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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10
-
Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED
JUNE 30, 2016
[ ] 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
001‑32663
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
86-0812139
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 East Basse Road, Suite 100
San Antonio, Texas
78209
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(210) 832-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Outstanding at August 2, 2016
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value
47,177,430
315,000,000
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
INDEX
Page No.
Part I -- Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
1
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
4
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
37
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
37
Part II -- Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
38
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
39
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
39
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
39
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
40
Item 5.
Other Information
40
Item 6.
Exhibits
40
Signatures
41
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In thousands, except share data)
June 30, 2016
December 31,
2015
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
439,527
$
412,743
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $24,403 in 2016 and $25,348 in 2015
646,822
697,583
Prepaid expenses
134,553
127,730
Assets held for sale
55,053
295,075
Other current assets
62,406
34,566
Total Current Assets
1,338,361
1,567,697
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net
1,289,708
1,391,880
Other property, plant and equipment, net
233,437
236,106
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Indefinite-lived intangibles
961,347
971,327
Other intangibles, net
321,591
342,864
Goodwill
744,021
758,575
OTHER ASSETS
Due from iHeartCommunications
689,631
930,799
Other assets
120,037
107,540
Total Assets
$
5,698,133
$
6,306,788
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
85,232
$
100,210
Accrued expenses
438,576
507,665
Dividends payable
—
217,017
Deferred income
127,356
91,411
Current portion of long-term debt
4,592
4,310
Total Current Liabilities
655,756
920,613
Long-term debt
5,110,640
5,106,513
Deferred tax liability
651,883
608,910
Other long-term liabilities
246,295
240,419
Commitments and Contingent liabilities (Note 4)
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest
189,561
187,775
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
—
—
Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, authorized 750,000,000 shares, issued 47,774,617 and 46,661,114 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively
478
467
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 315,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
3,150
3,150
Additional paid-in capital
3,426,602
3,961,515
Accumulated deficit
(4,197,636
)
(4,268,637
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(385,170
)
(451,833
)
Cost of shares (531,290 in 2016 and 233,868 in 2015) held in treasury
(3,426
)
(2,104
)
Total Shareholders’ Deficit
(966,441
)
(569,667
)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit
$
5,698,133
$
6,306,788
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Revenue
$
712,146
$
722,819
$
1,302,867
$
1,337,862
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
366,061
372,342
709,755
735,313
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
135,567
132,522
262,368
259,652
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
29,652
30,154
57,891
58,907
Depreciation and amortization
86,974
93,405
172,369
187,499
Other operating income (expense), net
(59,384
)
659
225,390
(4,785
)
Operating income
34,508
95,055
325,874
91,706
Interest expense
94,650
88,556
188,523
177,972
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
11,291
15,049
24,004
30,302
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
(232
)
(351
)
(647
)
171
Other income (expense), net
(33,871
)
15,276
(39,674
)
35,214
Income (loss) before income taxes
(82,954
)
36,473
121,034
(20,579
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
21,712
(27,187
)
(41,200
)
(3,088
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(61,242
)
9,286
79,834
(23,667
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
7,857
7,876
8,833
8,441
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(69,099
)
$
1,410
$
71,001
$
(32,108
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
9,106
2,900
36,370
(78,587
)
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities
(309
)
(133
)
(345
)
689
Reclassification adjustment for realized cumulative translation adjustments on sale of businesses included in Other operating income (expense), net
32,824
—
32,824
—
Other adjustments to comprehensive loss
(3,745
)
—
(3,745
)
(1,154
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
37,876
2,767
65,104
(79,052
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(31,223
)
4,177
136,105
(111,160
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
(3,978
)
(5,060
)
(1,559
)
(2,761
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(27,245
)
$
9,237
$
137,664
$
(108,399
)
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company per common share:
Basic
$
(0.19
)
$
—
$
0.20
$
(0.09
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic
360,233
359,538
360,074
359,317
Diluted
$
(0.19
)
$
—
$
0.20
$
(0.09
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted
360,233
361,603
361,154
359,317
Dividends declared per share
$
—
$
—
$
1.49
$
—
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
79,834
$
(23,667
)
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization
172,369
187,499
Deferred taxes
42,456
6,311
Provision for doubtful accounts
6,662
5,144
Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net
5,257
4,344
Share-based compensation
5,443
3,729
Gain on sale of operating and other assets, net
(226,895
)
(2,602
)
Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
647
(171
)
Other reconciling items, net
39,000
(35,606
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
and dispositions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
32,137
(40,921
)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
(28,998
)
(31,030
)
Decrease in accrued expenses
(71,651
)
(58,848
)
Decrease in accounts payable
(13,807
)
(2,539
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest
2,908
(638
)
Increase in deferred income
36,058
40,740
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
7,345
2,714
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
88,765
$
54,459
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(97,055
)
(90,033
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
583,652
2,129
Purchases of other operating assets
(1,670
)
(853
)
Change in other, net
(30,247
)
(1,036
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
$
454,680
$
(89,793
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on credit facilities
(1,157
)
(2,638
)
Payments on long-term debt
(1,116
)
(27
)
Net transfers from iHeartCommunications
241,169
10,875
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
(1,247
)
(28,099
)
Dividends paid
(754,235
)
—
Change in other, net
(287
)
2,825
Net cash used for financing activities
$
(516,873
)
$
(17,064
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
212
(3,923
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
26,784
(56,321
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
412,743
186,204
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
439,527
$
129,883
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for interest
179,020
174,631
Cash paid for income taxes
24,198
19,217
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Preparation of Interim Financial Statements
All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Our reportable segments are Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas”) and International outdoor advertising (“International”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods may not be indicative of results for the full year. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and give effect to allocations of expenses from the Company’s indirect parent entity, iHeartCommunications, Inc. (“iHeartCommunications”). These allocations were made on a specifically identifiable basis or using relative percentages of headcount or other methods management considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided. Also included in the consolidated financial statements are entities for which the Company has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20% to 50% of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the company are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2016 presentation.
New Accounting Pronouncements
During the second quarter of 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15,
Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.
This update provides U.S. GAAP guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and about related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, the Company will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financial statements are issued. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
During the first quarter of 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02,
Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis
. This new standard eliminates the deferral of FAS 167, which has allowed entities with interest in certain investment funds to follow the previous consolidation guidance in FIN 46(R) and makes other changes to both the variable interest model and the voting model. The standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
During the second quarter of 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03,
Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
. This update simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs as a deduction from the carrying value of the outstanding debt balance rather than showing the debt issuance costs as an asset. The standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The retrospective adoption of this guidance resulted in the reclassification of debt issuance costs of
$50.4 million
as of
December 31, 2015
, which are now reflected as “Long-term debt fees” in Note 3.
During the third quarter of 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date
. This update provides a one-year deferral of the effective date for ASU No. 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
. ASU No. 2014-09 provides guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of revenue resulting from contracts with customers and will supersede virtually all of the current revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
4
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
During the third quarter of 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16,
Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments
. This update eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments during the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
During the first quarter of 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,
Leases (Topic 842)
. The new leasing standard presents significant changes to the balance sheets of lessees. Lessor accounting is updated to align with certain changes in the lessee model and the new revenue recognition standard which was issued in the third quarter of 2015. The standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
During the second quarter of 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09,
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)
. This update changes the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Income tax effects of share-based payment awards will be recognized in the income statement with the vesting or settlement of the awards and the record keeping for additional paid-in capital pools will no longer be necessary. Additionally, companies can make a policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize them as they occur. The standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
During the second quarter of 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losse
s
(Topic 326)
. The new standard changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. Entities will be required to use a model that will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses for trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than as reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. For an SEC filer, the standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Dispositions
During the first quarter of 2016, Americas outdoor sold
nine
non-strategic outdoor markets including Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, Seattle, Washington and Wichita, Kansas for net proceeds, which included cash and certain advertising assets in Florida, totaling
$594.0 million
. The Company recognized a net gain of
$280.0 million
related to the sale, which is included within Other operating income (expense), net.
During the first quarter of 2016, Americas outdoor also entered into an agreement to sell its Indianapolis, Indiana market in exchange for certain assets in Atlanta, Georgia, plus approximately
$41.2 million
in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2016. This transaction has met the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale and as such, the related assets are separately presented on the face of the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
During the second quarter of 2016, International outdoor sold its business in Turkey. As a result, the Company recognized a net loss of
$56.6 million
, which includes
$32.2 million
in cumulative translation adjustments that were recognized upon the sale of the Company's subsidiaries in Turkey.
Property, Plant and Equipment
5
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets as of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Land, buildings and improvements
$
162,252
$
167,739
Structures
2,743,168
2,824,794
Furniture and other equipment
154,996
156,046
Construction in progress
65,363
54,701
3,125,779
3,203,280
Less: accumulated depreciation
1,602,634
1,575,294
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
1,523,145
$
1,627,986
Intangible Assets
The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of billboard permits in its Americas segment. Due to significant differences in both business practices and regulations, billboards in the International segment are subject to long-term, finite contracts unlike the Company’s permits in the United States and Canada. Accordingly, there are no indefinite-lived intangible assets in the International segment.
Other intangible assets include definite-lived intangible assets and permanent easements. The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets primarily include transit and street furniture contracts, site-leases and other contractual rights, all of which are amortized over the shorter of either the respective lives of the agreements or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. Permanent easements are indefinite-lived intangible assets which include certain rights to use real property not owned by the Company. The Company periodically reviews the appropriateness of the amortization periods related to its definite-lived intangible assets. These assets are recorded at cost.
The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of other intangible assets as of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Transit, street furniture and other outdoor
contractual rights
$
589,682
$
(428,504
)
$
635,772
$
(457,060
)
Permanent easements
157,436
—
156,349
—
Other
4,585
(1,608
)
9,687
(1,884
)
Total
$
751,703
$
(430,112
)
$
801,808
$
(458,944
)
Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
$10.1 million
and
$12.5 million
, respectively. Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
$19.9 million
and
$27.2 million
, respectively.
As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangible assets:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
2017
$
29,032
2018
$
20,390
2019
$
16,240
2020
$
13,938
2021
$
13,394
Goodwill
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments:
(In thousands)
Americas
International
Consolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
584,574
$
232,538
$
817,112
Acquisitions
—
10,998
10,998
Foreign currency
(709
)
(19,644
)
(20,353
)
Assets held for sale
(49,182
)
—
(49,182
)
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
534,683
$
223,892
$
758,575
Dispositions
(6,934
)
—
(6,934
)
Foreign currency
(1,393
)
3,999
2,606
Assets held for sale
(10,226
)
—
(10,226
)
Balance as of June 30, 2016
$
516,130
$
227,891
$
744,021
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 3 – LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt outstanding as of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes:
6.5% Series A Senior Notes Due 2022
$
735,750
$
735,750
6.5% Series B Senior Notes Due 2022
1,989,250
1,989,250
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes:
7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020
275,000
275,000
7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020
1,925,000
1,925,000
Senior Revolving Credit Facility Due 2018
(1)
—
—
Clear Channel International B.V. Senior Notes Due 2020
225,000
225,000
Other debt
18,354
19,003
Original issue discount
(7,263
)
(7,769
)
Long-term debt fees
(45,859
)
(50,411
)
Total debt
$
5,115,232
$
5,110,823
Less: current portion
4,592
4,310
Total long-term debt
$
5,110,640
$
5,106,513
(1)
The Senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings up to
$75.0 million
(the revolving credit commitment). As of
June 30, 2016
, we had
$52.5 million
of letters of credit outstanding, and
$22.5 million
of availability, under the senior revolving credit facility.
The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately
$5.0 billion
and
$4.9 billion
at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively. Under the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820-10-35, the market value of the Company’s debt is classified as Level 1.
Surety Bonds, Letters of Credit and Guarantees
As of
June 30, 2016
, the Company had
$53.7 million
and
$55.8 million
in letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding, respectively. Bank guarantees of
$26.7 million
were backed by cash collateral. Additionally, as of
June 30, 2016
, iHeartCommunications had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of
$1.2 million
and
$54.6 million
, respectively, held on behalf of the Company. These surety bonds, letters of credit and bank guarantees relate to various operational matters, including insurance, bid and performance bonds, as well as other items.
NOTE 4 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings. Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Although the Company is involved in a variety of legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, a large portion of the Company’s litigation arises in the following contexts: commercial disputes; misappropriation of likeness and right of publicity claims; employment and benefits related claims; governmental fines; intellectual property claims; and tax disputes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
International Outdoor Investigation
On April 21, 2015, inspections were conducted at the premises of Clear Channel in Denmark and Sweden as part of an investigation by Danish competition authorities. Additionally, on the same day, Clear Channel UK received a communication from the UK competition authorities, also in connection with the investigation by Danish competition authorities. Clear Channel and its affiliates
are cooperating with the national competition authorities.
Stockholder Litigation
On May 9, 2016, a stockholder of the Company filed a derivative lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, captioned GAMC
O Asset Management Inc. v. iHeartMedia Inc. et al.,
C.A. No. 12312-VCS. The complaint names as defendants iHeartCommunications, Inc. (“iHeartCommunications”), the Company’s indirect parent company, iHeartMedia, Inc. (“iHeartMedia”), the parent company of iHeartCommunications, Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsor Defendants”), iHeartMedia’s private equity sponsors and majority owners, and the members of the Company’s board of directors. The Company also is named as a nominal defendant. The complaint alleges that the Company has been harmed by the intercompany agreements with iHeartCommunications, the Company’s lack of autonomy over its own cash and the actions of the defendants in serving the interests of iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants to the detriment of the Company and its minority stockholders. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the defendants have breached their fiduciary duties by causing the Company to: (i) continue to loan cash to iHeartCommunications under the intercompany note at below-market rates; (ii) abandon its growth and acquisition strategies in favor of transactions that would provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications; (iii) issue new debt in the CCIBV note offering (the “CCIBV Note Offering”) to provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications through a dividend; and (iv) effect the sales of certain outdoor markets in the U.S. (the “Outdoor Asset Sales”) to provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications through a dividend. The complaint also alleges that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants aided and abetted the directors’ breaches of their fiduciary duties. The complaint further alleges that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants were unjustly enriched as a result of these transactions and that these transactions constituted a waste of corporate assets for which the defendants are liable to the Company. The plaintiff is seeking, among other things, a ruling that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company and that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants aided and abetted the board of directors’ breaches of fiduciary duty, rescission of payments to iHeartCommunications and its affiliates pursuant to dividends declared in connection with the CCIBV Note Offering and Outdoor Asset Sales, and an order requiring iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants to disgorge all profits they have received as a result of the alleged fiduciary misconduct.
On May 26, 2016, the plaintiff filed a motion seeking expedited discovery and an expedited trial on certain counts of its complaint. On June 27, 2016, the court denied the motion for an expedited trial and discovery, and on July 12, 2016, the parties stipulated to a schedule that would allow for a decision on the defendants’ forthcoming motion to dismiss by mid-September and a trial, if necessary, beginning February 27, 2017. On July 20, 2016, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss.
NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company records net amounts due from or to iHeartCommunications as “Due from/to iHeartCommunications” on the consolidated balance sheets. The accounts represent the revolving promissory note issued by the Company to iHeartCommunications and the revolving promissory note issued by iHeartCommunications to the Company in the face amount of $
1.0 billion
, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances. The accounts accrue interest pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes and are generally payable on demand or when they mature on December 15, 2017.
Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by iHeartCommunications. As a part of these services, the Company maintains collection bank accounts swept daily into accounts of iHeartCommunications (after satisfying the funding requirements of the Trustee Accounts under the CCWH Senior Notes and the CCWH Subordinated Notes). In return, iHeartCommunications funds the Company’s controlled disbursement accounts as checks or electronic payments are presented for payment. The Company’s claim in relation to cash transferred from its concentration account is on an unsecured basis and is limited to the balance of the “Due from iHeartCommunications” account.
As of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, the asset recorded in “Due from iHeartCommunications” on the consolidated balance sheet was
$689.6 million
and
$930.8 million
, respectively. As of
June 30, 2016
, the fixed interest rate on the “Due
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
from iHeartCommunications” account was
6.5%
, which is equal to the fixed interest rate on the CCWH Senior Notes. The net interest income for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
$11.3 million
and
$15.0 million
, respectively. The net interest income for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
was
$24.0 million
and
$30.3 million
, respectively. On February 4, 2016, the Company demanded the repayment of
$300.0 million
outstanding under the Due from iHeartCommunications note and used the repayment to partially fund a special cash dividend of
$540.0 million
, which was paid on February 4, 2016.
The Company provides advertising space on its billboards for radio stations owned by iHeartCommunications. For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$0.6 million
and
$1.1 million
, respectively, in revenue for these advertisements. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$0.9 million
and
$2.2 million
, respectively, in revenue for these advertisements.
Under the Corporate Services Agreement between iHeartCommunications and the Company, iHeartCommunications provides management services to the Company, which include, among other things: (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services; (ii) certain executive officer services; (iii) human resources and employee benefits services; (iv) legal and related services; (v) information systems, network and related services; (vi) investment services; (vii) procurement and sourcing support services; and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to the Company based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by iHeartCommunications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$9.2 million
and
$8.0 million
, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$18.5 million
and
$15.9 million
, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.
Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement between iHeartCommunications and the Company, the operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by iHeartCommunications. The Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries. Tax payments are made to iHeartCommunications on the basis of the Company’s separate taxable income. Tax benefits recognized on the Company’s employee stock option exercises are retained by the Company.
The Company computes its deferred income tax provision using the liability method in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740-10, as if the Company was a separate taxpayer. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized.
Pursuant to the Employee Matters Agreement, the Company’s employees participate in iHeartCommunications’ employee benefit plans, including employee medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement benefit plan. For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$2.4 million
and
$2.7 million
, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses for these services. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the Company recorded
$4.7 million
and
$5.3 million
, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses for these services.
NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
The Company’s income tax benefit (expense) for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively, consisted of the following components:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Current tax benefit (expense)
$
11,519
$
(25,613
)
$
1,256
$
3,223
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
10,193
(1,574
)
(42,456
)
(6,311
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
$
21,712
$
(27,187
)
$
(41,200
)
$
(3,088
)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
were
26.2%
and
34.0%
, respectively. The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily impacted by the reversal of the valuation allowance recorded in 2015 against net operating losses in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions due to taxable gains from the dispositions of
nine
outdoor markets during the period. The effective rate for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily impacted by the Company's inability to benefit from losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to uncertainty regarding the ability to utilize those losses in future periods.
The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
were
74.5%
and
(15.0)%
, respectively. The effective rates were primarily impacted by the valuation allowances recorded against certain deferred tax assets that consisted of net operating losses in U.S. federal, state and certain foreign jurisdictions. The Company recorded a valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets as the reversing deferred tax liabilities and other sources of taxable income that may be available to realize the deferred tax assets were exceeded by deferred tax assets recognized on the additional net operating losses incurred in the period.
NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
The Company reports its noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries as a component of equity separate from the Company’s equity. The following table shows the changes in shareholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to the Company and the noncontrolling interests of subsidiaries in which the Company has a majority, but not total, ownership interest:
(In thousands)
The Company
Noncontrolling
Interests
Consolidated
Balances as of January 1, 2016
$
(757,442
)
$
187,775
$
(569,667
)
Net income
71,001
8,833
79,834
Dividends declared
(540,034
)
—
(540,034
)
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
—
(6,712
)
(6,712
)
Share-based compensation
5,443
—
5,443
Foreign currency translation adjustments
38,592
(2,222
)
36,370
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
(345
)
—
(345
)
Reclassification adjustment for realized cumulative translation adjustments on sale of businesses included in Other operating income (expense), net
32,161
663
32,824
Other adjustments to comprehensive loss
(3,745
)
—
(3,745
)
Other, net
(1,633
)
1,224
(409
)
Balances as of June 30, 2016
$
(1,156,002
)
$
189,561
$
(966,441
)
Balances as of January 1, 2015
$
(344,275
)
$
203,334
$
(140,941
)
Net income (loss)
(32,108
)
8,441
(23,667
)
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
—
(28,099
)
(28,099
)
Share-based compensation
3,729
—
3,729
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(75,826
)
(2,761
)
(78,587
)
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities
689
—
689
Other adjustments to comprehensive loss
(1,154
)
—
(1,154
)
Other, net
2,827
1,858
4,685
Balances as of June 30, 2015
$
(446,118
)
$
182,773
$
(263,345
)
NOTE 8 — OTHER INFORMATION
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The total (decrease) increase in deferred income tax liabilities of other adjustments to comprehensive loss for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
were
$0.8 million
and
$0.0 million
, respectively. The total (decrease) increase in deferred
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
income tax liabilities of other adjustments to comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were
$0.8 million
and
($0.6) million
, respectively.
NOTE 9 – SEGMENT DATA
The Company has two reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed – Americas and International. The Americas segment consists of operations primarily in the United States, Canada and Latin America and the International segment primarily includes operations in Europe, Asia and Australia. The Americas and International display inventory consists primarily of billboards, street furniture displays and transit displays. Corporate includes infrastructure and support including information technology, human resources, legal, finance and administrative functions of each of the Company’s reportable segments, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions. Share-based payments are recorded in corporate expenses.
(In thousands)
Americas
International
Corporate and other reconciling items
Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
Revenue
$
325,533
$
386,613
$
—
$
712,146
Direct operating expenses
140,038
226,023
—
366,061
Selling, general and administrative expenses
57,831
77,736
—
135,567
Corporate expenses
—
—
29,652
29,652
Depreciation and amortization
47,525
38,177
1,272
86,974
Other operating expense, net
—
—
(59,384
)
(59,384
)
Operating income (loss)
$
80,139
$
44,677
$
(90,308
)
$
34,508
Capital expenditures
$
17,402
$
31,771
$
680
$
49,853
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
3,058
$
3,058
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Revenue
$
341,286
$
381,533
$
—
$
722,819
Direct operating expenses
149,712
222,630
—
372,342
Selling, general and administrative expenses
57,346
75,176
—
132,522
Corporate expenses
—
—
30,154
30,154
Depreciation and amortization
51,113
40,956
1,336
93,405
Other operating income, net
—
—
659
659
Operating income (loss)
$
83,115
$
42,771
$
(30,831
)
$
95,055
Capital expenditures
$
15,664
$
31,752
$
802
$
48,218
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
1,804
$
1,804
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Americas
International
Corporate and other reconciling items
Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Revenue
$
608,061
$
694,806
$
—
$
1,302,867
Direct operating expenses
278,050
431,705
—
709,755
Selling, general and administrative expenses
113,160
149,208
—
262,368
Corporate expenses
—
—
57,891
57,891
Depreciation and amortization
93,641
76,057
2,671
172,369
Other operating income, net
—
—
225,390
225,390
Operating income
$
123,210
$
37,836
$
164,828
$
325,874
Capital expenditures
$
28,694
$
66,684
$
1,677
$
97,055
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
5,443
$
5,443
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Revenue
$
637,149
$
700,713
$
—
$
1,337,862
Direct operating expenses
295,946
439,367
—
735,313
Selling, general and administrative expenses
112,983
146,669
—
259,652
Corporate expenses
—
—
58,907
58,907
Depreciation and amortization
101,453
83,397
2,649
187,499
Other operating expense, net
—
—
(4,785
)
(4,785
)
Operating income (loss)
$
126,767
$
31,280
$
(66,341
)
$
91,706
Capital expenditures
$
32,359
$
56,857
$
817
$
90,033
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
3,729
$
3,729
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 10 – GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES
The Company and certain of the Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guarantee on a joint and several basis certain of the outstanding indebtedness of Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. ("CCWH" or the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The following consolidating schedules present financial information on a combined basis in conformity with the SEC’s Regulation S-X Rule 3-10(d):
(In thousands)
June 30, 2016
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
275,192
$
—
$
17,961
$
146,374
$
—
$
439,527
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
—
—
203,037
443,785
—
646,822
Intercompany receivables
—
464,890
2,478,105
3,421
(2,946,416
)
—
Prepaid expenses
1,337
—
59,684
73,532
—
134,553
Assets held for sale
—
—
55,053
—
—
55,053
Other current assets
(441
)
953
30,112
31,782
—
62,406
Total Current Assets
276,088
465,843
2,843,952
698,894
(2,946,416
)
1,338,361
Structures, net
—
—
788,277
501,431
—
1,289,708
Other property, plant and equipment, net
—
—
119,025
114,412
—
233,437
Indefinite-lived intangibles
—
—
951,438
9,909
—
961,347
Other intangibles, net
—
—
265,076
56,515
—
321,591
Goodwill
—
—
505,590
238,431
—
744,021
Due from iHeartCommunications
689,631
—
—
—
—
689,631
Intercompany notes receivable
182,026
5,111,392
—
—
(5,293,418
)
—
Other assets
212,986
253,583
1,126,348
64,630
(1,537,510
)
120,037
Total Assets
$
1,360,731
$
5,830,818
$
6,599,706
$
1,684,222
$
(9,777,344
)
$
5,698,133
Accounts payable
$
—
$
—
$
6,514
$
78,718
$
—
$
85,232
Intercompany payable
2,478,105
—
468,311
—
(2,946,416
)
—
Accrued expenses
1,527
3,199
87,911
345,939
—
438,576
Deferred income
—
—
50,354
77,002
—
127,356
Current portion of long-term debt
—
—
84
4,508
—
4,592
Total Current Liabilities
2,479,632
3,199
613,174
506,167
(2,946,416
)
655,756
Long-term debt
—
4,881,942
1,757
226,941
—
5,110,640
Intercompany notes payable
—
—
5,027,604
265,814
(5,293,418
)
—
Deferred tax liability
772
1,367
643,426
6,318
—
651,883
Other long-term liabilities
1,989
—
131,741
112,565
—
246,295
Total shareholders' equity (deficit)
(1,121,662
)
944,310
182,004
566,417
(1,537,510
)
(966,441
)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
Equity (Deficit)
$
1,360,731
$
5,830,818
$
6,599,706
$
1,684,222
$
(9,777,344
)
$
5,698,133
14
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
December 31, 2015
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
218,701
$
—
$
18,455
$
175,587
$
—
$
412,743
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
—
—
210,252
487,331
—
697,583
Intercompany receivables
—
461,549
1,921,025
8,003
(2,390,577
)
—
Prepaid expenses
1,423
3,433
62,039
60,835
—
127,730
Assets held for sale
—
—
295,075
—
—
295,075
Other current assets
—
—
1,823
32,743
—
34,566
Total Current Assets
220,124
464,982
2,508,669
764,499
(2,390,577
)
1,567,697
Structures, net
—
—
868,586
523,294
—
1,391,880
Other property, plant and equipment, net
—
—
129,339
106,767
—
236,106
Indefinite-lived intangibles
—
—
962,074
9,253
—
971,327
Other intangibles, net
—
—
272,307
70,557
—
342,864
Goodwill
—
—
522,750
235,825
—
758,575
Due from iHeartCommunications
930,799
—
—
—
—
930,799
Intercompany notes receivable
182,026
5,107,392
—
—
(5,289,418
)
—
Other assets
78,341
307,054
1,214,311
45,393
(1,537,559
)
107,540
Total Assets
$
1,411,290
$
5,879,428
$
6,478,036
$
1,755,588
$
(9,217,554
)
$
6,306,788
Accounts payable
$
—
$
—
$
12,124
$
88,086
$
—
$
100,210
Intercompany payable
1,915,287
—
475,290
—
(2,390,577
)
—
Accrued expenses
953
(707
)
108,480
398,939
—
507,665
Dividends payable
217,017
—
—
—
—
217,017
Deferred income
—
—
37,471
53,940
—
91,411
Current portion of long-term debt
—
—
65
4,245
—
4,310
Total Current Liabilities
2,133,257
(707
)
633,430
545,210
(2,390,577
)
920,613
Long-term debt
—
4,877,578
1,014
227,921
—
5,106,513
Intercompany notes payable
—
—
5,032,499
256,919
(5,289,418
)
—
Deferred tax liability
772
1,367
599,541
7,230
—
608,910
Other long-term liabilities
1,587
—
133,227
105,605
—
240,419
Total shareholders' equity (deficit)
(724,326
)
1,001,190
78,325
612,703
(1,537,559
)
(569,667
)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
$
1,411,290
$
5,879,428
$
6,478,036
$
1,755,588
$
(9,217,554
)
$
6,306,788
15
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
293,235
$
418,911
$
—
$
712,146
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
122,125
243,936
—
366,061
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
50,674
84,893
—
135,567
Corporate expenses
3,083
—
16,629
9,940
—
29,652
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
44,688
42,286
—
86,974
Other operating expense, net
(88
)
—
(2,048
)
(57,248
)
—
(59,384
)
Operating income (loss)
(3,171
)
—
57,071
(19,392
)
—
34,508
Interest (income) expense, net
(320
)
88,041
760
6,169
—
94,650
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
11,291
—
—
—
—
11,291
Intercompany interest income
4,035
85,428
11,821
—
(101,284
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
11,291
—
89,463
530
(101,284
)
—
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
(70,919
)
(83,968
)
(84,717
)
(556
)
239,928
(232
)
Other income (expense), net
1,076
—
313
(35,260
)
—
(33,871
)
Loss before income taxes
(68,659
)
(86,581
)
(105,735
)
(61,907
)
239,928
(82,954
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
(440
)
952
34,768
(13,568
)
—
21,712
Consolidated net loss
(69,099
)
(85,629
)
(70,967
)
(75,475
)
239,928
(61,242
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
(48
)
7,905
—
7,857
Net loss attributable to the Company
$
(69,099
)
$
(85,629
)
$
(70,919
)
$
(83,380
)
$
239,928
$
(69,099
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
—
2,617
6,489
—
9,106
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
—
—
—
(309
)
—
(309
)
Reclassification adjustments
—
—
663
32,161
—
32,824
Other adjustments to comprehensive income
—
—
1
(3,746
)
—
(3,745
)
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
41,854
39,180
39,251
—
(120,285
)
—
Comprehensive loss
(27,245
)
(46,449
)
(28,387
)
(48,785
)
119,643
(31,223
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
678
(4,656
)
—
(3,978
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
$
(27,245
)
$
(46,449
)
$
(29,065
)
$
(44,129
)
$
119,643
$
(27,245
)
16
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
301,915
$
420,904
$
—
$
722,819
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
126,404
245,938
—
372,342
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
48,969
83,553
—
132,522
Corporate expenses
3,239
—
15,826
11,089
—
30,154
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
49,256
44,149
—
93,405
Other operating income (expense), net
(118
)
—
(269
)
1,046
—
659
Operating income (loss)
(3,357
)
—
61,191
37,221
—
95,055
Interest expense, net
6
88,081
410
59
—
88,556
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
15,049
—
—
—
—
15,049
Intercompany interest income
4,024
85,113
15,227
—
(104,364
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
15,049
—
89,137
178
(104,364
)
—
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
24,634
20,877
12,851
(755
)
(57,958
)
(351
)
Other income, net
936
3,440
20,635
14,840
(24,575
)
15,276
Income before income taxes
26,231
21,349
20,357
51,069
(82,533
)
36,473
Income tax benefit (expense)
(246
)
(9,577
)
4,277
(21,641
)
—
(27,187
)
Consolidated net income
25,985
11,772
24,634
29,428
(82,533
)
9,286
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
7,876
—
7,876
Net income attributable to the Company
$
25,985
$
11,772
$
24,634
$
21,552
$
(82,533
)
$
1,410
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
(3,440
)
134
6,206
—
2,900
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
—
—
—
(133
)
—
(133
)
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
7,827
10,981
7,693
—
(26,501
)
—
Comprehensive income
33,812
19,313
32,461
27,625
(109,034
)
4,177
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
(5,060
)
—
(5,060
)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
$
33,812
$
19,313
$
32,461
$
32,685
$
(109,034
)
$
9,237
17
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
546,314
$
756,553
$
—
$
1,302,867
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
242,585
467,170
—
709,755
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
99,401
162,967
—
262,368
Corporate expenses
6,422
—
31,062
20,407
—
57,891
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
89,238
83,131
—
172,369
Other operating income (expense), net
(204
)
—
287,849
(62,255
)
—
225,390
Operating income (loss)
(6,626
)
—
371,877
(39,377
)
—
325,874
Interest (income) expense, net
(650
)
176,119
1,196
11,858
—
188,523
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
24,004
—
—
—
—
24,004
Intercompany interest income
8,068
170,879
25,024
—
(203,971
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
24,004
—
178,947
1,020
(203,971
)
—
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
67,982
(117,155
)
(123,226
)
(1,333
)
173,085
(647
)
Other income (expense), net
1,705
—
(1,009
)
(40,370
)
—
(39,674
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
71,779
(122,395
)
92,523
(93,958
)
173,085
121,034
Income tax benefit (expense)
(778
)
1,910
(24,541
)
(17,791
)
—
(41,200
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
71,001
(120,485
)
67,982
(111,749
)
173,085
79,834
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
8,833
—
8,833
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
71,001
$
(120,485
)
$
67,982
$
(120,582
)
$
173,085
$
71,001
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
—
(3,047
)
39,417
—
36,370
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
—
—
—
(345
)
—
(345
)
Reclassification adjustments
—
—
663
32,161
—
32,824
Other adjustments to comprehensive income
—
—
1
(3,746
)
—
(3,745
)
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
66,663
63,605
69,724
—
(199,992
)
—
Comprehensive income (loss)
137,664
(56,880
)
135,323
(53,095
)
(26,907
)
136,105
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
678
(2,237
)
—
(1,559
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
137,664
$
(56,880
)
$
134,645
$
(50,858
)
$
(26,907
)
$
137,664
18
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
558,626
$
779,236
$
—
$
1,337,862
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
250,014
485,299
—
735,313
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
95,958
163,694
—
259,652
Corporate expenses
6,492
—
29,507
22,908
—
58,907
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
97,688
89,811
—
187,499
Other operating income (expense), net
(220
)
—
(6,955
)
2,390
—
(4,785
)
Operating income (loss)
(6,712
)
—
78,504
19,914
—
91,706
Interest expense, net
12
176,161
975
824
—
177,972
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
30,302
—
—
—
—
30,302
Intercompany interest income
8,025
170,209
30,553
—
(208,787
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
30,302
—
178,234
251
(208,787
)
—
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
(10,032
)
15,729
8,894
(788
)
(13,632
)
171
Other income, net
1,683
3,440
21,249
33,417
(24,575
)
35,214
Income (loss) before income taxes
(7,048
)
13,217
(40,009
)
51,468
(38,207
)
(20,579
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
(485
)
(8,583
)
29,977
(23,997
)
—
(3,088
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(7,533
)
4,634
(10,032
)
27,471
(38,207
)
(23,667
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
8,441
—
8,441
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(7,533
)
$
4,634
$
(10,032
)
$
19,030
$
(38,207
)
$
(32,108
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
(3,440
)
(7,026
)
(68,121
)
—
(78,587
)
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities
—
—
—
689
—
689
Other adjustments to comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(1,154
)
—
(1,154
)
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive loss
(76,291
)
(39,361
)
(69,265
)
—
184,917
—
Comprehensive loss
(83,824
)
(38,167
)
(86,323
)
(49,556
)
146,710
(111,160
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
(2,761
)
—
(2,761
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
$
(83,824
)
$
(38,167
)
$
(86,323
)
$
(46,795
)
$
146,710
$
(108,399
)
19
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
71,001
$
(120,485
)
$
67,982
$
(111,749
)
$
173,085
$
79,834
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
89,238
83,131
—
172,369
Deferred taxes
—
—
43,884
(1,428
)
—
42,456
Provision for doubtful accounts
—
—
3,412
3,250
—
6,662
Amortization of deferred financing
charges and note discounts, net
—
4,364
—
893
—
5,257
Share-based compensation
—
—
2,604
2,839
—
5,443
(Gain) loss on sale of operating and fixed assets, net
—
—
(287,849
)
60,954
—
(226,895
)
Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
(67,982
)
117,155
123,226
1,333
(173,085
)
647
Other reconciling items, net
—
—
(183
)
39,183
—
39,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Decrease in accounts receivable
—
—
6,248
25,889
—
32,137
(Increase) decrease in prepaids and other
current assets
86
—
(11,150
)
(17,934
)
—
(28,998
)
Decrease in accrued expenses
(512
)
(246
)
(25,448
)
(45,445
)
—
(71,651
)
Decrease in accounts payable
—
—
(5,619
)
(8,188
)
—
(13,807
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest
—
6,632
(3,774
)
50
—
2,908
Increase in deferred income
—
—
12,661
23,397
—
36,058
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
—
—
7,226
119
—
7,345
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
2,593
$
7,420
$
22,458
$
56,294
$
—
$
88,765
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
—
—
(26,689
)
(70,366
)
—
(97,055
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
—
—
347,763
235,889
—
583,652
Purchases of other operating assets
—
—
(1,436
)
(234
)
—
(1,670
)
Increase in intercompany notes receivable, net
—
(4,000
)
—
—
4,000
—
Dividends from subsidiaries
—
—
234,962
—
(234,962
)
—
Change in other, net
—
(79
)
(1
)
(30,246
)
79
(30,247
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
$
—
$
(4,079
)
$
554,599
$
135,043
$
(230,883
)
$
454,680
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on credit facilities
—
—
—
(1,157
)
—
(1,157
)
Payments on long-term debt
—
—
(38
)
(1,078
)
—
(1,116
)
Net transfers to iHeartCommunications
241,169
—
—
—
—
241,169
Dividends and other payments to
noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
(1,247
)
—
(1,247
)
Dividends paid
(754,643
)
—
—
(234,554
)
234,962
(754,235
)
Increase (decrease) in intercompany notes payable, net
—
—
(3,588
)
7,588
(4,000
)
—
Intercompany funding
568,260
(3,341
)
(574,725
)
9,806
—
—
Change in other, net
(888
)
—
800
(120
)
(79
)
(287
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
53,898
(3,341
)
(577,551
)
(220,762
)
230,883
(516,873
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
—
—
—
212
—
212
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
56,491
—
(494
)
(29,213
)
—
26,784
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
218,701
—
18,455
175,587
—
412,743
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
275,192
$
—
$
17,961
$
146,374
$
—
$
439,527
20
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(7,533
)
$
4,634
$
(10,032
)
$
27,471
$
(38,207
)
$
(23,667
)
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
97,688
89,811
—
187,499
Deferred taxes
—
1,282
10,390
(5,361
)
—
6,311
Provision for doubtful accounts
—
—
1,845
3,299
—
5,144
Amortization of deferred financing
charges and note discounts, net
—
304
4,040
—
—
4,344
Share-based compensation
—
—
2,568
1,161
—
3,729
Gain on sale of operating and fixed assets,
net
—
—
(212
)
(2,390
)
—
(2,602
)
Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
10,032
(15,729
)
(8,894
)
788
13,632
(171
)
Other reconciling items, net
—
(3,440
)
3
(32,169
)
—
(35,606
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase in accounts receivable
—
—
(12,604
)
(28,317
)
—
(40,921
)
(Increase) decrease in prepaids and other current assets
(41
)
3,425
(17,487
)
(16,927
)
(31,030
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
17
7,025
(45,704
)
(20,186
)
—
(58,848
)
Decrease in accounts payable
—
—
(10,346
)
(2,658
)
10,465
(2,539
)
Increase (decrease in accrued interest
—
—
286
(924
)
—
(638
)
Increase in deferred income
—
—
16,513
24,227
—
40,740
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
—
—
(2,997
)
5,711
—
2,714
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
$
2,475
$
(2,499
)
$
25,057
$
43,536
$
(14,110
)
$
54,459
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
—
—
(25,968
)
(64,065
)
—
(90,033
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
—
—
993
1,136
—
2,129
Purchases of other operating assets
—
—
(401
)
(452
)
—
(853
)
Increase in intercompany notes receivable, net
—
(7,327
)
(2,502
)
—
9,829
—
Change in other, net
—
—
(911
)
(1,032
)
907
(1,036
)
Net cash used for investing activities
$
—
$
(7,327
)
$
(28,789
)
$
(64,413
)
$
10,736
$
(89,793
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on credit facilities
—
—
—
(2,638
)
—
(2,638
)
Payments on long-term debt
—
—
(27
)
—
—
(27
)
Net transfers to iHeartCommunications
10,875
—
—
—
—
10,875
Dividends and other payments to
noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
(28,099
)
—
(28,099
)
Dividends paid
—
—
—
(24,575
)
24,575
—
Increase in intercompany notes payable, net
—
—
—
9,829
(9,829
)
—
Intercompany funding
(16,176
)
9,826
3,760
2,590
—
—
Change in other, net
2,826
—
(1
)
907
(907
)
2,825
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(2,475
)
9,826
3,732
(41,986
)
13,839
(17,064
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
—
—
—
(3,923
)
—
(3,923
)
Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents
—
—
—
(66,786
)
10,465
(56,321
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
905
—
—
205,259
(19,960
)
186,204
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
905
$
—
$
—
$
138,473
$
(9,495
)
$
129,883
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Format of Presentation
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes contained in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Our reportable segments are Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas”) and International outdoor advertising (“International”). Our Americas and International segments provide outdoor advertising services in their respective geographic regions using various digital and traditional display types. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
2016
presentation.
We manage our operating segments primarily focusing on their operating income, while Corporate expenses, Other operating income (expense), net, Interest expense, Interest income on the Revolving Promissory Note issued by iHeartCommunications to the Company (the “Due from iHeartCommunications Note”), Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates, Other income, net and Income tax benefit (expense) are managed on a total company basis and are, therefore, included only in our discussion of consolidated results.
Management typically monitors our businesses by reviewing the average rates, average revenue per display, occupancy and inventory levels of each of our display types by market. Our advertising revenue is derived from selling advertising space on the displays we own or operate in key markets worldwide, consisting primarily of billboards, street furniture and transit displays. Part of our long-term strategy is to pursue the technology of digital displays, including flat screens, LCDs and LEDs, as additions to traditional methods of displaying our clients’ advertisements. We are currently installing these technologies in certain markets, both domestically and internationally.
Advertising revenue for our segments is highly correlated to changes in gross domestic product (“GDP”) as advertising spending has historically trended in line with GDP, both domestically and internationally. Internationally, our results are impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as well as economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations.
Executive Summary
The key developments that impacted our business during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
are summarized below:
•
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$10.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$6.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$4.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
•
In the first quarter, we sold nine non-strategic U.S. outdoor markets which generated revenue of
$27.1 million
in the three months ended
June 30, 2015
.
•
We sold our outdoor business in Turkey in June 2016. As a result, we recognized a net loss of $56.6 million, which includes $32.2 million in cumulative translation adjustments that were recognized upon sale of subsidiaries in Turkey.
Revenues and expenses “excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements” in this Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are presented because management believes that viewing certain financial results without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates facilitates period to period comparisons of business performance and provides useful information to investors. Revenues and expenses “excluding the impact of foreign exchange movements” are calculated by converting the current period’s revenues and expenses in local currency to U.S. dollars using average foreign exchange rates for the prior period.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
The comparison of our historical results of operations for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
to the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
is as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
%
2016
2015
Change
2016
2015
Change
Revenue
$
712,146
$
722,819
(1.5)%
$
1,302,867
$
1,337,862
(2.6)%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
366,061
372,342
(1.7)%
709,755
735,313
(3.5)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
135,567
132,522
2.3%
262,368
259,652
1.0%
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
29,652
30,154
(1.7)%
57,891
58,907
(1.7)%
Depreciation and amortization
86,974
93,405
(6.9)%
172,369
187,499
(8.1)%
Other operating income (expense), net
(59,384
)
659
225,390
(4,785
)
Operating income
34,508
95,055
325,874
91,706
Interest expense
94,650
88,556
188,523
177,972
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
11,291
15,049
24,004
30,302
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
(232
)
(351
)
(647
)
171
Other income (expense), net
(33,871
)
15,276
(39,674
)
35,214
Income (Loss) before income taxes
(82,954
)
36,473
121,034
(20,579
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
21,712
(27,187
)
(41,200
)
(3,088
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(61,242
)
9,286
79,834
(23,667
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
7,857
7,876
8,833
8,441
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(69,099
)
$
1,410
$
71,001
$
(32,108
)
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$10.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$6.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$4.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Revenue growth by our International business was more than offset by lower revenue from our Americas business as a result of the first quarter 2016 sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets which generated $27.1 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2015.
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$35.0 million
during
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$21.3 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$13.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Revenue growth by our International business was more than offset by lower revenue from our Americas business as a result of the first quarter 2016 sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets which generated $49.4 million in revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to $2.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2016.
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Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses
Consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$6.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$3.6 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$2.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Higher direct operating expenses in our International business, associated primarily with increases in related revenues, were more than offset by lower direct operating expenses in our Americas business due to the decrease resulting from the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016.
Consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$25.5 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$14.0 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$11.5 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Higher direct operating expenses in our International business, associated primarily with increases in related revenues, were more than offset by lower direct operating expenses in our Americas business primarily due to the decrease resulting from the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016.
Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
Consolidated SG&A expenses
increased
$3.0 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$1.4 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated SG&A expenses
increased
$4.4 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Higher SG&A expenses in both of our businesses were partially offset by a decrease in SG&A expenses resulting from the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016.
Consolidated SG&A expenses
increased
$2.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding a
$5.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated SG&A expenses
increased
$7.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Higher SG&A expenses in both of our businesses were partially offset by a decrease in SG&A expenses resulting from the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses
decreased
$0.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$0.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses were flat during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Corporate expenses
decreased
$1.0 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$0.9 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses
decreased
$0.1 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
Strategic Revenue and Efficiency Initiatives
Included in the amounts for direct operating expenses, SG&A and corporate expenses discussed above are expenses incurred in connection with our strategic revenue and efficiency initiatives. These costs consist primarily of severance related to workforce initiatives, consolidation of locations and positions, consulting expenses and other costs incurred in connection with improving our businesses. These costs are expected to provide benefits in future periods as the initiative results are realized.
Strategic revenue and efficiency costs were
$1.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
. Of these costs,
$0.6 million
was incurred by our Americas segment,
$0.6 million
was incurred by our International segment, and
$0.1 million
was incurred by Corporate. Of these expenses,
$0.2 million
are reported within direct operating expenses,
$1.0 million
are reported within SG&A and
$0.1 million
are reported within corporate expense.
Strategic revenue and efficiency costs were
$4.4 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. Of these costs,
$0.5 million
was incurred by our Americas segment,
$1.2 million
was incurred by our International segment and
$2.7 million
was incurred by Corporate. Of these expenses,
$0.9 million
are reported within direct operating expenses,
$0.8 million
are reported within SG&A and
$2.7 million
are reported within corporate expense.
Strategic revenue and efficiency costs were
$3.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. Of these costs,
$1.7 million
was incurred by our Americas segment,
$1.5 million
was incurred by our International segment and
$0.5 million
was incurred by Corporate. Of these expenses,
$0.9 million
are reported within direct operating expenses,
$2.3 million
are reported within SG&A and
$0.5 million
are reported within corporate expense.
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Strategic revenue and efficiency costs were
$8.0 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
. Of these costs,
$1.0 million
was incurred by our Americas segment,
$1.9 million
was incurred by our International segment, and
$5.1 million
was incurred by Corporate. Of these expenses,
$1.3 million
are reported within direct operating expenses,
$1.6 million
are reported within SG&A and
$5.1 million
are reported within corporate expense.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
decreased
$6.4 million
and
$15.1 million
during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, compared to the same periods in
2015
primarily due to assets becoming fully depreciated or fully amortized and the sales of the non-strategic U.S. outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2016. Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.8 million and $2.5 million during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, as a result of movements in foreign exchange rates.
Other operating income (expense), net
Other operating expense, net was
$59.4 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
primarily due to net losses on the sale of operating assets including the sale of our Turkey outdoor market. We recognized a net loss of
$56.6 million
which includes cumulative translation adjustments of
$32.2 million
. Other operating income, net was
$225.4 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
primarily due to the gain on the sale of nine non-strategic outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2016, partially offset by the loss on the sale of Turkey in the second quarter of 2016. In the first quarter of 2016, Americas outdoor sold nine non-strategic U.S. outdoor markets including Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, Seattle, Washington and Wichita, Kansas for net proceeds of
$594.0 million
in cash and certain advertising assets in Florida. We recognized a net gain on these sales of
$280.0 million
.
Other operating income, net was $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Other operating expense, net of $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily related to acquisition/disposition transaction costs.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $6.1 million and $10.6 million during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, compared to the same periods of
2015
, primarily due to the issuance by Clear Channel International B.V. of its 8.75% Senior Notes due 2020 during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Interest Income on Due from iHeartCommunications
Interest income
decreased
$3.8 million
and
$6.3 million
during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, compared to the same periods of
2015
due to a lower average outstanding balance as a result of the $300.0 million demand and repayment under the Due from iHeartCommunications note in February 2016.
Other income (expense), net
Other
expense
, net of
$33.9 million
and
$39.7 million
for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, related primarily to net foreign exchange losses recognized in connection with intercompany notes denominated in foreign currencies, particularly euro denominated notes payable by one of our UK subsidiaries.
Other
income
, net of
$15.3 million
and
$35.2 million
for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
, respectively, primarily related to foreign exchange gains on short-term intercompany accounts.
Income tax expense
Our operations are included in a consolidated income tax return filed by iHeartMedia. However, for our financial statements, our provision for income taxes was computed as if we file separate consolidated federal income tax returns with our subsidiaries.
The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
were
26.2%
and
34.0%
, respectively. The effective rate for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily impacted by the Company's inability to benefit from losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to uncertainty regarding the ability to utilize those losses in future periods. The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily impacted by the reversal of the valuation allowance recorded in 2015 against net operating losses in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions due to taxable gains from the dispositions of nine outdoor markets during the period.
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The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
were
74.5%
and
(15.0)%
, respectively, and were primarily impacted by the valuation allowance recorded against certain deferred tax assets from net operating losses in U.S. federal, state and certain foreign jurisdictions due to uncertainty regarding the ability to realize those assets in future periods.
Americas Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations
Our Americas outdoor operating results were as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
%
2016
2015
Change
2016
2015
Change
Revenue
$
325,533
$
341,286
(4.6)%
$
608,061
$
637,149
(4.6)%
Direct operating expenses
140,038
149,712
(6.5)%
278,050
295,946
(6.0)%
SG&A expenses
57,831
57,346
0.8%
113,160
112,983
0.2%
Depreciation and amortization
47,525
51,113
(7.0)%
93,641
101,453
(7.7)%
Operating income
$
80,139
$
83,115
(3.6)%
$
123,210
$
126,767
(2.8)%
Three Months
Americas revenue
decreased
$15.8 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$3.0 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas revenue
decreased
$12.8 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
.
In the first quarter of 2016, we sold nine non-strategic U.S. markets which generated revenues of $27.1 million in the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in revenue resulting from these sales was partially offset by increased revenues from digital billboards as a result of new deployments and higher occupancy on existing digital billboards, as well as new airport contracts and higher revenues from print bulletins.
Americas direct operating expenses
decreased
$9.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$1.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas direct operating expenses
decreased
$8.2 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same periods of
2015
. The sale of non-strategic U.S. markets resulted in a $9.2 million decrease in direct operating expenses. This decrease was partially offset by higher variable site lease expenses related to new airport contracts and an increase in revenues from the remaining markets.
Americas SG&A expenses
increased
$0.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same periods of
2015
. Excluding the
$0.8 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas SG&A expenses
increased
$1.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same periods of
2015
. Higher variable compensation expense related to higher revenue and higher property taxes were partially offset by a $5.3 million decrease in SG&A expenses resulting from the sale of the nine non-strategic markets in the first quarter of 2016.
Six
Months
Americas revenue
decreased
$29.1 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$8.0 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas revenue
decreased
$21.1 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to the $46.9 million impact of the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016. The decrease in revenue resulting from these sales was partially offset by increased revenues from digital billboards as a result of new deployments and higher occupancy on existing digital billboards, as well as higher revenues from print bulletins and new airport contracts.
Americas direct operating expenses
decreased
$17.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$4.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas direct operating expenses
decreased
$13.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The decrease in direct operating expenses was primarily driven by a $16.9 million decrease in direct operating expenses resulting from the sale of the nine non-strategic markets in the first quarter of 2016, partially offset by higher variable site lease expenses related to the increase in revenues from remaining markets.
Americas SG&A expenses
increased
$0.2 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$2.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas SG&A expenses
increased
$2.3 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. This increase was primarily due to higher variable compensation expense related to higher revenues, higher property
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taxes expense and higher research and development costs, partially offset by a $9.8 million decrease in SG&A expenses resulting from the sale of the nine non-strategic U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2016.
International Outdoor Advertising Results of Operations
Our International operating results were as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
%
2016
2015
Change
2016
2015
Change
Revenue
$
386,613
$
381,533
1.3%
$
694,806
$
700,713
(0.8)%
Direct operating expenses
226,023
222,630
1.5%
431,705
439,367
(1.7)%
SG&A expenses
77,736
75,176
3.4%
149,208
146,669
1.7%
Depreciation and amortization
38,177
40,956
(6.8)%
76,057
83,397
(8.8)%
Operating income
$
44,677
$
42,771
4.5%
$
37,836
$
31,280
21.0%
Three Months
International revenue
increased
$5.1 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$3.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International revenue
increased
$8.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by revenue growth from new digital assets in Australia and new contracts and higher occupancy across several countries including France and China, partially offset by lower revenue in the United Kingdom, as a result of the London bus shelter contract not being renewed.
International direct operating expenses
increased
$3.4 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$2.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International direct operating expenses
increased
$5.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The increase in direct operating expenses was primarily as a result of higher site lease and production expenses in countries experiencing revenue growth, partially offset by lower site lease expense due to lower revenue in the United Kingdom as a result of the London bus shelter contract not being renewed.
International SG&A expenses
increased
$2.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$0.6 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International SG&A expenses
increased
$3.1 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to higher office expenses in China and the United Kingdom.
Six
Months
International revenue
decreased
$5.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$13.3 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International revenue
increased
$7.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The decrease in revenue due to movements in foreign exchange rates was partially offset primarily by revenue growth from new digital assets in Australia and new contracts and higher occupancy across several countries including France and China, partially offset by lower revenue in the United Kingdom as a result of the London bus shelter contract not being renewed, and decreases in Switzerland.
International direct operating expenses
decreased
$7.6 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$9.8 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International direct operating expenses
increased
$2.2 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The increase was primarily a result of higher site lease and production expenses in countries experiencing revenue growth, partially offset by lower rent expense due to lower revenue in the United Kingdom as a result of the London bus shelter contract not being renewed.
International SG&A expenses
increased
$2.5 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. Excluding the
$3.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International SG&A expenses
increased
$5.6 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the same period of
2015
. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to higher sales force and office renovation costs in China, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Operating Income
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Americas Outdoor Advertising
$
80,139
$
83,115
$
123,210
126,767
International Outdoor Advertising
44,677
42,771
37,836
31,280
Corporate and other
(1)
(30,924
)
(31,490
)
(60,562
)
(61,556
)
Other operating income (loss), net
(59,384
)
659
225,390
(4,785
)
Consolidated operating income
$
34,508
$
95,055
$
325,874
$
91,706
(1)
Corporate and other includes expenses related to Americas and International as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
Certain employees receive equity awards from our equity incentive plans. As of
June 30, 2016
, there was $19.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on service conditions. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 4.2 years. In addition, as of
June 30, 2016
, there was $0.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on market, performance and service conditions. This cost will be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be satisfied.
Share-based compensation expenses are recorded in corporate expenses and were
$3.1 million
and
$1.8 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively, and
$5.4 million
and
$3.7 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows
The following discussion highlights cash flow activities during the
six
months ended
June 30,
2016 and 2015:
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities
$
88,765
$
54,459
Investing activities
$
454,680
$
(89,793
)
Financing activities
$
(516,873
)
$
(17,064
)
Operating Activities
Cash
provided by
operating activities was
$88.8 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$54.5 million
of cash provided during the six months ended
June 30, 2015
. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributed to changes in working capital balances, particularly accounts receivable, which was driven primarily by improved collections.
Investing Activities
Cash
provided by
investing activities of
$454.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
primarily reflected net cash proceeds from the sale of nine non-strategic outdoor markets including Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, Seattle, Washington and Wichita, Kansas for net proceeds, which included cash and certain advertising assets in Florida, totaling
$594.0 million
. Those sale proceeds were partially offset by our capital expenditures of
$97.1 million
. We spent
$28.7 million
in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new advertising structures such as digital displays,
$66.7 million
in our International segment primarily related to new advertising structures such as billboards and street furniture and renewals of existing contracts and
$1.7 million
in Corporate primarily related to equipment and software purchases.
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Cash used for investing activities of $89.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 reflected our capital expenditures of $90.0 million. We spent $32.4 million in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new advertising structures such as digital displays and $56.9 million in our International segment primarily related to new advertising structures such as billboards and street furniture and renewals of existing contracts. Other cash provided by investing activities were $2.1 million of proceeds from sales of other operating and fixed assets.
Financing Activities
Cash
used for
financing activities of
$516.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
primarily reflected two cash dividends paid in the aggregate amount of
$754.2 million
, partially offset by net transfers of
$241.2 million
in cash from iHeartCommunications, which represents the activity in the “Due from/to iHeartCommunications” account.
Cash used for financing activities of $17.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily reflected the net payments to noncontrolling interests of $28.1 million partially offset by net transfers of $10.9 million in cash from iHeartCommunications, which represents the activity in the “Due from/to iHeartCommunications” account.
Anticipated Cash Requirements
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flow from operations, the revolving promissory note with iHeartCommunications and our senior revolving credit facility, and, to the extent we use cash to support iHeartCommunications’ liquidity needs in the future, cash from liquidity-generating transactions. As of
June 30, 2016
, we had
$439.5 million
of cash on our balance sheet, including $146.3 million of cash held outside the U.S. by our subsidiaries, a portion of which is held by non-wholly owned subsidiaries or is otherwise subject to certain restrictions and not readily accessible to us. We have the ability and intent to indefinitely reinvest the undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries based outside of the United States. If any excess cash held by our foreign subsidiaries were needed to fund operations in the United States, we could presently repatriate available funds without a requirement to accrue or pay U.S. taxes. This is a result of significant deficits, as calculated for tax law purposes, in our foreign earnings and profits, which gives us flexibility to make future cash distributions as non-taxable returns of capital.
Our primary uses of liquidity are for our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service, special dividend and other funding requirements. Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and conditions in our markets, we believe that cash on hand, cash flows from operations, borrowing capacity under or repayment of amounts outstanding under the revolving promissory notes with iHeartCommunications and borrowing capacity under our senior revolving credit facility will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service, special dividend and other funding requirements, including the debt service on the CCWH Senior Notes, the CCWH Subordinated Notes and the CCIBV Senior Notes, for at least the next 12 months. We believe our long-term plans, which include promoting outdoor media spending, capitalizing on our diverse geographic and product opportunities and the continued deployment of digital displays, will enable us to continue generating cash flows from operations sufficient to meet our liquidity and funding requirements long term. However, our anticipated results are subject to significant uncertainty. Our ability to fund our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service, special dividend and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and cash from operations. If our future operating performance does not meet our expectations or our plans materially change in an adverse manner or prove to be materially inaccurate, we may need additional financing. We may not be able to secure any such additional financing on terms favorable to us or at all.
In the first quarter of 2016, we paid $757.8 million in special cash dividends to our stockholders. As described under “Uses of Capital-Special Dividends” below, in the first quarter of 2016, we paid a $217.8 million dividend from the proceeds of the issuance of 8.75% Senior Notes due 2020 by Clear Channel International B.V. (“CCIBV”), one of our indirect subsidiaries, and a $540.0 million dividend with the proceeds of a $300 million repayment under the Due from iHeartCommunications note and the sale of our outdoor business in nine non-strategic outdoor markets. The payment of these special dividends reduced the amount of cash available to us for future working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements. Similarly, the repayment of the $300.0 million under the Due from iHeartCommunications note reduced the amount of the Due from iHeartCommunications note asset that is available to us as a source of liquidity. In addition, the interest payments that we receive under the Due from iHeartCommunications note are expected to be lower in 2016 than in 2015 as a result of the lower outstanding indebtedness on the note. Future special cash dividends will be dependent upon, among other things, our having sufficient available cash.
In addition to any special dividends that our board of directors may declare using the proceeds of any liquidity-generating transactions or other available cash, we may declare special dividends using the proceeds of payments from iHeartCommunications under the Due from iHeartCommunications note. Our board of directors has established a committee that has the non-exclusive authority to demand payments under the Due from iHeartCommunications note under certain specified circumstances tied to
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iHeartCommunications’ liquidity or the amount outstanding under the Due from iHeartCommunications note, as long as our board of directors declares a simultaneous dividend equal to the amount so demanded. Any future repayments and dividends would further reduce the amount of the Due from iHeartCommunications note asset that is available to us as a source of liquidity for ongoing working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements.
As our controlling stockholder, iHeartCommunications may cause us to engage in transactions for the purpose of supporting its liquidity needs, such as financings or asset sales, which may negatively affect our business operations or our capital structure. In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 4, 2016
, iHeartCommunications stated that its ability to fund its ongoing capital needs depends on its future operating performance, cash flows from operations and its ability to continue to refinance its debt obligations and generate cash from additional liquidity-generating transactions, and that it is currently exploring, and expects to continue to explore, a variety of other transactions to provide it with additional liquidity. These liquidity-generating transactions may involve us or our assets. If these transactions involve us or our assets, they could have the effect of increasing our annual cash interest payment obligations, reducing our cash flow from operations or reducing cash available for capital expenditures and other business initiatives. As of
June 30, 2016
, iHeartCommunications had
$951.9 million
recorded as “Cash and cash equivalents” on its consolidated balance sheets, of which
$439.5 million
was held by us and our subsidiaries, and we had $689.6 million due to us from iHeartCommunications under the Due from iHeartCommunications note. Further deterioration in the financial condition of iHeartCommunications could result in its inability to repay amounts due to us under the Due from iHeartCommunications note when demanded or at maturity, and could also have the effect of increasing our borrowing costs or impairing our access to capital markets.
In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 4, 2016
, iHeartCommunications stated that it was in compliance with the covenants contained in its material financing agreements as of June 30, 2016. iHeartCommunications similarly stated in its Quarterly Report that its future results are also subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance it will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants. Moreover, iHeartCommunications stated in its Quarterly Report that its ability to comply with the covenants in its material financing agreements may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. As discussed therein, the breach of any covenants set forth in iHeartCommunications’ financing agreements would result in a default thereunder, and an event of default would permit the lenders under a defaulted financing agreement to declare all indebtedness thereunder to be due and payable prior to maturity. In addition, iHeartCommunications stated in its Quarterly Report that if iHeartCommunications is unable to repay its obligations under any secured credit facility, the lenders could proceed against any assets that were pledged to secure such facility. Finally, iHeartCommunications stated in its Quarterly Report that a default or acceleration under any of its material financing agreements could cause a default under other obligations that are subject to cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions. If iHeartCommunications were to become insolvent, we would be an unsecured creditor of iHeartCommunications. In that event, we would be treated the same as other unsecured creditors of iHeartCommunications and, if we were not entitled to the cash previously transferred to iHeartCommunications, or could not obtain such cash on a timely basis, we could experience a liquidity shortfall.
We frequently evaluate strategic opportunities both within and outside our existing lines of business. We expect from time to time to pursue additional acquisitions and may decide to dispose of certain businesses. These acquisitions or dispositions could be material.
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Sources of Capital
As of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, we had the following debt outstanding, cash and cash equivalents and amounts due from iHeartCommunications:
(In millions)
June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes due 2022
$
2,725.0
$
2,725.0
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020
2,200.0
2,200.0
Senior Revolving Credit Facility due 2018
(1)
—
—
Clear Channel International B.V. Senior Notes due 2020
225.0
225.0
Other debt
18.4
19.0
Original issue discount
(7.3
)
(7.8
)
Long-term debt fees
(45.9
)
(50.4
)
Total debt
5,115.2
5,110.8
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
439.5
412.7
Less: Due from iHeartCommunications
689.6
930.8
$
3,986.1
$
3,767.3
(1) The senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings up to $75.0 million (the revolving credit commitment). As of
June 30, 2016
, we had
$52.5 million
of letters of credit outstanding, and
$22.5 million
of availability, under the senior revolving credit facility.
We may from time to time repay our outstanding debt or seek to purchase our outstanding equity securities. Such transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
Promissory Notes with iHeartCommunications
We maintain accounts that represent net amounts due to or from iHeartCommunications, which are recorded as “Due from/to iHeartCommunications” on our consolidated balance sheets. The accounts represent our revolving promissory note issued by us to iHeartCommunications and the Due from iHeartCommunications note, in each case in the face amount of $1.0 billion, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances. The accounts accrue interest pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes and are generally payable on demand or when they mature on December 15, 2017. Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by iHeartCommunications. Such day-to-day cash management services relate only to our cash activities and balances in the U.S. and exclude any cash activities and balances of our non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, the asset recorded in “Due from iHeartCommunications” on our consolidated balance sheet was
$689.6 million
and
$930.8 million
, respectively. As of
June 30, 2016
, we had no borrowings under the cash management note to iHeartCommunications.
In accordance with the terms of the settlement for the derivative litigation filed by our stockholders regarding the Due from iHeartCommunications note, as previously disclosed, we established a committee of our board of directors, consisting of our independent and disinterested directors, for the specific purpose of monitoring the Due from iHeartCommunications note. This committee has the non-exclusive authority to demand payments under the Due from iHeartCommunications note under certain specified circumstances tied to iHeartCommunications’ liquidity or the amount outstanding under the Due from iHeartCommunications note, as long as our board of directors declares a simultaneous dividend equal to the amount so demanded. The committee last made a demand under the Due from iHeartCommunications note on August 11, 2014. If future demands are made in accordance with the terms of the committee charter, we will declare a simultaneous dividend equal to the amount so demanded, which would further reduce the amount of the “Due from iHeartCommunications” asset that is available to us as a source of liquidity for ongoing working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements.
The net interest income for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and 2015 was
$11.3 million
and
$15.0 million
, respectively. The net interest income for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and 2015 was
$24.0 million
and
$30.3 million
, respectively. At
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, the fixed interest rate on the “Due from iHeartCommunications” account was 6.5%, which is equal to the fixed interest rate on the CCWH senior notes. If the outstanding balance on the Due from iHeartCommunications note exceeds $1.0 billion and under certain other circumstances tied to iHeartCommunications’ liquidity, the rate will be variable but will in no event be less than 6.5% nor greater than 20%.
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Our working capital requirements and capital for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, may be provided to us by iHeartCommunications, in its sole discretion, pursuant to a revolving promissory note issued by us to iHeartCommunications or pursuant to repayment of the Due from iHeartCommunications note. If we are unable to obtain financing from iHeartCommunications, we may need to obtain additional financing from banks or other lenders, or through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity, strategic relationships or other arrangements at some future date. As stated above, we may be unable to successfully obtain additional debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms or at all.
As long as iHeartCommunications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between iHeartCommunications and us, iHeartCommunications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, among other limitations, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. Under the Master Agreement with iHeartCommunications, we are limited in our borrowings from third parties to no more than $400.0 million at any one time outstanding, without the prior written consent of iHeartCommunications.
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes
As of
June 30, 2016
, CCWH senior notes represented $2.7 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which consisted of $735.75 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Series A Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Series A CCWH Senior Notes”) and $1,989.25 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Series B CCWH Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Series B CCWH Senior Notes” and, together with the Series A CCWH Senior Notes, the “CCWH Senior Notes”). The CCWH Senior Notes are guaranteed by us, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (“CCOI”) and certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.
The Series A CCWH Senior Notes indenture and Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit us to incur additional indebtedness based on an incurrence test. Under this test, in order to incur additional indebtedness, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 7.0:1 and 5.0:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively, and in order to incur additional indebtedness that is subordinated to the CCWH Senior Notes, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 7.0:1. The indentures contain certain other exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness. The Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture also restricts our ability to pay dividends, but permits us to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the proceeds from asset sales if our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indenture) are lower than 7.0:1 and 5.0:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively. The Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture also contains certain other exceptions that allow us to pay dividends, including (i) $525.0 million of dividends made pursuant to general restricted payment baskets and (ii) dividends made using proceeds received upon a demand by us of amounts outstanding under the Due from iHeartCommunications note. The Series A CCWH Senior Notes indenture does not limit our ability to pay dividends.
Our consolidated leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) for the preceding four quarters was 7.6:1 as of
June 30, 2016
, and senior leverage ratio, defined as senior debt divided by EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) for the preceding four quarters was 4.0:1 as of
June 30, 2016
. As required by the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes indentures, our EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of
$681.3 million
is calculated as operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and gains and losses on acquisitions and divestitures plus share-based compensation and is further adjusted for the following: (i) costs incurred in connection with severance, the closure and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, consulting fees and other permitted activities; (ii) extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gains or losses or expenses; (iii) non-cash charges; and (iv) various other items. Because our consolidated leverage ratio exceeded the limit in the incurrence tests described above, we are not currently permitted to incur additional indebtedness using the incurrence test in the Series A CCWH Senior Notes indenture and the Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture, and we are not currently permitted to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the excess proceeds from asset sales under the Series B CCWH Senior Notes indenture. There are other exceptions in these indentures that allow us to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends.
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The following table reflects a reconciliation of EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures) to operating income and net cash provided by operating activities for the four quarters ended
June 30, 2016
:
Four Quarters Ended
(In millions)
June 30, 2016
EBITDA
(as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures)
$
681.3
Less adjustments to EBITDA (as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures):
Costs incurred in connection with severance, the closure and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, consulting fees and other permitted activities
(17.4
)
Extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gains or losses or expenses (as referenced in the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes indentures)
(9.9
)
Non-cash charges
(14.1
)
Other items
22.0
Less: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Gains and losses on acquisitions and divestitures and Share-based compensation expense
(166.7
)
Operating income
495.2
Plus: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Gain (loss) on disposal of operating and fixed assets and Share-based compensation expense
162.8
Less: Interest expense
(366.2
)
Plus: Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
55.1
Less: Current income tax expense
(48.6
)
Plus: Other income, net
(62.5
)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities (including Provision for doubtful accounts, Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net and Other reconciling items, net)
85.8
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
11.6
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
333.2
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes
As of
June 30, 2016
, CCWH Subordinated Notes represented $2.2 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which consist of $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes”) and $1,925.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes”).
The Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture and Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit us to incur additional indebtedness based on an incurrence test. In order to incur additional indebtedness under this test, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 7.0:1. The indentures contain certain other exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness. The Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture also permits us to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the proceeds from asset sales if our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indenture) is lower than 7.0:1. Because our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio exceeded the thresholds in the indentures as of June 30, 2016, we are not currently permitted to incur additional indebtedness using the incurrence test in the Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes Indenture and the Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture, and we are not currently permitted to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the excess proceeds from asset sales under the Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture. The Series B CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture contains certain other exceptions that allow us to incur indebtedness and pay dividends, including (i) $525.0 million of dividends made pursuant to general restricted payment baskets and (ii) dividends made using proceeds received upon a demand by us of amounts outstanding under the Revolving Promissory Note issued by iHeartCommunications to us. The Series A CCWH Subordinated Notes indenture does not limit our ability to pay dividends.
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Senior Revolving Credit Facility Due 2018
During the third quarter of 2013, we entered into a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million. The revolving credit facility may be used for working capital needs, to issue letters of credit and for other general corporate purposes. As of
June 30, 2016
, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and $52.5 million of letters of credit under the revolving credit facility which reduce availability under the facility. The revolving credit facility contains a springing covenant that requires us to maintain a secured leverage ratio (as defined in the revolving credit facility) of not more than 1.5:1 that is tested at the end of a quarter if availability under the facility is less than 75% of the aggregate commitments under the facility. We were in compliance with the secured leverage ratio covenant as of
June 30, 2016
.
CCIBV Senior Notes
During the fourth quarter of 2015, Clear Channel International B.V., an international subsidiary of ours, issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 8.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (“CCIBV Senior Notes”).
The indenture governing the CCIBV Senior Notes contains covenants that limit Clear Channel International B.V.’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions or investments; (ii) incur additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; (iii) transfer or sell assets; (iv) create liens on assets; (v) engage in certain transactions with affiliates; (vi) create restrictions on dividends or other payments by the restricted subsidiaries; and (vii) merge, consolidate or sell substantially all of CCIBV’s assets.
Other Debt
Other debt consists primarily of loans with international banks. As of
June 30, 2016
, approximately
$18.4 million
was outstanding as other debt.
iHeartCommunications’ Debt Covenants
iHeartCommunications’ senior secured credit facility contains a significant financial covenant which must be tested quarterly and requires iHeartCommunications to limit the ratio of its consolidated secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to consolidated EBITDA (as defined by iHeartCommunications’ senior secured credit facility) for the preceding four quarters. The maximum ratio permitted under this financial covenant was 8.75:1 for the four quarters ended
June 30, 2016
. In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 4, 2016
, iHeartCommunications stated that it was in compliance with this covenant as of
June 30, 2016
.
Uses of Capital
Special Dividends
In the first quarter of 2016, we paid $757.8 million in special cash dividends to our stockholders. In the first quarter of 2016, we paid a $217.8 million dividend from the proceeds of the issuance of 8.75% Senior Notes due 2020 by CCIBV, one of our indirect subsidiaries, and a $540.0 million dividend with the proceeds of a $300.0 million repayment under the Due from iHeartCommunications note and the sale of our outdoor business in nine non-strategic outdoor markets.
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings. Please refer to “Legal Proceedings” in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Seasonality
Typically, both our Americas and International segments experience their lowest financial performance in the first quarter of the calendar year, with International historically experiencing a loss from operations in that period. Our International segment typically experiences its strongest performance in the second and fourth quarters of the calendar year. We expect this trend to continue in the future. Due to this seasonality and certain other factors, the results for the interim periods may not be indicative of results for the full year.
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MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in equity security prices and foreign currency exchange rates.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We have operations in countries throughout the world. Foreign operations are measured in their local currencies. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations. We believe we mitigate a small portion of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with a natural hedge through borrowings in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Our foreign operations reported net loss of $42.4 million and $73.3 million for three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net loss for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
by $4.2 million and decreased our net loss for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
by $7.3 million. A 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
would have increased our net loss by a corresponding amount.
This analysis does not consider the implications that such currency fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment in the U.S. or the foreign countries or on the results of operations of these foreign entities.
Inflation
Inflation is a factor in the economies in which we do business and we continue to seek ways to mitigate its effect. Inflation has affected our performance in terms of higher costs for wages, salaries and equipment. Although the exact impact of inflation is indeterminable, we believe we have offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates of most of our outdoor display faces.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our future operating and financial performance, our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness and the availability of capital and the terms thereof. Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. Actual future events and performance may differ materially from the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.
A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including but not limited to:
•
risks associated with weak or uncertain global economic conditions and their impact on the capital markets;
•
other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;
•
industry conditions, including competition;
•
the level of expenditures on advertising;
•
legislative or regulatory requirements;
•
fluctuations in operating costs;
•
technological changes and innovations;
•
changes in labor conditions and management;
•
capital expenditure requirements;
•
risks of doing business in foreign countries;
•
fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;
•
the outcome of pending and future litigation;
•
taxes and tax disputes;
•
changes in interest rates;
•
shifts in population and other demographics;
•
access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;
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•
our ability to implement our business strategies;
•
the risk that we may not be able to integrate the operations of acquired businesses successfully;
•
the risk that our strategic revenue and efficiency initiatives may not be entirely successful or that any cost savings achieved from such strategic revenue and efficiency initiatives may not persist;
•
the impact of our substantial indebtedness, including the effect of our leverage on our financial position and earnings;
•
our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations or other liquidity-generating transactions and our need to allocate significant amounts of our cash to make payments on our indebtedness, which in turn could reduce our financial flexibility and ability to fund other activities;
•
our relationship with iHeartCommunications, including its ability to elect all of the members of our Board of Directors and its ability as our controlling stockholder to determine the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders and certain additional matters governed by intercompany agreements between us;
•
the impact of the above and similar factors on iHeartCommunications, our primary direct or indirect external source of capital, which could have a significant need for capital in the future; and
•
certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the SEC.
This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Required information is presented under “Market Risk” within Item 2 of this Part I.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of
June 30, 2016
at the reasonable assurance level.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended
June 30, 2016
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We currently are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings. Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Although we are involved in a variety of legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, a large portion of our litigation arises in the following contexts: commercial disputes; misappropriation of likeness and right of publicity claims; employment and benefits related claims; governmental fines; intellectual property claims; and tax disputes.
International Outdoor Investigation
On April 21, 2015, inspections were conducted at the premises of the Company in Denmark and Sweden as part of an investigation by Danish competition authorities. Additionally, on the same day; Clear Channel UK received a communication from the UK competition authorities, also in connection with the investigation by Danish competition authorities. The Company and its affiliates are cooperating with the national competition authorities.
Stockholder Litigation
On May 9, 2016, a stockholder of the Company filed a derivative lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, captioned
GAMCO Asset Management Inc. v. iHeartMedia Inc. et al.,
C.A. No. 12312-VCS. The complaint names as defendants iHeartCommunications, Inc. (“iHeartCommunications”), the Company’s indirect parent company, iHeartMedia, Inc. (“iHeartMedia”), the parent company of iHeartCommunications, Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsor Defendants”), iHeartMedia’s private equity sponsors and majority owners, and the members of the Company’s board of directors. The Company also is named as a nominal defendant. The complaint alleges that the Company has been harmed by the intercompany agreements with iHeartCommunications, the Company’s lack of autonomy over its own cash and the actions of the defendants in serving the interests of iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants to the detriment of the Company and its minority stockholders. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the defendants have breached their fiduciary duties by causing the Company to: (i) continue to loan cash to iHeartCommunications under the intercompany note at below-market rates; (ii) abandon its growth and acquisition strategies in favor of transactions that would provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications; (iii) issue new debt in the CCIBV note offering (the “CCIBV Note Offering”) to provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications through a dividend; and (iv) effect the sales of certain outdoor markets in the U.S. (the “Outdoor Asset Sales”) to provide cash to iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications through a dividend. The complaint also alleges that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants aided and abetted the directors’ breaches of their fiduciary duties. The complaint further alleges that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants were unjustly enriched as a result of these transactions and that these transactions constituted a waste of corporate assets for which the defendants are liable to the Company. The plaintiff is seeking, among other things, a ruling that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company and that iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants aided and abetted the board of directors’ breaches of fiduciary duty, rescission of payments to iHeartCommunications and its affiliates pursuant to dividends declared in connection with the CCIBV Note Offering and Outdoor Asset Sales, and an order requiring iHeartMedia, iHeartCommunications and the Sponsor Defendants to disgorge all profits they have received as a result of the alleged fiduciary misconduct.
On May 26, 2016, the plaintiff filed a motion seeking expedited discovery and an expedited trial on certain counts of its complaint. On June 27, 2016, the court denied the motion for an expedited trial and discovery, and on July 12, 2016, the parties stipulated to a schedule that would allow for a decision on the defendants’ forthcoming motion to dismiss by mid-September and a trial, if necessary, beginning February 27, 2017. On July 20, 2016, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The following risk factor updates and amends certain of the “Risks Related to Our Business” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Our financial performance may be adversely affected by many factors beyond our control
Certain factors that could adversely affect our financial performance by, among other things, decreasing overall revenues, the numbers of advertising customers, advertising fees or profit margins include:
▪
unfavorable fluctuations in operating costs, which we may be unwilling or unable to pass through to our customers;
▪
our inability to successfully adopt or are late in adopting technological changes and innovations that offer more attractive advertising alternatives than what we offer, which could result in a loss of advertising customers or lower advertising rates, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial performance;
▪
unfavorable shifts in population and other demographics, which may cause us to lose advertising customers as people migrate to markets where we have a smaller presence or which may cause advertisers to be willing to pay less in advertising fees if the general population shifts into a less desirable age or geographical demographic from an advertising perspective;
▪
adverse political effects and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts; and
▪
unfavorable changes in labor conditions, which may impair our ability to operate or require us to spend more to retain and attract key employees.
In addition, on June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”) held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union (the “E.U.”), commonly referred to as “Brexit”. International outdoor is currently headquartered in the U.K. and we transact business in many key European markets. The announcement of Brexit caused the British pound currency rate to weaken against the U.S. dollar. Further, Brexit may create global economic uncertainty, which may cause our customers to closely monitor their costs and reduce the amount they spend on advertising. Any of these effects of Brexit, among others, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth the purchases of shares of our Class A common stock made during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 by or on behalf of us or an affiliated purchaser:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
(1)
Average Price Paid per Share
(1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1 through April 30
77,326
$
4.17
$
—
May 1 through May 31
—
—
—
—
June 1 through June 30
702
4.17
—
—
Total
78,028
$
4.17
—
$
—
(1)
The shares indicated consist of shares of our Class A common stock tendered by employees to us during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
to satisfy the employees’ tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting and release of restricted shares, which are repurchased by us based on their fair market value on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
11*
Statement re: Computation of Income (Loss) Per Share.
31.1*
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*
Interactive Data Files.
__________________
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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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.
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
August 4, 2016
/s/ SCOTT D. HAMILTON
Scott D. Hamilton
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Assistant Secretary
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