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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
March 31, 1997
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No. 333-3338
MINNESOTA 41-1540241
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File No. 333-3338-01
MINNESOTA 41-1540245
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1380 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W.
Suite 170, South Wing
Atlanta, GA 30327
(Address of principal executive offices)
(404) 233-1366
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None.
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
10 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2006
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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date. (Applicable only to Adams
Outdoor Advertising, Inc.)
Class Outstanding as of May 14, 1997
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Common Stock,
$.001 par value 10,000
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-Q
for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 1997
INDEX
Page Number
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets of Adams Outdoor
Advertising Limited Partnership as of
March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (unaudited)................ 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations of
Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership
for the quarters ended March 31, 1997
and March 31, 1996 (unaudited).................................. 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of
Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership
for the quarters ended March 31, 1997
and March 31, 1996 (unaudited).................................. 3
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements of
Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership (unaudited)....... 4
Balance Sheets of Adams Outdoor
Advertising, Inc. as of March 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 (unaudited)................................... 5
Statements of Operations of
Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for the quarters
ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996 (unaudited)............. 6
Statements of Cash Flows of
Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for the
quarters ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996 (unaudited).... 7
Notes to Interim Financial Statements of
Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (unaudited)..................... 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.................... 9
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.................................... 13
Item 2. Changes in Securities................................ 13
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities...................... 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.. 13
Item 5. Other Information.................................... 13
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..................... 13
SIGNATURES..................................................... 14
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
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March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 1997 1996
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,497 $ 3,533
Investments 486 348
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$667 and $696 at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996,
respectively 6,448 6,729
Accounts receivable from related parties 200 209
Receivables from employees 7 25
Inventories 212 217
Prepaid rent 2,357 2,129
Prepaid expenses 1,410 952
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Total current assets 12,617 14,142
Property, plant and equipment, net 50,869 51,040
Intangible assets, net 11,502 11,862
Other assets 79 70
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$ 75,067 $ 77,114
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Current liabilities:
Current notes payable 231 231
Accounts payable 383 441
Interest payable 1,012 3,640
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,905 2,963
Deferred compensation 1,587 1,899
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Total current liabilities 5,118 9,174
Long-term debt 137,173 133,189
Deferred compensation 2,270 3,089
Other liabilities 154 106
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Total liabilities 144,715 145,558
Partners' equity (deficit):
General partners' deficit (67,829) (67,829)
Limited partners' deficit (1,819) (615)
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Total partners' deficit (69,648) (68,444)
Commitments and contingencies
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$ 75,067 $ 77,114
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Quarter Ended
March 31,
1997 1996
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Gross Revenues $14,053 $11,397
Less agency commissions 1,295 1,017
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Net outdoor advertising revenue 12,758 10,380
Operating expenses:
Direct advertising expenses 7,139 5,472
Corporate general and administrative 516 467
Depreciation and amortization 1,986 1,912
Deferred compensation 261 250
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Total operating expenses 9,902 8,101
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Operating income 2,856 2,279
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense 3,602 2,266
Interest expense - related parties 14 275
Other expenses (income), net (10) 1
(Gain) loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment, net 3 (1)
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Total other expenses 3,609 2,541
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Net loss $ (753) $ (262)
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Quarter Ended
March 31,
1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Loss $ (753) $ (262)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used in)
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 1,773 1,387
Amortization of intangible assets 360 525
Deferred compensation expense 261 250
Payments of Deferred Compensation (1,392) (159)
Barter (income) loss 36 36
(Gain) loss on disposals of property, plant and
equipment, net 3 (1)
Purchases of investments (138) -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net 256 (197)
Decrease in inventories 5 1
Increase in prepaid rent and other prepaid expenses (686) (11)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (9) 4
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,115) 69
Decrease in interest payable (2,628) (440)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities - long term 48 (10)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (3,979) 1,192
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (1,590) (1,004)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment - -
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,590) (1,004)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt financing costs - (4,183)
Proceeds from Senior Notes - 105,000
Payments on long-term debt (2,160) (103,560)
Advances on revolving line of credit 6,144 3,099
Distributions to partners (451) -
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,533 356
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,036) 544
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,533 2,131
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,497 $ 2,675
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein
have been prepared by Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership (the
"Company") in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and therefore, do
not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. All adjustments consist of normal
recurring accruals, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the
information for the periods described. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been considered or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Although the Company believes
that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading, it is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read
in conjunction with the Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) REFINANCING
On March 12, 1996, the Company refinanced (the "Refinancing") its debt structure
by issuing $105 million of 10 3/4%, Senior Notes due 2006 ("Senior Notes") under
an Indenture (the "Indenture"), and entered into a $15 million revolving line of
credit (the "New Credit Facility"). On December 2, 1996 the New Credit Facility
was increased to allow borrowings of up to $35 million on a revolving basis.
Substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged to secure
indebtedness of up to $35.0 million (of which approximately $32.2 million was
outstanding as of March 31, 1997) under the New Credit Facility and,
accordingly, the lenders thereunder will have a prior claim on those assets.
Permitted borrowings under the New Credit Facility are subject to various
conditions. In addition, the availability of borrowings are subject to
compliance with certain financial covenants. Scheduled reductions in the banks'
commitments under the New Credit Facility will commence in 1998. The agreement
governing the New Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that are more
restrictive than those contained in the Indenture, including covenants requiring
the Company to maintain certain financial ratios that become more restrictive
over time. Adverse operating results could cause noncompliance with one or more
of these covenants, reducing the Company's borrowing availability, and, in
certain circumstances, entitling the lenders to accelerate the maturity of
outstanding borrowings.
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 1997 1996
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Investment.............................. $ 40 $ 40
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STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
Authorized 800,000 shares; no $ - $ -
shares issued and outstanding...
Common stock, $0.001 par value
Authorized 200,000 shares; 10,000 100 100
shares issued and outstanding....
Additional paid-in capital.............. 900 900
Common stock subscribed (960) (960)
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$ 40 $ 40
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim financial statements
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Quarter Ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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Revenues................................................. $ - $ -
Expenses................................................. - -
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Net income (loss)........................................ $ - $ -
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim financial statements
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities.. $ - $ -
Cash flows from investing activities.. - -
Cash flows from financing activities.. - -
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Net change in cash.............. - -
Cash at beginning of period........... - -
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Cash at end of period................. $ - $ -
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See accompanying notes to unaudited interim financial statements
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ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements included herein have been
prepared by Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. ("AOAI") in accordance with the
instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and
footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of
operations, and cash flow in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. All adjustments consist of normal recurring accruals, which are
necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods described.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been considered or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
Although AOAI believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading, it is suggested that these financial statements be
read in conjunction with AOAI's 1996 audited financial statements and notes
thereto.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Except for its interests and activities as managing general partner of Adams
Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership (the "Company"), Adams Outdoor
Advertising, Inc. ("AOAI") has nominal assets and does not conduct any
operations. Accordingly, the following "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" relate to the Company and the
consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this filing.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 Compared With Quarter Ended March 31, 1996
Net revenues (gross revenues net of agency commissions) for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 of $12.8 million increased by 22.9% from $10.4 million for the
comparable period in 1996. This increase resulted from higher advertising rates
and an increase in the number of displays sold as well as the increased net
revenue of $1.5 million from the acquisitions of assets in South Carolina and
Northeast Pennsylvania which were completed in the fourth quarter of 1996.
Direct advertising expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 of $7.1 million
increased by 30.0% from $5.5 million for the comparable period in 1996. The
increase was attributable to direct costs associated with increased sales from
new displays and an increase in sales commissions due to higher average rates as
well as $1.2 million in additional direct costs associated with the acquisitions
of assets in South Carolina and Northeast Pennsylvania.
Corporate, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31,
1997 of $516,000 increased by 10.4% from $467,000 for the comparable period in
1996. This increase was attributable to increased directors' fees and travel
expenses.
Depreciation and amortization for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 of $2.0
million increased by 3.9% from $1.9 million for the comparable period in 1996.
Depreciation expense increased as a result of additions to property, plant and
equipment during 1996 and early 1997 from acquisitions and building of new
structures.
Deferred compensation expense for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 of $261,000
increased by 4.5% from $250,000 for the comparable period in 1996 primarily due
to increased vesting.
Interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 of $3.6 million increased
42.3% from $2.5 million for the comparable period in 1996. This increase was
due to a higher effective interest rate and a higher level of outstanding debt
as a result of the Refinancing in March 1996. For the quarters ended March 31,
1997 and March 31, 1996, the effective interest rates were 10.3% and 9.3%,
respectively, on average outstanding balances of $134.9 million and $109.1
million, respectively.
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Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 increased to $753,000 from
$262,000 for the comparable period in 1996 as a result of the items discussed
above.
Operating Cash Flow is defined as operating income (loss) before (i)
depreciation and amortization expenses and (ii) deferred compensation expense.
As a partnership the Company is not subject to federal corporate income tax.
Operating Cash Flow is not intended to represent net cash provided by operating
activities as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and should not
be considered as an alternative to net income or loss as an indicator of the
Company's operating performance or to net cash provided by operating, investing
and financing activities as a measure of liquidity or ability to meet cash
needs. The Company believes Operating Cash Flow is a measure commonly reported
and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the media
industry. Accordingly, this information is disclosed herein to permit a more
complete comparative analysis of the Company's performance relative to other
companies in the media industry. Operating Cash Flow for the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 of $5.1 million increased by 14.9% from $4.4 million for the
comparable period in 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On March 12, 1996 the Company, together with its managing general partner, AOAI
privately placed $105,000,000 of their 10 3/4% Senior Notes due 2006 issued
under an indenture (the "Indenture") and entered into a new credit facility (the
"New Credit Facility") pursuant to which it may borrow up to $15 million on a
revolving basis (the "Refinancing"). As part of the Refinancing, substantially
all of the Company's outstanding debt was refinanced. As a result of the
Refinancing, the average maturities of the Company's debt at December 31, 1996
were extended from one year to approximately nine years. On December 2, 1996
the New Credit Facility was increased to allow borrowings of up to $35 million
on a revolving basis.
Historically, the Company's cash needs have arisen from operating expenses
(primarily direct advertising expenses and corporate general and administrative
expenses), debt service, capital expenditures and deferred compensation payments
under phantom stock agreements. As a result of the Refinancing, the Company's
interest expense has increased due to the higher weighted average interest rate.
The Company's primary sources of cash are net cash generated from operating
activities and borrowings under the New Credit Facility. The Company's net cash
used in operations of $4.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 is
contrasted with the net cash provided from operations of $1.2 million for the
quarter ended March 31, 1996. The amounts related to payments for deferred
compensation and payments related to acquisitions are not expected to be a
significant use of cash in future periods.
The Company increased its debt by $26.0 million in 1996 primarily due to
acquisitions. The Company also made capital expenditures, primarily for new
billboard construction in existing markets, of $4.4 million in 1996 . The
Company expects that its capital expenditures during 1997 will be approximately
$5.0 million and will be primarily for new billboard construction, the
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upgrading of existing displays and the research and development of new
advertising media. The Company made capital expenditures of $1.6 million during
the quarter ended March 31, 1997 compared to $1.0 million during the quarter
ended March 31, 1996.
At December 31, 1996, the Company's accrued liability for deferred compensation
payable under phantom stock agreements with key employees was $5.0 million in
the aggregate. The Company's previous debt agreements limited payments of
deferred compensation to no more than $250,000 per year. The New Credit
Facility and the Indenture permit the payment of the deferred compensation.
Such payments are scheduled to be paid during the 1996 through 2002 period.
During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, payments of deferred compensation
totaled $1.4 million.
The New Credit Facility is a revolving credit facility of up to $35.0 million.
At March 31, 1997, the outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Facility were
$32.2 million. Substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged to
secure indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. Permitted borrowings under
the New Credit Facility are subject to various conditions, including the
attainment of certain performance measures by the Company. Scheduled reductions
in the lenders' commitments under the New Credit Facility will commence in 1998.
The agreement governing the New Credit Facility contains a number of covenants
that are more restrictive than those contained in the Indenture, including
covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios that become
more restrictive over time. Adverse operating results could cause noncompliance
with one or more of these covenants, reducing the Company's borrowing
availability and, in certain circumstances, entitling the lenders to accelerate
the maturity of outstanding borrowings.
The Company believes that net cash provided from operations and available credit
under the New Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet its cash needs for its
current operations, required debt payments, anticipated capital expenditures and
the deferred compensation payments for the next twelve months.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Through increases in operating costs could adversely affect the Company's
operations, management does not believe that inflation has had a material effect
on operating profit during the past several years.
SEASONALITY
Although revenues during the first and fourth quarters are slightly lower than
the other quarters, management does not believe that seasonality has a
significant impact on the operations or cash flow of the Company.
Information contained in this 10-Q including, without limitation, in the
foregoing Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations may contain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
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which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology as "may,"
"will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," or "continue" or the
negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Certain
factors, including financial leverage, government regulation with respect to
zoning and restrictions on outdoor advertising by the tobacco industry,
competition and general economic condition could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
During the period covered by this Report, the constituent instruments defining
the rights of the holders of registered securities were not materially modified,
nor were the rights evidenced by the registered securities limited or qualified
by the issuance or modification of any other class of securities.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
During the period covered by this Report, there has been no material default
with respect to any indebtedness of the Registrants.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following exhibits are included herein:
(27) Financial data schedule
(b) No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for which
the report is filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 14, 1997 ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
Its General Partner
By _______________
J. Kevin Gleason
President and Chief Executive Officer
By ________________
Abe Levine
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, INC.
By ________________
J. Kevin Gleason
President and Chief Executive Officer
By ________________
Abe Levine
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet of Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership as of March 31, 1997 and
the related Statements of Operations and Cash flows and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet of Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc. as of March 31, 1997 and the related
Statements of Operations and Cash Flows and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
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