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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 2007
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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 1-11588
Saga Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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38-3042953 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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73 Kercheval Avenue |
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Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
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48236 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(313) 886-7070
(Registrants 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 þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated
filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act. Yes o No þ.
The number of shares of the registrants Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, and Class B
Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of May 1, 2007 was
17,810,498 and 2,387,762,
respectively.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Note) |
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(In thousands) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
7,594 |
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$ |
10,799 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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20,684 |
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23,777 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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4,211 |
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4,363 |
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Total current assets |
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32,489 |
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38,939 |
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Property and equipment |
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147,475 |
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145,463 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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73,329 |
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71,805 |
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Net property and equipment |
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74,146 |
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73,658 |
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Other assets: |
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Broadcast licenses, net |
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153,364 |
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150,114 |
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Goodwill, net |
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49,710 |
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49,605 |
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Other intangibles, deferred costs and investments, net |
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8,855 |
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10,325 |
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Total other assets |
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211,929 |
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210,044 |
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$ |
318,564 |
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$ |
322,641 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Note) |
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(In thousands) |
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Liabilities and stockholders equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,305 |
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2,090 |
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Payroll and payroll taxes |
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5,627 |
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7,441 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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5,103 |
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6,088 |
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Barter transactions |
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1,910 |
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1,703 |
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Total current liabilities |
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13,945 |
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17,322 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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31,598 |
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31,367 |
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Long-term debt |
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131,911 |
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133,911 |
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Other liabilities |
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3,804 |
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3,805 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Common stock |
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213 |
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213 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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49,316 |
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48,971 |
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Retained earnings |
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101,873 |
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101,133 |
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Treasury stock |
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(14,096 |
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(14,081 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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137,306 |
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136,236 |
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$ |
318,564 |
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$ |
322,641 |
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Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited financial statements
at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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per share data) |
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Net operating revenue |
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31,883 |
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31,191 |
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Station operating expenses |
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25,995 |
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24,703 |
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Corporate general and administrative |
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2,316 |
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1,981 |
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Operating income |
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3,572 |
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4,507 |
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Other expenses, net: |
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Interest expense |
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2,297 |
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2,277 |
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Other expense (income), net |
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35 |
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(355 |
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Income before income tax |
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1,240 |
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2,585 |
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Income tax provision |
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500 |
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1,060 |
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Net income |
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740 |
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$ |
1,525 |
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Earnings per share |
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Basic |
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.04 |
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$ |
.07 |
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Diluted |
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.04 |
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$ |
.07 |
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Weighted average common shares |
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20,221 |
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20,480 |
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Weighted average common and common equivalent shares |
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20,242 |
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20,503 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
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$ |
4,268 |
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5,196 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisition of property and equipment |
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(2,414 |
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(1,967 |
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Proceeds from sale of assets |
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10 |
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17 |
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Increase in intangibles and other assets |
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(2,018 |
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(765 |
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Acquisition of stations |
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(925 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(5,347 |
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(2,715 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Payments on long-term debt |
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(2,000 |
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(7,000 |
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Purchase of shares held in treasury |
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(126 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(2,126 |
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(7,000 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(3,205 |
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(4,519 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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10,799 |
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15,168 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
7,594 |
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$ |
10,649 |
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See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States for annual financial statements.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments of a normal,
recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position as of March
31, 2007 and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. Results
of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in the Saga Communications, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2006.
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate is higher than the federal statutory rate as a result of certain
non-deductible depreciation and amortization expenses and the inclusion of state taxes in the
income tax amount.
Time Brokerage Agreements
We have entered into Time Brokerage Agreements (TBAs) in certain markets. In a typical TBA,
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensee of a station makes available, for a fee,
blocks of air time on its station to another party that supplies programming to be broadcast during
that air time and sells their own commercial advertising announcements during the time periods
specified. We account for TBAs under SFAS 13, Accounting for Leases and related interpretations.
Revenue and expenses related to TBAs are included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income.
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which provides
guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to
investors requests for more information about: (1) the extent to which companies measure assets
and liabilities at fair value; (2) the information used to measure fair value; and (3) the effect
that fair value measurements have on earnings. SFAS No. 157 will apply whenever another standard
requires (or permits) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not
expand the use of fair value to any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective January 1, 2008.
We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 157 and its effect on our financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
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On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes and
Related Implementation Issues that provides guidance on the financial statement recognition,
measurement, and presentation and disclosure of certain tax positions that a company has taken or
expects to take on a tax return. Under FIN 48, financial statements should reflect expected future
tax consequences of such positions presuming the taxing authorities have full knowledge of the
position and all relevant facts. The Company was required to adopt
the provisions of FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material
impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
3. Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Under SFAS No. 142 Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, (SFAS 142)
goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized and are subject to
annual, or more frequent if impairment indicators arise, impairment tests.
We consider FCC broadcast licenses to have indefinite lives. Factors that we considered in
evaluating that the radio and television FCC licenses are indefinite-lived intangible assets under
SFAS 142 include the following:
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The radio and television broadcasting licenses may be renewed indefinitely at little
cost. |
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The radio and television broadcasting licenses are essential to our business, and we
intend to renew our licenses indefinitely. |
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We have never been denied the renewal of a FCC broadcast license. |
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We do not believe that there will be any compelling challenge to the renewal of our broadcast licenses. |
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We do not believe that the technology used in broadcasting will be replaced by another
technology in the foreseeable future. |
Based on the above, we believe cash flows from our radio and television licenses are expected
to continue indefinitely.
Separable intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives using
the straight-line method. Favorable lease agreements are amortized over the lives of the leases.
Other intangibles are amortized over five to forty years.
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4. Common Stock and Treasury Stock
The following summarizes information relating to the number of shares of our common stock
issued in connection with stock transactions through March 31, 2007:
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Common Stock Issued |
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Class B |
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Balance, January 1, 2006 |
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18,792 |
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2,369 |
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Exercised options |
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11 |
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Issuance of restricted stock |
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89 |
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22 |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 |
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18,892 |
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2,396 |
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Exercised options |
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10 |
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Conversion of shares |
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Forfeiture of restricted stock |
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Balance, March 31, 2007 |
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18,908 |
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2,388 |
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We have a Stock Buy-Back Program (the Buy-Back Program) to allow us to purchase up to
$30,000,000 of our Class A Common Stock. From its inception in 1998 through March 31, 2007, we have
repurchased 1,907,210 shares of our Class A Common Stock for approximately $26,252,000.
5. Acquisitions
We actively seek and explore opportunities for expansion through the acquisition of additional
broadcast properties. The consolidated statements of income include the operating results of the
acquired stations from their respective dates of acquisition. All acquisitions were accounted for
as purchases and, accordingly, the total costs were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed
liabilities based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. The excess of the
consideration paid over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired have been recorded as
goodwill, which is deductible for tax purposes.
Pending Acquisitions
On January 21, 2004, we entered into agreements to acquire an FM radio station (WOXL-FM)
serving the Asheville, North Carolina market, for approximately $8,000,000. We are currently
providing programming to WOXL-FM under a Sub-Time Brokerage Agreement. This transaction is subject
to the approval of the FCC and has been contested. We expect to close on the acquisition when all
required approvals are obtained.
On October 5, 2006, we entered into an agreement to acquire one AM and one FM (WKRT-AM and
WIII-FM) radio stations licensed to Cortland, New York and serving the Ithaca, New York market for
approximately $4,000,000. This transaction is subject to FCC approval. The Office of the Attorney
General of the State of New York has issued a subpoena to the Company requesting certain documents
and information it needs to determine whether the proposed acquisition violates federal anti-trust
laws. The Company expects to close the acquisition when the matters have been satisfactorily
resolved.
2007 Acquisitions
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January 2, 2007 we acquired one FM radio station (WCNR-FM)
serving the Charlottesville, Virginia market for $3,330,000. On September 1, 2006 we began
providing programming under an LMA to WCNR-FM.
On January 16, 2007, we agreed to pay $50,000 to cancel a clause in our 2003 purchase
agreement of WSNI-FM in the Winchendon, Massachusetts market that would require us to pay the
seller an additional $500,000 if within five years of closing we obtained approval from the FCC for
a city of license change.
On January 2, 2007, in connection with the 2003 acquisition of one FM radio station (WJZA-FM)
serving the Columbus, Ohio market, we paid an additional $850,000 to the seller upon obtaining
approval from the FCC for a city of license change.
2006 Acquisitions
On August 7, 2006, we acquired one FM radio station (WTMT-FM) serving the Tazwell, Tennessee
market for approximately $814,000. This station has received conditional FCC approval to relocate
its tower to Weaverville, North Carolina (serving the Asheville, North Carolina market). When this
relocation occurs, we will owe an additional $3,350,000, of which approximately $2,000,000 was paid
in March 2007, and the remaining will be paid once the relocation is complete.
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In October 2006, we acquired a tower, antenna and transmitter and entered into agreements with
another radio station in connection with the city of license change for WJZA-FM mentioned below for
approximately $2,069,000.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of 2007 and 2006 Acquisitions
The following unaudited condensed balance sheets represent the estimated fair value assigned
to the related assets and liabilities of the 2007 acquisitions at their respective acquisition
dates. We paid approximately $925,000 in connection with acquisitions during the three months ended
March 31, 2007. We had no acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Saga Communications, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of 2007 and 2006 Acquisitions
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Acquisitions in |
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2006 |
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Assets Acquired: |
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Property and equipment |
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$ |
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$ |
1,739 |
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Other assets: |
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Broadcast licenses-Radio segment |
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3,250 |
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1,189 |
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Goodwill-Radio segment |
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105 |
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843 |
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Total other assets |
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3,355 |
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2,032 |
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Total assets acquired |
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3,355 |
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3,771 |
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Liabilities Assumed: |
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Current liabilities |
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2,430 |
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902 |
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Total liabilities assumed |
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2,430 |
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902 |
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Net assets acquired |
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$ |
925 |
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$ |
2,869 |
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Pro Forma Results of Operations for Acquisitions and Dispositions (Unaudited)
The following unaudited pro forma results of our operations for the three months ended March
31, 2007 and 2006 assume the 2007 and 2006 acquisitions occurred as of January 1, 2006. The pro
forma results give effect to certain adjustments, including depreciation, amortization of
intangible assets, increased interest expense on acquisition debt and related income tax effects.
The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to
indicate the results of operations which would actually have occurred had the combinations been in
effect on the dates indicated or which may occur in the future.
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(In thousands, except |
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per share data) |
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Consolidated Results of Operations: |
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Net operating revenue |
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$ |
31,883 |
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$ |
31,191 |
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Station operating expense |
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25,995 |
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24,703 |
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Corporate general and administrative |
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2,316 |
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1,981 |
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Operating income |
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3,572 |
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4,507 |
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Interest expense |
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2,297 |
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2,277 |
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Other expense (income), net |
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35 |
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(355 |
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Income taxes |
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500 |
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1,060 |
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Net income |
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$ |
740 |
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$ |
1,525 |
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Basic earnings per share |
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$ |
.04 |
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$ |
.07 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
.04 |
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$ |
.07 |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(In thousands) |
|
Radio Broadcasting Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,893 |
|
|
$ |
27,280 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
22,513 |
|
|
|
21,415 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
5,380 |
|
|
$ |
5,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Television Broadcasting Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
3,990 |
|
|
$ |
3,911 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
3,482 |
|
|
|
3,288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
508 |
|
|
$ |
623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of pro forma segment operating income to pro forma consolidated operating income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radio |
|
|
Television |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,893 |
|
|
$ |
3,990 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,883 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
22,513 |
|
|
|
3,482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,995 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
5,380 |
|
|
$ |
508 |
|
|
$ |
(2,316 |
) |
|
$ |
3,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radio |
|
|
Television |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,280 |
|
|
$ |
3,911 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,191 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
21,415 |
|
|
|
3,288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,703 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,981 |
|
|
|
1,981 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
5,865 |
|
|
$ |
623 |
|
|
$ |
(1,981 |
) |
|
$ |
4,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11
6. Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based awards under the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R). Compensation expense of
approximately $197,000 and $124,000 was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and
2006, respectively, and is included in corporate general and administrative expenses in our results
of operations. The associated future income tax benefit recognized for the three months ended March
31, 2007 and 2006 were approximately $81,000 and $51,000, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We have an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) for all eligible employees. Each quarter, an
eligible employee may elect to withhold up to 10 percent of his or her compensation, up to a
maximum of $5,000, to purchase shares of our stock at a price equal to 85% of the fair value of the
stock as of the last day of such quarter. The ESPP will terminate on the earlier of the issuance of
1,562,500 shares pursuant to the ESPP or December 31, 2008. Approximately 6,228 and 8,625 shares
were purchased under the ESPP during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Our ESPP is deemed compensatory under the provisions of FAS 123R.
2005 Incentive Compensation Plan
On May 9, 2005, our stockholders approved the 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2005
Plan) which replaces our 2003 Stock Option Plan (the 2003 Plan) as to future grants. The 2005
Plan extends through March 2015 and allows for the granting of restricted stock, restricted stock
units, incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, and performance awards to officers and
a selected number of employees.
2003 Stock Option Plan
In 2003, we adopted the 2003 Plan, upon expiration of our 1992 Stock Option Plan (the 1992
Plan) in December 2002, pursuant to which our key employees, including directors who are
employees, were eligible to receive grants of options to purchase our Class A Common Stock or Class
B Common Stock. Options granted under the 2003 Plan were either incentive stock options (within the
meaning of Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or non-qualified options. With the approval of the
2005 Plan, the 2003 Plan was terminated as to future
grants, therefore the shares available for future grants under the 2003 Plan are no longer
available.
1997 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
In 1997, we adopted the 1997 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (the Directors Plan)
pursuant to which our directors who are not our employees are eligible to receive options. Under
the terms of the Directors Plan, on the last business day of January of each year during the term
of the Directors Plan, in lieu of their directors retainer for the previous year, each eligible
director shall automatically be granted an option to purchase that number of our shares of Class A
Common Stock equal to the amount of the retainer divided by the fair market value of our Common
Stock on the last trading day of the December immediately preceding the date of grant less $.01 per
share. The option exercise price is $.01 per share. Options granted under the Directors Plan are
non-qualified stock options, shall be immediately vested and become exercisable at the written
election of the director. The options expire on the earlier of (i) 10 years from the date of grant
or (ii) the March 16th following the calendar year in which they first become exercisable. This
plan expires on May 12, 2007.
12
Effective January 1, 2007, each director who is not an employee shall receive cash for his or
her services as a director.
The following summarizes the stock option transactions for the 2005, 2003 and 1992 Plans for
the three months ended March 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Contractual Term |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
(years) |
|
|
Value |
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
2,531,257 |
|
|
$ |
12.99 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
$ |
353,721 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(7,533 |
) |
|
|
10.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2007 |
|
|
2,523,724 |
|
|
$ |
13.00 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
$ |
412,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at March 31, 2007 |
|
|
1,969,842 |
|
|
$ |
13.71 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
$ |
122,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following summarizes the non-vested stock option transactions for the 2005, 2003 and 1992
Plans for the three month ended March 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant Date Fair |
|
|
|
Number of Options |
|
|
Value |
|
Non-vested at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
713,235 |
|
|
$ |
5.20 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(151,820 |
) |
|
|
5.32 |
|
Forfeited/canceled |
|
|
(7,533 |
) |
|
|
5.07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-vested at March 31, 2007 |
|
|
553,882 |
|
|
$ |
5.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We calculated the fair value of the each option award on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used for each respective period:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
Grants |
|
Grants |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share |
|
$ |
4.49 |
|
|
$ |
6.91 |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
37.19 |
% |
|
|
37.14 |
% |
Expected term of options (years) |
|
|
7.8 |
|
|
|
7.6 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.27 |
% |
|
|
3.96 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
The estimated expected volatility, expected term of options and estimated annual forfeiture
rate was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the
contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee
behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the
time of grant.
13
The following summarizes the restricted stock transactions for the three months ended March
31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
158,498 |
|
|
$ |
10.55 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(33,724 |
) |
|
|
10.81 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(1,674 |
) |
|
|
10.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-vested and outstanding at March 31, 2007 |
|
|
123,100 |
|
|
$ |
10.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we had approximately $89,000 and $60,000,
respectively, of total compensation expense related to restricted stock-based compensation
arrangements.
The following summarizes the stock option transactions for the Directors Plan for the three
months ended March 31, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Average Price |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
per Share |
|
|
Value |
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
19,136 |
|
|
$ |
0.009 |
|
|
|
183,726 |
|
Granted |
|
|
22,428 |
|
|
$ |
0.010 |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(9,692 |
) |
|
|
0.010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2007 |
|
|
31,872 |
|
|
$ |
0.010 |
|
|
$ |
309,812 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Long-Term Debt
Long term debt consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Credit Agreement: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reducing revolver facility |
|
$ |
130,850 |
|
|
$ |
132,850 |
|
Secured debt of affiliate |
|
|
1,061 |
|
|
|
1,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
131,911 |
|
|
$ |
133,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our Credit Agreement is a $200,000,000 reducing revolving line of credit maturing on July 29,
2012. Our indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority lien on
substantially all of our assets and of our subsidiaries, by a pledge of our subsidiaries stock and
by a guarantee of our subsidiaries. We have approximately $69,150,000 of unused borrowing capacity
under the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2007.
On March 31, 2008, the Revolving Commitments (as defined in the Credit Agreement) will be
permanently reduced quarterly in amounts ranging from 3.125% to 12.5% of the total Revolving
Commitments in effect on March 31, 2008. Any outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement will be
due on the maturity date of July 29, 2012. In addition, the Revolving Commitments shall be further
reduced by specified percentages of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) based on
leverage ratios.
The Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants (all of which we were in
compliance with at March 31, 2007) that, among other things, requires us to maintain specified
financial ratios and impose certain limitations on us with respect to (i) the incurrence of
additional indebtedness; (ii) acquisitions, except under specified conditions; (iii) the incurrence
of additional liens, except those relating to capital leases and purchase money indebtedness; (iv)
the disposition of assets; (v) the payment of cash dividends; and (vi) mergers, changes in business
and management, investments and transactions with affiliates. The financial covenants become more
restrictive over the life of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement allows for the payment of
dividends provided certain requirements are met.
14
8. Segment Information
We evaluate the operating performance of our markets individually. For purposes of business
segment reporting, we have aligned operations with similar characteristics into two business
segments: Radio and Television.
The Radio segment includes twenty-three markets, which includes all eighty-nine of our radio
stations and five radio information networks. The Television segment includes three markets and
consists of five television stations and four low power television (LPTV) stations. The Radio and
Television segments derive their revenue from the sale of commercial broadcast inventory. The
category Corporate general and administrative represents the income and expense not allocated to
reportable segments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radio |
|
|
Television |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,893 |
|
|
$ |
3,990 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,883 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
22,513 |
|
|
|
3,482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,995 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
5,380 |
|
|
$ |
508 |
|
|
$ |
(2,316 |
) |
|
$ |
3,572 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
1,506 |
|
|
$ |
389 |
|
|
$ |
47 |
|
|
$ |
1,942 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
272,197 |
|
|
$ |
31,401 |
|
|
$ |
14,966 |
|
|
$ |
318,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radio |
|
|
Television |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,280 |
|
|
$ |
3,911 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,191 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
21,415 |
|
|
|
3,288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,703 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,981 |
|
|
|
1,981 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
5,865 |
|
|
$ |
623 |
|
|
$ |
(1,981 |
) |
|
$ |
4,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
1,539 |
|
|
$ |
392 |
|
|
$ |
48 |
|
|
$ |
1,979 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
263,299 |
|
|
$ |
31,312 |
|
|
$ |
17,450 |
|
|
$ |
312,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Saga Communications, Inc. and its
subsidiaries contained elsewhere herein and the audited financial statements and Management
Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006. The following discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Corporate
general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other (income) expense, and income tax
expense are managed on a consolidated basis and are therefore, reflected only in our discussion of
consolidated results.
Our discussion of the results of operations of our operating segments focuses on their
operating income because we manage our operating segments primarily on their operating income. We
evaluate the operating performance of our markets individually. For purposes of business segment
reporting, we have aligned operations with similar characteristics into two business segments:
Radio and Television. The Radio segment includes twenty-three markets, which includes all
eighty-nine of our radio stations and five radio information networks. The Television segment
includes three markets and consists of five television stations and four LPTV stations.
General
We are a broadcast company primarily engaged in acquiring, developing and operating radio and
television stations. We actively seek and explore opportunities for expansion through the
acquisition of additional broadcast properties. We review acquisition opportunities on an ongoing
basis.
For additional information with respect to acquisitions, see Liquidity and Capital Resources
below.
Radio Segment
In our radio segment our primary source of revenue is from the sale of advertising for
broadcast on our stations. Depending on the format of a particular radio station, there are a
predetermined number of advertisements available to be broadcast each hour.
Most advertising contracts are short-term, and generally run only for a few weeks. Most of our
revenue is generated from local advertising, which is sold primarily by each radio markets sales
staff. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 87% and 86%, respectively,
of our gross radio segment revenue was from local advertising. To generate national advertising
sales, we engage an independent advertising sales representative firm that specializes in national
sales for each of our broadcast markets.
Our revenue varies throughout the year. Advertising expenditures, our primary source of
revenue, generally have been lowest during the winter months, which includes the first quarter of
each year.
Our net operating revenue, and the resulting station operating expenses, and operating income
varies from market to market based upon the related markets rank or size which is based upon
population and the available radio advertising revenue in that particular market.
Our financial results are dependent on a number of factors, the most significant of which is
our ability to generate advertising revenue through rates charged to advertisers. The rates a
station is able to charge are, in large part, based on a stations ability to attract audiences in
the demographic groups targeted by its advertisers. In a number of our markets this is measured by
periodic reports generated by independent national rating services. In the remainder of our markets
it is measured by the results advertisers obtain through the actual running of an advertising
schedule. Advertisers measure these results based on increased demand for their goods or services
and/or actual revenues generated from such demand. Various factors affect the rate a station can
charge, including the general strength of the local and national economies, population growth,
ability to provide popular programming, local market competition, target marketing capability of
radio compared to other advertising media and signal strength. Because reaching a large and
demographically attractive audience is crucial to a stations financial success, we endeavor to
develop strong listener loyalty. When we acquire and/or begin to operate a station or group of
stations we generally increase programming and advertising and promotion expenses to increase our share of our target demographic audience. Our strategy
sometimes requires levels of spending commensurate with the revenue levels we plan on achieving in
two to five years. During periods of economic downturns, or when the level of advertising spending
is flat or down across the industry, this strategy may result in the appearance that our cost of
operations are increasing at a faster rate than our growth in revenues, until such time as we
achieve our targeted levels of revenue for the acquired station or group of stations.
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The number of advertisements that can be broadcast without jeopardizing listening levels (and
the resulting ratings) is limited in part by the format of a particular radio station. Our stations
strive to maximize revenue by constantly managing the number of commercials available for sale and
adjusting prices based upon local market conditions and ratings. While there may be shifts from
time to time in the number of advertisements broadcast during a particular time of the day, the
total number of advertisements broadcast on a particular station generally does not vary
significantly from year to year. Any change in our revenue, with the exception of those instances
where stations are acquired or sold, is generally the result of inventory sell out ratios and
pricing adjustments, which are made to ensure that the station efficiently utilizes available
inventory.
Our radio stations employ a variety of programming formats. We periodically perform market
research, including music evaluations, focus groups and strategic vulnerability studies. Our
stations also employ audience promotions to further develop and secure a loyal following. We
believe that the diversification of formats on our radio stations helps to insulate us from the
effects of changes in musical tastes of the public on any particular format.
The primary operating expenses involved in owning and operating radio stations are employee
salaries, depreciation, programming expenses, solicitation of advertising, and promotion expenses.
Historically, our Columbus, Ohio; Manchester, New Hampshire; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and
Norfolk, Virginia markets have each represented 15% or more of our consolidated operating income.
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the years ended December 31, 2006
and 2005, these markets when combined, represented approximately 88%, 80%, 64% and 75%
respectively, of our consolidated operating income. An adverse
change in any of these radio markets or our relative market position in those markets could have a
significant impact on our operating results as a whole. A decrease in the total available radio
advertising dollars in the Columbus, Ohio and Norfolk, Virginia markets has resulted in a decline in our revenue and
related operating income in our radio stations there. We are also experiencing ratings softness
in each of these markets. None of our television markets represented
more than 15% or more of our consolidated operating income. The following tables describe the
percentage of our consolidated operating income represented by each of these markets:
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Consolidated Operating |
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Income For the |
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Income For the |
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Years Ended |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Columbus, Ohio |
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13 |
% |
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11 |
% |
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10 |
% |
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13 |
% |
Manchester, New Hampshire |
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19 |
% |
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17 |
% |
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14 |
% |
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15 |
% |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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48 |
% |
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38 |
% |
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30 |
% |
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33 |
% |
Norfolk, Virginia |
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8 |
% |
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14 |
% |
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10 |
% |
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14 |
% |
We utilize certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) to assess our financial
performance. For example, we evaluate the performance of our markets based on station operating
income (operating income plus corporate general and administrative expenses, depreciation and
amortization). Station operating income is generally recognized by the broadcasting industry as a
measure of performance, is used by analysts who report on the performance of the broadcasting
industry and it serves as an indicator of the market value of a group of stations. In addition, we
use it to evaluate individual stations, market-level performance, overall operations and as a
primary measure for incentive based compensation of executives and other members of management.
Station operating income is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available to us for
debt service requirements, other commitments, reinvestment or other discretionary uses. Station
operating income is not a measure of liquidity or of performance in accordance with GAAP, and
should be viewed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for our results of operations presented
on a GAAP basis.
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During the three month periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 and the years ended December 31,
2006 and 2005, the radio stations in our four largest markets when combined, represented
approximately 44%, 47%, 45% and 48%, respectively, of our consolidated station operating income.
The following tables describe the percentage of our consolidated station operating income
represented by each of these markets:
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Consolidated Station |
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Operating Income (*) |
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Operating Income (*) |
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For the Three Months |
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For the Years Ended |
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Ended March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Columbus, Ohio |
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7 |
% |
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7 |
% |
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8 |
% |
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9 |
% |
Manchester, New Hampshire |
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9 |
% |
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9 |
% |
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9 |
% |
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9 |
% |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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23 |
% |
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22 |
% |
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21 |
% |
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21 |
% |
Norfolk, Virginia |
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5 |
% |
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9 |
% |
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7 |
% |
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9 |
% |
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* |
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Operating income plus corporate general and administrative, depreciation and amortization |
Television Segment
In our television segment, our primary source of revenue is from the sale of advertising for
broadcast on our stations. The number of advertisements available for broadcast on our television
stations is limited by certain network affiliation and syndicated programming agreements and, with
respect to childrens programs, federal regulation. Our television broadcasting segment local
market managers only determine the number of advertisements to be broadcast hourly in locally
produced programs which are comprised mainly of news programming and the occasional locally
produced sports or information show.
Our net operating revenue, and the resulting station operating expenses, and operating income
vary from market to market based upon the related markets rank or size which is based upon
population, the available television advertising revenue in that particular market, and the
popularity of programming being broadcast.
Our financial results are dependent on a number of factors, the most significant of which is
our ability to generate advertising revenue through rates charged to advertisers. The rates a
station is able to charge are, in large part, based on a stations ability to attract audiences in
the demographic groups targeted by its advertisers, as measured principally by periodic reports by
independent national rating services. Various factors affect the rate a station can charge,
including the general strength of the local and national economies, population growth, ability to
provide popular programming through locally produced news, sports and weather and as a result of
syndication and network affiliation agreements, local market competition, the ability of television
broadcasting to reach a mass appeal market compared to other advertising media, and signal strength
including cable/satellite coverage, and government regulation and policies. When we acquire and/or
begin operating a station or group of stations we generally increase programming expenses including
local news, sports and weather programming, new syndicated programming, and advertising and
promotion expenses to increase our viewership. Our strategy sometimes requires levels of spending
commensurate with the revenue levels we plan on achieving in two to five years. During periods of
economic downturns, or when the level of advertising spending is flat or down across the industry,
this strategy may result in the appearance that our cost of operations are increasing at a faster
rate than our growth in revenues, until such time as we achieve our targeted levels of revenue for
the acquired/operated station or group of stations.
Our stations strive to maximize revenue by constantly adjusting prices for our commercial
spots based upon local market conditions, demand for advertising and ratings. While there may be
shifts from time to time in the number of advertisements broadcast during a particular time of the
day, the total number of advertisements broadcast on a particular station generally does not vary
significantly from year to year. Any change in our revenue, with the exception of those instances
where stations are acquired or sold, is generally the result of pricing adjustments, which are made
to ensure that the station efficiently utilizes available inventory.
Because audience ratings in the local market are crucial to a stations financial success, we
endeavor to develop strong viewer loyalty by providing locally produced news, weather and sports
programming. We believe that this emphasis on the local market provides us with the viewer loyalty
we are trying to achieve.
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Most of our revenue is generated from local advertising, which is sold primarily by each
television markets sales staff. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately
83% and 81%, respectively, of our gross television revenue was from local advertising. To generate
national advertising sales, we engage independent advertising sales representatives that specialize
in national sales for each of our television markets.
Our revenue varies throughout the year. Advertising expenditures, our primary source of
revenue, generally have been lowest during the winter months, which includes the first quarter of
each year.
The primary operating expenses involved in owning and operating television stations are
employee salaries including commissions, depreciation, programming expenses including news
production and the cost of acquiring certain syndicated programming, solicitation of advertising,
and promotion expenses.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
Results of Operations
The following tables summarize our results of operations for the three months ended March 31,
2007 and 2006.
Consolidated Results of Operations
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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$ Increase |
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% Increase |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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(Decrease) |
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(In thousands, except percentages |
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and per share information) |
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Net operating revenue |
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$ |
31,883 |
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$ |
31,191 |
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$ |
692 |
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2.2 |
% |
Station operating expense |
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25,995 |
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24,703 |
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1,292 |
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5.2 |
% |
Corporate G&A |
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2,316 |
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1,981 |
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335 |
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16.9 |
% |
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Operating income |
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3,572 |
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4,507 |
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(935 |
) |
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(20.7 |
)% |
Interest expense |
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2,297 |
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2,277 |
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20 |
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0.9 |
% |
Other expense (income), net |
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35 |
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(355 |
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390 |
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N/M |
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Income taxes |
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500 |
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1,060 |
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(560 |
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(52.8 |
)% |
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Net income |
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$ |
740 |
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$ |
1,525 |
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$ |
(785 |
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(52.0 |
)% |
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Earnings per share (basic and diluted) |
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$ |
.04 |
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$ |
.07 |
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$ |
(.03 |
) |
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(42.9 |
)% |
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Radio Broadcasting Segment
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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$ Increase |
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% Increase |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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|
(Decrease) |
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(In thousands, except percentages) |
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Net operating revenue |
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$ |
27,893 |
|
|
$ |
27,280 |
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|
$ |
613 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
% |
Station operating expense |
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|
22,513 |
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21,415 |
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1,098 |
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5.1 |
% |
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Operating income |
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$ |
5,380 |
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$ |
5,865 |
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$ |
(485 |
) |
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(8.3 |
)% |
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Television Broadcasting Segment
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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$ Increase |
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% Increase |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Decrease) |
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|
(Decrease) |
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|
(In thousands, except percentages) |
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Net operating revenue |
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$ |
3,990 |
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$ |
3,911 |
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$ |
79 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
% |
Station operating expense |
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|
3,482 |
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|
3,288 |
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|
194 |
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5.9 |
% |
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Operating income |
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$ |
508 |
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$ |
623 |
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$ |
(115 |
) |
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(18.5 |
)% |
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NM = Not Meaningful
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Reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated operating income:
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Corporate |
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Radio |
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Television |
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and Other |
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Consolidated |
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(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007: |
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|
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Net operating revenue |
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$ |
27,893 |
|
|
$ |
3,990 |
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|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,883 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
22,513 |
|
|
|
3,482 |
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|
25,995 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,316 |
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|
|
2,316 |
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
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$ |
5,380 |
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|
$ |
508 |
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$ |
(2,316 |
) |
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$ |
3,572 |
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Corporate |
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Radio |
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Television |
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and Other |
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|
Consolidated |
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|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006: |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating revenue |
|
$ |
27,280 |
|
|
$ |
3,911 |
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|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
31,191 |
|
Station operating expense |
|
|
21,415 |
|
|
|
3,288 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
24,703 |
|
Corporate general and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,981 |
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|
|
1,981 |
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|
Operating income (loss) |
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$ |
5,865 |
|
|
$ |
623 |
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|
$ |
(1,981 |
) |
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$ |
4,507 |
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|
Consolidated
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, consolidated net operating revenue was $31,883,000
compared with $31,191,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an improvement of $692,000 or
2%. We had an increase of approximately $623,000 in revenue generated by stations that we owned or
operated for the comparable period in 2006 (same station), and an increase in net operating
revenue of approximately $69,000 attributable to stations we did not own and operate for the entire
comparable period. The majority of the increase in same station revenue was primarily attributable
to an increase in local revenue of approximately 3%.
Station
operating expense was $25,995,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared
with $24,703,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of approximately
$1,292,000 or 5%. Approximately $101,000 of the increase was the result of the impact of the operation of radio
stations that we did not own or operate for the comparable period in 2006. The balance of the increase,
$1,191,000, was from same station operating expense, $722,000 of which was related to our decision
to continue to invest in the future of our business with additional advertising, promotion and selling
expenses, including additional sales compensation. In addition $165,000 of the increase was due to
an increase in health care costs.
Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $3,572,000 compared to
$4,507,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of approximately $935,000 or 21%.
The decrease was directly attributable to the increase in station operating expense and an increase
in corporate general and administrative charges of approximately $335,000 or 17%, primarily
attributable to stock based compensation expense of $114,000 and $98,000 related to the creation of
an Integrated Media department. We generated net income of approximately $740,000 ($.04 per share
on a fully diluted basis) during the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $1,525,000
($.07 per share on a fully diluted basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of
approximately $785,000 or 51%. The decrease was the result of the $935,000 decrease in operating
income discussed above, a $20,000 increase in interest expense and a decrease of $390,000 in other
income, offset by a $560,000 decrease in income tax expense. The decrease in income tax expense was
directly attributable to operating performance. Other (income) expense in the prior year period
included a $500,000 gain on the disposal of assets for slight alteration to one of our Keene, NH
FMs signal pattern, offset by a $129,000 loss relative to one of our Springfield, IL towers being
destroyed by a tornado.
Radio Segment
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, net operating revenue of the radio segment was
$27,893,000 compared with $27,280,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2006, an increase of
$613,000 or 2%. During 2007 we had an increase in net operating revenue of approximately $69,000
attributable to stations we did not own and operate for the entire comparable period. We had an
increase of approximately $544,000 in revenue generated by radio stations that we owned or operated
for the comparable
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period in 2006 (same station). The majority of the increase in same station revenue was
primarily attributable to same station local revenue increase of approximately 2%.
Station operating expense for the radio segment was $22,513,000 for the three months ended
March 31, 2007, compared with $21,415,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of
approximately $1,098,000. Approximately $101,000 of the increase was the result of the impact of
the operation of radio stations that we did not own or operate for the comparable period in 2006.
An increase of $997,000 was from same station operating expense, $638,000 of which was attributable to
higher advertising, promotion, selling and commission expense as described above and $151,000 was from increased
health care costs.
Operating income in the radio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $5,380,000
compared to $5,865,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of approximately
$485,000 or 8%. The decrease was the result of the increase in station operating expense discussed
above.
Television Segment
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, net operating revenue of our television segment was
$3,990,000 compared with $3,911,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of
$79,000 or 2%. The improvement in net operating revenue was attributable to an increase in local
revenue of $153,000, offset by a decrease in national revenue of $75,000 as compared to the prior
year period.
Station operating expense in the television segment for the three months ended March 31, 2007
was $3,482,000, compared with $3,288,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of
approximately $194,000.
Operating income in the television segment for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was
$508,000 compared to $623,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, a decrease of
approximately $115,000 or 18%. The decrease was the result higher station operating expense.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words such as believes, anticipates, estimates,
plans, expects, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements are made as of the date of this report or as otherwise indicated, based on current
expectations. We undertake no obligation to update this information. A number of important factors
could cause our actual results for 2007 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf. Forward looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance as they involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may
prove to be incorrect and that may cause our actual results and experiences to differ materially
from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements.
The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may affect our performance include our financial
leverage and debt service requirements, dependence on key personnel, dependence on key stations,
U.S. and local economic conditions, our ability to successfully integrate acquired stations,
regulatory requirements, new technologies, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. We cannot be
sure that we will be able to anticipate or respond timely to changes in any of these factors, which
could adversely affect the operating results in one or more fiscal quarters. Results of operations
in any past period should not be considered, in and of itself, indicative of the results to be
expected for future periods. Fluctuations in operating results may also result in fluctuations in
the price of our stock.
For a more complete description of the prominent risks and uncertainties inherent in our
business, see Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations Forward Looking Statements; Risk Factors in our Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2006.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Debt Arrangements and Debt Service Requirements
As of March 31, 2007, we had $131,911,000 of long-term debt outstanding and approximately
$69,150,000 of unused borrowing capacity under our Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement is a $200,000,000 reducing revolving line of credit maturing on July 29,
2012. Our indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority lien on
substantially all of our assets and of our subsidiaries, by a pledge of our subsidiaries stock and
by a guarantee of our subsidiaries.
The Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital,
capital expenditures, permitted acquisition and related transaction expenses and permitted stock
buybacks. On March 31, 2008, the Revolving Commitments (as defined in the Credit Agreement) will be
permanently reduced in quarterly amounts ranging from 3.125% to 12.5% of the total Revolving
Commitments in effect on March 31, 2008. Any outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement will be
due on the maturity date of July 29, 2012. In addition, the Revolving Commitments shall be further
reduced by specified percentages of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in Credit Agreement) based on
leverage ratios.
The Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants (all of which we were in
compliance with at March 31, 2007) that, among other things, requires us to maintain specified
financial ratios and impose certain limitations on us with respect to (i) the incurrence of
additional indebtedness; (ii) acquisitions, except under specified conditions; (iii) the incurrence
of additional liens, except those relating to capital leases and purchase money indebtedness; (iv)
the disposition of assets; (v) the payment of cash dividends; and (vi) mergers, changes in business
and management, investments and transactions with affiliates. The financial covenants become more
restrictive over the life of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement allows for the payment of
dividends provided certain requirements are met.
Sources and Uses of Cash
During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we had net cash flows from operating
activities of $4,268,000 and $5,196,000, respectively. We believe that cash flow from operations
will be sufficient to meet quarterly debt service requirements for interest and scheduled payments
of principal under the Credit Agreement. However, if such cash flow is not sufficient we may be
required to sell additional equity securities, refinance our obligations or dispose of one or more
of our properties in order to make such scheduled payments. There can be no assurance that we would
be able to effect any such transactions on favorable terms, if at all.
The following transactions were either pending at March 31, 2007 or were entered into
subsequent to that date, which we expect to finance through funds generated from operations and
additional borrowings under our Credit Agreement:
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On January 21, 2004, we entered into agreements to acquire one FM radio station (WOXL-FM)
serving the Asheville, North Carolina market, for approximately $8,000,000. We are currently
providing programming to WOXL-FM under a Sub-Time Brokerage Agreement. This transaction is
subject to the approval of the FCC and has been contested. We expect to close on the
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On October 5, 2006, we entered into an agreement to acquire one AM and one FM (WKRT-AM
and WIII-FM) radio stations licensed to Cortland, New York and serving the Ithaca, New York
market for approximately $4,000,000. This transaction is subject to FCC approval. The Office
of the Attorney General of the State of New York has issued a subpoena to the Company
requesting certain documents and information it needs to determine whether the proposed
acquisition violates federal anti-trust laws. The Company expects to close the acquisition
when the matters have been satisfactorily resolved. |
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On August 7, 2006, we acquired one FM radio station (WTMT-FM) serving the Tazwell, Tennessee
market for approximately $814,000. This station has received conditional FCC approval to relocate
its tower to Weaverville, North Carolina (serving the Asheville, North Carolina market). When this
relocation occurs, we will owe an additional $3,350,000, of which approximately $2,000,000 was paid
in March 2007, and the remaining will be paid once the relocation is complete.
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We continue to actively seek and explore opportunities for expansion through the acquisition
of additional broadcast properties.
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In May 2005, our board of directors authorized an increase to our Stock Buy-Back Program so
that we may purchase a total of $30,000,000 of our Class A Common Stock. From the inception of the
Stock Buy-Back program in 1998 through March 31, 2007, we have repurchased 1,907,210 shares of our
Class A Common Stock for approximately $26,252,000. Approximately 12,800 shares were repurchased
during the three months ended March 31, 2007 for $126,000.
We anticipate that any future acquisitions of radio and television stations and purchases of
Class A Common Stock under the Stock Buy-Back Program will be financed through funds generated from
operations, borrowings under the Credit Agreement, additional debt or equity financing, or a
combination thereof. However, there can be no assurances that any such financing will be available
on acceptable terms, it at all.
Our capital expenditures, exclusive of acquisitions, for the three months ended March 31, 2007
were approximately $2,414,000 ($1,967,000 in 2006). We anticipate capital expenditures in 2007 to
be approximately $10,000,000, which we expect to finance through funds generated from operations or
additional borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
Summary Disclosures About Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
We have future cash obligations under various types of contracts under the terms of our Credit
Agreement, operating leases, programming contracts, employment agreements, and other operating
contracts. For additional information concerning our future cash obligations see Item 7.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation Summary
Disclosures About Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments in our annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
There have been no material changes to such contracts/commitments during the three months
ended March 31, 2007. We anticipate that the above contractual cash obligations will be financed
through funds generated from operations or additional borrowings under the Credit Agreement, or a
combination thereof.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates, judgments
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses
and related disclosures and contingencies. We evaluate estimates used in preparation of our
financial statements on a continual basis. There has been no significant changes to our critical
accounting policies that are described in Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations Critical Accounting Policies in our annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Inflation
The impact of inflation on our operations has not been significant to date. There can be no
assurance that a high rate of inflation in the future would not have an adverse effect on our
operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Refer to Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk and Item 7.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Market Risk
and Risk Management Policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006 for a complete discussion of our market risk. There have been no material changes to the
market risk information included in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including its Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a 15 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective to
cause the material information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files
or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to be recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms. There were no
changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended March
31, 2007, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Companys internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table summarizes our repurchases of our Class A Common Stock during the three
months ended March 31, 2007. All shares repurchased during the quarter were from the retention of
shares for the payment of withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock.
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January 1 January 31, 2007 |
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$ |
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$ |
3,874,639 |
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February 1 February 28, 2007 |
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$ |
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3,874,639 |
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March 1 March 31, 2007 |
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12,821 |
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9.860 |
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12,821 |
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3,748,224 |
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12,821 |
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9.860 |
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On August 7, 1998 our Board of Directors approved a Stock Buy-Back
Program of up to $2,000,000 of our Class A Common Stock. Since August
1998, the Board of Directors has authorized several increases to the
Stock Buy-Back Program, the most recent occurring on May 4, 2005,
which increased the total amount authorized for repurchase of our
Class A Common Stock to $30,000,000. |
Item 6. Exhibits
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Rule
13-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC
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Date: May 10, 2007 |
/s/ SAMUEL D. BUSH
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Samuel D. Bush |
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Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: May 10, 2007 |
/s/ CATHERINE A. BOBINSKI
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Catherine A. Bobinski |
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Vice President, Corporate Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Rule
13-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. |
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