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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, 2017
[ ] 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 [ ] Emerging growth company [ ]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Outstanding at July 31, 2017
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
47,531,474
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value
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, 2017 and December 31, 2016
1
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
4
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
23
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
40
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
40
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
40
Item 5.
Other Information
40
Item 6.
Exhibits
41
Signatures
42
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, 2017
December 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
163,066
$
541,995
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $24,411 in 2017 and $22,398 in 2016
633,683
593,070
Prepaid expenses
127,987
111,569
Assets held for sale
—
55,602
Other current assets
39,486
39,199
Total Current Assets
964,222
1,341,435
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Structures, net
1,177,816
1,196,676
Other property, plant and equipment, net
232,471
216,157
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Indefinite-lived intangibles
986,273
960,966
Other intangibles, net
292,063
299,617
Goodwill
710,614
696,263
OTHER ASSETS
Due from iHeartCommunications
928,809
885,701
Other assets
124,334
122,013
Total Assets
$
5,416,602
$
5,718,828
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$
74,172
$
86,870
Accrued expenses
450,757
480,872
Deferred income
101,904
67,005
Current portion of long-term debt
9,468
6,971
Total Current Liabilities
636,301
641,718
Long-term debt
5,109,653
5,110,020
Deferred tax liability
610,238
638,705
Other long-term liabilities
276,911
259,311
Commitments and Contingent liabilities (Note 4)
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interest
151,318
149,886
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 48,379,541 and 47,947,123 shares in 2017 and 2016, respectively
484
479
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
3,153,966
3,432,121
Accumulated deficit
(4,159,576
)
(4,125,798
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(360,532
)
(386,658
)
Cost of shares (851,030 in 2017 and 633,851 in 2016) held in treasury
(5,311
)
(4,106
)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit
(1,216,501
)
(930,926
)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
$
5,416,602
$
5,718,828
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,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Revenue
$
672,319
$
708,086
$
1,217,045
$
1,297,100
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
350,173
362,001
678,104
703,988
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
125,898
135,567
241,672
262,368
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
35,340
29,673
69,880
57,897
Depreciation and amortization
78,290
86,974
155,784
172,369
Other operating income (expense), net
7,829
(59,384
)
40,440
225,390
Operating income
90,447
34,487
112,045
325,868
Interest expense
94,630
94,650
187,263
188,523
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
15,383
11,291
30,190
24,004
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
271
(232
)
(201
)
(647
)
Other income (expense), net
8,773
(33,871
)
12,640
(39,674
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
20,244
(82,975
)
(32,589
)
121,028
Income tax benefit (expense)
(18,390
)
21,719
3,447
(41,198
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
1,854
(61,256
)
(29,142
)
79,830
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
6,631
7,857
4,636
8,833
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(4,777
)
$
(69,113
)
$
(33,778
)
$
70,997
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
21,344
9,106
30,997
36,370
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities
159
(309
)
102
(345
)
Reclassification adjustments
—
32,824
(1,644
)
32,824
Other adjustments to comprehensive income (loss)
—
(3,745
)
—
(3,745
)
Other comprehensive income
21,503
37,876
29,455
65,104
Comprehensive income (loss)
16,726
(31,237
)
(4,323
)
136,101
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
5,852
(3,978
)
3,329
(1,559
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
10,874
$
(27,259
)
$
(7,652
)
$
137,660
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company per common share:
Basic
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.19
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic
361,131
360,233
360,944
360,074
Diluted
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.19
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted
361,131
360,233
360,944
361,154
Dividends declared per share
$
—
$
—
$
0.78
$
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,
2017
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(29,142
)
$
79,830
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization
155,784
172,369
Deferred taxes
(23,354
)
42,454
Provision for doubtful accounts
4,072
6,662
Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net
5,368
5,257
Share-based compensation
4,259
5,449
Gain on disposal of operating and other assets
(41,597
)
(226,895
)
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
201
647
Other reconciling items, net
(16,077
)
39,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(22,118
)
32,137
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
(15,422
)
(28,998
)
Decrease in accrued expenses
(58,153
)
(71,651
)
Decrease in accounts payable
(16,141
)
(13,807
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest
(61
)
2,908
Increase in deferred income
30,563
36,058
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
1,580
7,345
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
$
(20,238
)
$
88,765
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(103,079
)
(97,055
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
59,735
583,652
Purchases of other operating assets
(1,711
)
(1,670
)
Change in other, net
4,096
(30,247
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
$
(40,959
)
$
454,680
Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws on credit facilities
3,125
—
Payments on credit facilities
(761
)
(1,157
)
Payments on long-term debt
(348
)
(1,116
)
Net transfers from (to) iHeartCommunications
(43,109
)
241,169
Dividends and other payments from (to) noncontrolling interests
182
(1,247
)
Dividends paid
(282,055
)
(754,235
)
Change in other, net
(1,012
)
(287
)
Net cash used for financing activities
$
(323,978
)
$
(516,873
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
6,246
212
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(378,929
)
26,784
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
541,995
412,743
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
163,066
$
439,527
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for interest
183,415
179,020
Cash paid for income taxes
23,681
24,198
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
2016
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
2017
presentation.
New Accounting Pronouncements
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 two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented and the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the earliest period shown, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The Company expects to utilize the full retrospective method. The Company has substantially completed its evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on its future financial reporting and disclosures, which included reviews of contractual terms for all of the Company’s significant revenue streams and the development of an implementation plan. The Company continues to execute on its implementation plan, including detailed policy drafting and training of segment personnel. Based on its evaluation, the Company does not expect material changes to its 2016 or 2017 consolidated revenues, operating income or balance sheets as a result of the implementation of this standard.
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 first quarter of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04,
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)
. This update eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value. The standard is effective for annual and any interim impairment tests performed for 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.
During the second quarter of 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09,
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)
. This update mandates that entities will apply the modification accounting guidance if the value, vesting conditions or classification of the award changes. Entities will have to make all of the disclosures about modifications that are required today, in addition to disclosing that compensation expense hasn't changed. Additionally, the new guidance also clarifies that a modification to an award could be
4
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
significant and therefore require disclosure, even if the modification accounting is not required. The guidance will be applied prospectively to awards modified on or after the adoption date and is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual 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.
NOTE 2 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Dispositions
In January 2017, Americas sold its Indianapolis, Indiana market to Fairway Media Group, LLC in exchange for certain assets in Atlanta, Georgia with a fair value of
$39.4 million
, plus
$43.1 million
in cash, net of closing costs. The assets acquired as part of the transaction consisted of
$9.9 million
in fixed assets and
$29.5 million
in intangible assets (including
$2.3 million
in goodwill). The Company recognized a net gain of
$28.9 million
related to the sale, which is included within Other operating income, net.
Property, Plant and Equipment
The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets as of
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, respectively:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2017
December 31,
2016
Land, buildings and improvements
$
144,380
$
152,775
Structures
2,777,063
2,684,673
Furniture and other equipment
166,038
148,516
Construction in progress
76,568
58,585
3,164,049
3,044,549
Less: accumulated depreciation
1,753,762
1,631,716
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
1,410,287
$
1,412,833
Indefinite-lived 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
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.
5
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of other intangible assets as of
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, respectively:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Transit, street furniture and other outdoor
contractual rights
$
583,567
$
(456,984
)
$
563,863
$
(426,752
)
Permanent easements
162,937
—
159,782
—
Other
4,631
(2,088
)
4,536
(1,812
)
Total
$
751,135
$
(459,072
)
$
728,181
$
(428,564
)
Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
was
$7.1 million
and
$10.1 million
, respectively. Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
was
$14.1 million
and
$19.9 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:
(In thousands)
2018
$
19,638
2019
$
15,597
2020
$
13,302
2021
$
12,963
2022
$
11,486
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, 2015
$
534,683
$
223,892
$
758,575
Impairment
—
(7,274
)
(7,274
)
Dispositions
(6,934
)
(30,718
)
(37,652
)
Foreign currency
(1,998
)
(5,051
)
(7,049
)
Assets held for sale
(10,337
)
—
(10,337
)
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$
515,414
$
180,849
$
696,263
Acquisitions
2,252
—
2,252
Dispositions
—
(1,817
)
(1,817
)
Foreign currency
709
13,118
13,827
Assets held for sale
89
—
89
Balance as of June 30, 2017
$
518,464
$
192,150
$
710,614
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 3 – LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt outstanding as of
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
June 30,
2017
December 31,
2016
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
11,560
14,798
Original issue discount
(6,193
)
(6,738
)
Long-term debt fees
(36,246
)
(41,069
)
Total debt
$
5,119,121
$
5,116,991
Less: current portion
9,468
6,971
Total long-term debt
$
5,109,653
$
5,110,020
(1)
The Senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings up to
$75.0 million
(the revolving credit commitment). As of
June 30, 2017
, we had
$70.0 million
of letters of credit outstanding, and
$5.0 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
$5.2 billion
at
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
. 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, 2017
, the Company had
$71.3 million
and
$33.1 million
in letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding, respectively. Bank guarantees of
$15.9 million
were backed by cash collateral. Additionally, as of
June 30, 2017
, iHeartCommunications had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of
$1.8 million
and
$53.1 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
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”) allegedly 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 July 20, 2016, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss plaintiff's verified stockholder derivative complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. On November 23, 2016, the Court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss all claims brought by the plaintiff. On December 19, 2016, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal of the ruling. This appeal is pending before the Court.
NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company records net amounts due from iHeartCommunications as “Due from 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, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, the asset recorded in “Due from iHeartCommunications” on the consolidated balance sheet was
$928.8 million
and
$885.7 million
, respectively. As of
June 30, 2017
, 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. The net interest
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
income for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
was
$15.4 million
and
$11.3 million
, respectively, and
$30.2 million
and
$24.0 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively.
In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 3, 2017
, iHeartCommunications stated that its forecast of future cash flows indicates that such cash flows would not be sufficient for it to meet its obligations, as they become due in the ordinary course of business for a period of
12 months
following
August 3, 2017
, including interest payments on its outstanding debt and payment of the outstanding receivables based credit facility balance at maturity on December 24, 2017, payment of the
10%
Senior Notes due January 15, 2018 and the payment of the
$175.0 million
6.875%
Senior Notes due June 15, 2018. iHeartCommunications further stated that management has determined that there is substantial doubt as to iHeartCommunications’ ability to continue as a going concern for a period of
12 months
following
August 3, 2017
.
If iHeartCommunications were to become insolvent or file for bankruptcy, the Company would be an unsecured creditor of iHeartCommunications. In such event, the Company would be treated the same as other unsecured creditors of iHeartCommunications and, if the Company were not entitled to amounts outstanding under the receivable from iHeartCommunications, or could not obtain such cash on a timely basis or return cash previously received from iHeartCommunications, the Company could experience a liquidity shortfall.
The Company provides advertising space on its billboards for iHeartMedia, Inc. and for radio stations owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. For the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, the Company recorded
$1.9 million
and
$0.6 million
, respectively, and
$3.8 million
and
$0.9 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, 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, 2017
and
2016
, the Company recorded
$17.4 million
and
$9.2 million
, respectively, and
$33.6 million
and
$18.5 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services. In February 2017, the Company and its indirect parent company, iHeartMedia, Inc., entered into an agreement related to the potential purchase of the Clear Channel registered trademarks and domain names. The agreements provide that CCOH will pay a license fee to iHeartMedia, Inc. in 2017 based on revenues of entities using the Clear Channel name, pursuant to the Amended and Restated License Agreement, dated November 10, 2005, by and between iHM Identity, Inc. and Outdoor Management Services, Inc. Included within the management services expense recognized in the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
is an additional expense related to this license of
$9.4 million
and
$17.2 million
, respectively. Financial distress at iHeartCommunications could impact its ability to provide these services to us, and if iHeartCommunications was to become insolvent or file a bankruptcy petition, such event could cause significant uncertainties and disrupt our operations and/or adversely affect our rights under the Corporate Services Agreement and the other intercompany agreements.
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 the 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, 2017
and
2016
, the Company recorded
$2.4 million
and
$2.4 million
, respectively, and
$4.8 million
and
$4.7 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively, as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses for these services.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
The Company’s income tax benefit (expense) for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively, consisted of the following components:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Current tax benefit (expense)
$
(26,165
)
$
11,519
$
(19,907
)
$
1,256
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
7,775
10,200
23,354
(42,454
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
$
(18,390
)
$
21,719
$
3,447
$
(41,198
)
The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
was
90.8%
and
10.6%
. The effective rates were primarily impacted by the mix of earnings within the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the benefits and charges from tax amounts associated with its foreign earnings that are taxed at rates different from the federal statutory rate.
The effective tax rate for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
was
26.2%
and
34.0%
. The effective rate 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. Additionally, we were unable to benefit from losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future periods.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ 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 stockholders’ 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, 2017
$
(1,080,812
)
$
149,886
$
(930,926
)
Net income (loss)
(33,778
)
4,636
(29,142
)
Dividends declared
(282,486
)
—
(282,486
)
Payments to noncontrolling interests
—
(5,668
)
(5,668
)
Share-based compensation
3,941
318
4,259
Disposal of noncontrolling interest
—
(1,046
)
(1,046
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
27,668
3,329
30,997
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
102
—
102
Reclassification adjustments
(1,644
)
—
(1,644
)
Other, net
(810
)
(137
)
(947
)
Balances as of June 30, 2017
$
(1,367,819
)
$
151,318
$
(1,216,501
)
Balances as of January 1, 2016
$
(755,599
)
$
187,775
$
(567,824
)
Net income
70,997
8,833
79,830
Dividends declared
(540,034
)
—
(540,034
)
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
—
(6,712
)
(6,712
)
Share-based compensation
5,449
—
5,449
Foreign currency translation adjustments
38,592
(2,222
)
36,370
Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities
(345
)
—
(345
)
Reclassification adjustments
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
$
(1,154,157
)
$
189,561
$
(964,596
)
The Company has granted restricted stock, restricted stock units and options to purchase shares of its Class A common stock to certain key individuals.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
COMPUTATION OF LOSS PER SHARE
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
NUMERATOR:
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company – common shares
$
(4,777
)
$
(69,113
)
$
(33,778
)
$
70,997
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
361,131
360,233
360,944
360,074
Stock options and restricted stock
(1)
—
—
—
1,080
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
361,131
360,233
360,944
361,154
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company per common share:
Basic
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.19
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
Diluted
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.19
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
(1)
Outstanding equity awards of
6.3 million
and
8.3 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively,
6.3 million
and
5.2 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been antidilutive.
NOTE 8 — OTHER INFORMATION
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
There was
no
change in deferred income tax liabilities resulting from adjustments to comprehensive loss for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
. The total increase in deferred income tax liabilities of other adjustments to comprehensive loss for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
was
$0.8 million
.
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 and Asia. 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.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The following table presents the Company's reportable segment results for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
:
(In thousands)
Americas
International
Corporate and other reconciling items
Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
Revenue
$
323,960
$
348,359
$
—
$
672,319
Direct operating expenses
145,099
205,074
—
350,173
Selling, general and administrative expenses
54,763
71,135
—
125,898
Corporate expenses
—
—
35,340
35,340
Depreciation and amortization
45,359
31,590
1,341
78,290
Other operating income, net
—
—
7,829
7,829
Operating income (loss)
$
78,739
$
40,560
$
(28,852
)
$
90,447
Capital expenditures
$
26,935
$
35,816
$
3,984
$
66,735
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
1,900
$
1,900
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
Revenue
$
325,533
$
382,553
$
—
$
708,086
Direct operating expenses
140,038
221,963
—
362,001
Selling, general and administrative expenses
57,831
77,736
—
135,567
Corporate expenses
—
—
29,673
29,673
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
$
(90,329
)
$
34,487
Capital expenditures
$
17,402
$
31,771
$
680
$
49,853
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
3,079
$
3,079
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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, 2017
Revenue
$
603,380
$
613,665
$
—
$
1,217,045
Direct operating expenses
285,572
392,532
—
678,104
Selling, general and administrative expenses
110,849
130,823
—
241,672
Corporate expenses
—
—
69,880
69,880
Depreciation and amortization
90,654
62,263
2,867
155,784
Other operating income, net
—
—
40,440
40,440
Operating income (loss)
$
116,305
$
28,047
$
(32,307
)
$
112,045
Capital expenditures
$
41,039
$
57,640
$
4,400
$
103,079
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
4,259
$
4,259
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Revenue
$
608,061
$
689,039
$
—
$
1,297,100
Direct operating expenses
278,050
425,938
—
703,988
Selling, general and administrative expenses
113,160
149,208
—
262,368
Corporate expenses
—
—
57,897
57,897
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
$
164,822
$
325,868
Capital expenditures
$
28,694
$
66,684
$
1,677
$
97,055
Share-based compensation expense
$
—
$
—
$
5,449
$
5,449
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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, 2017
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
14,070
$
—
$
9,840
$
139,156
$
—
$
163,066
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
—
—
195,294
438,389
—
633,683
Intercompany receivables
—
625,123
2,721,245
89,965
(3,436,333
)
—
Prepaid expenses
1,273
3,433
62,906
60,375
—
127,987
Other current assets
—
—
2,733
36,753
—
39,486
Total Current Assets
15,343
628,556
2,992,018
764,638
(3,436,333
)
964,222
Structures, net
—
—
716,759
461,057
—
1,177,816
Other property, plant and equipment, net
—
—
132,703
99,768
—
232,471
Indefinite-lived intangibles
—
—
976,395
9,878
—
986,273
Other intangibles, net
—
—
255,781
36,282
—
292,063
Goodwill
—
—
507,820
202,794
—
710,614
Due from iHeartCommunications
928,809
—
—
—
—
928,809
Intercompany notes receivable
182,026
4,887,434
—
5,000
(5,074,460
)
—
Other assets
265,905
439,749
1,333,185
69,047
(1,983,552
)
124,334
Total Assets
$
1,392,083
$
5,955,739
$
6,914,661
$
1,648,464
$
(10,494,345
)
$
5,416,602
Accounts payable
$
—
$
—
$
5,081
$
69,091
$
—
$
74,172
Intercompany payable
2,721,245
—
715,088
—
(3,436,333
)
—
Accrued expenses
4,101
(3,394
)
75,351
374,699
—
450,757
Deferred income
—
—
47,602
54,302
—
101,904
Current portion of long-term debt
—
—
109
9,359
—
9,468
Total Current Liabilities
2,725,346
(3,394
)
843,231
507,451
(3,436,333
)
636,301
Long-term debt
—
4,890,705
1,879
217,069
—
5,109,653
Intercompany notes payable
—
5,000
5,027,529
41,931
(5,074,460
)
—
Deferred tax liability
772
1,367
665,751
(57,652
)
—
610,238
Other long-term liabilities
989
—
139,803
136,119
—
276,911
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
(1,335,024
)
1,062,061
236,468
803,546
(1,983,552
)
(1,216,501
)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity (Deficit)
$
1,392,083
$
5,955,739
$
6,914,661
$
1,648,464
$
(10,494,345
)
$
5,416,602
15
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
December 31, 2016
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
300,285
$
—
$
61,542
$
180,168
$
—
$
541,995
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
—
—
193,474
399,596
—
593,070
Intercompany receivables
—
687,043
2,694,094
99,431
(3,480,568
)
—
Prepaid expenses
1,363
3,433
51,751
55,022
—
111,569
Assets held for sale
—
—
55,602
—
—
55,602
Other current assets
—
—
6,873
32,326
—
39,199
Total Current Assets
301,648
690,476
3,063,336
766,543
(3,480,568
)
1,341,435
Structures, net
—
—
746,877
449,799
—
1,196,676
Other property, plant and equipment, net
—
—
124,138
92,019
—
216,157
Indefinite-lived intangibles
—
—
951,439
9,527
—
960,966
Other intangibles, net
—
—
259,915
39,702
—
299,617
Goodwill
—
—
505,478
190,785
—
696,263
Due from iHeartCommunications
885,701
—
—
—
—
885,701
Intercompany notes receivable
182,026
4,887,354
—
—
(5,069,380
)
—
Other assets
280,435
418,658
1,320,838
65,589
(1,963,507
)
122,013
Total Assets
$
1,649,810
$
5,996,488
$
6,972,021
$
1,613,964
$
(10,513,455
)
$
5,718,828
Accounts payable
$
—
$
—
$
14,897
$
71,973
$
—
$
86,870
Intercompany payable
2,694,094
—
786,474
—
(3,480,568
)
—
Accrued expenses
2,223
58,652
35,509
384,488
—
480,872
Dividends payable
—
—
Deferred income
—
—
33,471
33,534
—
67,005
Current portion of long-term debt
—
—
89
6,882
—
6,971
Total Current Liabilities
2,696,317
58,652
870,440
496,877
(3,480,568
)
641,718
Long-term debt
—
4,886,318
1,711
221,991
—
5,110,020
Intercompany notes payable
—
5,000
5,027,681
36,699
(5,069,380
)
—
Deferred tax liability
772
1,367
685,780
(49,214
)
—
638,705
Other long-term liabilities
1,055
—
135,094
123,162
—
259,311
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
(1,048,334
)
1,045,151
251,315
784,449
(1,963,507
)
(930,926
)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
$
1,649,810
$
5,996,488
$
6,972,021
$
1,613,964
$
(10,513,455
)
$
5,718,828
16
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
291,000
$
381,319
$
—
$
672,319
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
126,650
223,523
—
350,173
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
47,718
78,180
—
125,898
Corporate expenses
3,443
—
23,653
8,244
—
35,340
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
43,463
34,827
—
78,290
Other operating income (expense), net
(103
)
—
1,047
6,885
—
7,829
Operating income (loss)
(3,546
)
—
50,563
43,430
—
90,447
Interest (income) expense, net
(91
)
88,303
(34
)
6,452
—
94,630
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
15,383
—
—
—
—
15,383
Intercompany interest income
4,081
85,182
15,770
97
(105,130
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
15,383
61
89,360
326
(105,130
)
—
Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates
(8,020
)
20,363
18,988
70
(31,130
)
271
Other income (expense), net
4,786
—
(76
)
4,063
—
8,773
Income (loss) before income taxes
(2,608
)
17,181
(4,081
)
40,882
(31,130
)
20,244
Income tax benefit (expense)
(2,169
)
3,394
(3,939
)
(15,676
)
—
(18,390
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
(4,777
)
20,575
(8,020
)
25,206
(31,130
)
1,854
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
6,631
—
6,631
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(4,777
)
$
20,575
$
(8,020
)
$
18,575
$
(31,130
)
$
(4,777
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
—
320
21,024
—
21,344
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities
—
—
—
159
—
159
Reclassification adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
15,651
16,818
15,331
—
(47,800
)
—
Comprehensive income
10,874
37,393
7,631
39,758
(78,930
)
16,726
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
5,852
—
5,852
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
$
10,874
$
37,393
$
7,631
$
33,906
$
(78,930
)
$
10,874
17
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
$
414,851
$
—
$
708,086
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
122,125
239,876
—
362,001
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
50,674
84,893
—
135,567
Corporate expenses
3,083
—
16,650
9,940
—
29,673
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
)
—
57,050
(19,392
)
—
34,487
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
(70,933
)
(83,968
)
(84,717
)
(556
)
239,942
(232
)
Other income (expense), net
1,076
—
313
(35,260
)
—
(33,871
)
Loss before income taxes
(68,673
)
(86,581
)
(105,756
)
(61,907
)
239,942
(82,975
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
(440
)
952
34,775
(13,568
)
—
21,719
Consolidated net loss
(69,113
)
(85,629
)
(70,981
)
(75,475
)
239,942
(61,256
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
(48
)
7,905
—
7,857
Net loss attributable to the Company
$
(69,113
)
$
(85,629
)
$
(70,933
)
$
(83,380
)
$
239,942
$
(69,113
)
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
)
Other adjustments to comprehensive loss
—
—
1
(3,746
)
—
(3,745
)
Reclassification adjustments
—
—
663
32,161
—
32,824
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
41,854
39,180
39,251
—
(120,285
)
—
Comprehensive loss
(27,259
)
(46,449
)
(28,401
)
(48,785
)
119,657
(31,237
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
678
(4,656
)
—
(3,978
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
$
(27,259
)
$
(46,449
)
$
(29,079
)
$
(44,129
)
$
119,657
$
(27,259
)
18
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
543,986
$
673,059
$
—
$
1,217,045
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
251,542
426,562
—
678,104
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
96,189
145,483
—
241,672
Corporate expenses
7,370
—
45,934
16,576
—
69,880
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
86,980
68,804
—
155,784
Impairment charges
—
—
—
—
—
—
Other operating income (expense), net
(206
)
—
33,650
6,996
—
40,440
Operating income (loss)
(7,576
)
—
96,991
22,630
—
112,045
Interest (income) expense, net
(392
)
176,634
(671
)
11,692
—
187,263
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
30,190
—
—
—
—
30,190
Intercompany interest income
8,146
170,284
30,788
97
(209,315
)
—
Intercompany interest expense
30,190
118
178,527
480
(209,315
)
—
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
(40,656
)
(926
)
(6,712
)
(805
)
48,898
(201
)
Other income (expense), net
10,233
—
(1,533
)
3,940
—
12,640
Income (loss) before income taxes
(29,461
)
(7,394
)
(58,322
)
13,690
48,898
(32,589
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
(4,317
)
2,287
17,666
(12,189
)
—
3,447
Consolidated net income (loss)
(33,778
)
(5,107
)
(40,656
)
1,501
48,898
(29,142
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
4,636
—
4,636
Net loss attributable to the Company
$
(33,778
)
$
(5,107
)
$
(40,656
)
$
(3,135
)
$
48,898
$
(33,778
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
—
94
30,903
—
30,997
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities
—
—
—
102
—
102
Reclassification adjustments
—
—
—
(1,644
)
—
(1,644
)
Other adjustments to comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
—
—
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
26,126
22,017
26,032
—
(74,175
)
—
Comprehensive income (loss)
(7,652
)
16,910
(14,530
)
26,226
(25,277
)
(4,323
)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
3,329
—
3,329
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(7,652
)
$
16,910
$
(14,530
)
$
22,897
$
(25,277
)
$
(7,652
)
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
Revenue
$
—
$
—
$
546,314
$
750,786
$
—
$
1,297,100
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses
—
—
242,585
461,403
—
703,988
Selling, general and administrative expenses
—
—
99,401
162,967
—
262,368
Corporate expenses
6,422
—
31,068
20,407
—
57,897
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
)
—
371,871
(39,377
)
—
325,868
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
67,978
(117,155
)
(123,226
)
(1,333
)
173,089
(647
)
Other income (expense), net
1,705
—
(1,009
)
(40,370
)
—
(39,674
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
71,775
(122,395
)
92,517
(93,958
)
173,089
121,028
Income tax benefit (expense)
(778
)
1,910
(24,539
)
(17,791
)
—
(41,198
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
70,997
(120,485
)
67,978
(111,749
)
173,089
79,830
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
8,833
—
8,833
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
70,997
$
(120,485
)
$
67,978
$
(120,582
)
$
173,089
$
70,997
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 loss
—
—
1
(3,746
)
—
(3,745
)
Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income
66,663
63,605
69,724
—
(199,992
)
—
Comprehensive income (loss)
137,660
(56,880
)
135,319
(53,095
)
(26,903
)
136,101
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
678
(2,237
)
—
(1,559
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
137,660
$
(56,880
)
$
134,641
$
(50,858
)
$
(26,903
)
$
137,660
20
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Parent
Subsidiary
Guarantor
Non-Guarantor
Company
Issuer
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)
$
(33,778
)
$
(5,107
)
$
(40,656
)
$
1,501
$
48,898
$
(29,142
)
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
86,980
68,804
—
155,784
Deferred taxes
—
—
(20,030
)
(3,324
)
—
(23,354
)
Provision for doubtful accounts
—
—
1,073
2,999
—
4,072
Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net
—
4,387
—
981
—
5,368
Share-based compensation
—
—
3,324
935
—
4,259
Gain on disposal of operating assets, net
—
—
(33,662
)
(7,935
)
—
(41,597
)
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
40,656
926
6,712
805
(48,898
)
201
Other reconciling items, net
—
—
(2,524
)
(13,553
)
—
(16,077
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase in accounts receivable
—
—
(2,894
)
(19,224
)
—
(22,118
)
(Increase) decrease in prepaids and other current assets
90
—
(11,291
)
(4,221
)
—
(15,422
)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses
1,443
(62,047
)
42,603
(40,152
)
—
(58,153
)
Decrease in accounts payable
—
—
(10,448
)
(5,693
)
—
(16,141
)
Decrease in accrued interest
—
—
(29
)
(32
)
—
(61
)
Increase in deferred income
—
—
13,702
16,861
—
30,563
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities
—
—
540
1,040
—
1,580
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
$
8,411
$
(61,841
)
$
33,400
$
(208
)
$
—
$
(20,238
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
—
—
(43,439
)
(59,640
)
—
(103,079
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
—
—
51,878
7,857
—
59,735
Purchases of other operating assets
—
—
—
(1,711
)
—
(1,711
)
Increase in intercompany notes receivable, net
—
(80
)
—
—
80
—
Dividends from subsidiaries
—
—
5,523
—
(5,523
)
—
Change in other, net
—
—
—
4,096
—
4,096
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
$
—
$
(80
)
$
13,962
$
(49,398
)
$
(5,443
)
$
(40,959
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws on credit facilities
—
—
—
3,125
—
3,125
Payments on credit facilities
—
—
—
(761
)
—
(761
)
Payments on long-term debt
—
—
(47
)
(301
)
—
(348
)
Net transfers to iHeartCommunications
(43,109
)
—
—
—
—
(43,109
)
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
182
—
182
Dividends paid
(282,055
)
—
—
(5,523
)
5,523
(282,055
)
Increase in intercompany notes payable, net
—
—
—
80
(80
)
—
Intercompany funding
31,550
61,921
(99,017
)
5,546
—
—
Change in other, net
(1,012
)
—
—
—
—
(1,012
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(294,626
)
61,921
(99,064
)
2,348
5,443
(323,978
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
—
—
—
6,246
—
6,246
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(286,215
)
—
(51,702
)
(41,012
)
—
(378,929
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
300,285
—
61,542
180,168
—
541,995
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
$
14,070
$
—
$
9,840
$
139,156
$
—
$
163,066
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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)
$
70,997
$
(120,485
)
$
67,978
$
(111,749
)
$
173,089
$
79,830
Reconciling items:
Impairment charges
—
—
—
—
—
—
Depreciation and amortization
—
—
89,238
83,131
—
172,369
Deferred taxes
—
—
43,882
(1,428
)
—
42,454
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
—
—
2,610
2,839
—
5,449
(Gain) loss on sale of operating and fixed assets
—
—
(287,849
)
60,954
—
(226,895
)
Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
(67,978
)
117,155
123,226
1,333
(173,089
)
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
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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
2017
presentation.
We manage our operating segments by focusing primarily 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, 2017
are summarized below:
•
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$35.8 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$15.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$20.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
, primarily due to the sales of certain outdoor businesses, which generated $36.1 million in revenue in three months ended June 30, 2016.
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, 2017
to the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
is as follows:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
%
Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
2017
2016
Change
2016
2015
Change
Revenue
$
672,319
$
708,086
(5.1)%
$
1,217,045
$
1,297,100
(6.2)%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
350,173
362,001
(3.3)%
678,104
703,988
(3.7)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
125,898
135,567
(7.1)%
241,672
262,368
(7.9)%
Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
35,340
29,673
19.1%
69,880
57,897
20.7%
Depreciation and amortization
78,290
86,974
(10.0)%
155,784
172,369
(9.6)%
Other operating income (expense), net
7,829
(59,384
)
40,440
225,390
Operating income
90,447
34,487
112,045
325,868
Interest expense
94,630
94,650
187,263
188,523
Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
15,383
11,291
30,190
24,004
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
271
(232
)
(201
)
(647
)
Other income (expense), net
8,773
(33,871
)
12,640
(39,674
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
20,244
(82,975
)
(32,589
)
121,028
Income tax benefit (expense)
(18,390
)
21,719
3,447
(41,198
)
Consolidated net income (loss)
1,854
(61,256
)
(29,142
)
79,830
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
6,631
7,857
4,636
8,833
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
$
(4,777
)
$
(69,113
)
$
(33,778
)
$
70,997
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$35.8 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$15.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$20.3 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
The decrease in consolidated revenue is primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic international businesses, which generated $36.1 million in revenue in 2016. This decrease was partially offset by revenue growth from new digital assets and new contracts.
Consolidated revenue
decreased
$80.1 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$28.3 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue
decreased
$51.8 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
The decrease in consolidated revenue is primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic U.S. markets and international businesses, which generated $73.9 million in revenue in 2016. This decrease was partially offset by revenue growth from new digital assets and new contracts.
Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses
Consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$11.8 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$9.3 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$2.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
Lower direct operating expenses was primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic international businesses.
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Consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$25.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$18.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses
decreased
$7.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
Lower direct operating expenses was primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic outdoor markets and international businesses.
Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
Consolidated SG&A expenses
decreased
$9.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$3.0 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated SG&A expenses
decreased
$6.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
SG&A expenses were lower primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic international businesses.
Consolidated SG&A expenses
decreased
$20.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding a
$5.6 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated SG&A expenses
decreased
$15.1 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
.
SG&A expenses were lower primarily due to the sale of certain non-strategic outdoor markets and international businesses.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses
increased
$5.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$0.8 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses
increased
$6.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
primarily due to the $9.4 million trademark license fee paid to iHeartMedia, Inc. (see Note 5 to our Consolidated Financial Statements located in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q). The increase in Corporate expenses is partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expense.
Corporate expenses
increased
$12.0 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$1.9 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses
increased
$13.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
primarily due to the $17.2 million trademark license fee paid to iHeartMedia, Inc. (see Note 5 to our Consolidated Financial Statements located in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q). The increase in Corporate expenses is partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expense.
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
$1.4 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
. Of these costs,
$0.3 million
was incurred by our Americas segment and
$1.1 million
was incurred by our International segment. Of these expenses,
$0.4 million
are reported within direct operating expenses and
$1.0 million
are reported within SG&A.
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 expenses.
Strategic revenue and efficiency costs were
$5.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
. Of these costs,
$1.0 million
was incurred by our Americas segment,
$4.0 million
was incurred by our International segment, and
$0.4 million
was incurred by Corporate. Of these expenses,
$1.1 million
are reported within direct operating expenses,
$3.9 million
are reported within SG&A and
$0.4 million
are reported within corporate expenses.
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 expenses.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
decreased
$8.7 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period in
2016
, primarily due to assets becoming fully depreciated or fully amortized, the disposal of assets related to the sale of our Indianapolis market in 2017 and the sale of our businesses in Australia and Turkey in 2016.
Depreciation and amortization
decreased
$16.6 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period in
2016
, primarily due to assets becoming fully depreciated or fully amortized, the disposal of assets related to the sale of our Indianapolis market in 2017 and the sale of nine non-strategic U.S. markets and our businesses in Australia and Turkey in 2016.
Other operating income (expense), net
Other operating income, net was
$7.8 million
and
$40.4 million
for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, respectively, primarily due to the sale in the first quarter of 2017 of the Americas' Indianapolis market for certain assets in Atlanta, Georgia, plus
$43.1 million
in cash, net of closing costs, resulting in a net gain of
$28.9 million
and the $6.8 million gain recognized on the sale of our ownership interest in a joint venture in Belgium during the second quarter of 2017.
Other operating expense was
$59.4 million
and other operating income was
$225.4 million
for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, respectively, which primarily related to the sale of nine non-strategic outdoor markets at the beginning of 2016.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was flat during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
decreased
$1.3 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same periods of
2016
.
Interest Income on Due from iHeartCommunications
Interest income
increased
$4.1 million
and
$6.2 million
during the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, respectively, compared to the same periods of
2016
due to a higher average outstanding balance on the Due from iHeartCommunications note.
Other income (expense), net
Other
income
, net of
$8.8 million
and
$12.6 million
recognized in the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
related primarily to net foreign exchange gains recognized in connection with intercompany notes denominated in foreign currencies.
Other expense, net of
$33.9 million
and
$39.7 million
recognized in the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
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 United Kingdom subsidiaries.
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, 2017
were
90.8%
and
10.6%
, respectively. The effective rates were primarily impacted by the mix of earnings within the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the benefits and charges from tax amounts associated with its foreign earnings that are taxed at rates different from the federal statutory rate. In addition, we were unable to record benefits on losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future periods.
The effective tax rates for the three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
were
26.2%
and
34.0%
, respectively. The effective rates were primarily impacted by the reversal in 2016 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. In addition, we were unable to record benefits on losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future periods.
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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,
%
2017
2016
Change
2017
2016
Change
Revenue
$
323,960
$
325,533
(0.5)%
$
603,380
$
608,061
(0.8)%
Direct operating expenses
145,099
140,038
3.6%
285,572
278,050
2.7%
SG&A expenses
54,763
57,831
(5.3)%
110,849
113,160
(2.0)%
Depreciation and amortization
45,359
47,525
(4.6)%
90,654
93,641
(3.2)%
Operating income
$
78,739
$
80,139
(1.7)%
$
116,305
$
123,210
(5.6)%
Three Months
Americas revenue
decreased
$1.6 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$0.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas revenue
decreased
$2.1 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a $2.9 million decrease in revenue resulting from the exchange of outdoor markets and a decrease in print display revenues. This was partially offset by increased revenue from digital billboards from new deployments, as well as higher revenue from new print wall displays.
Americas direct operating expenses
increased
$5.1 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$0.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas direct operating expenses
increased
$4.9 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The increase in direct operating expenses was driven by the impact of a $2.9 million early termination lease payment received in 2016 and higher fixed site lease expenses.
Americas SG&A expenses
decreased
$3.1 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$0.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas SG&A expenses
decreased
$3.2 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to lower marketing expenses, bad debt and bonus expenses compared to the second quarter of 2016.
Six
Months
Americas outdoor revenue
decreased
$4.7 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$1.8 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas outdoor revenue
decreased
$6.5 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in revenue is due to the $8.0 million impact resulting from the sales of non-strategic outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2016 and the exchange of outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2017, as well as a decrease in print display revenues. This was partially offset by increased revenues from new airport contracts and deployments of new digital billboards.
Americas outdoor direct operating expenses
increased
$7.5 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$1.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas outdoor direct operating expenses
increased
$6.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The increase in direct operating expenses was driven by higher site lease expenses related to new airport contracts and print displays, and the impact of a $2.9 million early termination lease payment received in 2016, partially offset primarily by lower expense due to the $2.6 million impact resulting from the sales of non-strategic outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2016 and the exchange in the first quarter of 2017.
Americas outdoor SG&A expenses
decreased
$2.3 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$0.6 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, Americas outdoor SG&A expenses
decreased
$2.9 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to lower bad debt expense and the $1.6 million impact resulting from the sales of non-strategic outdoor markets in the first quarter of 2016 and the exchange in the first quarter of 2017.
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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,
%
2017
2016
Change
2017
2016
Change
Revenue
$
348,359
$
382,553
(8.9)%
$
613,665
$
689,039
(10.9)%
Direct operating expenses
205,074
221,963
(7.6)%
392,532
425,938
(7.8)%
SG&A expenses
71,135
77,736
(8.5)%
130,823
149,208
(12.3)%
Depreciation and amortization
31,590
38,177
(17.3)%
62,263
76,057
(18.1)%
Operating income
$
40,560
$
44,677
(9.2)%
$
28,047
$
37,836
(25.9)%
Three Months
International revenue
decreased
$34.2 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$16.0 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International revenue
decreased
$18.2 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in revenue is due to a $36.1 million decrease in revenue resulting from the sale of our businesses in Australia and Turkey in 2016. This was partially offset by growth across other markets including Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and China, primarily from new contracts and digital expansion.
International direct operating expenses
decreased
$16.9 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$9.5 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International direct operating expenses
decreased
$7.4 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease was driven by a $21.9 million decrease in direct operating expenses resulting from the 2016 sales of our businesses in Australia and Turkey, partially offset by higher site lease expense in countries experiencing revenue growth.
International SG&A expenses
decreased
$6.6 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$3.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International SG&A expenses
decreased
$3.5 million
during the three months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to a $7.1 million decrease resulting from the sale of our businesses in Australia and Turkey, partially offset by increases incurred in countries experiencing revenue growth.
Six
Months
International outdoor revenue
decreased
$75.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$30.1 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International outdoor revenue
decreased
$45.3 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in revenue is due to a $71.4 million decrease in revenue resulting from the sale of our businesses in Australia and Turkey in 2016. This was partially offset by growth across other markets including Spain, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, primarily from new contracts and digital expansion.
International outdoor direct operating expenses
decreased
$33.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$19.6 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International outdoor direct operating expenses
decreased
$13.8 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease was driven by a $44.4 million decrease in direct operating expenses resulting from the 2016 sales of our businesses in Australia and Turkey, partially offset by higher site lease and production expenses in countries experiencing revenue growth.
International outdoor SG&A expenses
decreased
$18.4 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. Excluding the
$6.2 million
impact from movements in foreign exchange rates, International outdoor SG&A expenses
decreased
$12.2 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to the same period of
2016
. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to a $13.8 million decrease resulting from the sale of our businesses in Australia and Turkey.
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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,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Americas Outdoor Advertising
$
78,739
$
80,139
$
116,305
123,210
International Outdoor Advertising
40,560
44,677
28,047
37,836
Other operating income (loss), net
7,829
(59,384
)
40,440
225,390
Impairment charges
—
—
—
—
Corporate and other
(1)
(36,681
)
(30,945
)
(72,747
)
(60,568
)
Consolidated operating income
$
90,447
$
34,487
$
112,045
$
325,868
(1)
Corporate and other includes expenses related to Americas and International as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
We have granted restricted stock, restricted stock units and options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock to certain key individuals under our equity incentive plans. Certain employees receive equity awards pursuant to our equity incentive plans. As of
June 30, 2017
, there was $8.0 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 2.2 years.
Share-based compensation expenses are recorded in corporate expenses and were
$1.9 million
and
$3.1 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively, and
$4.3 million
and
$5.4 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows
The following discussion highlights cash flow activities during the
six
months ended
June 30,
2017 and 2016:
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2017
2016
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities
$
(20,238
)
$
88,765
Investing activities
$
(40,959
)
$
454,680
Financing activities
$
(323,978
)
$
(516,873
)
Operating Activities
Cash
used for
operating activities was
$20.2 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
compared to
$88.8 million
of cash provided by operating activities during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to a decrease in operating income and changes in working capital, particularly accounts receivable, which were impacted by slower collections, as well as prepaid assets due to the timing of payments. Cash paid for interest for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
June 30, 2016
was
$183.4 million
and
$179.0 million
, respectively.
Investing Activities
Cash
used for
investing activities of
$41.0 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
primarily reflected our capital expenditures of
$103.1 million
, partially offset by net cash proceeds from the disposal of assets including proceeds of
$43.1 million
from the sale of our outdoor Indianapolis market. We spent
$41.0 million
in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new advertising structures such as digital displays,
$57.7 million
in our International segment primarily related to street furniture and transit advertising structures and
$4.4 million
in Corporate primarily related to equipment and software purchases.
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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 $592.3 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.
Financing Activities
Cash
used for
financing activities of
$324.0 million
during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
primarily reflected a cash dividend of $282.5 million and net transfers of
$43.1 million
in cash to iHeartCommunications, which represents the activity in the “Due from iHeartCommunications” account.
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.
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, 2017
, we had
$163.1 million
of cash on our balance sheet, including
$139.1 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, repayment of amounts outstanding under the revolving promissory note 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.
During the fourth quarter of 2016, we sold our business in Australia for cash proceeds of
$195.7 million
, net of cash retained by the purchaser and closing costs. In January 2017, we sold our Indianapolis, Indiana outdoor market in exchange for certain assets in Atlanta, Georgia, plus approximately
$43.1 million
in cash, net of closing costs. On February 23, 2017, we paid a special cash dividend to our stockholders of $282.5 million using proceeds from the sales of certain non-strategic U.S. markets and of our business in Australia. iHeartCommunications received 89.9% or approximately $254.0 million, of the dividend, with the remaining 10.1%, or approximately $28.5 million, paid to our public stockholders. The payment of these special dividends reduces the amount of cash available to us for future working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements. Future special cash dividends will be dependent upon, among other things, our having sufficient available cash.
We frequently evaluate strategic opportunities both within and outside our existing lines of business. We expect from time to time to dispose of certain businesses and may pursue acquisitions. These dispositions or acquisitions could be material.
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
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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 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, special dividend and other funding requirements.
As our controlling stockholder, iHeartCommunications may request and may exert pressure on 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 3, 2017
, iHeartCommunications stated that if it is unable to refinance or extend its receivables based credit facility, the 10% Senior Notes due January 15, 2018, and/or the 6.875% Senior Notes due June 15, 2018 and take other steps to create additional liquidity, forecasted cash flows would not be sufficient to enable it to meet its obligations, including upcoming interest payments and maturities, as they become due in the ordinary course of business for a period of 12 months following
August 3, 2017
. iHeartCommunications further stated that management has determined that there is substantial doubt as to iHeartCommunications’ ability to continue as a going concern for a period of 12 months following
August 3, 2017
.
iHeartCommunications provides the day-to-day cash management services for our cash activities and balances in the U.S. We do not have any material committed external sources of capital other than iHeartCommunications, and iHeartCommunications is not required to provide us with funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements. We have no access to the cash transferred from us to iHeartCommunications under the cash management arrangement other than our right to demand payment by iHeartCommunications of the amounts owed to us under the Due from iHeartCommunications note. As of
June 30, 2017
, iHeartCommunications had
$260.5 million
recorded as “Cash and cash equivalents” on its consolidated balance sheets, of which
$163.1 million
was held by us and our subsidiaries, and we had
$928.8 million
due to us from iHeartCommunications under the Due from iHeartCommunications note. Financial distress at 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. If iHeartCommunications were to become insolvent or file for bankruptcy, 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 repaid or otherwise entitled to amounts outstanding or previously paid under the revolving promissory note, could not obtain cash previously transferred to iHeartCommunications on a timely basis or retain cash previously received from iHeartCommunications, we could experience a liquidity shortfall.
We were in compliance with the covenants contained in our material financing agreements as of
June 30, 2017
. Our ability to comply with the maintenance covenant in our senior secured credit facility may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions.
In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 3, 2017
, iHeartCommunications stated that it was in compliance with the covenants contained in its material financing agreements as of
June 30, 2017
, other than a payment default on notes held by a subsidiary of iHeartCommunications that has informed iHeartCommunications it does not currently intend to collect the principal amount due or exercise or request enforcement of any remedy with respect to the payment default under the applicable indenture. iHeartCommunications stated that this payment default is below the $100.0 million cross-default threshold in iHeartCommunications' debt documents. iHeartCommunications similarly stated in its Quarterly Report that its future results are subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance it will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants. iHeartCommunications stated in its Quarterly Report that these covenants include a requirement in its senior secured credit facilities that it receive an opinion from its auditors in connection with its year-end audit that is not subject to a "going concern" or like qualification or exception. 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 the uncertainties described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources-Anticipated Cash Requirements" in its Quarterly Report and 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 immediately due and payable. 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.
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Sources of Capital
As of
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, we had the following debt outstanding, cash and cash equivalents and amounts due from iHeartCommunications:
(In millions)
June 30, 2017
December 31, 2016
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
11.5
14.8
Original issue discount
(6.2
)
(6.7
)
Long-term debt fees
(36.2
)
(41.1
)
Total debt
5,119.1
5,117.0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
163.1
542.0
Less: Due from iHeartCommunications
928.8
885.7
$
4,027.2
$
3,689.3
(1) The senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings up to $75.0 million (the revolving credit commitment). As of
June 30, 2017
, we had
$70.0 million
of letters of credit outstanding, and
$5.0 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 iHeartCommunications” on our consolidated balance sheets. The accounts represent our revolving promissory note issued by us to iHeartCommunications and the revolving promissory note issued by iHeartCommunications to us, 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, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, the asset recorded in “Due from iHeartCommunications” on our consolidated balance sheet was
$928.8 million
and
$885.7 million
, respectively. As of
June 30, 2017
, we had no borrowings under the revolving promissory 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, 2017
and
2016
was
$15.4 million
and
$11.3 million
, respectively, and
$30.2 million
and
$24.0 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
and
2016
, respectively. At
June 30, 2017
and
December 31, 2016
, 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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If we are unable to obtain financing from iHeartCommunications under the revolving promissory note issued by us to iHeartCommunications or pursuant to repayment of the revolving promissory note issued by iHeartCommunications to us, 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. 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, 2017
, 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
8.3
:1 as of
June 30, 2017
, 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
4.4
:1 as of
June 30, 2017
. As required by the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes indentures, our EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of
$620.2 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, 2017
:
Four Quarters Ended
(In millions)
June 30, 2017
EBITDA
(as defined by the CCWH Senior Notes indentures)
$
620.2
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
(15.7
)
Extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gains or losses or expenses (as referenced in the definition of EBITDA in the CCWH Senior Notes indentures)
(8.7
)
Non-cash charges
(9.7
)
Other items
11.3
Less: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Gains and losses on acquisitions and divestitures and Share-based compensation expense
(173.7
)
Operating income
423.7
Plus: Depreciation and amortization, Impairment charges, Gain (loss) on disposal of operating and fixed assets and Share-based compensation expense
165.7
Less: Interest expense
(373.6
)
Plus: Interest income on Due from iHeartCommunications
56.5
Less: Current income tax expense
(66.5
)
Plus: Other income, net
(18.1
)
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)
32.9
Change in assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
(19.3
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
201.3
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Subordinated Notes
As of
June 30, 2017
, 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 ratio (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, 2017
, 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 Due from iHeartCommunications note. 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, 2017
, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and
$70.0 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, 2017
.
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 capital leases and loans with international banks. As of
June 30, 2017
, approximately
$11.5 million
was outstanding as other debt.
iHeartCommunications’ Debt Covenants
iHeartCommunications’ senior secured credit facilities contain 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 facilities) for the preceding four quarters. The maximum ratio permitted under this financial covenant was 8.75:1 for the four quarters ended
June 30, 2017
. In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
August 3, 2017
, iHeartCommunications stated that it was in compliance with this covenant as of
June 30, 2017
.
Disposals
In January 2017, we sold our Indianapolis, Indiana market in exchange for certain assets in Atlanta, Georgia, plus approximately
$43.1 million
in cash, net of closing costs. A net gain of
$28.9 million
was recognized related to the sale.
Uses of Capital
Special Dividends
On February 23, 2017, we paid a special cash dividend to our stockholders of $282.5 million, using proceeds from the sales of certain non-strategic U.S. markets and of our business in Australia. iHeartCommunications received 89.9%, or approximately $254.0 million, with the remaining 10.1%, or approximately $28.5 million, paid to our public stockholders. The payment of these special dividends reduces the amount of cash available to us for future working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements.
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.
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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.
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.
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,” and on March 29, 2017, the U.K. delivered formal notification of its intention to withdraw from the E.U. Our International segment is currently headquartered in the U.K. and transacts business in many key European markets including the U.K. The announcement of Brexit caused the British pound currency rate to weaken against the U.S. dollar. Further, Brexit may cause our U.K. customers to closely monitor their costs and reduce the amount they spend on advertising. These effects of Brexit, among others, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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 income of $24.9 million and a net loss of $.5 million for three and
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
, respectively. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net income for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
by $2.5 million and we estimate that our net loss for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
would have decreased by $0.1 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, 2017
would have increased our net income for the three months ended
June 30, 2017
and increased our net loss for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2017
by corresponding amounts.
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;
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•
other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;
•
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;
•
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 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 which has significant need for capital; 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.
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, 2017
at the reasonable assurance level.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended
June 30, 2017
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.
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”) allegedly 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 July 20, 2016, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss plaintiff's verified stockholder derivative complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. On November 23, 2016, the Court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss all claims brought by the plaintiff. On December 19, 2016, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal of the ruling. This appeal is pending before the Court.
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.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
For information regarding our risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2016
(the "Annual Report") and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report and Quarterly Reports, except that we are updating the risk factor entitled "Our agreements with iHeartCommunications impose obligations on, and iHeartCommunications' financing agreements effectively impose restrictions on, our ability to finance operations and capital needs, make acquisitions and engage in other business activities" to replace a portion of that risk factor with a new risk factor entitled "If iHeartCommunications was to become insolvent or file a bankruptcy petition, it could cause significant uncertainties and risks for our operations and our liquidity" as set forth below:
Our agreements with iHeartCommunications impose obligations on, and iHeartCommunications' financing agreements effectively impose restrictions on, our ability to finance operations and capital needs, make acquisitions and engage in other business activities
We have entered into a Master Agreement, a Corporate Services Agreement, an Employee Matters Agreement, a Tax Matters Agreement, a Trademark License Agreement and a number of other agreements with iHeartCommunications setting forth various matters governing our relationship with iHeartCommunications while it remains a significant stockholder in us. These agreements allow iHeartCommunications to retain control over many aspects of our operations, in addition to iHeartCommunications' ability to control us through its controlling ownership of our common stock. We are not able to terminate these agreements or amend them in a manner we deem more favorable so long as iHeartCommunications continues to own shares of our common stock representing more than 50% of the total voting power of our common stock. iHeartCommunications' financing agreements also impose a number of restrictions on us.
In addition, the Master Agreement and, in some cases, iHeartCommunications' financing agreements, include restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to:
•
issue any shares of capital stock or securities convertible into capital stock;
•
incur additional indebtedness;
•
make certain acquisitions and investments;
•
repurchase our stock;
•
dispose of certain assets; and
•
merge or consolidate.
The rights of iHeartCommunications under these agreements, in addition to iHeartCommunications' ability to control us through its controlling ownership of our common stock, may allow iHeartCommunications to delay or prevent an acquisition of us that our other stockholders may consider favorable. In addition, the restrictions contained in these agreements limit our ability to finance operations and capital needs, make acquisitions or engage in other business activities, including our ability to grow and increase our revenue or respond to competitive changes.
If iHeartCommunications was to become insolvent or file a bankruptcy petition, it could cause significant uncertainties and risks for our operations and our liquidity
Pursuant to the Corporate Services Agreement, we are obligated to use various corporate services provided by iHeartCommunications and its affiliates, including treasury, payroll and other financial services, certain executive officer services, human resources and employee benefit services, legal services, information systems and network services and procurement and sourcing support. Financial distress at iHeartCommunications could impact its ability to provide these services to us, and if iHeartCommunications was to become insolvent or file a bankruptcy petition, such event could cause significant uncertainties and disrupt our operations and/or adversely affect our rights under the Corporate Services Agreement and the other intercompany agreements.
Also pursuant to the Corporate Services Agreement, substantially all of the cash generated from our domestic Americas operations is transferred daily into accounts of iHeartCommunications (after satisfying our controlled disbursement accounts and the funding requirements of the trustee accounts under the senior notes and the senior subordinated notes issued by Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ours), where funds of ours and of iHeartCommunications are commingled, and recorded as "Due from/to iHeartCommunications" on the consolidated balance sheet. Net amounts owed between us and iHeartCommunications are evidenced by revolving promissory notes. We do not have any material committed external sources of capital independent from iHeartCommunications, and iHeartCommunications is not required to provide us with funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements. In addition, we have no access to the cash transferred from us to iHeartCommunications other than our right to demand payment by iHeartCommunications of the amounts owed to us under the revolving promissory note.
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The "Due from iHeartCommunications" note previously was the subject of derivative litigation filed by our stockholders in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, our board of directors established a committee for the specific purpose of monitoring the Due from iHeartCommunications note. That 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. Any future repayments and simultaneous 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, special dividend and other funding requirements.
If iHeartCommunications was to become insolvent or file a bankruptcy petition, we would be an unsecured creditor of iHeartCommunications. In such event, if we were not repaid or otherwise entitled to the full amounts outstanding under the Due from iHeartCommunications note, or could not obtain such amounts on a timely basis, we could experience a liquidity shortfall. In addition, any repayments that we receive on the note during the applicable preference period prior to the filing of an iHeartCommunications bankruptcy petition may potentially be avoidable as a preference and subject to recovery by the iHeartCommunications bankruptcy estate, which could further exacerbate any liquidity shortfall. At
June 30, 2017
, the asset recorded in "Due from iHeartCommunications" on the consolidated balance sheet was
$928.8 million
.
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, 2017
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
144,104
$
5.89
—
$
—
May 1 through May 31
—
—
—
—
June 1 through June 30
610
4.17
—
—
Total
144,714
$
5.89
—
$
—
(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, 2017
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.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
10.1*
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2017, between C. William Eccleshare and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
10.2
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 2012 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed on April 19, 2017).
10.3
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Cliff Vesting) under the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 2012 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2017).
10.4
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Cliff Vesting) under the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 2012 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2017).
10.5
First Amendment to Employment Agreement, effective as of July 3, 2017, between Steven J. Macri and iHeartMedia, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2017).
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 3, 2017
/s/ SCOTT D. HAMILTON
Scott D. Hamilton
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
Assistant Secretary
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