EX-99.1 2 pressreleasemarch152012.htm PRESS RELEASE MARCH 15, 2012 pressreleasemarch152012.htm
 
NEWS RELEASE
March 15, 2012                               Contact: Peter D. Thompson, EVP and CFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        (301) 429-4638
Washington, DC


RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
 
 
Washington, DC: - Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROIAK and ROIA) today reported its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Giving effect to the consolidation of TV One, net revenue was approximately $98.1 million, an increase of 37.8% from the same period in 2010.  Also giving effect to the consolidation of TV One, station operating income1 was approximately $35.3 million, an increase of 25.6% from the same period in 2010. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge against its goodwill and other intangible assets of approximately $22.3 million, which led to a net operating loss of approximately $9.0 million. Net loss was approximately $19.1 million or a loss of $0.38 per share, a decrease from the reported net loss of approximately $27.2 million or $0.52 per share for the same period in 2010.

Alfred C. Liggins, III, Radio One’s CEO and President stated, “Our fourth quarter radio revenue was impacted by a combination of tough political comps, non-recurring national accounts and certain format changes that we effected during the quarter. Normalizing for political and issue money, our underlying core radio revenue was down approximately 4.2%. While this is disappointing, I believe our radio group is poised to rebound strongly in 2012, with mid to high single digit revenue growth in both the first and second quarters. TV One continues its strong performance with fourth quarter revenue growth of 8.7% and EBITDA growth of approximately 102% compared to fourth quarter 2010. We expect TV One’s full year EBITDA to increase to approximately $40 million for 2012. Before intercompany management charges, our internet business generated positive adjusted EBITDA2 for the second sequential quarter, and we expect that division to be cash-flow positive for 2012.”
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                        
                         
   
Three Months Ended December 31,
  
Year Ended December 31,
  
 
  
2011
    
2010
    
2011
    
2010
  
         
(as adjusted)3
        
(as adjusted)3
  
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
  
(unaudited)
    
(unaudited)
    
(audited)
  
   
(in thousands, except share data)
  
(in thousands, except share data)
  
                         
                         
NET REVENUE
   $ 98,093     $ 71,163     $ 364,609     $ 279,720  
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                
Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation
     32,898       18,260       115,189       74,852  
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation
     29,889       24,848       125,692       102,231  
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation
     8,482       7,580       33,696       28,117  
Stock-based compensation
     2,251       922       5,146       5,799  
Depreciation and amortization
     11,243       3,229       37,069       17,385  
Impairment of long-lived assets
     22,331       36,063       22,331       36,063  
Total operating expenses
     107,094       90,902       339,123       264,447  
             Operating (loss) income
     (9,001 )     (19,739 )     25,486       15,273  
INTEREST INCOME
     234       32       354       127  
INTEREST EXPENSE
     23,108       15,775       88,330       46,834  
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
     -       -       146,879       -  
GAIN (LOSS) ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT
     -       6,646       (7,743 )     6,646  
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     -       1,726       3,287       5,558  
OTHER EXPENSE, net
     321       127       324       3,061  
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations
     (32,196 )     (27,237 )     79,609       (22,291 )
(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     (17,689 )     (714 )     64,216       3,971  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
     (14,507 )     (26,523 )     15,393       (26,262 )
GAIN (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     50       (47 )     (20 )     (363 )
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME
     (14,457 )     (26,570 )     15,373       (26,625 )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
     4,611       581       10,014       2,008  
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ (19,068 )   $ (27,151 )   $ 5,359     $ (28,633 )
                                 
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
                          
NET (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   $ (19,118 )   $ (27,104 )   $ 5,379     $ (28,270 )
GAIN (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     50       (47 )     (20 )     (363 )
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ (19,068 )   $ (27,151 )   $ 5,359     $ (28,633 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic4
     49,782,016       52,087,460       50,739,447       51,509,239  
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted5
     49,782,016       52,087,460       52,294,322       51,509,239  
 
 
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Three Months Ended December 31,
  
Year Ended December 31,
  
   
2011
    
2010
    
2011
    
2010
  
          ( as adjusted)3         
(as adjusted)3
  
   
(unaudited)
    
(unaudited)
    
(audited)
  
   
(in thousands, except per share data)
  
(in thousands, except per share data)
  
PER SHARE DATA - basic and diluted:
                        
                         
    Net (loss) income from continuing operations (basic)
   $ (0.38 )   $ (0.52 )   $ 0.11     $ (0.55 )
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (basic)
     0.00       (0.00 )     (0.00 )     (0.01 )
    Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (basic)
   $ (0.38 )   $ (0.52 )   $ 0.11     $ (0.56 )
                                 
    Net (loss) income from continuing operations (diluted)
   $ (0.38 )   $ (0.52 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.55 )
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (diluted)
     0.00       (0.00 )     (0.00 )     (0.01 )
    Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (diluted)
   $ (0.38 )   $ (0.52 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.56 )
                                 
SELECTED OTHER DATA
                                
    Station operating income 1
   $ 35,306     $ 28,055     $ 123,728     $ 102,637  
    Station operating income margin (% of net revenue)
     36.0 %     39.4 %     33.9 %     36.7 %
                                 
Station operating income reconciliation:
                                
                                 
  Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
   $ (19,068 )   $ (27,151 )   $ 5,359     $ (28,633 )
  Add back non-station operating income items included in consolidated net income (loss):
                
    Interest income
     (234 )     (32 )     (354 )     (127 )
    Interest expense
     23,108       15,775       88,330       46,834  
    (Benefit from) provision for income taxes
     (17,689 )     (714 )     64,216       3,971  
    Corporate selling, general and administrative expenses
     8,482       7,580       33,696       28,117  
    Stock-based compensation
     2,251       922       5,146       5,799  
    Gain on investment in affiliated company
     -       -       (146,879 )     -  
    (Gain) loss on retirement of debt
     -       (6,646 )     7,743       (6,646 )
    Equity in income of affiliated company
     -       (1,726 )     (3,287 )     (5,558 )
    Other expense, net
     321       127       324       3,061  
    Depreciation and amortization
     11,243       3,229       37,069       17,385  
    Noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries
     4,611       581       10,014       2,008  
    Impairment of long-lived assets
     22,331       36,063       22,331       36,063  
    (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
     (50 )     47       20       363    
    Station operating income
   $ 35,306     $ 28,055     $ 123,728     $ 102,637  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA2
   $ 26,824     $ 20,475     $ 90,032     $ 74,520  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
                                
                                 
    Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
   $ (19,068 )   $ (27,151 )   $ 5,359     $ (28,633 )
    Interest income
     (234 )     (32 )     (354 )     (127 )
    Interest expense
     23,108       15,775       88,330       46,834  
    (Benefit from) provision for income taxes
     (17,689 )     (714 )     64,216       3,971  
    Depreciation and amortization
     11,243       3,229       37,069       17,385  
    EBITDA
   $ (2,640 )   $ (8,893 )   $ 194,620     $ 39,430  
    Stock-based compensation
     2,251       922       5,146       5,799  
    Gain on investment in affiliated company
     -       -       (146,879 )     -  
    (Gain) loss on retirement of debt
     -       (6,646 )     7,743       (6,646 )
    Equity in income of affiliated company
     -       (1,726 )     (3,287 )     (5,558 )
    Other expense, net
     321       127       324       3,061  
    Noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries
     4,611       581       10,014       2,008  
    Impairment of long-lived assets
     22,331       36,063       22,331       36,063  
    (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
     (50 )     47       20       363     
    Adjusted EBITDA
   $ 26,824     $ 20,475     $ 90,032     $ 74,520  

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    December 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
         
(as adjusted)3
  
   
(unaudited)
        
   
(in thousands)
  
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA:
        
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 35,939     $ 9,192  
Intangible assets, net
     1,244,861       838,945  
Total assets
     1,486,482       999,212  
Total debt (including current portion)
     808,904       642,222  
Total liabilities
     1,053,071       774,242  
Total stockholders' equity
     413,068       194,335  
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
     20,343       30,635  
Noncontrolling interest
     205,063       -  
                 
   
Current Amount Outstanding
    
Applicable Interest Rate
  
   
(in thousands)
          
SELECTED LEVERAGE AND SWAP DATA:
                
Senior bank term debt, net of original issue discount of approximately $6.7 million (subject to variable rates) (a)
   $ 376,357       7.50 %
12 1/2%/15%  senior subordinated notes (fixed rate)
     312,800       15.00 %
6 3/8% senior subordinated notes (fixed rate)
     747       6.38 %
10% Senior Secured TV One Notes due March 2016 (fixed rate)
     119,000       10.00 %
     
(a)  
Subject to variable Libor Rate plus a spread currently at 6.00% and incorporated into the applicable interest rate set forth above. 
 
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are based upon information available to Radio One at the time of this release. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Radio One's control, that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Radio One’s reports on Forms 10-K and 10-K/A, and 10-Q and 10-Q/A and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Radio One does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements.







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Net revenue increased to approximately $98.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, from approximately $71.2 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 37.8%. Net revenues from our radio segment for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 decreased 9.4% from the same period in 2010. We began to consolidate the results of TV One during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and recognized approximately $31.3 million of incremental revenue from our new cable television segment during the three months ended December 31, 2011.  We experienced net revenue growth for our radio stations in our Cincinnati, Raleigh and St. Louis markets, while our Baltimore, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. clusters experienced significant net revenue declines. Reach Media net revenue increased 13.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 and net revenue from our internet business increased 30.5% for the same period.

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment of long-lived assets increased to approximately $71.3 million from approximately $50.7 million between the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, an increase of 40.6%. Approximately $13.6 million of the increase is a result of the TV One consolidation specifically related to programming and technical operating expenses. For our cable television segment, these operating expenses include expenses associated with the technical, programming, production, and content management. Approximately $11.2 million of the increase in programming and technical relates specifically to content amortization. Excluding the impact of consolidating TV One results, our operating expenses not including depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment of long-lived assets remained flat for the quarter compared to the same period in 2010.

Stock-based compensation increased to approximately $2.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to $922,000 for the same period in 2010, an increase of 149.5%. Increased stock-based compensation expense was due to the accelerated vesting of approximately 1,000,000 shares of restricted stock representing the final portion of shares pursuant to a long-term incentive plan granted to officers and certain key employees in January 2010. Stock-based compensation requires measurement of compensation costs for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to approximately $11.2 million compared to approximately $3.2 million for the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, an increase of 250.0%. Additional depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $7.6 million resulted from the fixed and intangible assets recorded as part of the consolidation of TV One.

Impairment of long-lived assets for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 decreased to approximately $22.3 million, compared to approximately $36.1 million for the same period in 2010, a decrease of 38.2%. Our annual 2011 impairment testing resulted in a non-cash impairment charge to goodwill in our Columbus market as well as a non-cash charge associated with Reach Media’s intangible assets. Our 2010 annual impairment testing resulted in a non-cash charge to radio broadcasting licenses in Philadelphia as well as a non-cash charge associated with Reach Media goodwill.

Interest expense increased to approximately $23.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, from approximately $15.8 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 46.2%. The increase in interest expense was due to higher interest rates associated with our new 2011 senior credit facility, our new senior subordinated note and notes issued by TV One.  These instruments were all in effect for the three months ended December 31, 2011, while none of these instruments, except for our new senior subordinated note, were in place during the comparable period in 2010.  The overall effective rate of borrowing for the three months ended December 31, 2011 increased approximately 1.5% compared to the three months ended December 31, 2010.  Approximately $2.4 million of the increased interest expense relates to the debt recorded as part of the consolidation of TV One.  The Company made interest payments of approximately $15.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
 
 

 
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As there were no early bond redemptions for the quarter ended December 31 2011, there was no gain on retirement of debt to report for the quarter, compared to a gain of approximately $6.6 million for the same period in 2010. The fourth quarter 2010 net gain on retirement of debt was due to the early redemption of the Company’s outstanding 63/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes”) at a discount.  This amount was offset by a write-off of approximately $3.3 million of debt costs associated with the Company’s previously outstanding 87/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 and the 2013 Notes. A principal amount of $747,000 remained outstanding as of December 31, 2011 for the 2013 notes.

There was no equity in income of affiliated company for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 compared to approximately $1.7 million for the same period in 2010, a decrease of 100.0%. Equity in income of affiliated company primarily reflected our estimated equity in the net income of TV One. As a result of the consolidation of TV One during the second quarter of 2011, there was no equity in income of affiliated company for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Previously, the Company’s share of the net income was driven by TV One’s current capital structure and the Company’s percentage ownership of the equity securities of TV One.

The income tax benefit for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $17.7 million compared to a benefit of $714,000 for the same quarter in 2010.  The income tax rate for 2011 reflects the change in the deferred tax liability (“DTL”) associated with certain indefinite-lived intangibles, which increases as tax amortization on these intangibles is recognized and decreases as impairments for book purposes are recorded on these assets. In addition to the DTL on these intangibles, a portion of the DTL for the partnership interest in TV One cannot be offset by the deferred tax assets from the net operating loss carryforward. The tax benefit for the fourth quarter 2010 relates mostly to the impairment charges for indefinite-lived intangibles recorded in that quarter, which had the impact of reducing the Company’s deferred tax liability. The Company paid approximately $1.0 million in taxes for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, includes the results of operations for our sold radio stations (or stations made the subject of a local marketing agreement) and Giant Magazine, which ceased publication in December 2009. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $50,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, compared to a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $47,000 for the same period in 2010.

The increase in noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries is due primarily to the impact of consolidating TV One results for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

Other pertinent financial information includes capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million and $937,000 for the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. For the fourth quarter 2011, approximately $1.8 million of capital expenditures relates to the Company’s Washington D.C market and Corporate office moves to Silver Spring, MD. $500,000 relates to expenditures associated with the Houston news format switch and $600,000 relates to a tower upgrade in Atlanta. The Company received dividends in the amount of approximately $5.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and approximately $14.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had total debt (net of cash balances) of approximately $773.0 million. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents by segment are as follows:  Radio One and Internet approximately $19.4 million, Reach Media approximately $1.7 million and Cable Television approximately $14.9 million. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the Cable Television segment also has short-term investments of $761,000 and long-term investments of approximately $7.4 million. During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the Company repurchased 25,250 shares of Class A common stock in the amount of $32,000 and 752,132 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $926,000.  During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company repurchased 54,566 shares of Class A common stock in the amount of $73,000 and 4,245,567 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $9.4 million.


 
 

 
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Supplemental Financial Information:
 
For comparative purposes, the following more detailed, unaudited statements of operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are included.  These detailed, unaudited and adjusted statements of operations include certain reclassifications associated with accounting for discontinued operations.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or loss, or any other previously reported statements of operations, balance sheet or cash flow amounts.



















 
 

 




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    Three Months Ended December 31, 2011  
   
(in thousands, unaudited)
  
                                     
                                 
Corporate/
  
               
Reach
          
Cable
    
Eliminations/
  
   
Consolidated
    
Radio One
    
Media
    
Internet
    
Television
    
Other
  
                                     
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
                                    
                                     
NET REVENUE
   $ 98,093     $ 54,245     $ 10,454     $ 4,823     $ 31,313     $ (2,742 )
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                                
Programming and technical
     32,898       14,131       5,287       1,872       13,628       (2,020 )
Selling, general and administrative
     29,889       21,129       1,876       3,132       4,963       (1,211 )
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     8,482       -       1,517       -       1,974       4,991  
Stock-based compensation
     2,251       384       -       75       -       1,792  
Depreciation and amortization
     11,243       1,615       989       819       7,582       238  
Impairment of long-lived assets
     22,331       14,509       7,822       -       -       -  
Total operating expenses
     107,094       51,768       17,491       5,898       28,147       3,790  
           Operating (loss) income
     (9,001 )     2,477       (7,037 )     (1,075 )     3,166       (6,532 )
INTEREST INCOME
     234       -       3       -       198       33  
INTEREST EXPENSE
     23,108       426       18       -       2,424       20,240  
OTHER EXPENSE, net
     321       321       -       -       8       (8 )
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries and income from discontinued operations
     (32,196 )     1,730       (7,052 )     (1,075 )     932       (26,731 )
(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     (17,689 )     (15,134 )     (2,555 )     -       -       -  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
     (14,507 )     16,864       (4,497 )     (1,075 )     932       (26,731 )
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     50       48       -       2       -       -  
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME
     (14,457 )     16,912       (4,497 )     (1,073 )     932       (26,731 )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
     4,611       -       -       -       -       4,611  
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ (19,068 )   $ 16,912     $ (4,497 )   $ (1,073 )   $ 932     $ (31,342 )
                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA2
   $ 26,824     $ 18,985     $ 1,774     $ (181 )   $ 10,748     $ (4,502 )
 

 
 

 
 
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    Three Months Ended December 31, 2010  
   
(in thousands, unaudited, as adjusted)3
  
                               
                           
Corporate/
  
               
Reach
          
Eliminations/
  
   
Consolidated
    
Radio One
    
Media
    
Internet
    
Other
  
                               
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
                              
                               
NET REVENUE
   $ 71,163     $ 59,884     $ 9,250     $ 3,697     $ (1,668 )
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                        
Programming and technical
     18,260       12,859       4,787       2,353       (1,739 )
Selling, general and administrative
     24,848       21,284       1,374       2,560       (370 )
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     7,580       -       1,310       -       6,270  
Stock-based compensation
     922       137       -       24       761  
Depreciation and amortization
     3,229       789       1,089       1,089       262  
Impairment of long-lived assets
     36,063       19,949       16,114       -       -  
Total operating expenses
     90,902       55,018       24,674       6,026       5,184  
           Operating (loss) income
     (19,739 )     4,866       (15,424 )     (2,329 )     (6,852 )
INTEREST INCOME
     32       -       20       -       12  
INTEREST EXPENSE
     15,775       -       23       -       15,752  
GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT
     6,646       -       -       -       6,646  
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     1,726       -       -       -       1,726  
OTHER EXPENSE, net
     127       148       -       (27 )     6  
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries and loss from discontinued operations
     (27,237 )     4,718       (15,427 )     (2,302 )     (14,226 )
(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     (714 )     (788 )     74       -       -  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
     (26,523 )     5,506       (15,501 )     (2,302 )     (14,226 )
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     (47 )     (46 )     -       (1 )     -  
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME
     (26,570 )     5,460       (15,501 )     (2,303 )     (14,226 )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
     581       -       -       -       581  
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ (27,151 )   $ 5,460     $ (15,501 )   $ (2,303 )   $ (14,807 )
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA2
   $ 20,475     $ 25,741     $ 1,779     $ (1,216 )   $ (5,829 )











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    Year Ended December 31, 2011  
   
(in thousands, unaudited)
  
                                     
                                 
Corporate/
  
               
Reach
          
Cable
    
Eliminations/
  
   
Consolidated
    
Radio One
    
Media
    
Internet
    
Television
    
Other
  
                                     
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
                                    
                                     
NET REVENUE
   $ 364,609     $ 221,396     $ 48,382     $ 17,529     $ 86,024     $ (8,722 )
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                                
Programming and technical
     115,189       53,895       21,206       8,563       39,082       (7,557 )
Selling, general and administrative
     125,692       84,230       14,105       11,342       19,016       (3,001 )
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     33,696       -       6,115       -       3,271       24,310  
Stock-based compensation
     5,146       836       -       157       -       4,153  
Depreciation and amortization
     37,069       6,705       3,952       3,694       21,790       928  
Impairment of long-lived assets
     22,331       14,509       7,822       -       -       -  
Total operating expenses
     339,123       160,175       53,200       23,756       83,159       18,833  
           Operating income (loss)
     25,486       61,221       (4,818 )     (6,227 )     2,865       (27,555 )
INTEREST INCOME
     354       -       15       -       303       36  
INTEREST EXPENSE
     88,330       426       64       -       8,611       79,229  
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
     146,879       -       -       -       -       146,879  
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT
     7,743       -       -       -       -       7,743  
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     3,287       -       -       -       -       3,287  
OTHER EXPENSE, net
     324       266       -       -       8       50  
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries and (loss) income from discontinued operations
     79,609       60,529       (4,867 )     (6,227 )     (5,451 )     35,625  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     64,216       66,185       (1,969 )     -       -       -  
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
     15,393       (5,656 )     (2,898 )     (6,227 )     (5,451 )     35,625  
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     (20 )     (24 )     -       4       -       -  
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)
     15,373       (5,680 )     (2,898 )     (6,223 )     (5,451 )     35,625  
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
     10,014       -       -       -       -       10,014  
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ 5,359     $ (5,680 )   $ (2,898 )   $ (6,223 )   $ (5,451 )   $ 25,611  
                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA2
   $ 90,032     $ 83,271     $ 6,956     $ (2,376 )   $ 24,655     $ (22,474 )




 



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    Year Ended December 31, 2010  
   
(in thousands, unaudited, as adjusted)3
  
                               
                           
Corporate/
  
               
Reach
          
Eliminations/
  
   
Consolidated
    
Radio One
    
Media
    
Internet
    
Other
  
                               
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
                              
                               
NET REVENUE
   $ 279,720     $ 229,314     $ 41,773     $ 16,027     $ (7,394 )
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                                        
Programming and technical
     74,852       51,899       19,888       9,514       (6,449 )
Selling, general and administrative
     102,231       83,076       8,786       13,063       (2,694 )
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     28,117       -       6,143       -       21,974  
Stock-based compensation
     5,799       834       -       160       4,805  
Depreciation and amortization
     17,385       7,080       4,249       4,942       1,114  
Impairment of long-lived assets
     36,063       19,949       16,114       -       -  
Total operating expenses
     264,447       162,838       55,180       27,679       18,750  
           Operating income (loss)
     15,273       66,476       (13,407 )     (11,652 )     (26,144 )
INTEREST INCOME
     127       -       71       -       56  
INTEREST EXPENSE
     46,834       -       78       -       46,756  
GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT
     6,646       -       -       -       6,646  
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     5,558       -       -       -       5,558  
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), net
     3,061       (84 )     -       133       3,012  
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries and (loss) income from discontinued operations
     (22,291 )     66,560       (13,414 )     (11,785 )     (63,652 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     3,971       3,137       834       -       -  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
     (26,262 )     63,423       (14,248 )     (11,785 )     (63,652 )
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
     (363 )     (624 )     -       261       -  
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME
     (26,625 )     62,799       (14,248 )     (11,524 )     (63,652 )
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
     2,008       -       -       -       2,008  
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
   $ (28,633 )   $ 62,799     $ (14,248 )   $ (11,524 )   $ (65,660 )
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA2
   $ 74,520     $ 94,339     $ 6,956     $ (6,550 )   $ (20,225 )












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Radio One, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its results for the fourth quarter 2011, as well as full year 2011. This conference call is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m Eastern Daylight Time. To participate on this call, U.S. callers may dial toll free 1-800-230-1059; international callers may dial direct (+1) 612-234-9959.
 
A replay of the conference call will be available from 12:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time March 16, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. March 18, 2012. Callers may access the replay by calling 1-800-475-6701; international callers may dial direct (+1) 320-365-3844. The replay Access Code is 237163. Access to live audio and a replay of the conference call will also be available on Radio One's corporate website at http://www.radio-one.com/. The replay will be made available on the website for seven days after the call.
 
Radio One, Inc. (http://www.radio-one.com/) is a diversified media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. The Company is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies, currently owning or operating 53 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States. As a part of its core broadcasting business, Radio One operates syndicated programming including the Russ Parr Morning Show, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, CoCo Brother Live, CoCo Brother's "Spirit" program, Bishop T.D. Jakes' "Empowering Moments", the Reverend Al Sharpton Show, and the Warren Ballentine Show. The Company also owns a controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (http://www.blackamericaweb.com/), owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated with Tom Joyner. Beyond its core radio broadcasting business, Radio One owns Interactive One (http://www.interactiveone.com/), an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily, HelloBeautiful, Community Connect Inc. (http://www.communityconnect.com/), an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente, and Asian Avenue. In addition, the Company owns a controlling interest in TV One, LLC (http://www.tvoneonline.com/), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans.
 
 
Notes:

1           “Station operating income” consists of net loss before depreciation and amortization, corporate expenses, stock-based compensation, equity in income of affiliated company, income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income (loss) of subsidiaries, interest expense, impairment of long-lived assets, other (income) expense, loss (gain) on retirement of debt, (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, interest income and gain on purchase of affiliated company. Station operating income is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. Nevertheless we believe station operating income is often a useful measure of a broadcasting company’s operating performance and is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating performance of our stations within the various markets because station operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations apart from expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets, income taxes, investments, debt financings and retirements, overhead, stock-based compensation, impairment charges, and asset sales. Station operating income is frequently used as one of the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of station operating income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Station operating income does not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A reconciliation of net loss to station operating income has been provided in this release. Station operating income includes results from all four of our operating segments (radio broadcasting, Reach Media, internet and cable television).










 
 

 

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2           “Adjusted EBITDA” consists of net loss plus (1) depreciation, amortization, income taxes, interest expense, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries, impairment of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, loss on retirement of debt, loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, less (2) equity in income of affiliated company, other income, interest income, gain on retirement of debt and gain on purchase of affiliated company. Net income before interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as “EBITDA.” Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a company’s operating performance and is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating performance of our business because Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges for depreciation, amortization and interest expense that have resulted from our acquisitions and debt financing, our taxes, impairment charges, as well as our equity in (income) loss of our affiliated company, gain on retirements of debt, and any discontinued operations. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets, capital structure or the results of our affiliated company. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as one of the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided in this release.

3           Certain reclassifications associated with accounting for discontinued operations have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on any other previously reported or consolidated net income or loss or any other statement of operations, balance sheet or cash flow amounts. Where applicable, these financial statements have been identified as “as adjusted.”

4           For the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, Radio One had 49,782,016 and 52,087,460 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, Radio One had 50,739,447 and 51,509,239 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively.

5            For the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, Radio One had 49,782,016 and 52,087,460 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted) for outstanding stock options, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, Radio One had 52,294,322 and 51,509,239 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted) for outstanding stock options, respectively.