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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

¨	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.

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

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


Class		Outstanding at April 30, 2012
Class A common stock, $.001 par value		23,579,852
Class B common stock, $.001 par value		555,556
Class C common stock, $.001 par value		58,967,502

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

INDEX


	Page No.

Part I – Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements		2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011		2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011		3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011		4

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		5

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		15

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		26

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		27

Part II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		28

Item 1A. Risk Factors		29

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		31

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		31

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures		31

Item 5. Other Information		31

Item 6. Exhibits		32

Signatures		34

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012 (Unaudited)		December 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,326,061	$	1,228,682
Accounts receivable, net		1,254,938		1,399,135
Other current assets		386,346		357,468

Total Current Assets		2,967,345		2,985,285
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net		1,944,443		1,950,437
Other property, plant and equipment, net		1,108,565		1,112,890

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Definite-lived intangibles, net		1,948,052		2,017,760
Indefinite-lived intangibles		3,517,427		3,517,071
Goodwill		4,196,010		4,186,718
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets		807,501		771,878

Total Assets	$	16,489,343	$	16,542,039


CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	817,401	$	856,727
Accrued interest		77,386		160,361
Current portion of long-term debt		311,726		268,638
Deferred income		210,739		143,236

Total Current Liabilities		1,417,252		1,428,962

Long-term debt		20,380,379		19,938,531
Deferred income taxes		1,854,679		1,938,599
Other long-term liabilities		639,589		707,888

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)

SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest		284,469		521,794
Common stock		83		83
Additional paid-in capital		2,128,584		2,132,368
Retained deficit		(10,000,896)		(9,857,267)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(211,919)		(266,043)
Cost of shares held in treasury		(2,877)		(2,876)

Total Shareholders’ Deficit		(7,802,556)		(7,471,941)

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit	$	16,489,343	$	16,542,039

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)


(In thousands, except per share data)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Revenue	$	1,360,723	$	1,320,826
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		614,434		584,069
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		423,628		372,710
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		69,198		52,347
Depreciation and amortization		175,366		183,711
Other operating income – net		3,124		16,714

Operating income		81,221		144,703
Interest expense		374,016		369,666
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates		3,555		2,975
Other expense – net		(16,273)		(2,036)

Loss before income taxes		(305,513)		(224,024)
Income tax benefit		157,398		92,661

Consolidated net loss		(148,115)		(131,363)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest		(4,486)		469

Net loss attributable to the Company	$	(143,629)	$	(131,832)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		37,089		39,307
Unrealized gain on securities and derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		12,048		2,952
Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives		8,579		13,342
Reclassification adjustment		63		89

Other comprehensive income		57,779		55,690

Comprehensive loss		(85,850)		(76,142)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest		3,655		6,698

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company	$	(89,505)	$	(82,840)

Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:
Basic	$	(1.83)	$	(1.62)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic		82,654		82,260
Diluted	$	(1.83)	$	(1.62)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted		82,654		82,260

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net loss	$	(148,115)	$	(131,363)

Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization		175,366		183,711
Deferred taxes		(98,438)		(60,666)
Gain on disposal of operating assets		(3,124)		(16,714)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		15,167		5,721
Provision for doubtful accounts		4,704		4,717
Share-based compensation		6,897		2,291
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates		(3,555)		(2,975)
Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net		45,031		56,858
Other reconciling items – net		9,176		4,944
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in accounts receivable		152,268		127,469
Increase in deferred income		63,995		59,231
Decrease in accrued expenses		(44,888)		(152,070)
Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities		(73,757)		(65,334)
Decrease in accrued interest		(82,988)		(45,683)
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions		(21,935)		(95,446)

Net cash used for operating activities		(4,196)		(125,309)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(72,647)		(63,969)
Purchases of other operating assets		(2,911)		(11,226)
Proceeds from disposal of assets		7,792		42,328
Change in other – net		(2,879)		99

Net cash used for investing activities		(70,645)		(32,768)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws on credit facilities		603,492		10,000
Payments on credit facilities		(1,918,051)		(137,300)
Proceeds from long-term debt		2,200,000		1,001,604
Payments on long-term debt		(433,460)		(1,123,519)
Dividends paid		(244,734)		—
Change in other – net		(35,027)		(2,830)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		172,220		(252,045)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		97,379		(410,122)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		1,228,682		1,920,926


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,326,061	$	1,510,804

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by 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 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Also included in the consolidated financial statements are entities for which the Company has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the Company are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2012 presentation.

During the first quarter of 2012, and in connection with the appointment of the new chief executive officer of the Company’s indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc (“CCOH”), the Company reevaluated its segment reporting and determined that its Latin American operations were more appropriately aligned with the operations of its International outdoor advertising segment. As a result, the operations of Latin America are no longer reflected within the Company’s Americas outdoor advertising segment and are currently included in the results of its International outdoor advertising segment. Accordingly, the Company has restated the corresponding segment disclosures for prior periods.

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

Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Land, buildings and improvements	$	661,254	$	657,346
Structures		2,841,035		2,783,434
Towers, transmitters and studio equipment		404,123		400,832
Furniture and other equipment		376,785		365,137
Construction in progress		82,616		68,658

		4,365,813		4,275,407
Less: accumulated depreciation		1,312,805		1,212,080

Property, plant and equipment, net	$	3,053,008	$	3,063,327

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

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 intangible 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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Transit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rights	$	786,624	$	356,247	$	773,238	$	329,563
Customer / advertiser relationships		1,210,244		436,846		1,210,269		409,794
Talent contracts		349,049		151,162		347,489		139,154
Representation contracts		236,953		146,137		237,451		137,058
Other		560,593		105,019		560,978		96,096

Total	$	3,143,463	$	1,195,411	$	3,129,425	$	1,111,665

Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets was $75.3 million and $79.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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)
2013	$	282,741
2014		262,949
2015		237,582
2016		218,939
2017		190,814

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) broadcast licenses in its Media and Entertainment (“CCME”) segment and billboard permits in its Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas outdoor”) segment as follows:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
FCC broadcast licenses	$	2,410,317	$	2,411,367
Billboard permits		1,107,110		1,105,704

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets	$	3,517,427	$	3,517,071

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Goodwill

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


(In thousands)	CCME		Americas Outdoor Advertising		International Outdoor Advertising		Other		Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2010	$	3,140,198	$	571,932	$	290,310	$	116,886	$	4,119,326
Impairment		—		—		(1,146)		—		(1,146)
Acquisitions		82,844		—		2,995		212		86,051
Dispositions		(10,542)		—		—		—		(10,542)
Foreign currency		—		—		(6,898)		—		(6,898)
Other		(73)		—		—		—		(73)

Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	3,212,427	$	571,932	$	285,261	$	117,098	$	4,186,718
Acquisitions		188		—		—		—		188
Dispositions		(58)		—		—		—		(58)
Foreign currency		—		—		9,180		—		9,180
Other		(18)		—		—		—		(18)

Balance as of March 31, 2012	$	3,212,539	$	571,932	$	294,441	$	117,098	$	4,196,010

NOTE 3 – LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Senior Secured Credit Facilities:
Term Loan Facilities (1)		$	10,328,873		$	10,493,847
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2014			10,000			1,325,550
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facilities Due 2016			961,407			976,776
Receivables Based Facility Due 2014			—			—
Priority Guarantee Notes Due 2021			1,750,000			1,750,000
Other Secured Subsidiary Long-term Debt			30,096			30,976

Total Consolidated Secured Debt			13,080,376			14,577,149
Senior Cash Pay Notes Due 2016			796,250			796,250
Senior Toggle Notes Due 2016			829,831			829,831
Clear Channel Senior Notes (2)			1,748,564			1,998,415
Subsidiary Senior Notes Due 2017			2,500,000			2,500,000
Subsidiary Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020			2,200,000			—
Other Subsidiary Debt			19,528			19,860
Purchase accounting adjustments and original issue discount			(482,444)			(514,336)

			20,692,105			20,207,169
Less: current portion			311,726			268,638

Total long-term debt		$	20,380,379		$	19,938,531

(1)

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

(2)

Clear Channel’s Senior Notes mature at various dates from 2013 through 2027.

The Company’s weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2012 was 6.5%. The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $18.2 billion and $16.2 billion at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Subsidiary Senior Subordinated Notes Issuance

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company’s indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“CCWH”) issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 and $1,925 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (collectively, the “Subordinated Notes”). Interest on the Subordinated Notes is payable to the trustee weekly in arrears and to the noteholders on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2012.

The Subordinated Notes are CCWH’s senior subordinated obligations and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior subordinated basis by CCOH, its wholly-owned subsidiary Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (“CCOI”), and certain of CCOH’s other domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Subordinated Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations that rank junior to all of CCWH’s existing and future senior debt, including the CCWH senior notes, equally with any of CCWH’s existing and future senior subordinated debt and ahead of all of CCWH’s existing and future debt that expressly provides that it is subordinated to the Subordinated Notes. The guarantees of the Subordinated Notes rank junior to each Guarantor’s existing and future senior debt, including the CCWH senior notes, equally with each Guarantor’s existing and future senior subordinated debt and ahead of each Guarantor’s existing and future debt that expressly provides that it is subordinated to the guarantees of the Subordinated Notes.

The Company capitalized $39.9 million in fees and expenses associated with the Subordinated Notes offering and is amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Subordinated Notes.

With the proceeds of the Subordinated Notes (net of the initial purchasers’ discount of $33 million), CCWH loaned an aggregate amount equal to $2,167 million to CCOI. CCOI paid all other fees and expenses of the offering using cash on hand and, with the proceeds of the loans, made a special cash dividend to CCOH, which in turn made a special cash dividend on March 15, 2012 in an amount equal to $6.0832 per share to its Class A and Class B stockholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2012, including Clear Channel Holdings, Inc. (“CC Holdings”) and CC Finco, LLC (“CC Finco”), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. Of the $2,170.4 million special cash dividend paid by CCOH, $1,925.7 million was distributed to CC Holdings and CC Finco, with the remaining $244.7 million distributed to other stockholders. As a result, the Company recorded a reduction of $244.7 million in “Noncontrolling interest” on the consolidated balance sheet.

2011 Clear Channel Refinancing Transactions

In February 2011, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel”), an indirect subsidiary of the Company, amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based facility and issued $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021 (the “Initial Notes”). 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”) at an issue price of 93.845% of the principal amount. The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes have identical terms and are treated as a single class.

The Company capitalized $39.5 million in fees and expenses associated with the Initial Notes offering and is amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Initial Notes. The Company capitalized an additional $7.1 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 used $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) and used the remaining $203.8 million to repay at maturity a portion of Clear Channel’s 5% senior notes that matured in March 2012.

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Debt Repayments, Maturities and Other

In connection with the Subordinated Notes issuance, Clear Channel repaid indebtedness under its senior secured credit facilities in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of dividend proceeds distributed to CC Holdings and CC Finco, or $1,925.7 million. Of this amount, a prepayment of $1,918.1 million was applied to indebtedness outstanding under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility, thus permanently reducing the revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility to $10.0 million. The remaining $7.6 million prepayment was allocated on a pro rata basis to Clear Channel’s term loan facilities.

In addition, on March 15, 2012, using cash on hand, Clear Channel made voluntary prepayments under its senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate amount equal to $170.5 million, as follows: (i) $16.2 million under its term loan A due 2014, (ii) $129.8 million under its term loan B due 2016, (iii) $10.0 million under its term loan C due 2016 and (iv) $14.5 million under its delayed draw term loans due 2016. As a result of the prepayment of term loan 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*		Tranche B Term Loan**		Tranche C Term Loan**		Delayed Draw 1 Term Loan**		Delayed Draw 2 Term Loan**
2013	$	71.4		–	$	2.8		–		–
2014	$	998.6		–	$	7.0		–		–
2015		–		–	$	3.4		–		–
2016		–	$	8,598.5	$	647.2	$	559.6	$	401.8
Total	$	1,070.0	$	8,598.5	$	660.4	$	559.6	$	401.8

*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 connection with the prepayments on Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities discussed above, the Company recorded a loss of $15.2 million in “Other expense” related to the accelerated expensing of loan fees. In connection with the issuance of the Subordinated Notes, CCOH paid a special cash dividend equal to $2,170.4 million to its Class A and Class B stockholders, including $1,925.7 million distributed to CC Holdings and CC Finco and $244.7 million distributed to other stockholders.

During March 2012, Clear Channel repaid its 5.0% senior notes at maturity for $249.9 million (net of $50.1 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, using a portion of the proceeds from the 2011 offering of the Additional Notes, along with available cash on hand.

During March 2011, Clear Channel repaid its 6.25% senior notes at maturity for $692.7 million (net of $57.3 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel) using a portion of the proceeds from the 2011 offering of the Initial Notes, along with available cash on hand.

CC MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

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.

Income Tax Benefit

The Company’s income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, consisted of the following components:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Current tax benefit	$	58,960	$	31,995
Deferred tax benefit		98,438		60,666

Income tax benefit	$	157,398	$	92,661

The effective tax rate is the provision for income taxes as a percent of income before income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was 51.5%. The 2012 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the completion of income tax examinations in various jurisdictions during the quarter, resulting in a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $61.0 million.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was 41.4%. The 2011 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the Company’s settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations during the quarter. Pursuant to the settlements, the Company recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $10.2 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate was impacted by the Company’s ability to benefit from certain tax loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions due to taxable income where the losses previously did not provide a benefit.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, cash paid for interest and income taxes, net of income tax refunds of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, was as follows:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Interest	$	412,460	$	345,110
Income taxes		18,935		30,614

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company’s marketable equity securities and interest rate swap are measured at fair value on each reporting date.

Marketable Equity Securities

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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Cost	$	7,786	$	7,786
Gross unrealized losses		—		—
Gross unrealized gains		84,282		65,214

Fair value	$	92,068	$	73,000

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 portion of the gain or loss on the swap is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). Ineffective portions of a cash flow hedging derivative’s change in fair value are recognized currently in earnings. 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.

The Company entered into the 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.

The fair value of the Company’s $2.5 billion notional amount interest rate swap designated as a hedging instrument and recorded in “Other long-term liabilities” was $145.4 million and $159.1 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

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


(In thousands)	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	100,292
Other comprehensive income		(8,579)

Balance at March 31, 2012	$	91,713

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Other Comprehensive Income

The following table discloses the deferred income tax (asset) liability allocated to each component of other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	2,234	$	850
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		7,017		279
Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives		5,120		7,964

Total income tax benefit	$	14,371	$	9,093

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.

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

Brazil Litigation

On or about July 12, 2006 and April 12, 2007, two of the Company’s operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes São Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the São 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 in the administrative courts was unsuccessful at the first 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. On December 15, 2011, a Special Chamber of the administrative court considered the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed against L&C and significantly reduced the penalty. With the reduction, the amounts allegedly owed by L&C are approximately $8.8 million in taxes, approximately $4.4 million in penalties and approximately $20.1 million in interest (as of March 31, 2012 at an exchange rate of 0.547). On January 27, 2012, L&C filed a writ of mandamus in the 8th lower public treasury court in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, appealing the administrative court’s decision that the VAT applies. In April 2012, the court granted that writ and held that the VAT does not apply.

Klimes’ challenge was unsuccessful at the first level of the administrative courts, 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 $9.9 million in taxes, approximately $4.9 million in penalties and approximately $22.1 million in interest (as of March 31, 2012 at an exchange rate of 0.547). 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 March 16, 2012, the court denied Klimes’ writ of mandamus. Klimes filed a motion for reconsideration, which the court denied on March 29, 2012, and a second motion for reconsideration, which the court denied on April 19, 2012.

On August 8, 2011, Brazil’s National Council of Fiscal Policy (CONFAZ) published a convenio authorizing sixteen states, including the State of São Paulo, to issue an amnesty that would reduce the principal amount of VAT allegedly owed and reduce or waive related interest and penalties. The State of São Paulo ratified the amnesty in late August 2011. Klimes and L&C believe that the State of São Paulo will publish an amnesty decree that mirrors the convenio. If the state publishes such a decree, Klimes and L&C intend to accept it by making the required payments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

The Company recorded legal expense of $18.5 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, which represents its best estimate of the probable costs for resolution of the Klimes and L&C claims as well as other litigation matters in Brazil.

Guarantees

As of March 31, 2012, Clear Channel had outstanding surety bonds and commercial standby letters of credit of $48.7 million and $138.6 million, respectively, of which $67.5 million of letters of credit were cash secured. 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.

As of March 31, 2012, Clear Channel had outstanding bank guarantees of $62.3 million related to international subsidiaries, of which $4.5 million were backed by cash collateral.

NOTE 7 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Clear Channel 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 March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized management fees and reimbursable expenses of $4.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

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, 2012	$	(7,993,735)	$	521,794	$	(7,471,941)
Net loss		(143,629)		(4,486)		(148,115)
Dividend		—		(244,734)		(244,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		33,474		3,615		37,089
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		12,015		33		12,048
Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives		8,579		—		8,579
Reclassification adjustment		56		7		63
Other-net		(3,785)		8,240		4,455

Balances at March 31, 2012	$	(8,087,025)	$	284,469	$	(7,802,556)


Balances at January 1, 2011	$	(7,695,606)	$	490,920	$	(7,204,686)
Net income (loss)		(131,832)		469		(131,363)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		32,902		6,405		39,307
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities		2,669		283		2,952
Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives		13,342		—		13,342
Reclassification adjustment		79		10		89
Other-net		(2,887)		2,814		(73)

Balances at March 31, 2011	$	(7,781,333)	$	500,901	$	(7,280,432)

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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9 – SEGMENT DATA

The Company’s reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed, are CCME, 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 CCME segment provides media and entertainment services via broadcast and digital delivery and also includes the Company’s national syndication business. The Americas outdoor advertising segment consists of operations primarily in the United States and Canada. The International outdoor segment primarily includes operations in Europe, Asia and Latin America. 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 payments are recorded by each segment in direct operating and selling, general and administrative expenses.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company revised its segment reporting, as discussed in Note 1. The following table presents the Company’s reportable segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


(In thousands)	CCME		Americas Outdoor Advertising		International Outdoor Advertising		Other		Corporate and other reconciling items		Eliminations		Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
Revenue	$	671,510	$	280,151	$	371,132	$	51,698	$	—	$	(13,768)	$	1,360,723
Direct operating expenses		216,379		144,410		249,643		6,539		—		(2,537)		614,434
Selling, general and administrative expenses		240,973		52,579		100,570		40,737		—		(11,231)		423,628
Depreciation and amortization		67,056		42,958		49,035		12,853		3,464		—		175,366
Corporate expenses		—		—		—		—		69,198		—		69,198
Other operating income-net		—		—		—		—		3,124		—		3,124

Operating income (loss)	$	147,102	$	40,204	$	(28,116)	$	(8,431)	$	(69,538)	$	—	$	81,221

Intersegment revenues	$	—	$	770	$	—	$	12,998	$	—	$	—	$	13,768
Capital expenditures	$	10,953	$	28,328	$	27,662	$	2,388	$	3,316	$	—	$	72,647
Share-based compensation expense	$	1,214	$	1,932	$	1,209	$	—	$	2,542	$	—	$	6,897

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
Revenue	$	632,965	$	269,701	$	380,513	$	51,263	$	—	$	(13,616)	$	1,320,826
Direct operating expenses		189,244		135,950		255,430		7,186		—		(3,741)		584,069
Selling, general and administrative expenses		222,133		49,558		73,622		37,272		—		(9,875)		372,710
Depreciation and amortization		64,456		48,622		53,708		13,285		3,640		—		183,711
Corporate expenses		—		—		—		—		52,347		—		52,347
Other operating income-net		—		—		—		—		16,714		—		16,714

Operating income (loss)	$	157,132	$	35,571	$	(2,247)	$	(6,480)	$	(39,273)	$	—	$	144,703

Intersegment revenues	$	—	$	943	$	—	$	12,673	$	—	$	—	$	13,616
Capital expenditures	$	13,947	$	31,240	$	15,121	$	2,060	$	1,601	$	—	$	63,969
Share-based compensation expense	$	1,554	$	2,168	$	903	$	—	$	(2,334)	$	—	$	2,291

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Format of Presentation

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our reportable segments are Media and Entertainment (“CCME”, formerly known as our Radio segment), Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas outdoor” or “Americas outdoor advertising”) and International outdoor advertising (“International outdoor” or “International outdoor advertising”). Our CCME segment provides media and entertainment services via broadcast and digital delivery and also includes our national syndication business. Our Americas outdoor and International outdoor segments provide outdoor advertising services in their respective geographic regions using various digital and traditional display types. Included in the “Other” segment are our media representation business, Katz Media Group, as well as other general support services and initiatives, which are ancillary to our other businesses.

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.

During the first quarter of 2012, and in connection with the appointment of the new chief executive officer of our indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“CCOH”), we reevaluated our segment reporting and determined that our Latin American operations were more appropriately aligned within the operations of our International outdoor advertising segment. As a result, the operations of Latin America are no longer reflected within our Americas outdoor advertising segment and are currently included in the results of our International outdoor advertising segment. Accordingly, we have restated the corresponding segment disclosures for prior periods.

Our CCME business utilizes several key measurements to analyze performance, including average minute rates and minutes sold. Our CCME revenue is derived primarily from selling advertising time, or spots, on our radio stations, with advertising contracts typically less than one year in duration. The programming formats of our radio stations are designed to reach audiences with targeted demographic characteristics that appeal to our advertisers. We also provide streaming content via the Internet, mobile and other digital platforms which reach national, regional and local audiences and derive revenues primarily from selling advertising time with advertising contracts similar to those used by our radio stations.

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. Our outdoor advertising revenue is derived from selling advertising space on the displays we own or operate in key markets worldwide, consisting primarily of billboards, street furniture and transit displays. Part of our long-term strategy for our Americas outdoor and International outdoor advertising businesses is to pursue the technology of digital displays, including flat screens, LCDs and LEDs, as additions to traditional methods of displaying our clients’ advertisements. We are currently installing these technologies in certain markets.

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, estimated U.S. GDP growth for the first quarter of 2012 was 2.2%. Internationally, our results are impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations.

Executive Summary

The key developments in our business for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 are summarized below:

•

Consolidated revenue increased $39.9 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011.

•

CCME revenue increased $38.5 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011 due primarily to increased revenue resulting from our April 2011 addition of a complementary traffic operation to our existing traffic business, Total Traffic Network, through our acquisition of the traffic business of Westwood One, Inc. (the “Traffic acquisition”).

•

Americas outdoor revenue increased $10.5 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, driven by revenue growth in bulletins and airports, particularly digital. During the first quarter of 2012, we deployed 57 digital billboards in the United States, compared to 44 for the same period of 2011. We continue to see opportunities to invest in digital displays and expect our digital display deployments will continue throughout 2012.

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International outdoor revenue decreased $9.4 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, primarily as a result of the impact of movements in foreign exchange, which negatively impacted revenue by $10.8 million. Additionally, increased street furniture growth was offset by decreased billboard revenue across various countries.

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Our indirect subsidiary, Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“CCWH”), issued $275 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 and $1,925 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (collectively, the “Subordinated Notes”) and in connection therewith, CCOH made a special cash dividend (the “CCOH Dividend”) equal to $6.0832 to its stockholders of record. Using CCOH Dividend proceeds distributed to our wholly-owned subsidiaries, together with cash on hand, our subsidiary Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel”) repaid $2,096.2 million of indebtedness under its senior secured credit facilities. Please refer to the “Subsidiary Senior Subordinated Notes Issuance” section within this MD&A for further discussion of the Subordinated Notes offering, including the use of the proceeds.

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During the first quarter of 2012, Clear Channel repaid its 5.0% senior notes at maturity for $249.9 million (net of $50.1 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, using a portion of the proceeds from Clear Channel’s 2011 issuance of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes discussed elsewhere in this MD&A, along with available cash on hand.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 to the three months ended March 31, 2011 is as follows:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,				%
	2012		2011		Change
Revenue	$	1,360,723	$	1,320,826	3%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		614,434		584,069	5%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		423,628		372,710	14%
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)		69,198		52,347	32%
Depreciation and amortization		175,366		183,711	(5%)
Other operating income – net		3,124		16,714

Operating income		81,221		144,703
Interest expense		374,016		369,666
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates		3,555		2,975
Other expense – net		(16,273)		(2,036)

Loss before income taxes		(305,513)		(224,024)
Income tax benefit		157,398		92,661

Consolidated net loss		(148,115)		(131,363)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest		(4,486)		469

Net loss attributable to the Company	$	(143,629)	$	(131,832)

Consolidated Revenue

Our consolidated revenue increased $39.9 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011. Our CCME revenue increased $38.5 million, primarily due to our Traffic acquisition, increases in national advertising and revenue from our digital radio services. Americas outdoor revenue increased $10.5 million driven by increases in revenue from bulletins and airports, particularly digital displays, as a result of our continued deployment of new digital displays and increased rates. Our International outdoor revenue decreased $9.4 million, primarily as a result of $10.8 million of unfavorable movements in foreign exchange, which negatively impacted revenue.

Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses increased $30.4 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011. Our CCME direct operating expenses increased $27.1 million, primarily due to an increase of $22.5 million related to our Traffic acquisition and higher expenses related to our digital initiatives. Americas outdoor direct operating expenses increased $8.5 million,

primarily due to higher site lease expense associated with the revenue growth related to bulletins and airports, and the continued deployment of digital displays. Direct operating expenses in our International outdoor segment decreased $5.8 million, primarily due to a $7.3 million decline from movements in foreign exchange.

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

SG&A expenses increased $50.9 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011. Our CCME SG&A expenses increased $18.8 million, primarily due to an increase of $12.0 million related to our Traffic acquisition. SG&A expenses increased $3.0 million in our Americas outdoor segment, partially as a result of increased compensation expenses related to higher salaries and wages associated with the revenue growth from bulletins and airports. Our International outdoor SG&A expenses increased $26.9 million primarily due to expenses of $18.5 million associated with the unfavorable impact of litigation in Latin America, including certain expenses related to the Brazil litigation discussed further in Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $16.9 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, primarily as a result of a $7.3 million increase related to general corporate infrastructure support services and initiatives. Also included in corporate expenses in the first quarter of 2011 is a reversal of $6.6 million of share-based compensation expense related to the cancellation of a portion of an executive’s stock options.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased $8.3 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, primarily as a result of declines in accelerated depreciation and amortization in our Americas outdoor segment due to timing related to the removal of various structures, including the removal of traditional billboards in connection with the continued deployment of digital billboards. Additionally, amortization declined in our International outdoor segment primarily as a result of assets that became fully amortized during 2011.

Other Operating Income – Net

Other operating income of $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2012 primarily related to proceeds received from condemnations of bulletins and buildings.

Other operating income of $16.7 million in the first quarter of 2011 primarily related to gains on sales of radio stations, towers and proceeds received from condemnations of bulletins.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $4.4 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, primarily due to higher interest from Clear Channel’s 2011 issuance of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes and interest associated with CCWH’s issuance of the Subordinated Notes during the current quarter. Please refer to “Sources of Capital” for additional discussion of the debt issuances. The increase in interest expense was partially offset by decreased interest expense related to the prepayment of indebtedness under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities made in connection with the Subordinated Notes issuance and the timing and repayment of Clear Channel’s senior notes at maturity.

Other Expense – Net

Other expense of $16.3 million in the first quarter of 2012 primarily related to the accelerated expensing of $15.2 million of loan fees upon the prepayment of $2,096.2 million of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities in connection with CCWH’s issuance of the Subordinated Notes described elsewhere in this MD&A.

Other expense of $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2011 related to the accelerated expensing of $5.7 million of loan fees upon the prepayment of $500.0 million of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities in connection with the Priority Guarantee Notes offering described above. This expense was partially offset by a $3.3 million foreign exchange gain on short-term intercompany accounts.

Income Tax Benefit

Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 was 51.5%. Our effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the completion of income tax examinations in various jurisdictions during the quarter, resulting in a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $61.0 million.

Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2011 was 41.4%. The effective rate was primarily impacted by our settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations during the quarter. Pursuant to the settlements, we recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $10.2 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate 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.

CCME Results of Operations

Our CCME operating results were as follows:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,				%
	2012		2011		Change
Revenue	$	671,510	$	632,965	6%
Direct operating expenses		216,379		189,244	14%
SG&A expenses		240,973		222,133	8%
Depreciation and amortization		67,056		64,456	4%

Operating income	$	147,102	$	157,132	(6%)

CCME revenue increased $38.5 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011, primarily driven by a $31.6 million increase due to our Traffic acquisition. We also experienced increases in national advertising across various markets and advertising categories including financial services, political and retail. Revenue from our digital radio services increased primarily as a result of higher volume.

Direct operating expenses increased $27.1 million during the first quarter of 2012, primarily due to an increase of $22.5 million from our Traffic acquisition. In addition, our digital initiatives led to higher expenses in connection with our February 2011 purchase of a cloud-based music technology business that has enabled us to accelerate the development and growth of the next generation of our iHeartRadio digital products, including our iHeartRadio Player. SG&A expenses increased $18.8 million, primarily due to an increase of $12.0 million related to our Traffic acquisition.

Americas Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations

Our Americas outdoor advertising operating results were as follows:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,				%
	2012		2011		Change
Revenue	$	280,151	$	269,701	4%
Direct operating expenses		144,410		135,950	6%
SG&A expenses		52,579		49,558	6%
Depreciation and amortization		42,958		48,622	(12%)

Operating income	$	40,204	$	35,571	13%

Our Americas outdoor revenue increased $10.5 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011, driven by revenue growth from bulletins and airports, particularly digital displays. Bulletin revenue increased primarily due to digital growth driven by the increased number of digital displays. Airport revenue increased primarily due to higher average rates.

Direct operating expenses increased $8.5 million during the first quarter of 2012, primarily due to increased site lease expense associated with higher airport and bulletin revenue, and our continued deployment of digital displays, as well as higher production costs related to new contracts. SG&A expenses increased $3.0 million, primarily as a result of increased compensation expenses associated with higher revenues.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $5.7 million primarily as a result of decreases in accelerated depreciation and amortization due to timing related to the removal of various structures, including the removal of traditional bulletins in connection with the continued deployment of digital displays.

International Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations

Our International outdoor operating results were as follows:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,				%
	2012		2011		Change
Revenue	$	371,132	$	380,513	(2%)
Direct operating expenses		249,643		255,430	(2%)
SG&A expenses		100,570		73,622	37%
Depreciation and amortization		49,035		53,708	(9%)

Operating loss	$	(28,116)	$	(2,247)	1,151%

International outdoor revenue decreased $9.4 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011, primarily as a result of $10.8 million of unfavorable movements in foreign exchange. Street furniture revenue growth in certain countries, including China, France and Australia, was partially offset by declines in billboard revenue from various countries, including the U.K. and Italy.

Direct operating expenses decreased $5.8 million primarily attributable to a $7.3 million decline from the effects of movements in foreign exchange. SG&A expenses increased $26.9 million primarily due to $18.5 million of expense recorded for the unfavorable impact of litigation in Latin America, including certain expenses related to the Brazil litigation discussed further in Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We also incurred consulting expenses related to various initiatives. A decline of $3.9 million from the effects of movements in foreign exchange partially offset these increases.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $4.7 million primarily as a result of declines in amortization related to assets that became fully amortized during 2011.

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


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)	2012		2011

CCME	$	147,102	$	157,132
Americas outdoor advertising		40,204		35,571
International outdoor advertising		(28,116)		(2,247)
Other		(8,431)		(6,480)
Other operating income - net		3,124		16,714
Corporate expenses¹		(72,662)		(55,987)

Consolidated operating income	$	81,221	$	144,703

¹ Corporate expenses include infrastructure support expenses related to CCME, 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 months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively:


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
CCME	$	1,214	$	1,554
Americas outdoor advertising		1,932		2,168
International outdoor advertising		1,209		903
Corporate¹		2,542		(2,334)

Total share-based compensation expense	$	6,897	$	2,291

¹Included in corporate share-based compensation in 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 Clear Channel 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 March 31, 2012, there was $43.7 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 a weighted average period of approximately two years. In addition, as of March 31, 2012, there was $15.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on market, performance and service conditions. This cost will be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be satisfied.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012		2011
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities	$	(4,196)	$	(125,309)
Investing activities	$	(70,645)	$	(32,768)
Financing activities	$	172,220	$	(252,045)

Operating Activities

Our consolidated net loss, adjusted for $151.2 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $3.1 million during the first quarter of 2012. Our consolidated net loss, adjusted for $177.9 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $46.5 million during the first quarter of 2011. Cash used for operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $4.2 million compared to $125.3 million of cash used for operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2011. Cash used for operations in 2011 compared to 2012 reflected higher variable compensation payments 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, 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 quarter of 2012 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $72.6 million. We spent $11.0 million for capital expenditures in our CCME segment, $28.3 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $27.7 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts.

Cash used for investing activities during the first quarter of 2011 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $64.0 million. We spent $13.9 million for capital expenditures in our CCME segment, $31.2 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $15.1 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In addition, we received proceeds of $42.3 million primarily related to the sale of a radio stations, towers and other assets in our CCME, Americas outdoor, and International outdoor segments.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities during the first quarter of 2012 primarily reflected the issuance of Subordinated Notes by CCWH and the use of proceeds distributed to Clear Channel, in addition to cash on hand, to repay $2,096.2 million of indebtedness under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities. Our financing activities also reflect the CCOH Dividend paid in connection with the Subordinated Notes issuance, of which $244.7 million represents the portion paid to parties other than our subsidiaries that own CCOH common stock. In addition, Clear Channel repaid its 5.0% senior notes at maturity for $249.9 million (net of $50.1 million principal amount held by and repaid to a subsidiary of Clear Channel), plus accrued interest, using a portion of the proceeds from the February 2011 issuance of $1.0 billion of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes (the “Initial Notes”) discussed elsewhere in this MD&A, along with available cash on hand.

Cash used for financing activities during the first quarter of 2011 primarily reflected Clear Channel’s issuance of the Initial Notes and the use of proceeds from the offering of the Initial Notes, as well as cash on hand, to prepay a portion of Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities and repay at maturity Clear Channel’s 6.25% senior notes that matured in the first quarter of 2011 as discussed in the “2011 Clear Channel Refinancing Transactions” section within this MD&A.

Anticipated Cash Requirements

Our primary source of liquidity is cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity under Clear Channel’s receivables based credit facility, subject to certain limitations contained in Clear Channel’s material financing agreements. We have a large amount of indebtedness, and a substantial portion of our cash flows are used to service debt.

Our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt service and other obligations, and to comply with the financial covenant under Clear Channel’s 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. Consequently, 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 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 2012, including the maximum consolidated senior secured net debt to consolidated EBITDA limitation 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 receivables based facility under Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities would have the option to terminate their commitments to make further extensions of 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 is $100.0 million.

Sources of Capital

As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had the following debt outstanding, net of cash and cash equivalents:


(In millions)	March 31,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Senior Secured Credit Facilities:
Term Loan Facilities	$	10,328.9	$	10,493.8
Revolving Credit Facility⁽¹⁾		10.0		1,325.6
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facilities		961.4		976.8
Receivables Based Facility⁽²⁾		—		—
Priority Guarantee Notes		1,750.0		1,750.0
Other Secured Subsidiary Debt		30.1		30.9

Total Secured Debt		13,080.4		14,577.1
Senior Cash Pay Notes		796.3		796.3
Senior Toggle Notes		829.8		829.8
Clear Channel Senior Notes		1,748.5		1,998.4
Subsidiary Senior Notes		2,500.0		2,500.0
Subsidiary Senior Subordinated Notes		2,200.0		—
Other Clear Channel Subsidiary Debt		19.5		19.9
Purchase accounting adjustments and original issue discount		(482.4)		(514.3)

Total Debt		20,692.1		20,207.2
Less: Cash and cash equivalents		1,326.1		1,228.7

	$	19,366.0	$	18,978.5

(1)

As of March 31, 2012, we had no availability under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility. During the first quarter of 2012, Clear Channel prepaid $1,918.1 million under its revolving credit facility, thereby permanently reducing the borrowing capacity to $10.0 million.

(2)

As of March 31, 2012, we had available under Clear Channel’s receivables based facility the lesser of $625 million (the revolving credit commitment) or the borrowing base amount, as defined under the receivables based facility and subject to certain limitations contained in Clear Channel’s material financing agreements.

We and our subsidiaries have from time to time repurchased certain debt obligations of Clear Channel and equity securities of CCOH, 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 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.

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

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 (expense) – net, plus non-cash compensation, and is further adjusted for the following items: (i) an increase of $18.1 million for cash received from nonconsolidated affiliates; (ii) an increase of $56.3 million for non-cash items; (iii) an increase of $54.6 million related to costs incurred in connection with the closure and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, consulting fees and other permitted activities; and (iv) an increase of $30.3 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 March 31, 2012, our ratio was 6.2:1.

Subsidiary Senior Subordinated Notes Issuance

During the first quarter of 2012, CCWH issued the Subordinated Notes. Interest on the Subordinated Notes is payable to the trustee weekly in arrears and to the noteholders on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2012.

We capitalized $39.9 million in fees and expenses associated with the Subordinated Notes offering and are amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Subordinated Notes.

With the proceeds of the Subordinated Notes (net of the initial purchasers’ discount of $33 million), CCWH loaned an aggregate amount equal to $2,167 million to CCOI. CCOI paid all other fees and expenses of the offering using cash on hand and, with the proceeds of the loans, made a special cash dividend to CCOH, which in turn made the CCOH Dividend on March 15, 2012 in an amount equal to $6.0832 per share to its Class A and Class B stockholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2012, including Clear Channel Holdings, Inc. (“CC Holdings”) and CC Finco, LLC (“CC Finco”), our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Of the $2,170.4 million CCOH Dividend, $1,925.7 million was distributed to CC Holdings and CC Finco, with the remaining $244.7 million distributed to other stockholders. As a result, we recorded a reduction of $244.7 million in “Noncontrolling interest” on the consolidated balance sheet.

2011 Clear Channel Refinancing Transactions

In February 2011, Clear Channel amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based facility and issued the Initial Notes. 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”) at an issue price of 93.845% of the principal amount. The Initial Notes and the Additional Notes have identical terms and are treated as a single class.

We capitalized $39.5 million in fees and expenses associated with the Initial Notes offering and are amortizing them through interest expense over the life of the Initial Notes. We capitalized an additional $7.1 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.

Uses of Capital

Debt Repayments, Maturities and Other

In addition, on March 15, 2012, using cash on hand, Clear Channel made voluntary prepayments under its senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate amount equal to $170.5 million, as follows: (1) $16.2 million under its term loan A due 2014, (ii) $129.8 million under its term loan B due 2016, (iii) $10.0 million under its term loan C due 2016 and (iv) $14.5 million under its delayed draw term loans due 2016. As a result of the prepayment of term loan 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*		Tranche B Term Loan**		Tranche C Term Loan**		Delayed Draw 1 Term Loan**		Delayed Draw 2 Term Loan**
2013	$	71.4		–	$	2.8		–		–
2014	$	998.6		–	$	7.0		–		–
2015		–		–	$	3.4		–		–
2016		–	$	8,598.5	$	647.2	$	559.6	$	401.8
Total	$	1,070.0	$	8,598.5	$	660.4	$	559.6	$	401.8

*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 connection with the prepayments on Clear Channel’s senior secured credit facilities discussed above, we recorded a loss of $15.2 million in “Other expense” related to the accelerated expensing of loan fees. In connection with the issuance of the Subordinated Notes, CCOH paid the $2,170.4 million CCOH Dividend to its Class A and Class B stockholders, including $1,925.7 million distributed to CC Holdings and CC Finco and $244.7 million distributed to other stockholders.

Certain Relationships with the Sponsors

Clear Channel is 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 March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized management fees and reimbursable expenses of $4.0 million and $3.9 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 CCME, 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 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 our comprehensive loss at March 31, 2012 by $18.4 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 March 31, 2012 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 March 31, 2012 was a liability of $145.4 million. At March 31, 2012, approximately 42% 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, it is estimated that our interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 would have changed by approximately $6.4 million.

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 a net loss of approximately $26.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2012 by approximately $2.6 million and that a 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have increased our net loss by a corresponding amount.

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

Inflation

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

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

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the need to allocate significant amounts of our cash flow to make payments on our indebtedness, which in turn could reduce our financial flexibility and ability to fund other activities;

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

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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;

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industry conditions, including competition;

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the level of expenditures on advertising;

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legislative or regulatory requirements;

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fluctuations in operating costs;

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technological changes and innovations;

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changes in labor conditions, including on-air talent, program hosts and management;

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capital expenditure requirements;

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risks of doing business in foreign countries;

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fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

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the outcome of pending and future litigation;

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changes in interest rates;

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taxes and tax disputes;

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shifts in population and other demographics;

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access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

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our ability to implement our business strategies;

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

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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

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

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

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2012 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 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.

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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

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

Live Nation Litigation

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 City, Chicago and Denver. On March 23, 2012, the district court entered an order granting Defendants’ Motions for Summary Judgment in the Denver and Los Angeles cases. On April 13, 2012, the parties submitted a joint stipulation offering differing proposals on how to proceed with the remaining cases. Plaintiffs asked to continue the stay on the remaining 20 lawsuits while they appeal the grant of summary judgment in the Denver and Los Angeles cases, and for an order directing the parties to attend a mediation. Defendants asked that the stay be lifted so they can file motions for summary judgment in the remaining 20 cases.

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.

Brazil Litigation

On or about July 12, 2006 and April 12, 2007, two of our operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes São Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the São 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.

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 March 16, 2012, the court denied Klimes’ writ of mandamus. Klimes filed a motion for reconsideration, which the court denied on March 29, 2012, and a second motion for reconsideration, which the court denied on April 19, 2012.

We recorded expense of $18.5 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, representing our best estimate of probable costs for resolution of the Klimes and L&C claims as well as other litigation matters in Brazil.

Stockholder Litigation

Two derivative lawsuits were filed in 2012 in Delaware Chancery Court by stockholders of CCOH, an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of Clear Channel, which is, in turn, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The lawsuits are captioned NECA-IBEW Pension Trust Fund v. Mays, et al., Case No. 7353CS, and City of Pinellas Park Firefighters Pension Board v. Covell, et al., Case No. 7315. The complaints name as defendants certain of Clear Channel’s and CCOH’s current and former directors and Clear Channel, as well as the Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. CCOH also is named as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege, among other things, that Clear Channel breached fiduciary duties to CCOH and its stockholders by allegedly requiring CCOH to enter into a loan transaction with Clear Channel. The complaints further allege that Clear Channel was unjustly enriched as a result of that transaction. The complaints also allege that the director defendants breached fiduciary duties to CCOH in connection with that transaction and that the transaction constituted corporate waste. CCOH and Clear Channel were served with the complaints on March 26, 2012 and March 30, 2012, respectively.

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, 2011. There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as set forth below to reflect the issuance of senior subordinated notes by our subsidiary, Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

Our subsidiary, Clear Channel, and its subsidiaries may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of their indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy their obligations under their indebtedness, which may not be successful

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness. At March 31, 2012, we had $20.7 billion of total indebtedness outstanding, including: (1) $11.3 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding under Clear Channel’s term loan credit facilities and delayed draw credit facilities, which obligations mature at various dates from 2014 through 2016; (2) $10.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding under Clear Channel’s revolving credit facility, which will be available through July 2014, at which time all outstanding principal amounts under the revolving credit facility will be due and payable; (3) $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of Clear Channel’s priority guarantee notes, net of $43.8 million of unamortized discounts, which mature March 2021; (4) $30.1 million aggregate principal amount of other secured debt; (5) $796.3 million and $829.8 million outstanding of Clear Channel’s senior cash pay notes and senior toggles notes, respectively, which mature August 2016; (6) $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of Clear Channel’s senior notes, net of unamortized purchase accounting discounts of $438.6 million, which mature at various dates from 2013 through 2027; (7) $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of subsidiary senior notes, which mature December 2017; (8) $2.2 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of subsidiary senior subordinated notes, which mature March 2020; and (9) other long-term obligations of $19.5 million. This large amount of indebtedness could have negative consequences for us, including, without limitation:

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requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, thereby reducing cash available for other purposes, including to fund operations and capital expenditures, invest in new technology and pursue other business opportunities;

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limiting our liquidity and operational flexibility and limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes;

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limiting our ability to adjust to changing economic, business and competitive conditions;

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requiring us to defer planned capital expenditures, reduce discretionary spending, sell assets, restructure existing indebtedness or defer acquisitions or other strategic opportunities;

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limiting our ability to refinance any of the indebtedness or increasing the cost of any such financing in any downturn in our operating performance or decline in general economic conditions;

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making us more vulnerable to an increase in interest rates, a downturn in our operating performance or a decline in general economic or industry conditions; and

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making us more susceptible to changes in credit ratings, which could impact our ability to obtain financing in the future and increase the cost of such financing.

If compliance with the debt obligations materially hinders our ability to operate our business and adapt to changing industry conditions, we may lose market share, our revenue may decline and our operating results may suffer. The terms of Clear Channel’s credit facilities and the other indebtedness allow us, under certain conditions, to incur further indebtedness, including secured indebtedness, which heightens the foregoing risks.

Clear Channel’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to make scheduled payments on their respective debt obligations depends on their financial condition and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond its or our control. In addition, because Clear Channel derives a substantial portion of its operating income from its subsidiaries, Clear Channel’s ability to repay its debt depends upon the performance of its subsidiaries and their ability to dividend or distribute funds to Clear Channel. Clear Channel and its subsidiaries may not be able to maintain a level of cash flows sufficient to permit them to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on their respective indebtedness.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, Clear Channel’s earnings were not sufficient to cover fixed charges by $402.4 million and, for the year ended December 31, 2010, Clear Channel’s earnings were not sufficient to cover fixed charges by $617.5 million.

If Clear Channel’s and its subsidiaries’ cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund their respective debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets or operations, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance the indebtedness. We may not be able to take any of these actions, and these actions may not be successful or permit Clear Channel or its subsidiaries to meet the scheduled debt service obligations. Furthermore, these actions may not be permitted under the terms of existing or future debt agreements.

The ability to restructure or refinance the debt will depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. Any refinancing of the debt could be at higher interest rates and increase debt service obligations and may require us, Clear Channel and its subsidiaries to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our business operations. The terms of existing or future debt instruments may restrict us from adopting some of these alternatives. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us, Clear Channel or its subsidiaries to meet scheduled debt service obligations. If we, Clear Channel or its subsidiaries cannot make scheduled payments on indebtedness, Clear Channel or its subsidiaries, as applicable, will be in default under one or more of the debt agreements and, as a result we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.

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 March 31, 2012 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
January 1 through January 31		—		—	—	(2)
February 1 through February 29		250	$	12.25	—	(2)
March 1 through March 31		—		—	—	(2)

Total		250	$	12.25	—	$ 83,627,310 (2)

(1)

The shares indicated consist of shares tendered by employees to the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2012 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, an indirect subsidiary of the Company, announced that its board of directors approved a stock purchase program under which Clear Channel 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 CCOH, an indirect subsidiary of Clear Channel. No shares of the Company’s Class A common stock or CCOH’s Class A common stock were purchased under the stock purchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2012. However, during 2011, a subsidiary of Clear Channel purchased $16,372,690 of the Class A common stock of CCOH (1,553,971 shares) in open market purchases, leaving an aggregate of $83,627,310 available under the stock purchase program to purchase the Class A common stock of the Company and/or the Class A common stock of CCOH. The stock purchase program does not have a fixed expiration date and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Clear Channel’s discretion.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibit Number		Description
4.1		Indenture with respect to 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, dated as of March 15, 2012, by and among Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2012).

4.2		Indenture with respect to 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, dated as of March 15, 2012, by and among Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2012).

4.3		Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement with respect to 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, dated March 15, 2012, by and among Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and Goldman, Sachs & Co. on behalf of each of the initial purchasers of the notes (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2012).

4.4		Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement with respect to 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020, dated March 15, 2012, by and among Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., the other guarantors party thereto and Goldman, Sachs & Co. on behalf of each of the initial purchasers of the notes (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2012).

10.1		Summary Description of 2012 Supplemental Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to CC Media Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2012).

10.2		First Amendment dated February 23, 2012 to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement by and between Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. and John E. Hogan dated November 15, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to CC Media Holdings, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2012).

10.3*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, dated March 26, 2012, between Robert H. Walls, Jr. and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.

10.4		Severance Agreement and General Release, dated January 20, 2012, between Ronald Cooper and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to the CC Media Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).

11*		Statement re: Computation of Loss Per Share.

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

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

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


Exhibit Number		Description
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.

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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.

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.

May 4, 2012		/s/ SCOTT D. HAMILTON
		Scott D. Hamilton
		Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Secretary

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