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Exhibit 99.1

 

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Entercom Communications Corp.

Reports First Quarter Results

(Bala Cynwyd, Pa. May 8, 2013) Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

First Quarter Highlights

 

   

Net revenues for the quarter decreased 2% to $78.4 million

 

   

Station expenses decreased 3% to $57.9 million

 

   

Station operating income was flat at $20.5 million

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA increased 1% to $15.3 million

 

   

Adjusted net income per share was $0.02

 

   

Free cash flow increased from $1.2 million to $3.9 million

David J. Field, President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “Entercom’s first quarter Adjusted EBITDA grew 1% and Free Cash Flow more than doubled as effective cost management offset a 2% decline in revenues. We continue to focus on investing in our brands, our talent and our digital platforms to strengthen our value proposition to our listeners and customers and bolster our future growth. Industry fundamentals are improving as the pace of industry innovation accelerates and broadcast radio listenership continues to grow within the thriving audio landscape.”

Additional Information

The Company reduced its outstanding net senior debt and senior notes by $18.3 million during the quarter. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $6.5 million in cash and $549.2 million of senior debt and senior notes.

Earnings Conference Call and Company Information

Entercom will hold a conference call regarding the quarterly earnings release on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Investors will have the opportunity to submit questions to the Company regarding the first quarter earnings release by emailing their inquiries to questions@entercom.com. Questions should be sent at least 10 minutes prior to the call. The Company will only discuss inquiries made by email prior to the conference call. The public may access the conference call by dialing 888-889-0278 (passcode: Entercom). A replay of the conference call will be available and can be accessed either by dialing 866-489-8055 or by visiting the Company’s website: www.entercom.com. Additional information and reconciliation of same station results are available on the Company’s website at www.entercom.com.

 

Exhibit 99.1 - Page 1


Entercom Communication Corp. (NYSE: ETM), led by President and CEO David Field, is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of over 100 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City.

Known for developing unique and highly successful locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio’s most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Kansas City Royals, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Hornets, Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders and San Jose Sharks.

Entercom focuses on creating effective multi-platform marketing solutions for its customers, incorporating the company’s audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations.

The company’s radio stations have received numerous awards, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award for excellence in radio broadcasting. In 2012, Entercom was named by Information Week as one of the Top 500 Technology Innovators in the United States.

Certain Definitions

All references to per share data, unless stated otherwise, are presented as per diluted share. All references to shares outstanding, unless stated otherwise, are presented to exclude unvested restricted stock units. All references to net debt are outstanding debt net of cash on hand.

Station expenses consist of station operating expenses excluding non-cash compensation expense.

Corporate expenses consist of corporate general and administrative expenses excluding non-cash compensation expense.

Station operating income consists of operating income (loss) before: depreciation and amortization; time brokerage agreement fees (income); corporate general and administrative expenses; non-cash compensation expense (which is otherwise included in station operating expenses); impairment loss; merger and acquisition costs; and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets.

Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income (loss), adjusted to exclude: income taxes (benefit); total other expense; depreciation and amortization; time brokerage agreement fees (income); non-cash compensation expense (which is otherwise included in station operating expenses and corporate G&A expenses); impairment loss; merger and acquisition costs; and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets.

 

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Free cash flow consists of operating income (loss): (i) plus depreciation and amortization, net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets; non-cash compensation expense (which is otherwise included in station operating expenses and corporate general and administrative expenses), impairment loss; merger and acquisition costs; and (ii) less net interest expense (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs), taxes paid and capital expenditures.

Adjusted net income consists of net income (loss) adjusted to exclude: (i) income taxes (benefit) as reported; (ii) gain/loss on sale of assets, derivative instruments and investments; (iii) non-cash compensation expense; (iv) other income; (v) impairment loss; (vi) merger and acquisition costs; and (vii) gain/loss on early extinguishment of debt. For purposes of comparability, income taxes are reflected at the expected statutory federal and state income tax rate of 42% without discrete items of tax.

Adjusted net income per share includes any dilutive equivalent shares when not anti-dilutive.

Same station is computed by comparing the performance of stations operated by the Company throughout the relevant period to the comparable performance in the prior year’s corresponding period (excluding non-cash compensation expense). Any acquisition or disposition of radio stations not deemed to be material by management are ignored for the purpose of computing this data. There were no material acquisitions during the periods presented in the above tables.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

It is important to note that station operating income, station expense, corporate expense, same station net revenues, same station expenses, same station operating income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share and free cash flow are not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes that these measures are useful as a way to evaluate the Company and the means for management to evaluate our radio stations’ performance and operations. Management believes that these measures are useful to an investor in evaluating our performance because they are widely used in the broadcast industry as a measure of a radio company’s operating performance.

Certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are presented in this release (e.g., adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share). The adjustments exclude gain/loss on sale of assets, derivative instruments, and investments; non-cash compensation expense, other income, impairment loss and gain/loss on early extinguishment of debt. Management believes these adjusted non-GAAP measures provide useful information to Management and investors by excluding certain income, expenses and gains and losses that may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating and financial results. Similarly, Management believes these adjusted measures are a useful performance measure because certain items included in the calculation of net income (loss) may either mask or exaggerate trends in the Company’s ongoing operating performance. Further, the reconciliations corresponding to these adjusted measures, by identifying the individual adjustments, provide a useful mechanism for investors to consider these adjusted measures with some or all of the identified adjustments.

 

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Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures on an ongoing basis to help track and assess the Company’s financial performance. You, however, should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation or as substitutes for net income (loss), operating income, or any other measure for determining our operating performance that is calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The accompanying financial tables provide reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures provided in this release.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this news release is being widely disseminated in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation FD.

This news announcement contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and certain unaudited pro forma information that is presented for illustrative purposes only and involves certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Additional information and key risks are described in the Company’s filings on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should note that these statements might be impacted by several factors including changes in the economic and regulatory climate and the business of radio broadcasting, in general. The unaudited pro forma information and same station operating data reflect adjustments and are presented for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what has occurred or indicative of future operating results or financial position. Accordingly, the Company’s actual performance may differ materially from those stated or implied herein. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any unaudited pro forma or forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Steve Fisher

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

610-660-5647

 

Exhibit 99.1 - Page 4


First Quarter 2013

Earnings Release

ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

FINANCIAL DATA

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2013     2012  

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    

Net Revenues

   $ 78,360      $ 79,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Station Expenses

     57,860        59,567   

Station Expense—Non-Cash Compensation

     155        106   

Corporate Expenses

     5,240        5,337   

Corporate Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     987        1,291   

Depreciation And Amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

     66,588        69,076   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income

     11,772        10,890   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Expense (Income) Items:

    

Net Interest Expense

     11,474        14,073   

Net Gain On Derivative Instruments

     —          (788

Other Income

     (31     (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other Expense

     11,443        13,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Before Income Taxes (Benefit)

     329        (2,382

Income Taxes (Benefit)

     580        (1,333
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Loss

   $ (251   $ (1,049
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Loss Per Share—Basic And Diluted

   $ (0.01   $ (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Common Shares Outstanding—Basic And Diluted

     37,138        36,483   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

    

Capital Expenditures

   $ 963      $ 881   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income Taxes Paid

   $ 1      $ 99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash Interest

   $ 4,632      $ 7,026   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA    March 31,  
     2013     2012  

Cash And Cash Equivalents

   $ 6,494      $ 11,061   

Total Assets

   $ 902,019      $ 912,514   

Current Portion of Senior Debt

   $ 27,981      $ 16,886   

Senior Debt (including Current Debt)

   $ 331,806      $ 375,114   

Senior Notes

   $ 217,415      $ 217,162   

Total Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 265,128      $ 251,254   

 

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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Reconciliation Of GAAP Station Operating Expenses To Station Expenses

    

Station Operating Expenses

   $ 58,015      $ 59,673   

Station Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     (155     (106
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Station Expenses

   $ 57,860      $ 59,567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of GAAP Corporate General & Administrative Expenses To Corporate Expenses

    

Corporate General & Administrative Expenses

   $ 6,227      $ 6,628   

Corporate Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     (987     (1,291
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporate Expenses

   $ 5,240      $ 5,337   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of GAAP Operating Income To Station Operating Income

    

Operating Income

   $ 11,772      $ 10,890   

Corporate Expenses

     5,240        5,337   

Corporate Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     987        1,291   

Station Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     155        106   

Depreciation And Amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Station Operating Income

   $ 20,500      $ 20,399   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of GAAP Net Loss To Adjusted EBITDA

    

Net Loss

   $ (251   $ (1,049

Income Taxes (Benefit)

     580        (1,333

Total Other Expense

     11,443        13,272   

Corporate Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     987        1,291   

Station Expenses—Non-Cash Compensation

     155        106   

Depreciation And Amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 15,260      $ 15,062   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of GAAP Net Loss To Free Cash Flow

    

Net Loss

   $ (251   $ (1,049

Depreciation And Amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Deferred Financing Costs Included In Interest Expense

     1,043        1,118   

Amortization Of Original Issue Discount Included In Interest Expense

     66        59   

Non-Cash Compensation Expense

     1,142        1,397   

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   

Net Gain On Derivative Instruments

     —          (788

Other Income

     (31     (13

Income Taxes (Benefit)

     580        (1,333

Capital Expenditures

     (963     (881

Income Taxes Paid

     (1     (99
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free Cash Flow

   $ 3,931      $ 1,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Reconciliation Of GAAP Operating Income To Free Cash Flow:

    

Operating Income

   $ 11,772      $ 10,890   

Depreciation and Amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Non-Cash Compensation Expense

     1,142        1,397   

Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income, Deferred Financing Costs & OID

     (10,365     (12,896

Capital Expenditures

     (963     (881

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   

Income Taxes Paid

     (1     (99
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Free Cash Flow

   $ 3,931      $ 1,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation Of GAAP Net Loss To Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

    

Net Loss

   $ (251   $ (1,049

Income Taxes (Benefit)

     580        (1,333

Net Loss On Sale Or Disposition of Assets

     22        16   

Net Gain On Derivative Instruments

     —          (788

Other Income

     (31     (13

Non-Cash Compensation Expense

     1,142        1,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Benefit)

     1,462        (1,770

Income Taxes (Benefit)

     614        (743
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

   $ 848      $ (1,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding

    

Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding—Diluted, As Reported

     37,138        36,483   

Shares Considered Anti-Dilutive When Reporting A Net Loss

     904        1,126   

Shares Considered Anti-Dilutive When Reporting An Adjusted Net Loss

     —          (1,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding—Diluted

     38,042        36,483   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share—Diluted

   $ 0.02      $ (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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