,584   

Other

     (1,346             (792             (2,138
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2010

   $ 3,140,198      $ 585,534       $ 276,708      $ 116,886       $ 4,119,326   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Acquisitions

     78,246                       211         78,457   

Dispositions

     (9,400                            (9,400

Foreign currency

            327         22,083                22,410   

Other adjustments

     (28                            (28
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2011

   $ 3,209,016      $ 585,861       $ 298,791      $ 117,097       $ 4,210,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 3 — DEBT

Long-term debt at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

    

Term Loan Facilities (1)

   $ 10,493,847      $ 10,885,447   

Revolving Credit Facility Due 2014

     1,280,550        1,842,500   

Delayed Draw Facilities Due 2016

     976,776        1,013,227   

Receivables Based Facility Due 2014

            384,232   

Priority Guarantee Notes Due 2021

     1,750,000          

Other Secured Long-term Debt

     6,232        4,692   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Consolidated Secured Debt

     14,507,405        14,130,098   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Cash Pay Notes

     796,250        796,250   

Senior Toggle Notes

     829,831        829,831   

Clear Channel Senior Notes

     2,078,415        2,911,393   

Subsidiary Senior Notes

     2,500,000        2,500,000   

Other long-term debt

     58,476        63,115   

Purchase accounting adjustments and original issue discount

     (595,375     (623,335
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     20,175,002        20,607,352   

Less: current portion

     289,943        867,735   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

   $ 19,885,059      $ 19,739,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Term Loan Facilities mature at various dates from 2014 through 2016.

The Company’s weighted average interest rate at June 30, 2011 was 6.2%. The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $18.4 billion and $18.7 billion at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

Refinancing Transactions

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company’s indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel”), amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 (the “Initial Notes”). The Company capitalized $39.5 million in fees and expenses associated with the offering of the Initial Notes and is amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Initial Notes.

Clear Channel used the proceeds of the Initial Notes offering to prepay $500.0 million of the indebtedness outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities. The $500.0 million prepayment was allocated on a ratable basis between outstanding term loans and revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility, thus permanently reducing the revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility to $1.9 billion. The prepayment resulted in the accelerated expensing of $5.7 million of loan fees recorded in “Other income (expense) – net”.

The proceeds from the offering of the Initial Notes, along with available cash on hand, were also used to repay at maturity $692.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Clear Channel’s 6.25% senior notes, which matured during the first quarter of 2011.

Clear Channel obtained, concurrent with the offering of the Initial Notes, amendments to its credit agreements with respect to its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility (revolving credit commitments under the receivables based facility were reduced from $783.5 million to $625.0 million), which were required as a condition to complete the offering. The amendments, among other things, permit Clear Channel to request future extensions of the maturities of its senior secured credit facilities, provide Clear Channel with greater flexibility in the use of its accordion capacity, provide Clear Channel with greater

 

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flexibility to incur new debt, provided that the proceeds from such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility

indebtedness, and provide greater flexibility for Clear Channel’s indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries to incur new debt, provided that the net proceeds distributed to Clear Channel from the issuance of such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility indebtedness.

In June 2011, Clear Channel issued an additional $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 (the “Additional Notes” or, together with the Initial Notes, the “9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes”) at an issue price of 93.845% of the principal amount of the Additional Notes. Interest on the Additional Notes accrued from February 23, 2011, and accrued interest was paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery of the Additional Notes on June 14, 2011. The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes have identical terms and are treated as a single class.

Of the $703.8 million of proceeds from the issuance of the Additional Notes ($750.0 million aggregate principal amount net of $46.2 million of discount), Clear Channel intends to use (i) $203.8 million to repay at maturity a portion of Clear Channel’s 5% senior notes which mature in March 2012 and (ii) the remaining $500 million for general corporate purposes (to replenish cash on hand that Clear Channel previously used to pay senior notes at maturity on March 15, 2011 and May 15, 2011). In addition, such proceeds may be used in connection with one or more future transactions involving a permanent repayment of a portion of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities as part of Clear Channel’s long-term efforts to optimize its capital structure.

The Company capitalized an additional $6.9 million in fees and expenses associated with the offering of the Additional Notes and is amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Additional Notes.

Debt Repurchases, Maturities and Other

During the second quarter of 2011, Clear Channel repaid its 4.4% senior notes at maturity for $140.2 million (net of $109.8 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, with available cash on hand. Prior to, and in connection with the Additional Notes offering, Clear Channel repaid all amounts outstanding under its receivables based credit facility on June 8, 2011, using cash on hand. This voluntary repayment did not reduce the commitments under this facility and Clear Channel may reborrow amounts under this facility at any time. In addition, on June 27, 2011, Clear Channel made a voluntary payment of $500.0 million on its revolving credit facility, which did not reduce the commitments under this facility and Clear Channel may reborrow amounts under this facility at any time.

During the first six months of 2010, Clear Channel Investments, Inc. (“CC Investments”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, repurchased $185.2 million aggregate principal amount of certain of Clear Channel’s outstanding senior toggle notes for $125.0 million through an open market purchase. Notes repurchased by CC Investments are eliminated in consolidation.

NOTE 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

Divestiture Trusts

The Company owns certain radio stations which, under current FCC rules, are not permitted or transferable. These radio stations were placed in a trust in order to comply with FCC rules at the time of the closing of the merger that resulted in the Company’s acquisition of Clear Channel. The Company is the beneficial owner of the trust, but the radio stations are managed by an independent trustee. The Company will have to divest all of these radio stations unless any stations may be owned by the Company under then-current FCC rules, in which case the trust will be terminated with respect to such stations. The trust agreement stipulates that the Company must fund any operating shortfalls of the trust activities, and any excess cash flow generated by the trust is distributed to the Company. The Company is also the beneficiary of proceeds from the sale of stations held in the trust. The Company consolidates the trust in accordance with ASC 810-10, which requires an enterprise involved with variable interest entities to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in the variable interest entity, as the trust was determined to be a variable interest entity and the Company is its primary beneficiary. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company’s Radio segment sold stations from the trust and recorded a gain of $6.7 million included in “Other operating income – net.”

 

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Income Tax Benefit

The Company’s income tax benefit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, consisted of the following components:

 

(In thousands)   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
            2011                     2010                     2011                     2010          

Current tax benefit (expense)

  $ (21,045   $ (13,987   $ 10,950      $ (26,644

Deferred tax benefit

    30,229        51,966        90,895        135,808   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

  $ 9,184      $ 37,979      $ 101,845      $ 109,164   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was 19.5% and 37.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily impacted by the deferred tax expense recorded as a result of changes to tax rates and laws in certain domestic jurisdictions and the vesting of equity awards. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily impacted by the Company’s settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations during the period. Pursuant to the settlements, the Company recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $12.3 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was impacted by the Company’s ability to benefit from certain tax loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions due to increased taxable income during 2011, where the losses previously did not provide a benefit.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was 33.0% and 29.8%, respectively. The 2010 effective rates were impacted primarily as a result of the Company’s inability to benefit from tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, cash paid for interest and income taxes, net of income tax refunds of $1.2 million and $5.5 million, respectively, was as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended June 30,  
           2011                      2010          

Interest

   $ 610,549       $ 626,813   

Income taxes

     62,080         14,457   

NOTE 5 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Marketable Equity Securities

The Company holds marketable equity securities and interest rate swaps that are measured at fair value on each reporting date.

The marketable equity securities are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets. Due to the fact that the inputs used to measure the marketable equity securities at fair value are observable, the Company has categorized the fair value measurements of the securities as Level 1 in accordance with ASC 820-10-35. The cost, unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company’s investments at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)    June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     

Cost

    

Gross
Unrealized

Losses

    

Gross
Unrealized

Gains

    

Fair

Value

    

Cost

    

Gross
Unrealized

Losses

    

Gross
Unrealized

Gains

    

Fair

Value

 

Investments

                       

Available-for-sale

   $ 12,614       $       $ 79,928       $ 92,542       $ 12,614       $       $ 57,945       $ 70,559   

Interest Rate Swap Agreement

The Company’s $2.5 billion notional amount interest rate swap agreement is designated as a cash flow hedge and the effective portions of the gain or loss on the swap are reported as a component of other comprehensive income. The Company entered into the

 

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swap to effectively convert a portion of its floating-rate debt to a fixed basis, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. The interest rate swap agreement matures in 2013.

The swap agreement is valued using a discounted cash flow model that takes into account the present value of the future cash flows under the terms of the agreement by using market information available as of the reporting date, including prevailing interest rates and credit spread. Due to the fact that the inputs are either directly or indirectly observable, the Company classified the fair value measurements of its swap agreement as Level 2 in accordance with ASC 820-10-35.

The Company continually monitors its positions with, and credit quality of, the financial institution which is counterparty to its interest rate swap. The Company may be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the interest rate swap. However, the Company considers this risk to be low. If a derivative instrument no longer qualifies as a cash flow hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued and the gain or loss that was recorded in other comprehensive income is recognized currently in income.

In accordance with ASC 815-20-35-9, as the critical terms of the swap and the floating-rate debt being hedged were the same at inception and remained the same during the current period, no ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings related to the interest rate swap.

The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap designated as a hedging instrument and recorded in “Other long-term liabilities” was $194.0 million and $213.1 million at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

The following table details the beginning and ending accumulated other comprehensive loss and the current period activity, net of tax, related to the interest rate swap agreement:

 

(In thousands)    Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
 

Balance at January 1, 2011

   $ 134,067   

Other comprehensive income

     (11,943
  

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2011

   $ 122,124   
  

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table discloses the amount of income tax benefit (expense) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
(In thousands)    2011     2010      2011     2010  

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

   $ (12,643   $ 3,470       $ (13,772   $ (914

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives

     835        2,999         (7,129     4,887   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   $ (11,808   $ 6,469       $ (20,901   $ 3,973   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 6 — COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES

The Company and its subsidiaries are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, the Company has accrued its estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings.

In 2006, two of the Company’s operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes Sao Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the Sao Paulo, Brazil market received notices of infraction from the state taxing authority, seeking to impose a value added tax (“VAT”) on such businesses, retroactively for the period from December 31, 2001 through January 31, 2006. The taxing authority contends that the Company’s businesses fall within the definition of “communication services” and as such are subject to the VAT.

 

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L&C and Klimes have filed separate petitions to challenge the imposition of this tax. L&C’s challenge was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, but successful at the second administrative level. The state taxing authority filed an appeal to the third and final administrative level, which required consideration by a full panel of 16 administrative law judges. On September 27, 2010, L&C received an unfavorable ruling at this final administrative level, which concluded that the VAT applied. L&C intends to appeal this ruling to the judicial level. In addition, L&C has filed a petition to have the case remanded to the second administrative level for consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed against it. The amounts allegedly owed by L&C are approximately $10.3 million in taxes, approximately $20.5 million in penalties and approximately $34.3 million in interest (as of June 30, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.64). At June 30, 2011, the range of reasonably possible loss is from zero to approximately $65.1 million. The maximum loss that could ultimately be paid depends on the timing of the final resolution at the judicial level and applicable future interest rates. Based on management’s review of the law, the outcome of similar cases at the judicial level and the advice of counsel, the Company has not accrued any costs related to these claims and believes the occurrence of loss is not probable.

Klimes’ challenge was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, and denied at the second administrative level on or about September 24, 2009. On January 5, 2011, the administrative law judges at the third administrative level published a ruling that the VAT applies but significantly reduced the penalty assessed by the taxing authority. With the penalty reduction, the amounts allegedly owed by Klimes are approximately $11.6 million in taxes, approximately $5.8 million in penalties and approximately $21 million in interest (as of June 30, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.64). In late February 2011, Klimes filed a writ of mandamus in the 13th lower public treasury court in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, appealing the administrative court’s decision that the VAT applies. On that same day, Klimes filed a motion for an injunction barring the taxing authority from collecting the tax, penalty and interest while the appeal is pending. The court denied the motion in early April 2011. Klimes filed a motion for reconsideration with the court and also appealed that ruling to the São Paulo State Higher Court, which affirmed in late April 2011. On June 20, 2011, the 13th lower public treasury court in São Paulo reconsidered its prior ruling and granted Klimes an injunction suspending any collection effort by the taxing authority until a decision on the merits is obtained at the first judicial level. At June 30, 2011, the range of reasonably possible loss is from zero to approximately $38.4 million. The maximum loss that could ultimately be paid depends on the timing of the final resolution at the judicial level and applicable future interest rates. Based on management’s review of the law, the outcome of similar cases at the judicial level and the advice of counsel, the Company has not accrued any costs related to these claims and believes the occurrence of loss is not probable.

At June 30, 2011, Clear Channel guaranteed $39.9 million of credit lines provided to certain of its international subsidiaries by a major international bank. Most of these credit lines related to intraday overdraft facilities covering participants in Clear Channel’s European cash management pool. As of June 30, 2011, no amounts were outstanding under these agreements.

As of June 30, 2011, Clear Channel had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of $133.2 million and $48.7 million, respectively. Letters of credit in the amount of $9.1 million are collateral in support of surety bonds and these amounts would only be drawn under the letter of credit in the event the associated surety bonds were funded and Clear Channel did not honor its reimbursement obligation to the issuers.

These letters of credit and surety bonds relate to various operational matters including insurance, bid, and performance bonds as well as other items.

NOTE 7 — CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company is a party to a management agreement with certain affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsors”) and certain other parties pursuant to which such affiliates of the Sponsors will provide management and financial advisory services until 2018. These agreements require management fees to be paid to such affiliates of the Sponsors for such services at a rate not greater than $15.0 million per year, plus reimbursable expenses. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized management fees of $3.8 million in each period and reimbursable expenses of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized management fees of $7.5 million in each period and reimbursable expenses of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

 

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NOTE 8 — EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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

 

(In thousands)    The Company     Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at January 1, 2011

   $ (7,695,606   $ 490,920      $ (7,204,686

Net income (loss)

     (185,011     15,673        (169,338

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     62,817        13,055        75,872   

Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities

     13,949        60        14,009   

Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives

     11,943               11,943   

Reclassification adjustment

     131        17        148   

Other - net

     (657     2,684        2,027   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2011

   $ (7,792,434   $ 522,409      $ (7,270,025
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
(In thousands)    The Company     Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at January 1, 2010

   $ (7,300,386   $ 455,648      $ (6,844,738

Net income (loss)

     (261,738     4,904        (256,834

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (98,131     (15,541     (113,672

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     4,101        (568     3,533   

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     (8,146            (8,146

Reclassification adjustment

     (1,010     (131     (1,141

Other - net

     9,296        2,404        11,700   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2010

   $ (7,656,014   $ 446,716      $ (7,209,298
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company completed a voluntary stock option exchange program on March 21, 2011 and exchanged 2.5 million stock options granted under the Clear Channel 2008 Executive Incentive Plan for 1.3 million replacement stock options with a lower exercise price and different service and performance vesting conditions. The Company accounted for the exchange program as a modification of the existing awards under ASC 718 and will recognize incremental compensation expense of approximately $1.0 million over the service period of the new awards.

NOTE 9 — SEGMENT DATA

The Company’s reportable operating segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed, are Radio broadcasting, Americas outdoor advertising and International outdoor advertising. Revenue and expenses earned and charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation. The Radio broadcasting segment also operates various radio networks. The Americas outdoor advertising segment consists of operations primarily in the United States, Canada and Latin America. The International outdoor segment primarily includes operations in Europe, Asia and Australia. The Americas outdoor and International outdoor display inventory consists primarily of billboards, street furniture displays and transit displays. The Other category includes the Company’s media representation firm as well as other general support services and initiatives which are ancillary to the Company’s other businesses. Corporate includes infrastructure and support including information technology, human resources, legal, finance and administrative functions of each of the Company’s operating segments, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions. Share-based compensation expense is recorded by each segment in direct operating and selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

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The following table presents the Company’s operating segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

(In thousands)   Radio
Broadcasting
    Americas
Outdoor
Advertising
    International
Outdoor
Advertising
    Other     Corporate
and other
reconciling
items
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2011

  

       

Revenue

  $ 780,876      $ 340,775      $ 448,433      $ 59,172      $      $ (24,870   $ 1,604,386   

Direct operating expenses

    215,454        149,493        265,979        24,355               (12,941     642,340   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    257,627        55,232        87,705        19,476               (11,929     408,111   

Depreciation and amortization

    69,033        52,964        52,636        12,809        2,199               189,641   

Corporate expenses

                                56,486               56,486   

Other operating income - net

                                3,229               3,229   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

  $ 238,762      $ 83,086      $ 42,113      $ 2,532      $ (55,456   $      $ 311,037   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intersegment revenues

  $ 9,131      $ 745      $      $ 14,994      $      $      $ 24,870   

Capital expenditures

  $ 13,851      $ 36,297      $ 23,116      $      $ 3,219      $      $ 76,483   

Share-based compensation expense

  $ 882      $ 1,674      $ 701      $      $ 2,481      $      $ 5,738   

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010

  

         

Revenue

  $ 748,738      $ 323,769      $ 377,638      $ 62,773      $      $ (22,909   $ 1,490,009   

Direct operating expenses

    198,894        144,298        241,586        27,213               (11,075     600,916   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    238,713        64,075        66,617        19,066               (11,834     376,637   

Depreciation and amortization

    63,812        55,729        49,570        12,925        2,142               184,178   

Corporate expenses

                                64,109               64,109   

Other operating income - net

                                3,264               3,264   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

  $ 247,319      $ 59,667      $ 19,865      $ 3,569      $ (62,987   $      $ 267,433   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intersegment revenues

  $ 7,143      $ 790      $      $ 14,976      $      $      $ 22,909   

Capital expenditures

  $ 6,513      $ 15,221      $ 22,172      $      $ 4,179      $      $ 48,085   

Share-based compensation expense

  $ 1,757      $ 2,316      $ 692      $      $ 3,744      $      $ 8,509   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

  

         

Revenue

  $ 1,421,221      $ 630,089      $ 809,333      $ 110,435      $      $ (45,866   $ 2,925,212   

Direct operating expenses

    407,562        292,984        513,868        48,243               (24,062     1,238,595   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    484,276        109,599        156,518        40,046               (21,804     768,635   

Depreciation and amortization

    133,489        104,050        103,880        26,094        5,839               373,352   

Corporate expenses

                                108,833               108,833   

Other operating income - net

                                19,943               19,943   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

  $ 395,894      $ 123,456      $ 35,067      $ (3,948   $ (94,729   $      $ 455,740   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intersegment revenues

  $ 16,511      $ 1,688      $      $ 27,667      $      $      $ 45,866   

Capital expenditures

  $ 29,858      $ 68,698      $ 37,076      $      $ 4,820      $      $ 140,452   

Share-based compensation expense

  $ 2,436      $ 3,842      $ 1,604      $      $ 147      $      $ 8,029   

 

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(In thousands)    Radio
Broadcasting
     Americas
Outdoor
Advertising
     International
Outdoor
Advertising
    Other     Corporate
and other
reconciling
items
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

  

          

Revenue

   $ 1,371,937       $ 594,746       $ 715,429      $ 114,819      $      $ (43,144   $ 2,753,787   

Direct operating expenses

     402,654         283,606         481,164        52,041               (21,202     1,198,263   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     465,810         108,552         133,497        40,016               (21,942     725,933   

Depreciation and amortization

     127,744         105,180         101,828        26,521        4,239               365,512   

Corporate expenses

                                   128,605               128,605   

Other operating income - net

                                   7,036               7,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 375,729       $ 97,408       $ (1,060   $ (3,759   $ (125,808   $      $ 342,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intersegment revenues

   $ 13,797       $ 1,847       $      $ 27,500      $      $      $ 43,144   

Capital expenditures

   $ 11,102       $ 39,926       $ 46,790      $      $ 5,591      $      $ 103,409   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 3,506       $ 4,346       $ 1,295      $      $ 7,477      $      $ 16,624   

 

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

Format of Presentation

Management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our reportable operating segments are radio broadcasting (“Radio” or “Radio broadcasting”), which also includes our national syndication business, Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas outdoor” or Americas outdoor advertising”) and International outdoor advertising (“International outdoor” or “International outdoor advertising”). Included in the “Other” segment are our media representation business, Katz Media, as well as other general support services and initiatives.

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

Our Radio broadcasting business utilizes several key measurements to analyze performance, including average minute rates and minutes sold. Management typically monitors our Americas outdoor and International outdoor advertising businesses by reviewing the average rates, average revenue per display, occupancy, and inventory levels of each of our display types by market.

Within our Radio broadcasting business, we provide streaming audio via the Internet, mobile and other digital platforms which reach national and regional audiences. New technologies approved for use in the radio broadcasting industry include the delivery of digital audio broadcasting, which significantly enhances the sound quality of radio broadcasts. Part of our long-term strategy for our Americas outdoor and International outdoor advertising businesses is to pursue the technology of digital displays, including flat screens, LCDs and LEDs, as alternatives to traditional methods of displaying our clients’ advertisements. We are currently installing these technologies in certain markets.

Our advertising revenue for all of our segments is highly correlated to changes in gross domestic product (“GDP”) as advertising spending has historically trended in line with GDP, both domestically and internationally. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, revised U.S. GDP growth for the first quarter of 2011 was 0.4% and estimated U.S. GDP growth for the second quarter of 2011 was 1.3%. Internationally, our results are impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as well as the economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations.

Executive Summary

The key developments in our business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are summarized below:

 

   

Consolidated revenue increased $114.4 million and $171.4 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010.

   

Radio revenue increased $32.1 million and $49.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010, due primarily to increased traffic revenue resulting from our April 2011 purchase of the traffic business of Westwood One, Inc. (“Westwood One”) discussed below.

   

Americas outdoor revenue increased $17.0 million and $35.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010, driven by revenue growth across our bulletin, airport and shelter displays, particularly digital displays. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we deployed 96 digital displays in the United States, compared to 65 in the six months ended June 30, 2010. We continue to see opportunities to invest in digital displays and expect our digital display deployments will continue throughout 2011.

   

International outdoor revenue increased $70.8 million and $93.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010, primarily as a result of increased street furniture revenues and the effects of movements in foreign exchange. The weakening of the U.S. Dollar throughout the first half of 2011 has significantly contributed to revenue growth in our International outdoor advertising business. The revenue increase attributable to movements in foreign exchange was $46.3 million and $54.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

   

Our indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel”), issued $1.75 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 during the six months ended June 30, 2011, consisting of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount issued in February (the “February 2011 Offering”) and an additional

 

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$750.0 million aggregate principal amount issued in June (the “June 2011 Offering”). Proceeds of the February 2011 Offering, along with available cash on hand, were used to repay $500.0 million of the senior secured credit facilities and $692.7 million of Clear Channel’s 6.25% senior notes at maturity in March of 2011. Please refer to the “Refinancing Transactions” section within this MD&A for further discussion of the offerings, including the use of the proceeds of the June 2011 Offering.

   

During the first six months of 2011, Clear Channel repaid (1) its 4.4% senior notes at maturity for $140.2 million (net of $109.8 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, (2) all amounts outstanding under its receivables based credit facility prior to, and in connection with, the June 2011 Offering discussed above and (3) $500.0 million of its revolving credit facility on June 27, 2011.

   

We purchased a cloud-based music technology business in the first quarter of 2011 that provides us with state-of-the-art music technology and services. We believe this technology and services will enable us to accelerate the development and growth of the next generation of our iHeartRadio.com digital products.

   

On April 29, 2011, we purchased the traffic business of Westwood One (“Westwood Acquisition”) to increase the growth and to improve the operations of our traffic business by adding a complementary traffic operation. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently reviewing this acquisition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended June 30,     %   Six Months Ended June 30,     %
     2011     2010     Change   2011     2010     Change

Revenue

   $ 1,604,386      $ 1,490,009      8%   $ 2,925,212      $ 2,753,787      6%

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     642,340        600,916      7%     1,238,595        1,198,263      3%

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

     408,111        376,637      8%     768,635        725,933      6%

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     56,486        64,109      (12%)     108,833        128,605      (15%)

Depreciation and amortization

     189,641        184,178      3%     373,352        365,512      2%

Other operating income – net

     3,229        3,264          19,943        7,036     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income

     311,037        267,433          455,740        342,510     

Interest expense

     358,950        385,579          728,616        771,374     

Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates

     5,271        3,747          8,246        5,618     

Other income (expense) – net

     (4,517     (787       (6,553     57,248     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Loss before income taxes

     (47,159     (115,186       (271,183     (365,998  

Income tax benefit

     9,184        37,979          101,845        109,164     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Consolidated net loss

     (37,975     (77,207       (169,338     (256,834  

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     15,204        9,117          15,673        4,904     
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (53,179   $ (86,324     $ (185,011   $ (261,738  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Consolidated Revenue

Our consolidated revenue increased $114.4 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting revenue increased $32.1 million, driven by a $28.2 million increase due to our Westwood Acquisition. Americas outdoor revenue increased $17.0 million, driven by increases in revenue across bulletin, airport and shelter displays, particularly digital displays, as a result of our continued deployment of new digital displays and increased rates. Our International outdoor revenue increased $70.8 million, primarily from increased street furniture revenue across our markets and a $46.3 million increase from the impact of movements in foreign exchange.

Our consolidated revenue increased $171.4 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting revenue increased $49.3 million, driven by a $28.2 million increase due to our Westwood Acquisition and increases in local advertising on improved average rates per minute. Americas outdoor revenue increased $35.3 million, driven by

 

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increases in revenue across bulletin, airport and shelter displays, particularly digital displays, as a result of our continued deployment of new digital displays and increased rates. Our International outdoor revenue increased $93.9 million, primarily from increased street furniture revenue across our markets and a $54.3 million increase from the impact of movements in foreign exchange.

Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses increased $41.4 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting direct operating expenses increased $16.6 million, primarily due to an increase of $13.8 million related to our Westwood Acquisition. Americas outdoor direct operating expenses increased $5.2 million, primarily due to increased site lease expense associated with the increase in revenue and the deployment of digital displays. Direct operating expenses in our International outdoor segment increased $24.4 million, primarily from a $29.0 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. In addition, increased site lease expense in our International outdoor segment associated with the increased revenue was offset by a $7.1 million decline in restructuring expenses in the current year.

Direct operating expenses increased $40.3 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting direct operating expenses increased $4.9 million, primarily due to an increase of $13.8 million related to our Westwood Acquisition, partially offset by an $8.2 million decrease in restructuring expenses. Americas outdoor direct operating expenses increased $9.4 million, primarily due to increased site lease expense associated with the increase in revenue and the deployment of digital displays. Direct operating expenses in our International outdoor segment increased $32.7 million, primarily from a $35.1 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. Higher direct production costs in our International outdoor segment and site lease expense partially offset a $7.8 million decline in restructuring expenses in the current year.

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

SG&A expenses increased $31.5 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting SG&A expenses increased $18.9 million, primarily due to an increase of $8.9 million related to our Westwood Acquisition and higher spending related to our digital radio services. SG&A expenses decreased $8.8 million in our Americas outdoor segment, primarily as a result of the $9.5 million prior year impact related to unfavorable litigation recorded in the second quarter of 2010 in addition to a $2.9 million decrease in restructuring expenses in the current year. Our International outdoor SG&A expenses increased $21.1 million primarily due to a $9.6 million increase from movements in foreign exchange and a $6.3 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation.

SG&A expenses increased $42.7 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Our Radio broadcasting SG&A expenses increased $18.5 million, primarily due to an increase of $8.9 million related to our Westwood Acquisition and higher spending related to our digital radio services. A decline in legal and restructuring expenses was offset by an increase in commission expense, resulting in relatively flat SG&A expenses in our Americas outdoor segment. Our International outdoor SG&A expenses increased $23.0 million primarily due to a $10.7 million increase from movements in foreign exchange and a $6.3 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses decreased $7.6 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, primarily as a result of the timing and amounts recorded under our variable compensation plans, reflecting the impact of prior year over-performance resulting in higher bonus expense in 2010. In addition, we recorded $1.9 million less restructuring expenses in the current year.

Corporate expenses decreased $19.8 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, primarily as a result of a decrease in bonus expense due to the timing and amounts recorded under our variable compensation plans. Also contributing to the decline was the reversal of $6.6 million of share-based compensation expense related to the cancellation of a portion of an executive’s stock options and a $3.7 million decrease in restructuring expenses. Partially offsetting the decreases was an increase in general corporate infrastructure support services and initiatives.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $5.5 million and $7.8 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010, primarily due to increases in foreign exchange movements of $4.9 million and $5.6 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively.

Other Operating Income - Net

Other operating income of $3.2 million and $19.9 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively,

 

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primarily related to gains on sales of radio stations, towers and proceeds received from condemnations of bulletins.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $26.6 million and $42.8 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2010. Higher expense associated with the 2011 issuances of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes was offset by decreased expense on term loan facilities due to the prepayment of $500.0 million of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities made in connection with the February 2011 Offering and the paydown of Clear Channel’s receivables-based credit facility made prior to, and in connection with, the June 2011 Offering. Also contributing to the decline in interest expense was the decrease in the weighted average cost of debt during both periods and the timing of repayments at maturity of certain of Clear Channel’s senior notes. Clear Channel’s weighted average cost of debt during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was 6.0% for both periods, compared to 6.3% for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010.

Other Income (Expense) - Net

Other expense of $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2011 primarily related to a $3.9 million foreign exchange loss on short term intercompany accounts. Other expense of $6.6 million for the first six months of 2011 primarily related to the accelerated expensing of $5.7 million of loan fees upon the prepayment of $500.0 million of the senior secured credit facilities in connection with the February 2011 Offering described elsewhere in this MD&A.

Other income of $57.2 million for the first six months of 2010 primarily related to an aggregate gain of $60.3 million on the repurchase of Clear Channel’s senior toggle notes. Please refer to the “Debt Repurchases, Maturities and Other” section within this MD&A for additional discussion of the repurchase.

Income Tax Benefit

Our effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2011 was 19.5% and 37.6%, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily impacted by the deferred tax expense recorded as a result of changes to tax rates and laws in certain domestic jurisdictions and the vesting of equity awards. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was primarily impacted by our settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations. Pursuant to the settlements, we recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $12.3 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was impacted by our ability to benefit from certain tax loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions as a result of increased taxable income during 2011, where the losses previously did not provide a benefit.

Our effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2010 was 33.0% and 29.8%, respectively. The effective rates for the 2010 periods were impacted primarily as a result of our inability to benefit from tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

Radio Results of Operations

Our radio broadcasting operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
     %
Change
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
     %
Change
     2011      2010        2011      2010     

Revenue

   $ 780,876       $ 748,738       4%   $ 1,421,221       $ 1,371,937       4%

Direct operating expenses

     215,454         198,894       8%     407,562         402,654       1%

SG&A expenses

     257,627         238,713       8%     484,276         465,810       4%

Depreciation and amortization

     69,033         63,812       8%     133,489         127,744       4%
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 238,762       $ 247,319         $ 395,894       $ 375,729      
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Three Months

Radio broadcasting revenue increased $32.1 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, driven by a $28.2 million increase due to our Westwood Acquisition. Revenue from our digital radio services increased $3.7 million primarily as a result of increased rates. Local and national advertising were relatively flat, with increases across various advertising categories such as financial services and food and beverage being offset by decreases in other categories, including political.

 

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Direct operating expenses increased $16.6 million, primarily due to an increase of $13.8 million from our Westwood Acquisition. SG&A expenses increased $18.9 million, primarily as a result of an $8.9 million increase related to our Westwood Acquisition, increases related to our digital initiatives and adjustments of approximately $7.0 million related to prior periods.

Depreciation and amortization increased $5.2 million, primarily due to our Westwood Acquisition.

Six Months

Radio broadcasting revenue increased $49.3 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, driven by a $28.2 million increase due to our Westwood Acquisition. Increases in local advertising and digital radio services on improved average rates per minute also contributed to the increased revenue for the period. Increases in local advertising occurred across various markets and advertising categories including automotive, financial services and food and beverage.

Direct operating expenses increased $4.9 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, primarily due to an increase of $13.8 million from our Westwood Acquisition, partially offset by an $8.2 million decline in restructuring expenses. SG&A expenses increased $18.5 million, primarily due to an increase of $8.9 million related to our Westwood Acquisition, increases related to our digital initiatives and higher commission expense associated with the revenue increase. The increases were partially offset by a $4.4 million decrease in restructuring expenses and decreased bonus and other expenses.

Depreciation and amortization increased $5.7 million, primarily due to our Westwood Acquisition.

Americas Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations

Our Americas outdoor advertising operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
     %
Change
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
     %
Change
     2011      2010        2011      2010     

Revenue

   $ 340,775       $ 323,769       5%   $ 630,089       $ 594,746       6%

Direct operating expenses

     149,493         144,298       4%     292,984         283,606       3%

SG&A expenses

     55,232         64,075       (14%)     109,599         108,552       1%

Depreciation and amortization

     52,964         55,729       (5%)     104,050         105,180       (1%)
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 83,086       $ 59,667         $ 123,456       $ 97,408      
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

Three Months

Our Americas outdoor revenue increased $17.0 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, driven by revenue increases across our bulletin, airport and shelter displays, and particularly digital displays. Bulletin revenues increased due to digital growth driven by the increased number of digital displays, in addition to increased rates. Airport and shelter revenues increased on higher average rates.

Direct operating expenses increased $5.2 million, primarily due to increased site lease expense associated with the increase in revenue and the increased deployment of digital displays. SG&A expenses decreased $8.8 million, primarily as a result of the $9.5 million prior year impact related to unfavorable litigation recorded in the second quarter of 2010 in addition to a $2.9 million decrease in restructuring expenses in the current year. The decreases were partially offset by increased commission associated with the revenue increase.

Six Months

Our Americas outdoor revenue increased $35.3 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, driven by revenue increases across our bulletin, airport and shelter displays, and particularly digital displays. Bulletin revenues increased primarily due to digital growth driven by the increased number of digital displays, in addition to increased rates. Airport and shelter revenues increased on higher average rates.

Direct operating expenses increased $9.4 million, primarily due to increased site lease expense associated with the increase in revenue and the increased deployment of digital displays. We also experienced an increase related to structure maintenance and electricity for new digital bulletins as well as existing displays. A decline in legal and restructuring expenses offset by an increase in commission expense resulted in SG&A expenses being relatively flat compared to the same period of 2010.

 

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International Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations

Our International outdoor operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
     %
Change
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
    %
Change
     2011      2010        2011      2010    

Revenue

   $ 448,433       $ 377,638       19%   $ 809,333       $ 715,429      13%

Direct operating expenses

     265,979         241,586       10%     513,868         481,164      7%

SG&A expenses

     87,705         66,617       32%     156,518         133,497      17%

Depreciation and amortization

     52,636         49,570       6%     103,880         101,828      2%
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income (loss)

   $ 42,113       $ 19,865         $ 35,067       $ (1,060  
  

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

   

Three Months

International outdoor revenue increased $70.8 million during the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, partially as a result of increased street furniture revenue across most of our markets, particularly China and Sweden where improved economic conditions and new contracts contributed to revenue increases. In addition, revenue from equipment sales in France increased compared to the prior year. Foreign exchange movements resulted in a $46.3 million increase in revenue.

Direct operating expenses increased $24.4 million, primarily attributable to a $29.0 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. In addition, increased site lease expense associated with the increase in revenue was offset by a $7.1 million decrease in restructuring expenses. SG&A expenses increased $21.1 million primarily due to a $9.6 million increase from movements in foreign exchange and a $6.3 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation.

Six Months

International outdoor revenue increased $93.9 million during the first six months of 2011 compared to the first six months of 2010, partially as a result of increased street furniture revenue across most of our markets, particularly China and Sweden. Foreign exchange movements resulted in a $54.3 million increase in revenue.

Direct operating expenses increased $32.7 million, attributable to a $35.1 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. In addition, higher direct production costs and site lease expense, both associated with the increase in revenue, were offset by a $7.8 million decrease in expenses associated with our restructuring program. SG&A expenses increased $23.0 million primarily due to a $10.7 million increase from movements in foreign exchange and a $6.3 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation.

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

 

     Three Months Ended
June  30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)    2011     2010     2011     2010  

Radio broadcasting

   $ 238,762      $ 247,319      $ 395,894      $ 375,729   

Americas outdoor advertising

     83,086        59,667        123,456        97,408   

International outdoor advertising

     42,113        19,865        35,067        (1,060

Other

     2,532        3,569        (3,948     (3,759

Other operating income - net

     3,229        3,264        19,943        7,036   

Corporate expenses1

     (58,685     (66,251     (114,672     (132,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated operating income

   $ 311,037      $ 267,433      $ 455,740      $ 342,510   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1 Corporate expenses include expenses related to Radio broadcasting, Americas outdoor, International outdoor and our Other segment, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The following table presents amounts related to share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:

 

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(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June  30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Radio broadcasting

   $ 882       $ 1,757       $ 2,436       $ 3,506   

Americas outdoor advertising

     1,674         2,316         3,842         4,346   

International outdoor advertising

     701         692         1,604         1,295   

Corporate1

     2,481         3,744         147         7,477   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total share-based compensation expense

   $         5,738       $         8,509       $         8,029       $         16,624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 Included in corporate share-based compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2011 is a $6.6 million reversal of expense related to the cancellation of a portion of an executive’s stock options.

We completed a voluntary stock option exchange program on March 21, 2011 and exchanged 2.5 million stock options granted under the 2008 Executive Incentive Plan for 1.3 million replacement stock options with a lower exercise price and different service and performance conditions. We accounted for the exchange program as a modification of the existing awards under ASC 718 and will recognize incremental compensation expense of approximately $1.0 million over the service period of the new awards.

As of June 30, 2011, there was $54.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on service conditions. This cost is expected to be recognized over approximately two years. In addition, as of June 30, 2011, there was $14.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on market, performance and service conditions. This cost will be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be satisfied.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010  

Cash provided by (used for):

     

Operating activities

   $ 63,500        $ 52,792    

Investing activities

   $ (129,442)       $ (105,553)   

Financing activities

   $     (635,828)       $     (326,503)   

Operating Activities

Our net loss, adjusted for $390.5 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $221.2 million during the first six months of 2011. Our net loss, adjusted for $290.5 million of non-cash items, resulted in positive cash flows of $33.7 million in the first six months of 2010. Cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $63.5 million compared to $52.8 million of cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2010. Cash generated by higher operating income compared to the prior year period as a result of improved operating performance was offset by higher variable compensation payments in the first six months of 2011 associated with our employee incentive programs based on 2010 operating performance.

Non-cash items affecting our net loss include depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, gain on disposal of operating assets, (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, provision for doubtful accounts, share-based compensation, equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates, amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts – net and other reconciling items – net as presented on the face of the statement of cash flows.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2011 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $140.5 million. We spent $29.9 million for capital expenditures in our Radio segment, $68.7 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $37.1 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts. Cash of $33.1 million paid for purchases of businesses primarily related to our Westwood Acquisition and the cloud-based music technology business we purchased during the first six

 

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months of 2011. In addition, we received proceeds of $48.1 million primarily related to the sale of radio stations, towers and other assets in our Radio broadcasting, Americas outdoor, and International outdoor segments.

Cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2010 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $103.4 million. We spent $11.1 million for capital expenditures in our Radio segment, $39.9 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $46.8 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In addition, we acquired representation contracts for $10.4 million and received proceeds of $11.1 million primarily related to the sale of a radio station and assets in our Americas outdoor and International outdoor segments.

Financing Activities

Cash used for financing activities during the first six months of 2011 primarily reflected debt issuances in the February 2011 Offering and the June 2011 Offering, and the use of proceeds from the February 2011 Offering, as well as cash on hand, to prepay $500.0 million of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities and repay at maturity Clear Channel’s 6.25% senior notes that matured in the first six months of 2011 as discussed in the “Refinancing Transactions” section within this MD&A. Clear Channel also repaid all outstanding amounts under its receivables based facility prior to, and in connection with, the June 2011 Offering. Cash used for financing activities also included the $95.0 million of pre-existing, intercompany debt owed by acquired Westwood One subsidiaries repaid immediately after the closing of the Westwood Acquisition. Additionally, Clear Channel repaid its 4.4% notes at maturity in May 2011 for $140.2 million, plus accrued interest, with available cash on hand, and repaid $500.0 million of its revolving credit facility on June 27, 2011.

Cash used for financing activities during the first six months of 2010 included draws and repayments on our credit facilities of $148.3 million and $104.5 million, respectively. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clear Channel Investments, Inc. (“CC Investments”), repurchased $185.2 million aggregate principal amount of Clear Channel’s senior toggle notes for $125.0 million as discussed in the “Debt Repurchases, Maturities and Other” section within this MD&A. In addition, Clear Channel repaid its remaining 4.50% senior notes upon maturity for $240.0 million with available cash on hand.

Anticipated Cash Requirements

Our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt service and other obligations, and to comply with the financial covenant under our financing agreements depends on our future operating performance and cash flow, which are in turn subject to prevailing economic conditions and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. If our future operating performance does not meet our expectations or our plans materially change in an adverse manner or prove to be materially inaccurate, we may need additional financing. There can be no assurance that such financing, if permitted under the terms of Clear Channel’s financing agreements, will be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. The inability to obtain additional financing in such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to meet Clear Channel’s obligations.

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

Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and conditions in our markets, we believe that cash on hand, availability under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility and receivables based facility, as well as cash flow from operations will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements for at least the next 12 months.

We expect to be in compliance with the covenants contained in Clear Channel’s material financing agreements in 2011, including the maximum consolidated senior secured net debt to consolidated EBITDA limitations contained in Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities. However, our anticipated results are subject to significant uncertainty and our ability to comply with this limitation may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. The breach of any covenants set forth in Clear Channel’s financing agreements would result in a default thereunder. An event of default would permit the lenders under a defaulted financing agreement to declare all indebtedness thereunder to be due and payable prior to maturity. Moreover, the lenders under the revolving credit facility under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities would have the option to terminate their commitments to make further extensions of revolving credit thereunder. If we are unable to repay Clear Channel’s obligations under any secured credit facility, the lenders could proceed against any assets that were pledged to secure such facility. In addition, a default or acceleration under any of Clear Channel’s material financing agreements could cause a default under other of our obligations that are subject to cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions. The threshold amount for a cross-default under the senior secured credit facilities and receivables based facility is $100.0 million.

 

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SOURCES OF CAPITAL

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had the following debt outstanding, net of cash and cash equivalents:

 

(In millions)    June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

    

Term Loan Facilities

   $ 10,493.8      $ 10,885.5   

Revolving Credit Facility(1)

     1,280.6        1,842.5   

Delayed Draw Term Loan Facilities

     976.8        1,013.2   

Receivables Based Facility(2)

            384.2   

Priority Guarantee Notes

     1,750.0          

Secured Subsidiary Debt

     6.2        4.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Secured Debt

     14,507.4        14,130.1   

Senior Cash Pay Notes

     796.3        796.3   

Senior Toggle Notes

     829.8        829.8   

Clear Channel Senior Notes

     2,078.4        2,911.4   

Subsidiary Senior Notes

     2,500.0        2,500.0   

Clear Channel Subsidiary Debt

     58.5        63.1   

Purchase accounting adjustments and original issue discount

     (595.4     (623.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Debt

     20,175.0        20,607.4   

Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents

     1,219.2        1,920.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $         18,955.8      $         18,686.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  (1) We had $580.1 million of availability under the Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2011.
  (2) As of June 30, 2011, we had available under the Receivables Based Facility the lesser of $625 million (the revolving credit commitment) or the borrowing base amount, as defined under the Receivables Based Facility.

We and our subsidiaries have from time to time repurchased certain debt obligations of Clear Channel and we may in the future, as part of various financing and investment strategies, purchase additional outstanding indebtedness of Clear Channel or its subsidiaries or our outstanding equity securities or outstanding equity securities of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“CCOH”), in tender offers, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. We may also sell certain assets or properties and use the proceeds to reduce our indebtedness. These purchases or sales, if any, could have a material positive or negative impact on our liquidity available to repay outstanding debt obligations or on our consolidated results of operations. These transactions could also require or result in amendments to the agreements governing outstanding debt obligations or changes in our leverage or other financial ratios, which could have a material positive or negative impact on our ability to comply with the covenants contained in our debt agreements. These transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.

The senior secured credit facilities require Clear Channel to comply on a quarterly basis with a financial covenant limiting the ratio of consolidated secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to consolidated EBITDA for the preceding four quarters. Clear Channel’s secured debt consists of the senior secured credit facilities, the receivables-based credit facility, the priority guarantee notes and certain other secured subsidiary debt. Clear Channel’s consolidated EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of $1.9 billion is calculated as operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and other operating income – net, plus non-cash compensation, and is further adjusted for the following items: (i) an increase of $10.4 million for cash received from nonconsolidated affiliates; (ii) an increase of $40.5 million for non-cash items; (iii) an increase of $31.7 million related to expenses incurred associated with our cost savings program; and (iv) an increase of $34.4 million for various other items. The maximum ratio under this financial covenant is currently set at 9.5:1 and becomes more restrictive over time beginning in the second quarter of 2013. At June 30, 2011, our ratio was 7.1:1.

Refinancing Transactions

During the first quarter of 2011 Clear Channel amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 (the “Initial Notes”). We capitalized $39.5 million in fees and expenses associated with the offering and are amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Initial Notes.

 

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Clear Channel used the proceeds of the Initial Notes offering to prepay $500.0 million of the indebtedness outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities. The $500.0 million prepayment was allocated on a ratable basis between outstanding term loans and revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility, thus permanently reducing the revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility to $1.9 billion. The prepayment resulted in the accelerated expensing of $5.7 million of loan fees recorded in “Other income (expense) – net”.

The proceeds from the offering of the Initial Notes, along with available cash on hand, were also used to repay at maturity $692.7 million in aggregate principal amount of Clear Channel’s 6.25% senior notes, which matured during the first quarter of 2011.

Clear Channel obtained, concurrent with the offering of the Initial Notes, amendments to its credit agreements with respect to its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility (revolving credit commitments under the receivables based facility were reduced from $783.5 million to $625.0 million), which were required as a condition to complete the offering. The amendments, among other things, permit Clear Channel to request future extensions of the maturities of its senior secured credit facilities, provide Clear Channel with greater flexibility in the use of its accordion capacity, provide Clear Channel with greater flexibility to incur new debt, provided that the proceeds from such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility indebtedness, and provide greater flexibility for Clear Channel’s indirect subsidiary, CCOH, and its subsidiaries to incur new debt, provided that the net proceeds distributed to Clear Channel from the issuance of such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility indebtedness.

As a result of the prepayment of $500.0 million of indebtedness under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities, the scheduled repayment of term loans is revised as set forth below:

(In millions)

            Year    Tranche A Term
Loan
Amortization*
     Tranche B Term
Loan
Amortization**
     Tranche C Term
Loan
Amortization**
     Delayed Draw 1
Term Loan
Amortization**
     Delayed Draw 2
Term Loan
Amortization**
 

2012

                       $ 1.0                   

2013

       $ 88.5                   $ 12.2                   

2014

       $ 998.6                   $ 7.0                   

2015

                       $ 3.4                   

2016

               $ 8,735.9           $ 647.2           $ 568.6           $ 408.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

       $ 1,087.1           $ 8,735.9           $ 670.8           $ 568.6           $ 408.2   

* Balance of Tranche A Term Loan is due July 30, 2014

** Balance of Tranche B Term Loan, Tranche C Term Loan, Delayed Draw 1 Term Loan and Delayed Draw 2 Term Loan are due January 29, 2016

In June 2011, Clear Channel issued an additional $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 (the “Additional Notes”) at an issue price of 93.845% of the principal amount of the Additional Notes. Interest on the Additional Notes accrued from February 23, 2011 and accrued interest was paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery of the Additional Notes on June 14, 2011. Of the $703.8 million of proceeds from the issuance of the Additional Notes ($750.0 million aggregate principal amount net of $46.2 million of discount), Clear Channel intends to use (i) $203.8 million to repay at maturity a portion of Clear Channel’s 5% senior notes which mature in March 2012 and (ii) the remaining $500 million for general corporate purposes (to replenish cash on hand that Clear Channel previously used to pay senior notes at maturity on March 15, 2011 and May 15, 2011). In addition, such proceeds may be used in connection with one or more future transactions involving a permanent repayment of a portion of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities as part of Clear Channel’s long-term efforts to optimize its capital structure. We capitalized an additional $6.9 million in fees and expenses associated with the offering of the Additional Notes and are amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Additional Notes.

The Additional Notes were issued as additional notes under the indenture, dated as of February 23, 2011 (the “Indenture”), among Clear Channel, the guarantors named therein (the “Guarantors”), Wilmington Trust FSB, as trustee (the “Trustee”), and the other agents named therein, under which Clear Channel previously issued the Initial Notes. The Additional Notes were issued pursuant to a supplemental indenture to the Indenture, dated as of June 14, 2011, between Clear Channel and the Trustee.

The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes (collectively, the “9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes”) have identical terms and are treated as a single class. The 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes mature on March 1, 2021 and bear interest at a rate of 9.0% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2011. The 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes are Clear Channel’s senior obligations and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior

 

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basis by the Guarantors. The 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes and the Guarantors’ obligations under the guarantees are secured by (i) a lien on (a) the capital stock of Clear Channel and (b) certain property and related assets that do not constitute “principal property” (as defined in the indenture governing certain legacy notes of Clear Channel), in each case equal in priority to the liens securing the obligations under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities, subject to certain exceptions, and (ii) a lien on the accounts receivable and related assets securing Clear Channel’s receivables based credit facility junior in priority to the lien securing Clear Channel’s obligations thereunder, subject to certain exceptions.

Clear Channel may redeem the 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes at its option, in whole or part, at any time prior to March 1, 2016, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date and plus an applicable premium. Clear Channel may redeem the 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes, in whole or in part, on or after March 1, 2016, at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. At any time on or before March 1, 2014, Clear Channel may elect to redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes at a redemption price equal to 109.0% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net proceeds of one or more equity offerings.

The Indenture contains covenants that limit Clear Channel’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions or investments; (ii) incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; (iii) modify any of Clear Channel’s existing senior notes; (iv) transfer or sell assets; (v) engage in certain transactions with affiliates; (vi) create restrictions on dividends or other payments by the restricted subsidiaries; and (vii) merge, consolidate or sell substantially all of Clear Channel’s assets. The Indenture contains covenants that limit Clear Channel Capital I, LLC’s and Clear Channel’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) create liens on assets and (ii) materially impair the value of the security interests taken with respect to the collateral for the benefit of the notes collateral agent and the holders of the 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes. The Indenture also provides for customary events of default.

Dispositions

During the first six months of 2011, we disposed of ten radio stations for approximately $28.5 million and recorded a gain of $6.6 million in “Other operating income—net.”

USES OF CAPITAL

Debt Repurchases, Maturities and Other

During the second quarter of 2011, Clear Channel repaid its 4.4% senior notes at maturity for $140.2 million (net of $109.8 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, with available cash on hand. Prior to, and in connection with the June 2011 Offering, Clear Channel repaid all amounts outstanding under its receivables based credit facility on June 8, 2011, using cash on hand. This voluntary repayment did not reduce Clear Channel’s commitments under this facility and Clear Channel may reborrow amounts under this facility at any time. In addition, on June 27, 2011, Clear Channel made a voluntary payment of $500.0 million on its revolving credit facility, which did not reduce Clear Channel’s commitments under this facility and Clear Channel may reborrow amounts under this facility at any time.

During the first six months of 2010, CC Investments, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, repurchased $185.2 million aggregate principal amount of certain of Clear Channel’s outstanding senior toggle notes for $125.0 million through an open market purchase. Notes repurchased by CC Investments are eliminated in consolidation.

Acquisitions

On April 29, 2011, we purchased the traffic business of Westwood One for $24.3 million to increase the growth of our traffic business by adding a complementary traffic operation and to improve our traffic operations. Immediately after closing, the acquired subsidiaries repaid pre-existing, intercompany debt owed by the subsidiaries to Westwood One in the amount of $95.0 million. We simultaneously entered into a Transition Services Agreement by which we will provide certain services to Westwood One. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently reviewing this acquisition.

Certain Relationships with the Sponsors

We are party to a management agreement with certain affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsors”) and certain other parties pursuant to which such affiliates of the Sponsors will provide management and financial advisory services until 2018. These arrangements require management fees to be paid to such affiliates of the Sponsors for such services at a rate not greater than $15.0 million per year, plus reimbursable expenses. For the three months ended June 30,

 

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2011 and 2010, we recognized management fees of $3.8 million in each period and reimbursable expenses of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized management fees of $7.5 million in each period and reimbursable expenses of $0.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

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

Seasonality

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

MARKET RISK

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

Equity Price Risk

The carrying value of our available-for-sale equity securities is affected by changes in their quoted market prices. It is estimated that a 20% change in the market prices of these securities would change their carrying value and comprehensive loss at June 30, 2011 by $18.5 million.

Interest Rate Risk

A significant amount of our long-term debt bears interest at variable rates. Accordingly, our earnings will be affected by changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2011 we had an interest rate swap agreement with a $2.5 billion notional amount that effectively fixes interest rates on a portion of our floating rate debt at a rate of 4.4%, plus applicable margins, per annum. The fair value of this agreement at June 30, 2011 was a liability of $194.0 million. At June 30, 2011, approximately 50% of our aggregate principal amount of long-term debt, including taking into consideration debt on which we have entered into a pay-fixed-rate-receive-floating-rate swap agreement, bears interest at floating rates.

Assuming the current level of borrowings and interest rate swap contracts and assuming a 30% change in LIBOR, our interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 would have changed by approximately $1.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively.

In the event of an adverse change in interest rates, management may take actions to further mitigate its exposure. However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the preceding interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes no such actions. Further, the analysis does not consider the effects of the change in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We have operations in countries throughout the world. Foreign operations are measured in their local currencies. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations. We believe we mitigate a small portion of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with a natural hedge through borrowings in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Our foreign operations reported net income of approximately $28.1 million and $33.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have increased our net loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 by approximately $2.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and that a 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net loss by a corresponding amount.

 

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

Inflation

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

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU updates Topic 805 to specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments of this ASU are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-29 on January 1, 2011 without material impact to our disclosures.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendments in this ASU change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. For many of the requirements, the FASB does not intend for the amendments in this ASU to result in a change in the application of the requirements in Topic 820. Some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. Other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not expect the provisions of ASU 2011-04 to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This ASU improves the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income by eliminating the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments require that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The changes apply for interim and annual financial statements and should be applied retrospectively, effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. We currently comply with the provisions of this ASU by presenting the components of comprehensive income in a single continuous financial statement within our consolidated statement of operations for both interim and annual periods.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our future operating and financial performance, our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness and the availability of capital and the terms thereof. Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including:

 

   

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

   

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our financial flexibility and ability to fund other activities;

   

risks associated with a global economic downturn and its impact on capital markets;

   

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

   

the impact of the geopolitical environment;

   

industry conditions, including competition;

   

legislative or regulatory requirements;

   

fluctuations in operating costs;

   

technological changes and innovations;

   

changes in labor conditions;

   

capital expenditure requirements;

   

fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

   

the outcome of pending and future litigation;

   

changes in interest rates;

   

taxes and tax disputes;

   

shifts in population and other demographics;

   

access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

   

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

   

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

   

certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

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

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Office of the Chief Executive Officer (performing the functions of principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), we have carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Office of the Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2011 to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Office of the Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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

 

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Part II -- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

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

Certain of our subsidiaries are co-defendants with Live Nation (which was spun off as an independent company in December 2005) in 22 putative class actions filed by different named plaintiffs in various district courts throughout the country beginning in May 2006. These actions generally allege that the defendants monopolized or attempted to monopolize the market for “live rock concerts” in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. Plaintiffs claim that they paid higher ticket prices for defendants’ “rock concerts” as a result of defendants’ conduct. They seek damages in an undetermined amount. On April 17, 2006, the Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation centralized these class action proceedings in the Central District of California. The district court has certified classes in five “template” cases involving five regional markets: Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver. Fact discovery has closed, and expert discovery is ongoing.

In the Master Separation and Distribution Agreement between one of our subsidiaries and Live Nation that was entered into in connection with the spin-off of Live Nation in December 2005, Live Nation agreed, among other things, to assume responsibility for legal actions existing at the time of, or initiated after, the spin-off in which we are a defendant if such actions relate in any material respect to the business of Live Nation. Pursuant to the Agreement, Live Nation also agreed to indemnify us with respect to all liabilities assumed by Live Nation, including those pertaining to the claims discussed above.

On or about July 12, 2006 and April 12, 2007, two of our operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes Sao Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the Sao Paulo, Brazil market received notices of infraction from the state taxing authority, seeking to impose a value added tax (“VAT”) on such businesses, retroactively for the period from December 31, 2001 through January 31, 2006. The taxing authority contends that these businesses fall within the definition of “communication services” and as such are subject to the VAT.

L&C and Klimes have filed separate petitions to challenge the imposition of this tax. L&C’s challenge was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, but successful at the second administrative level. The state taxing authority filed an appeal to the third and final administrative level, which required consideration by a full panel of 16 administrative law judges. On September 27, 2010, L&C received an unfavorable ruling at this final administrative level, which concluded that the VAT applied. L&C intends to appeal this ruling to the judicial level. In addition, L&C has filed a petition to have the case remanded to the second administrative level for consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed against it. The amounts allegedly owed by L&C are approximately $10.3 million in taxes, approximately $20.5 million in penalties and approximately $34.3 million in interest (as of June 30, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.64). At June 30, 2011, the range of reasonably possible loss is from zero to approximately $65.1 million. The maximum loss that could ultimately be paid depends on the timing of the final resolution at the judicial level and applicable future interest rates. Based on our review of the law, the outcome of similar cases at the judicial level and the advice of counsel, we have not accrued any costs related to these claims and believe the occurrence of loss is not probable.

Klimes’ challenge was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, and denied at the second administrative level on or about September 24, 2009. On January 5, 2011, the administrative law judges at the third administrative level published a ruling that the VAT applies but significantly reduced the penalty assessed by the taxing authority. With the penalty reduction, the amounts allegedly owed by Klimes are approximately $11.6 million in taxes, approximately $5.8 million in penalties and approximately $21 million in interest (as of June 30, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.64). In late February 2011, Klimes filed a writ of mandamus in the 13th lower public treasury court in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, appealing the administrative court’s decision that the VAT applies. On that same day, Klimes filed a motion for an injunction barring the taxing authority from collecting the tax, penalty and interest while the appeal is pending. The court denied the motion in early April 2011. Klimes filed a motion for reconsideration with the court and also appealed that ruling to the São Paulo State Higher Court, which affirmed in late April 2011. On June 20, 2011, the 13th lower public treasury court in São Paulo reconsidered its prior ruling and granted Klimes an injunction suspending any collection effort by the taxing authority until a decision on the merits is obtained at the first judicial level. At June 30, 2011, the range of reasonably possible loss is from zero to approximately $38.4 million. The maximum loss that could ultimately be paid depends on the timing of the final resolution at the judicial level and applicable future interest rates. Based on our review of the law, the outcome of similar cases at the

 

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judicial level and the advice of counsel, we have not accrued any costs related to these claims and believe the occurrence of loss is not probable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding our risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additional information relating to risk factors is described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”

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

The following table sets forth the purchases made during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 by or on behalf of the Company or an affiliated purchaser of shares of our Class A common stock registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:

 

Period

   Total Number of 
Shares

Purchased (1)
    Average
  Price Paid  
per Share
     Total Number of Shares 
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
    Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Shares that May  Yet Be

 Purchased Under the Plans or 
Programs
 
April 1 through April 30            —          —          (2
May 1 through May 31     43,818        $7.0        —          (2
June 1 through June 30            —          —          (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total     43,818        $7.0        —        $ 100,000,000 (2

 

(1) The shares indicated consist of shares tendered by employees to the Company during the three months ended June 30, 2011 to satisfy the employees’ tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted shares, which are repurchased by the Company based on their fair market value on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
(2) On August 9, 2010, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of the Company, announced that its board of directors approved a stock purchase program under which Clear Channel Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries may purchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of the Class A common stock of the Company and/or the Class A common stock of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The stock purchase program does not have a fixed expiration date and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s discretion. No shares were purchased under the stock purchase program during the three months ended June  30, 2011.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

None

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

  Number  

 

  Description

4.1

  Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 14, 2011, among Clear Channel Communications, Inc. and Wilmington Trust FSB, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2011).

4.2

  Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 14, 2011, by and among Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Clear Channel Capital I, LLC, certain subsidiary guarantors named therein and the initial purchasers named therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2011).

11*

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

31.1*

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

31.2*

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

32.1**

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

32.2**

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

101***

  Interactive Data Files

 

 

* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
*** In accordance with 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, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 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.

 

  CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

August 3, 2011

  /s/ Scott D. Hamilton                                    
  Scott D. Hamilton
  Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Secretary

 

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